We’re three weeks in and I’m starting to develop a little ritual: I watch the latest episode on Monday, including the preview for the next episode and the little retrospective from cast and crew. It’s a neat little way to hear some of the thoughts that went into the episode, especially in changes between the game and the show. Then, probably on Tuesday, I listen to the official HBO podcast with the show runners talking about the episode in depth. This is also an interesting perspective. Sometimes the worst thing a creator can do is talk about their product, but, in this case, I’m finding it an interesting bridge between what I’m seeing and what I don’t know having not played the game. Then, I poke around a few select internet sources I avoided to stay protected from spoilers.
Priscilla, I need an update on this from you, assuming you've completed the series by now. :) Several themes like the "protector" and group-think/government in a crisis situation evolve more in the second season. My son and I binged this - he was our "tour guide" as he was aware of the story through his gamer-Youtube world. (But we must be the other two people without a Playstation.)
The show was fascinating and we're waiting on the edge of our seats (for the next 18 months I guess) for season three!
Priscilla, I need an update on this from you, assuming you've completed the series by now. :) Several themes like the "protector" and group-think/government in a crisis situation evolve more in the second season. My son and I binged this - he was our "tour guide" as he was aware of the story through his gamer-Youtube world. (But we must be the other two people without a Playstation.)
The show was fascinating and we're waiting on the edge of our seats (for the next 18 months I guess) for season three!
Be well,
Brian