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[sneakypete]

Anybody else try to watch "The Man in the High Castle"? HAS to be one of the most confusing series I have ever tried to watch,and nothing is more confusing to me than the focus of the plot,which is someone is going to change the world by watching movies with alternate realities.

Whole damn thing made my head hurt,despite a LOT of first class acting.

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Patrick Stewart to star in new Star Trek TV series

Four new Star Trek shows in the works as TV universe expands
https://www.polygon.com/tv/2018/6/19/17479570/new-star-trek-tv-shows-cbs

[Sanguine]

Anybody else try to watch "The Man in the High Castle"? HAS to be one of the most confusing series I have ever tried to watch,and nothing is more confusing to me than the focus of the plot,which is someone is going to change the world by watching movies with alternate realities.

Whole damn thing made my head hurt,despite a LOT of first class acting.

Yes, I've watched it and like it.

[sneakypete]

Yes, I've watched it and like it.

@Sanguine

Thanks!

I WANT to like it because there are some truly great actors working in it,but I can't figure it out for the life of me. WTH is the big deal about movies with alternate endings that only one man can view?

[Sanguine]

@Sanguine

Thanks!

I WANT to like it because there are some truly great actors working in it,but I can't figure it out for the life of me. WTH is the big deal about movies with alternate endings that only one man can view?

Pete, when I get confused, I go to the Wikipedia entry on the show.  It usually tells me what it was I missed.  Good series!

[Maj. Bill Martin]

@sneakypete

@Sanguine

Thanks!

I WANT to like it because there are some truly great actors working in it,but I can't figure it out for the life of me. WTH is the big deal about movies with alternate endings that only one man can view?

The problem is that the book kind of tossed these cool ideas out there but deliberately did not answer them.  So, the people running the show are free to come up with their own explanations, or even no explanation at all.  And the show has already passed the book in terms of timeline, etc., so they're on their own.  I've watched both seasons, and as of yet, the key questions about the movies have not been answered.  Other oddity -- the book version of "Man in the High Castle" actually had a book -- not movies -- as the link to the alternate reality.

My guess is that the ultimate point of the videos -- which are sourced in some other reality -- will be as motivation for key characters to try to change this world to be more like that one.

[sneakypete]

@sneakypete

The problem is that the book kind of tossed these cool ideas out there but deliberately did not answer them.  So, the people running the show are free to come up with their own explanations, or even no explanation at all.  And the show has already passed the book in terms of timeline, etc., so they're on their own.  I've watched both seasons, and as of yet, the key questions about the movies have not been answered.  Other oddity -- the book version of "Man in the High Castle" actually had a book -- not movies -- as the link to the alternate reality.

My guess is that the ultimate point of the videos -- which are sourced in some other reality -- will be as motivation for key characters to try to change this world to be more like that one.

@Maj. Bill Martin

You are probably right,but I still don't understand the attraction and have already lost interest in watching a show that,to me,has no rhyme nor reason. For better or worse,I am a linear thinker by nature,and no matter how hard I try,the lack of logic displayed will never make sense to me. It seems like every time an actor makes a dramatic statement about a "movie" I get brain freeze and want to puke.

Damn shame because there are some damn fine actors involved in this series.

[Maj. Bill Martin]

@Maj. Bill Martin

You are probably right,but I still don't understand the attraction and have already lost interest in watching a show that,to me,has no rhyme nor reason. For better or worse,I am a linear thinker by nature,and no matter how hard I try,the lack of logic displayed will never make sense to me. It seems like every time an actor makes a dramatic statement about a "movie" I get brain freeze and want to puke.

Damn shame because there are some damn fine actors involved in this series.

The guy who plays the Japanese Trade Minister is incredibly good.

Yeah, I can't blame you for quitting.  The plot definitely meanders, especially early in the series.  If you even consider watching it again, I can say that the show definitely looks to be heading in a much more interesting direction in Season 3.  Possibility of a rebellion.

[sneakypete]

The guy who plays the Japanese Trade Minister is incredibly good.

No kidding! He LOOKS like he is as mean as a rabid snake,but seems gentle. I have no idea how he pulls that off.

BTW,that hot chick with the strange jawline and cleft chin is pretty good,too.

So is that skinny guy with the big nose that plays the best friend of the "handsome hero".

Truth to tell,I was shocked to see how many SERIOUSLY good actors and actresses there are out there once I started watching Sat Dish/streaming videos. I was used to watching the typical sitcoms where most of the actors/actresses either blew their way into a role,or were related to somebody on the money end. Some were ok,but none were great. Part of that COULD have been because of the absolute crap roles and dialogue they were given that was supposed to appeal to "the mindless middle class".

Then along came shows like Breaking Bad,Game of Thrones,and Shameless,and even the pre-teen children are giving Oscar-level performances. Suddenly I am thinking,"So THAT's what they were trying to do!"

Yeah, I can't blame you for quitting.  The plot definitely meanders, especially early in the series.  If you even consider watching it again, I can say that the show definitely looks to be heading in a much more interesting direction in Season 3.  Possibility of a rebellion.

Ok. I'll give it a try. I hung in there for 2 seasons before I decided to quit,so it won't be a big deal to give season 3 a shot.

[kevindavis007]

DUSTx, a New FREE Sci-Fi Service, Just Launched on Roku Players
https://www.cordcuttersnews.com/dustx-a-new-free-sci-fi-service-just-launched-on-roku-players/

[sneakypete]

DUSTx, a New FREE Sci-Fi Service, Just Launched on Roku Players
https://www.cordcuttersnews.com/dustx-a-new-free-sci-fi-service-just-launched-on-roku-players/

@kevindavis

It won't be airing any shows on ROKU until 18 Aug,so don't waste your time looking for it yet.

[kevindavis007]

New Spock actor thanks Nimoy’s family as he is cast in Star Trek: Discovery
https://uk.news.yahoo.com/spock-actor-thanks-nimoy-family-182009485.html

[kevindavis007]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiE4-Vd-4aE

[kevindavis007]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efrufB87KCA

[verga]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiE4-Vd-4aE

So y wife and I are watching the previews and the first thing she says is: "Oh a show about illegal aliens", after the announcer said about moving to a new place and leaving your past behind.

[Machiavelli]

2018 Hugo Award Winners

[kevindavis007]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xunwv3rRWYo

[Free Vulcan]

Season 5 of The 100 is up on Netflix.

[Gefn]

Has anyone seen “Enchanted” on Netflix by Matt Groening?

I hear it’s better than the Simpsons but worse than Futureama

[Ghost Bear]

Has anyone seen “Enchanted” on Netflix by Matt Groening?

I hear it’s better than the Simpsons but worse than Futureama

I saw the trailer for it on Netflix... it didn't really appeal to me though. 

[AmericanaPrime]

Upgrade is the best Sci-fi movie I've seen since District 9 and Moon in 2009. Absolutely incredible.

[kevindavis007]

Has anyone seen “Enchanted” on Netflix by Matt Groening?

I hear it’s better than the Simpsons but worse than Futureama

I saw it and it was no good.

[Gefn]

I saw it and it was no good.

Thanks

Off topic, my mom and I saw “Crazy Rich Asians” this past weekend. Highly recommend 

[InHeavenThereIsNoBeer]

I saw it and it was no good.

So, better than the Simpsons but worse than Futurama.

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She's wearing a blue-shirt/black collar. This means she is a science officer. I'm sure the resemblance to Star Trek is purely coincidental. Yea, of course, sure it is...