Television The Plot Against America | HBO | From 'The Wire' Producer | 85% RT | 79% MET

[Hoof the ball]

An alternate American history told through the eyes of a working-class Jewish family in New Jersey, as they watch the political rise of Charles Lindbergh, an aviator-hero and xenophobic populist, who becomes president and turns the nation towards fascism.

Written and produced by David Simon (The Wire) and based on Philip Roth's book.


First episode is very good indeed.

 

[VorZakone]

Only a 6,3 rating on IMDB so far.

 

[Hoof the ball]

Only a 6,3 rating on IMDB so far.

It was scored 5.5 even before the episode had aired on HBO. Looking at the synopsis alone, you can guess who might have reason to score it as such.

Check the reviews since it's been out. It's a lot more positive. 85% on Rotten Tomatoes and 79% on Metacritic is more accurate.

 

[SirAF]

It was scored 5.5 even before the episode had aired on HBO. Looking at the synopsis alone, you can guess who might have reason to score it as such.

Check the reviews since it's been out. It's a lot more positive. 85% on Rotten Tomatoes and 79% on Metacritic is more accurate.

Good point

 

[Eboue]

I read the book years ago but I havent seen the show. Hope this helps!

 

[Sky1981]

Is it gonna be a several season long?

I'd hate to watch a good series only to wait a year for the next season

 

[Man of Leisure]

It was scored 5.5 even before the episode had aired on HBO. Looking at the synopsis alone, you can guess who might have reason to score it as such.

Check the reviews since it's been out. It's a lot more positive. 85% on Rotten Tomatoes and 79% on Metacritic is more accurate.

Can you expand on this?

I watched the first episode and thought it was alright. Normally something about alternate realities wouldn’t interest me, but the future look at the upcoming episodes has me intrigued. HBO has several interesting shows going on right now with this, My Brilliant Friend and Westworld.
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[Nickosaur]

Hows the book? I've only read The Ghost Writer but I really enjoyed.

 

[Classical Mechanic]

Is this going to be one of those that gets 5* in The Guardian and 2* in the Daily Mail?