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DanHoelckMay 13, 2020

Flat characters, lazy writing, and terrible pacing make this a total waste of a solid premise. Greg Daniels has made some great shows - this isn't one of them.

There are a handful of visual gags in each episode, but only a couple good jokesFlat characters, lazy writing, and terrible pacing make this a total waste of a solid premise. Greg Daniels has made some great shows - this isn't one of them.

There are a handful of visual gags in each episode, but only a couple good jokes in the whole season. The characters are cartoonishly simple, with no depth at all, and the decisions they make are often nonsensical - just hamfistedly pushing the story along.

There's some light sci-fi appeal in the potential bugs that might come with a virtual afterlife, but it's a grab-bag of random ideas that don't fit together as a logical whole. If you've ever seen an episode of Black Mirror and thought, "I don't get it", this might be more your speed.

Oh and there's a clumsy murder-mystery that never gets resolved, a handful of hamfisted sermons about the evils of class stratification, and a super-funny-so-hilarious episode-long joke about how skinny jeans are soooooo tight.

I don't understand how this show got on the air, much less how it's so highly rated.… Expand

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TheDezMay 28, 2020

A go-nowhere knockoff of The Good Place with a sci-fi VR twist. Pilot was passable but just went downhill after that with a serious lack of tone, humor or direction. Avoid.

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AlphaRebelJun 22, 2020

I'm a little late to the party with this one but it was surprisingly fun show with a much darker season arc then the light air the show presents on the service.

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kpaulAug 2, 2020

Great show all around but some of the characters are caricatures with extreme jumps in logic when next to the grounded characters. Makes for a jarring watch sometimes.

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Banter100Jul 1, 2020

Really enjoyed this show, kept me intruiged o
In the world and wanting to see more, fingers crossed for a season 2.

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DubeauMay 16, 2020

Upload was a good surprise. The story is quite intricate. I like all the subtleties in it and some elements of humor. The FX are fun and quite modern. You will get a lot of the references from video games and virtual worlds. The acting is aUpload was a good surprise. The story is quite intricate. I like all the subtleties in it and some elements of humor. The FX are fun and quite modern. You will get a lot of the references from video games and virtual worlds. The acting is a good surprise. New actors with strong acting. The music and sounds are fun. The ending does setup to a follow up. I give it 85%. I was pleasantly surprised by the level of acting and quality of that TV series. I strongly recommend you see it.… Expand

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jdenny1981May 22, 2020

Upload is a great new series, the episodes are short so for those whom do not want to watch long-duration shows this is for you. The story line is great, actors are solid - some more than others. But it has a lot of promise for season 2 andUpload is a great new series, the episodes are short so for those whom do not want to watch long-duration shows this is for you. The story line is great, actors are solid - some more than others. But it has a lot of promise for season 2 and beyond, go watch it. You will not be disappointed!… Expand

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Dutch72May 14, 2020

Couldn’t stop watching it. One seating. Awesome show the two leads play their role so well. I’m hooked.

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TVJerryMay 6, 2020

After an app developer (Robbie Amell) almost dies, he's uploaded into a virtual afterlife. Much of the early enjoyment in this series is seeing the cool future features, especially when he gets to the special resort where things can beAfter an app developer (Robbie Amell) almost dies, he's uploaded into a virtual afterlife. Much of the early enjoyment in this series is seeing the cool future features, especially when he gets to the special resort where things can be adjusted with a swipe of the hand. Since it's created and written by Greg Daniels (best known for his work on The Office and Parks and Recreation), the series is billed as a comedy. However, it starts to lose the humorous aspects as his relationship with his still-alive customer service rep (Andy Allo) starts to blossom. Sure, their story is sweet, but it's ever-growing focus takes away from the show's comic momentum (plus a whodunit aspect adds a mystery angle). The episodes move with a brisk pace and the cast is amiable, but the sci-fi fun is often diluted by the developing romance. It also ends with an obvious 2nd season cliffhanger.… Expand

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podaddyMay 5, 2020

Found this show extremely engaging. Binged the entire season with three other people and the consensus was very positive. Engaging series to say the least, came of as part Her(the movie) part Black Mirror episode and a little Good Place-ish.Found this show extremely engaging. Binged the entire season with three other people and the consensus was very positive. Engaging series to say the least, came of as part Her(the movie) part Black Mirror episode and a little Good Place-ish. One criticism may be that it could have packed a few more laughs, but this was still a very good series. Some of the flat out dumping on this show by a few of the critics is real puzzling. Well worth the watch and looking forward to Season 2.… Expand

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Voodoo123May 5, 2020

Was unsure what to expect going in, but was pleasantly surprised by Greg Daniel's upload. The cast here are superb with great chemistry the cinematography and hdr 4k presentation is impressive and the screenplay is often touching (and heavyWas unsure what to expect going in, but was pleasantly surprised by Greg Daniel's upload. The cast here are superb with great chemistry the cinematography and hdr 4k presentation is impressive and the screenplay is often touching (and heavy on the edam in the good way). Watching all 10 episodes over 2 days I can say it reminds me of cocoon, Mannequin,splash pleasantville maybe even a touch of futurama and 2013's Her for the heartfelt comedy meets scifi fantasy romcom beats. Highly watchable!… Expand

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sevquisJul 19, 2020

Anyone who's ever played any kind of virtual life game will love the comedy in this series. On screen gags about the VR stuffing up are a hoot. The whole series was a joy to watch and Robbie Amell can surprisingly do funny. The rest of theAnyone who's ever played any kind of virtual life game will love the comedy in this series. On screen gags about the VR stuffing up are a hoot. The whole series was a joy to watch and Robbie Amell can surprisingly do funny. The rest of the cast are top notch too. Watch it, you'll enjoy it.… Expand

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abm0May 23, 2020

Would've finished it in one sitting but eventually I started to realize morning was coming soon, so I left the last few episodes for the next day. Very well made, great mix of sci-fi, comedy, drama and a bit of mystery. I thought there wasn'tWould've finished it in one sitting but eventually I started to realize morning was coming soon, so I left the last few episodes for the next day. Very well made, great mix of sci-fi, comedy, drama and a bit of mystery. I thought there wasn't going to be much to keep me subscribed to Amazon after The Expanse, Picard (though that one disappointed) and Psycho-Pass, but this show here is a definite winner.… Expand

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BroyaxJul 26, 2020

Une idée de départ intéressante servie bien sûr par de jolis effets numériques mais le bât blesse fréquemment dans cette série dont l'écriture bêbête, volontiers niaise à ses moments se laisse aller à la facilité de l'humour imbécile tropUne idée de départ intéressante servie bien sûr par de jolis effets numériques mais le bât blesse fréquemment dans cette série dont l'écriture bêbête, volontiers niaise à ses moments se laisse aller à la facilité de l'humour imbécile trop souvent (in)digne de la sitcom débile de base la plus basique (mais il manque les rires enregistrés, cependant !).

Et pourtant, on sent une volonté satirique certes bienvenue et parfois ou plutôt rarement, trop rarement drolatique des travers bien connus des jeux vidéo à microtransactions prédatrices et autres joyeusetés à péage... mais c'est si rare que ça retombe dans le train-train du simple "divertissement" superficiel qui manque à la fois de nerf et de mordant.

D'ailleurs, bien que les épisodes ne soient qu'au nombre de 10 et dépassent (rarement) la demi-heure, l'ennui pointe rapidement son museau rébarbatif alors que vient s'ajouter une bêtise de plus en plus alarmante... Je mets 1 quand même pour l'effort.… Expand

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DeanomiteMay 3, 2020

very good production values. photography, acting, camerawork all excellent. more humor would be great but when it's good it's very good. The sex suit episode alone was worth watching the series.

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AWESOM-0May 4, 2020

Love the show! Robbie Amell and Andy Allo are great and I’m a big fan of theirs. I hope they resume production smoothly once this health scare passes.

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giselecalheir0sMay 18, 2020

This show seems a little like black mirror, but even worse. I keep feeling the sensation that it could be a movie with 1,5 hour with the same content. It's uncouth, ugly, the couple doesn't match. The plot is a bit interesting, but the wayThis show seems a little like black mirror, but even worse. I keep feeling the sensation that it could be a movie with 1,5 hour with the same content. It's uncouth, ugly, the couple doesn't match. The plot is a bit interesting, but the way things were putted isn't. Could be good, who knows, but they spoiled it!… Expand

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shamaniamiamMay 3, 2020

Hitting Episode 10 of this. Like a mix of the Good Place and Devs with a much dark subtext. This is a great show, really loved it.

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RCubed76May 3, 2020

Another fantastic show by Greg Daniels. Top notch acting and thought provoking plot. Can't wait until season 2.

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MT_TankMay 18, 2020

Every once in a while a show just pulls you in and won’t let go. This is one of those shows. Like his previous work, the genius behind P&R and The Office brings us characters that seem real enough to reach out and touch but who still exist inEvery once in a while a show just pulls you in and won’t let go. This is one of those shows. Like his previous work, the genius behind P&R and The Office brings us characters that seem real enough to reach out and touch but who still exist in a different world, even though much like our own. There is a bit of a boundary much like is exemplified through the premise of Upload.

An amazing story begins in the first few episodes with fascinating glimpses of a world built on technology that never really settles on it’s true intentions; being neither malevolent or benevolent. It is truly technology, up to the interpretation of the user.

With a cold script of code always making sure it’s citizens are happy, there is always a haunting falseness to it all. It engages as the viewer realizes, stirring feelings that we are all too familiar with in our current half digital/half IRL current existence, that what we think and feel are strings to be pulled by the right piece of code or even good screenwriting. Do we ever have control of what we imagine to be our own enjoyment? The attraction between Nathan and Nora feels even more real based on this juxtaposition. What is love if you exist without a heart? Is a soul something that exists within a body or is it within the heart of a person? Is the old fashioned notion of really knowing someone possible in a society that exhorts the cheapness of UberEats-style sex on demand?

Definitely not a show for anyone under the age of even 25. The philosophical questions alone are wasted on anyone less mature. The acting while dry and one-dimensional for some characters, is well played and enjoyably so in others like our mains. The recurring characters add garnish without being cloying or like overly added MSG. The imagery is top notch and the concepts are well thought out and believable “most of the time”. In some scenes the ‘angels’ have to move in a certain way to make their avatars move in the Afterlife yet in some scenes the avatar is walking around, laying down, etc while the CSR is sitting in their chair. but that is a small continuity error that can be waived away but just allowing your logic to be suspended for the enjoyment of just watching a well written storyline.

I found myself moved by the characters and concerned for their outcomes and wellbeing. Consider this viewer along for the ride until the very end.

Just please don’t allow this to become another Man In The High Castle.
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bigpapaMar 29, 2022

I binged this. All characters grabbed me. The acting and chemistry is, and I don't want to gush here, really good all around. Owen Daniels. Just thinking of the work that man must have had to do to nail that role of AI makes me want to have aI binged this. All characters grabbed me. The acting and chemistry is, and I don't want to gush here, really good all around. Owen Daniels. Just thinking of the work that man must have had to do to nail that role of AI makes me want to have a KitKat, cup of tea and a little sit down. There's lots of plot holes and bits where you go "You can download a consciousness to a AI world that's similar to real life but can't develop an android?" Or "Hey, if there are all these weird company mashups in the future (Baskin Robbins Intel etc) why is Amazon not mentioned other than seeing a few delivery boxes? What happened, Jeff? Did you slap Ronald MacDonald for calling you GI Jane and so now no one wants to merge with you? Leaving you to, just deliver boxes". But, you know? I didn't care and gave this 10 anyway. Because it is a great bit of entertainment. Part mystery, part drama, part romance and heaps of chuckles. I hope that this gets a third season.
And that was just a joke Jeff. We're cool, right? You know, I'm really waiting on this vintage Action Man and it's been kind of a long time want of mine and I'm sure that it will get here without delay. That hat suited you.… Expand