Station Eleven (HBO MAX series) (2 Viewers)

[guidomerkinsrules]

another connective tissue character

so Kirsten and The Prophet are the major characters we see spanning the 20 years, but it's been pointed out that Elizabeth's agent - the guy with the accent and weird wig who shoos Clark from 1st class is also the same guy who rides up on the bike inviting the Symphony to the Museum of Human Culture or whatever it's called

 

[Zack Lee]

And I suppose you like the story of the recent collapse to suss out what you’ll do if/when

Ive thought a lot about this. This story is very flat when it comes to the emotions of the event itself. Partly, I guess, due to the fact that it starts with Javeen who is tasked with trying to shield Kirsten from the horror as best he can. But I think, traditionally, the emotions and feel of the event itself is a key component to good post apoc. Probably not as important as the psychological effects of living post-event but still important.

Im not saying it doesn't work here, just that its very different from what mainly exists in the genre.

To answer your question, I do probably like the immediate post event portions of stories. The fight for survival and the coming together with other survivors. And by survivors that is usually good and bad (they will do anything to survive after all)

I was looking into it from the writers perspective and found this long article pretty interesting.

The Ultimate Guide to Writing a Post-Apocalyptic Novel - Writing Tips Oasis - A website dedicated to helping writers to write and publish books.

Want to write post-apocalyptic fiction, but don’t know where to start? Our ultimate guide to writing a post-apocalyptic novel will help you.

writingtipsoasis.com

 

[guidomerkinsrules]

Ive thought a lot about this. This story is very flat when it comes to the emotions of the event itself. Partly, I guess, due to the fact that it starts with Javeen who is tasked with trying to shield Kirsten from the horror as best he can. But I think, traditionally, the emotions and feel of the event itself is a key component to good post apoc. Probably not as important as the psychological effects of living post-event but still important.

Im not saying it doesn't work here, just that its very different from what mainly exists in the genre.

To answer your question, I do probably like the immediate post event portions of stories. The fight for survival and the coming together with other survivors. And by survivors that is usually good and bad (they will do anything to survive after all)

I was looking into it from the writers perspective and found this long article pretty interesting.

The Ultimate Guide to Writing a Post-Apocalyptic Novel - Writing Tips Oasis - A website dedicated to helping writers to write and publish books.

Want to write post-apocalyptic fiction, but don’t know where to start? Our ultimate guide to writing a post-apocalyptic novel will help you.

writingtipsoasis.com

I wonder about the first thing you say - whenever I look at a r/wtf on Reddit or see a near miss accident on Twitter or something, I’m often shocked that there isn’t a more visible reaction to a car almost hitting a person or a bear running down the street
Sure there’s the occasional public freak out, but for the most part people don’t seem to wear their scare on the outside

Then considering Katrina or Ida or Covid, most people’s default seems to be to try to act normal - it’s only after we feel secure again that we let the anxiety out, but more often than not we are sublimating

And I guess the last/more meta thing - I’ve read and seen The Road, and that’s an itch I never need to scratch again

 

[Brad Mojo]

another connective tissue character

so Kirsten and The Prophet are the major characters we see spanning the 20 years, but it's been pointed out that Elizabeth's agent - the guy with the accent and weird wig who shoos Clark from 1st class is also the same guy who rides up on the bike inviting the Symphony to the Museum of Human Culture or whatever it's called

Didn't even notice that.

 

[guidomerkinsrules]

Didn't even notice that.

tbc I didn’t either - Reddit told me

 

[Wisco Steve]

Random thoughts:
What the sheet happened to Lori Petty??!
I liked the golf glove vest, would rock that.

 

[guidomerkinsrules]

Random thoughts:
What the sheet happened to Lori Petty??!
I liked the golf glove vest, would rock that.

Did you watch her in OitNB?
Both characters have very similar mannerisms

I do wonder if she gave Mackenzie any post apocalypse pointers

 

[Wisco Steve]

All I can say is wow. Ep 6 was pretty solid, but Ep 7 was extraordinary--very powerful and moving...really great work. I have little idea where exactly it is all headed, but I am beyond intrigued.

 

[guidomerkinsrules]

All I can say is wow. Ep 6 was pretty solid, but Ep 7 was extraordinary--very powerful and moving...really great work. I have little idea where exactly it is all headed, but I am beyond intrigued.

Can’t wait
Ep 6 kept feeling like they were throwing jab after jab - not surprised at all if a big right cross comes in ep 7

 

[Brad Mojo]

Can’t wait
Ep 6 kept feeling like they were throwing jab after jab - not surprised at all if a big right cross comes in ep 7

You know that you can watch ep 7 now, right?

 

[guidomerkinsrules]

You know that you can watch ep 7 now, right?

Yeah I was arguing with myself last night if I was going to watch both or ep6 then The Expanse
I’ll watch ep7 tonight

 

[guidomerkinsrules]

All I can say is wow. Ep 6 was pretty solid, but Ep 7 was extraordinary--very powerful and moving...really great work. I have little idea where exactly it is all headed, but I am beyond intrigued.

Duuuuuuuudde
Dang
Wow

Jeev was right, that was a good play

 

[Wisco Steve]

Apparently --if the internet is to be believed-- Frank's tribe freestyle was done in 1 take.
Makes this show even more impressive if true.
I am almost sad that there are only 3 episodes remaining.

 

[guidomerkinsrules]

Apparently --if the internet is to be believed-- Frank's tribe freestyle was done in 1 take.
Makes this show even more impressive if true.
I am almost sad that there are only 3 episodes remaining.

Such an amazing scene
If this show speaks any more directly to me I might just freak out
(Excursions is an all time favorite)

 

[Wisco Steve]

I did not think it was possible, but this show continues to get better!
Simply amazing stuff and a refreshingly innovative take on this genre.