Apple orders 10 episodes of a Neuromancer TV series

Post by johnchristopher » Thu, Feb 29, 2024, 8:57 PM UTC

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Yes. Here's hoping. I watched Foundation to the end, no matter how bad it got. Just can't stop watching the Live Action adaptations of the old favorites. 'Peripheral', also watched it all, no matter how bad. etc... So, I'll watch this one too. They must know they have built in audience that will accept anything. Why can't there be more like 'Expanse'?

I enjoyed Peripheral, having not read the book. I'd be curious to hear (spoiler-free) criticisms. (The concept was compelling enough, I definitely intend to read the series, especially given its cancellation.)

Post by vidanay » Thu, Feb 29, 2024, 9:00 PM UTC

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After what they did to Foundation, I haven't got the least bit of interest.

Silo is good though.

Post by The_Colonel » Thu, Feb 29, 2024, 9:14 PM UTC

boppo1 wrote: post #2

After what they did to Foundation, I haven't got the least bit of interest.

Post by nothercastle » Thu, Feb 29, 2024, 9:29 PM UTC

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I think Apple just wanted their own Game of Thrones flagship, and on paper, Foundation seems like it should be that (epic scale, big ideas). But honestly, it needs a more subdued treatment: mostly talking heads in rooms, and an anthology that jumps forward decades with each episode, rotating characters as necessary. Blockbuster narratives need heroes, which works directly at cross-purposes to the long-term systemic t…

> I think Apple just wanted their own Game of Thrones flagship Dune makes the most sense for TV and not the movies. A lot of the political subtlety is lost in the movies

Post by hyperman1 » Thu, Feb 29, 2024, 9:56 PM UTC

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agree, the show betrays essential principles of the trilogy. Why even have psychohistory at all if you’re throwing away everything that stems from it? especially sad, considering that it has a solid cast and looks beautiful

I think Apple just wanted their own Game of Thrones flagship, and on paper, Foundation seems like it should be that (epic scale, big ideas). But honestly, it needs a more subdued treatment: mostly talking heads in rooms, and an anthology that jumps forward decades with each episode, rotating characters as necessary. Blockbuster narratives need heroes, which works directly at cross-purposes to the long-term systemic t…