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DubeauDec 15, 2022

The Peripheral season one wasn't that bad. The story was messed up at first, but slowly you get to understand the motivations of each parties. But they put a lot of pieces at first and it didn't help the clarity of the story. They have wastedThe Peripheral season one wasn't that bad. The story was messed up at first, but slowly you get to understand the motivations of each parties. But they put a lot of pieces at first and it didn't help the clarity of the story. They have wasted a lot of villains in the season. They seems interesting but they were partially explored and too brief. The title of this series is pretty bad in my book. An accessory is, just that. However the acting is superb. In fact it save the series form A to Z. They make it believable. The FX are well done for TV, and they are some actions too. I give it 72%, mainly because the last 3 episodes clarifies a lot, and the great casting choices.… Expand

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bl1rtNov 21, 2022

The show looks good and the actors are good. And pretty much everything else is wrong. The accents, the characters, the dialogs, the focus, the pacing, the inner logic - nothing works. And not even in a fun way, it is such a bore to watch.The show looks good and the actors are good. And pretty much everything else is wrong. The accents, the characters, the dialogs, the focus, the pacing, the inner logic - nothing works. And not even in a fun way, it is such a bore to watch.
Most striking to me is how lifeless it feels. The story is told in info dumps, and in between you watch these cardboard characters talk and act like no one does. It feels so alien and random, a bit like when parents pretend to be hip to kids.
Really a show that is less than the sum of its parts.… Expand

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3

ShaamaanPLNov 28, 2022

I endured the first episode and I don't think I have the strength for another.

There's some plot here that might be worth it if you have a lot of patience, but I couldn't be bothered... And plenty of things just don't work. Also - theI endured the first episode and I don't think I have the strength for another.

There's some plot here that might be worth it if you have a lot of patience, but I couldn't be bothered... And plenty of things just don't work.

Also - the characters aren't interesting in the slightest. The main character starts off like this perfect, flawless girl-boss we've seen so many times already (oh, and she apparently kicks ass in video games but people dismiss her because she's a girl, how novel a concept!). Then there's some local gang of incompetent brutes / hoodlums with a Big Boss who's comically evil... And obviously it's a series from 2022, so the White Knight needs to be a black guy... tho I have to give props to Amazon for managing to check the "disabled" tick box in a somewhat interesting way.

2 points for the somewhat interesting visuals here or there.… Expand

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filmvet73Nov 14, 2022

I do not understand the poor reviews here on this series. Maybe it's because I've read the book so I know way more about the characters and the story arc than someone who hasn't? There's enough difference between the book and the series thatI do not understand the poor reviews here on this series. Maybe it's because I've read the book so I know way more about the characters and the story arc than someone who hasn't? There's enough difference between the book and the series that I would think if the series stunk I wouldn't like it, even if I do like the book. But I don't buy into all the criticisms of the series .... so I'm puzzled. I'd like to hear form people who've read the book .... are you rating the series as poorly as the 5.7 or even 6.2 it's getting here?… Expand

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10

jerubedoOct 23, 2022

This show is already addicting and a blast to watch. It might finally be the Amazon equivalent of Stranger Things

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Dee-Jay_DeliNov 22, 2022

Interesting concept, boring show. I'm really not sure what else to say. But 4 episodes in, and we've had 120 minutes of bland characters, non-stop walking and talking without any clear purpose or tension.

They just do too little with theInteresting concept, boring show. I'm really not sure what else to say. But 4 episodes in, and we've had 120 minutes of bland characters, non-stop walking and talking without any clear purpose or tension.

They just do too little with the cool setting and interesting concept.… Expand

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psyberdelicNov 4, 2022

The book is better. :~) What else is new? I'm just finishing reading it for the second time. It's hard to go back to the TV version.

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raorianNov 13, 2022

I feel like after chapter 4 I can easily predict where the show will go in the next 3 seasons.

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7

thebeardOct 22, 2022

I've not read William Gibson's source novel, but after seeing the first two episodes I can safely say that this looks like my sort of thing.

I'll certainly give them the first season to see if the mix of high technology, alternative timeI've not read William Gibson's source novel, but after seeing the first two episodes I can safely say that this looks like my sort of thing.

I'll certainly give them the first season to see if the mix of high technology, alternative time lines and rich, powerful people from the future with their own motivations for what they're doing continues to develop in an interesting direction.

Could end well, could go off the rails the way Nolan and Joy's stewardship of the TV version of Westworld did. I'm pretty sure it'll be an intriguing ride.… Expand

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leighannwagorOct 28, 2022

The first two episodes were fantastic, and didn't ruin the book as another speculative fiction series has.

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jb510Oct 23, 2022

Only a couple episodes in, but a very good adaptation of the novel. Amazon might finally be doing justice to a classic sci-fi novel after huge disappointments with The Expanse and LoTR. The story is told I’m a sufficiently intriguing wayOnly a couple episodes in, but a very good adaptation of the novel. Amazon might finally be doing justice to a classic sci-fi novel after huge disappointments with The Expanse and LoTR. The story is told I’m a sufficiently intriguing way where everything isn’t explained in the first episode, you’ll figure things out as you go even if you haven’t read the novel. Casting and acting is good for this, very true to Gibson’s vision. Story telling is well passed and intriguing.… Expand

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viroodiemOct 31, 2022

Hard to review on 3 episodes. What I have seen so far has been a compelling story arc and interesting futures. Cast perform well, the writing is reasonably engaging, sets both Real life and CGI are well produced, and sound is on par.

ItsHard to review on 3 episodes. What I have seen so far has been a compelling story arc and interesting futures. Cast perform well, the writing is reasonably engaging, sets both Real life and CGI are well produced, and sound is on par.

Its still premature but maybe Amazon is starting to turn the corner on making TV with how many bad and mediocre shows they have put forth so far. Not holding my breath but at least this one is worth watching for now.… Expand

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shumilovNov 11, 2022

Best sci-if series as for now! For the fans of Westworld and Doctor Who. Aesthetics are great

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LottsieOct 31, 2022

Fantastic, intelligent and beautiful show in every way. Awesome action scenes, CGI, visual design, storytelling, acting, and the list goes on. Hit the spot for me.

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10

maniacfriendlyOct 26, 2022

One of the best TV shows in recent times. An interesting fantasy component, interesting characters, a mysterious plot...

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metacritiqueurOct 23, 2022

As always with the productions of the moment, white is depraved, stupid or mean. Blacks are nice, helpful or very clever. Women are strong and brave. The scenario is deja vu, it brings nothing new in the field of science fiction. The actionAs always with the productions of the moment, white is depraved, stupid or mean. Blacks are nice, helpful or very clever. Women are strong and brave. The scenario is deja vu, it brings nothing new in the field of science fiction. The action scenes are badly filmed and the cgi are static wallpapers. Enjoy this woke sh*t.… Expand

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norseNov 15, 2022

I have no idea why the scores for this are so low - this is the perfect TV series: intriguing mystery, flawless action, breathtakingly beautiful cinematography and stellar actors. I usually abstain from watching any series until I can bingeI have no idea why the scores for this are so low - this is the perfect TV series: intriguing mystery, flawless action, breathtakingly beautiful cinematography and stellar actors. I usually abstain from watching any series until I can binge it, this one had me on the edge of my bed awaiting the next episode release.… Expand

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BroyaxNov 15, 2022

Tiens, encore une série de chez Amacon… et devinez quoi ? c’est encore de la merde ! et pourtant cette étrange ambiance (et histoire si on peut appeler ce salmigondis « histoire »…) laissait augurer une étrangeté ‘cyber quelque chose… ‘ ou duTiens, encore une série de chez Amacon… et devinez quoi ? c’est encore de la merde ! et pourtant cette étrange ambiance (et histoire si on peut appeler ce salmigondis « histoire »…) laissait augurer une étrangeté ‘cyber quelque chose… ‘ ou du moins de la SF pour le moins… dépaysante !

D’autant que la gracieuse Chloe Grace est dans le rôle principal… hélas, elle déçoit ici régulièrement, très régulièrement et ce, avec une constance particulièrement déprimante. C’est qu’à part son joli minois et sa jolie silhouette, eh bien… ils auraient aussi bien pu mettre n’importe qui à la place ! c’est dire si son rôle est plat et son interprétation… sans éclat.

Il faut dire que la série part très vite dans tous les sens et fait… vraiment n’importe quoi. On ne saurait de fait la qualifier puisqu’elle mélange le cyber à du monde parallèle et/ou virtuel ainsi qu’à du… voyage dans le temps ? avec bien entendu complots de base et machinations à deux balles à la clé. Quel foutoir et quelles foutaises là-dedans, dont on se fout totalement !

En outre, alors qui la série se prend les pieds dans le tapis et s’emmêle dans ses enjeux foireux, la lenteur générale, la mollesse, les clichés et le déjà vu achèveront de vous achever… sans compter (comme d’habitude dans les séries de chez Amacon) un agenda woke surchargé ! bref, c’est de la chiasssse !… Expand

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DexaderDec 18, 2022

A mediocre movie for once. Bad Russians, good transvestites, a strong and independent woman. Everything is as the progressive generation likes

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DunkaccinoDec 9, 2022

This show is basically all the cut scenes and no action. No fun. All exposition, very in-your-face. It couldn't get any more boring seriously.

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M-42Dec 2, 2022

Great series. Some might fight it confusing whereas I found it as a gripping and intriguing watch

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DJ-Dec 2, 2022

Stumbled across this series, watched the first episode, and was hooked. It is interesting, well-acted, and well written. It has unique twists, turns, and is never boring or trite. Characters are engaging and believable. Very minimalStumbled across this series, watched the first episode, and was hooked. It is interesting, well-acted, and well written. It has unique twists, turns, and is never boring or trite. Characters are engaging and believable. Very minimal ideology - just overall a well-done show. Quite enjoyed from start to end, cannot wait for the second season.… Expand

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bertobellamyMar 22, 2023

It has some good-looking moments, but also others that are very ridiculous and boring. And, god, it's really confusing. It's hard to keep up with all those characters coming out of nowhere. We need another good sci-fi show to replace Westworld!