Oddbean new post about login | logout Wow Foundation season 2 starts off so badly. They ruined 2 crucial mysteries and crucial plot points in the first 3 episodes. The returning characters (that shouldn’t be there at all IMO) jump from sadness to excitement to solving problems in one single scene, it’s… so weirdly written and directed. I almost thought the first scene of the first episode was a joke, as it felt so weird. Super disappointed in the adaptation so far.
@39c11d1e All in the name of simplifying the narrative so it’s more approachable. And based on critical reviews it seems to have worked. For critics. I found Season 1 to be much better than Season 2. LOVED all the timeline jumping, loved the world building, the density of the plot, and everything involving Lee Pace. (Who isn’t in nearly enough scenes for Season 2)
@39c11d1e I have strange feeling towards the show. I never red the books before, so I was new to the story and its amazed me. Now - during season 2 - started reading it and I am confused on the negative comments. Yes both are very different however by my opinion, the show runners done a nice job tailoring and bending the source material to be adaptable and enjoyable for the TV show format. Not to mention great performances of actors like Seldon, Brother Day and of course Demerzel!