Television The Terror

[pauldyson1uk]

This looks very good , based on a book that is by all accounts scary.
The crew of a Royal Naval expedition searching for the Arctic's treacherous Northwest Passage discovers instead a monstrous predator.

 

[George Owen]

Looks good.

 

[Pogue Mahone]

Does look good. Would be a great movie. Not sure how they’ll spin a whole series out of it though?

 

[Dan]

I like the look of that.

 

[The Bloody-Nine]

I dig that premise.

EDIT Gah, it's a series. I glanced and thought movie. Pffftttttt.

 

[SteveJ]

The book is great, particularly if you're interested in the Franklin Expedition:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Franklin's_lost_expedition

 

[Welsh Wonder]

Decent cast too

 

[The Bloody-Nine]

I'm going to buy the book.

 

[jackofalltrades]

Sounds like Alien on ice.

 

[Pogue Mahone]

I'm going to buy the book.

Me too.

 

[pauldyson1uk]

Yes think I will buy the book too, try and read if before I watch.

 

[togg]

It certainly looks like it has very good production values - which is always a plus. Also, Ciaran Hinds always delivers. A charismatic and very watchable actor.

 

[Stemmy]

Thought the name sounded familiar. Read the book years ago and enjoyed it.

Will definately be giving this a watch. Looks good.

 

[The Bloody-Nine]

Kindle edition is down to £4.99.

 

[Welsh Wonder]

First two eps have aired

 

[Ekkie Thump]

I read this a while ago. Pretty good stuff. Thought it would make a good movie at the time, not certain about a series though.

There's a script floating around by Del Torro based on the Lovecraft story "at the mountains of madness" that should also be made.

 

[MrMarcello]

This terror bit is quite fascinating. I'm thinking some kind of skin-walker perhaps.

 

[SwansonsTache]

First five episodes out.

Anyone seen it? Getting quite good reviews.

 

[pauldyson1uk]

I was waiting for a few to go at, will give it a go this weekend.

 

[Stemmy]

First 5? From where I am watching it I can only see the first 3 episodes.

Enjoying it so far though

 

[Welsh Wonder]

Yeah first 5 are definitely out in the usual havens of piracy.

 

[Utdstar01]

Seen the first 3. Definitely worth a watch. Enjoyable so far.

 

[Jippy]

Is it on Netflix?

 

[The Bloody-Nine]

No.

I'm enjoying the book so far.

 

[Verminator]

Just watched episode 5.
Excellent so far. The "Alien on ice" description above, is very apt.
Don't think I've ever seen a more drawn-out creature-reveal, but it's a fine show so far.

 

[SteveJ]

Can't help but feel that the real-life story is fascinating enough for a film or tv drama without the monster stuff. The awful experiences suffered by some of Franklin's would-be rescuers alone - and their heroism - would make for compelling viewing.

 

[SwansonsTache]

Can't help but feel that the real-life story is fascinating enough for a film or tv drama without the monster stuff. The awful experiences suffered by some of Franklin's would-be rescuers alone - and their heroism - would make for compelling viewing.

Blasphemy! If you can put a monster in there, preferably several, you do it.

 

[Dumbat12]

Anyone seen the leaked episodes? The show is absolutely amazing, one of the best I have watched in recent years, on the same level as the Young Pope (recommended to anyone who hasn't watched it, as well).

 

[SwansonsTache]

Entire thing leaked in 1080p version

 

[SteveJ]

Blasphemy! If you can put a monster in there, preferably several, you do it.

 

[peridigm]

Entire thing leaked in 1080p version

I guess I'll have to get this as I forgot to Tivo it.

 

[RedSky]

Sixth episode was excellent.

 

[The Bloody-Nine]

Just finished the book. Very enjoyable.

 

[Utdstar01]

On the penultimate episode. Is this the only season? Its so, so good!

 

[Verminator]

I can't see there being another series.
I wish I hadn't binged it now.

So engrossing.

 

[SwansonsTache]

Got it all saved up for a gigantic Sunday binge

 

[ZAGREB RED]

Just finished this, absolutely brilliant series. Very eerie and atmospheric with some great performances, Jared Harris especially and the guy who played Hickey. Going to read the book now I think.
Thought it was a bit like The Thing (1982 sci-fi/horror classic set in the Antarctic for younger viewers) set 200 years ago during Navy expedition to chart the North West passage round the Arctic.
One of the best TV series I have seen recently. I really was struck by just how desolate the landscape was during the whole thing, nice to look at maybe, but a different story altogether if you are stuck there.
Only minus point for me was the lack of subtitles during the conversations in Inuit in the later episodes, there were captions in the first few but not the later ones, not sure if this was deliberate.

 

[Oldyella]

Thought the whole cast was stellar, but yes @ZAGREB RED the guy who played Hickey stood out. The captain was a bad ass too.

 

[ZAGREB RED]

Thought the whole cast was stellar, but yes @ZAGREB RED the guy who played Hickey stood out. The captain was a bad ass too.

I thought Hickey's character came across as the type of guy who could be quite charming and charismatic, but under it he was a scheming manipulator.. I think the best compliment I can pay Jared Harris is that I saw a lot of his old man in his portrayal of Captain Crozier. Agreed though, the whole cast were excellent.
A few episodes in, I kept wondering when Greta Scacchi was going to appear before the penny dropped, she was virtually unrecognisable.

 

[pauldyson1uk]

starting it now , looking forward to it.