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IsteffyAug 4, 2023

A well-made 'fan fiction' of what happens after the Watchmen movie (but mostly comics).

This story was interestingly not from the author of the Watchmen comics so it is technically not canon. However the story and characters make me wish itA well-made 'fan fiction' of what happens after the Watchmen movie (but mostly comics).

This story was interestingly not from the author of the Watchmen comics so it is technically not canon. However the story and characters make me wish it was.

This is a great re-imaging of what life in the world was like after the impact from the last movie. If you havent at least watched the Watchmen movie, do that first, otherwise you will be very lost.

I take off two points because some parts dragged on too long, like some flashbacks, and the conclusion of some characters seemed without purpose. I'm also happy that this ends after one season and they don't try to drag it on for 5 seasons. End it while it's good!

PS. For the people calling this 'woke'; I don't like forced wokeness but nothing about this is woke. It is not the real world and it doesnt pretend to be. Just because history in this world led to the clansman basically having more power in the world does not mean the show is also saying that it is also like this in the real world.… Expand

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jenbaminMay 21, 2023

I agree with the politics in the 2019 adaptation of Watchmen. I won't sugarcoat that. I am far left of leftist and even farther left of liberal; my politics would be considered extreme by some. On paper, I agree with the sentiment found inI agree with the politics in the 2019 adaptation of Watchmen. I won't sugarcoat that. I am far left of leftist and even farther left of liberal; my politics would be considered extreme by some. On paper, I agree with the sentiment found in Watchmen, specifically the study of the alt-right and the racial tensions that exist in our cities. Notice how I'm painting with broad strokes here; the show does the same.

By trying to say a lot, Watchmen ends up saying a whole lot of nothing. It is the quintessential neoliberal wet dream: a strong black woman beats the **** out of the cartoonishly evil supremacist group, the big communist (because Marx is in style with the young intellectuals) beats the **** out of the cartoonishly evil supremacist group, the sigma interrogator mentally beats the **** out of the cartoonishly evil supremacist group...

I'm not saying that identity politics shouldn't be studied, or that we shouldn't represent marginalized groups, or that we shouldn't envision worlds in which my ideological enemies are given their due. What I am saying is that making such sensitive issues so binary offers absolutely nothing to any existing discourse. It's reddit politics where we reduce centuries of pain and exploitation down to an easily-digestible meal that appeases the left-center libs and pisses off the right-leaning chuds who are afraid of their own shadows. It's politics for people that don't understand politics. Real racists, real bigots, real xenophobes are much more subtle: they exist right under our noses in our offices, our school boards, our management positions. Watchmen just wants to throw them all in a trailer park and have them look like dumb, poor, Facebook-posting morons.

Say more. Be more ruthless with your agenda. Call out the fascist undercurrents running across America, the pedophilic conservative global elite, the transphobic elected officials advocating for genocide. Keep calling out the racism, but don't turn around and try to "both sides" police brutality by trying to make us care for cops that commit racially motivated crimes. The Flanderization of the core characters only further diminishes the message here. Sister Night is too one-note to make any analysis stick; Ozymandias is fanservice bait whose arc amounts to nothing. Dr. Manhattan is the victim of like a thousand retcons and is basically unrecognizable from the god the comics left us with.

Most pertinently, though, is Rorschach; the whole Kavalry organization is a perfect study of the right's securitized view of politics with idolization and line-drawing done purely by shared interests rather than morals and values. Kavalry misunderstood Rorschach's mission and trauma much like the real-world right misunderstands people like Elon Musk, Andrew Tate, and Ron DeSantis. As for the rest of the show, it's okay. It's visual barbiturates: the edits and action sequences are meant to satisfy the blithest audiences imaginable. The show's inconsistent use of violence (we go from blowing up cows in the pilot to a horrendously choreographed police raid in ep. 2) is confusing as a fan of the original comic, since the scarcity of violence was much more impactful thematically.

Characters and costumes are visually fine and the cast did the best they could with the dialogue they were given. Color grading is, as expected, poor; HBO seems to love raw lighting because they never bother to grade their damn footage. The show is never unwatchable but it does almost nothing to separate itself from similar programming visually. Imagine this show with Fukunaga's tempo and blocking... man.

As a sequel to the comics, Watchmen is pretty underwhelming. Lacking the nuance of the original, this series feels more like a poor contextualization rather than a necessary sequel. The characters are meant to be rooted for; there's little examination of power and justice; there are no moral conflicts aside from the obvious 'heroes vs. racists' skirmishes. Save for a few Easter eggs, there is very little carryover between the comic and the show. "Oh, look! Electric cars because of Manhattan! Oh, look! The stencil of the lovers! Oh, look! Squids!" is as far as the show wants to go. I still can't think of a single reason why Dr. Manhattan would come back to Mars after **** off to an entirely different galaxy in the comic. Watchmen is boring, genuinely. It lacks the allegorical punch that would excuse the wayward plot, and it fails to expand upon the original in any meaningful way. The milquetoast visuals do enough to keep one engaged but don't offer any style of their own.

Why exactly someone thought we needed a sequel to an unadaptable comic is a mystery for sure, and it's one I'll never unravel. I don't get why Hollywood just can't leave good enough alone.… Expand

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Gunther123Mar 14, 2023

Wasted potential. I wasn't going to watch this at first because it just seemed overall uninteresting at first but after a few friends recommended it, I decided to give it a shot. While I do enjoy a few aspect and characters, specificallyWasted potential. I wasn't going to watch this at first because it just seemed overall uninteresting at first but after a few friends recommended it, I decided to give it a shot. While I do enjoy a few aspect and characters, specifically Looking Glass was cool. The show is too embedded in modern messages to take most of the dialogue and storylines seriously. A lot of the characters make really dumb decisions that they never would've done in the graphic novel.… Expand

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cowemel364Jan 22, 2023

worst adaptation of watchmen imaginable. completely pointless and uninteresting throughout.

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Gts08Jun 24, 2022

Not gonna be everyone's series, but for me, it is a masterclass of bending imagination, blending style with substance perfectly, ambitiously creating a world, telling a non-linear story from many perspectives, spiced up with loads ofNot gonna be everyone's series, but for me, it is a masterclass of bending imagination, blending style with substance perfectly, ambitiously creating a world, telling a non-linear story from many perspectives, spiced up with loads of creativity and a first-class music & editing taste. Watchmen will remain as Lindelof's unique opus for the ages, which, while being a fabulous adaptation of the even better graphic novel (written by Alan Moore, illustrated by Dave Gibbons) and an Orwellian sci-fi mystery, succeeds as one of the top-notch cinematic performances from the 2010s. 85%… Expand

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RalfbergsJun 24, 2022

I thought it was ok. As I understand for those who are comic fans of original Watchmen they hated it as this twisted the story, for me as someone watching who never have read those comics, only seen movie, I thought it was ok, nothing impressive.

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Blackwell152Feb 8, 2022

A cinematic pile of **** with nothing but woke propaganda and me too bull**** culture.

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Jasonb1978Jan 29, 2022

Stay away. I see why it was cancelled after a season. How can you take something as beautiful and perfectly crafted as the Watchmen story line and turn it into such woke tripe.

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MinhDoanSep 23, 2021

The whole show is just garbage, just a waste of time to watch it. They destroyed the image of Ozymandias and Dr.Manhattan in original comics.

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JoeiJul 8, 2021

If your a fan of the comic or the movie, you will probably not enjoy this as much as you would expect. And if your not a fan of them you will probably just be confused about the back story.
The plot of this film is interesting enough, butIf your a fan of the comic or the movie, you will probably not enjoy this as much as you would expect. And if your not a fan of them you will probably just be confused about the back story.
The plot of this film is interesting enough, but seems to be crammed into the watchmen universe to appeal to a larger audience. The quality of the acting and filming is also quite high.… Expand

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brofrist99Jun 22, 2021

Absolute garbage. was hopeful about this show since i loved the movie!!! but boi was i wrong, The writing is terrible, the plot is terrible and the acting is terrible.

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ElObjetivo89Jun 2, 2021

La serie destroza a los personajes para contar una historia que nada tiene que ver, en un tono que nada tiene que ver con el original. Por poner un ejemplo, Ozymandias(uno de los más célebres personajes de la historia del cómic) ha sidoLa serie destroza a los personajes para contar una historia que nada tiene que ver, en un tono que nada tiene que ver con el original. Por poner un ejemplo, Ozymandias(uno de los más célebres personajes de la historia del cómic) ha sido reducido a un chiflado grosero que da vueltas en una jaula.

No es Watchmen. Es un insulto al cómic y a sus fans.… Expand

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TudorPopescuMay 14, 2021

Very solid show with great pacing, good acting, and excellent use of the source material. Would definitely recommend.

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BananafishMay 6, 2021

The critics got this one right. It's bold, innovative, creative and brilliant. Highly recommended.

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chrisse989Apr 25, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First 4 episodes were fantastic and I was really stoked to watch further
Than came episode 5: a long flashback, never a good sign... This episode really drags out, but the season goes completely downhill from there. The last 4 episode basically explain some of the weird stuff which happened in the first 4 episodes, but it doesn't resolve the story arc created in those first 4 episodes. So what's the point than of those episodes...?… Expand

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pur__0_0__Mar 31, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Initially it was a bit confusing, but it picked up pace slowly. And that's exactly what's so good about this serial. It doesn't rush at any point. It goes slow, elaborating everything in detail, even the boring parts (which later turn out to be a big plot part). Earlier I wasn't able to understand the whole Ozymandias part, till the Dr Manhattan episode, and as soon as I understood my mind was blown. Same goes for Angela's husband. He seemed kinda annoying and unnecessary, but the moment it was revealed he was Dr Manhattan, my opinion about him took a complete U-Turn.

The action scenes, the visual appeal, the story, the message, literally everything about this movie is amazing. A recommended watch for all 18+ audience who can appreciate dark stories.… Expand

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AdrianVeidtFeb 24, 2021

This is amazing, it is a worthy continuation of the end of the comic. Tremendous performances and the ending goes without saying, I like that it ends in one season.

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cosmic85Feb 11, 2021

Intelligent, creative and politically conscious. Art direction and overall curation of content are top notch. Good performances. Very relevant to current day politics. It will make reactionaries uncomfortable. 10/10.

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ThorTheAlmightyFeb 6, 2021

I can't In good conscious give this anything other than a negative score. It got a few pints for the cinematography which was good. But this is nothing like the movie, or comics. Does not have the same charecters, themes, not in the sameI can't In good conscious give this anything other than a negative score. It got a few pints for the cinematography which was good. But this is nothing like the movie, or comics. Does not have the same charecters, themes, not in the same time..... This just isn't Watchmen.… Expand

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YurikBCJan 12, 2021

Woke. Just woke. Give your voice for the suede Utopia and praise new dr. Manhattan

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FlashrickJan 6, 2021

80% ? Show is predictable. Regina King is a terrible actor. She has the ability to overact or not at all. None of the original characters and not true to the source. Cancel HBO time

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heretikeenDec 30, 2020

A glowing 10 for pulling in all those righties that wanted to see another Rorschach and make them cry with evil leftist politics.

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AndreasBekkDec 5, 2020

The absolute best superhero content available so far. Even for non superhero fans, this is just an almost perfect show all around. I have recommended this show to all my friends, and even older family members, and everyone loves it.

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THA2342Dec 6, 2020

Excellent show! Glad I ignored the right-wing cry babies' negative comments and watched the show! Really good and ambitious!

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Lonewolf2468Dec 6, 2020

Over the decades,there have been very bad shows.watchmen 2019 series is worst of all time

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Bertaut1Nov 15, 2020

Exceptional in every way; thematically rich, aesthetically breathtaking, and emotionally devastating

Written by Alan Moore and illustrated by Dave Gibbons, Watchmen (1986) is well-known for its deconstruction of the superhero genre,Exceptional in every way; thematically rich, aesthetically breathtaking, and emotionally devastating

Written by Alan Moore and illustrated by Dave Gibbons, Watchmen (1986) is well-known for its deconstruction of the superhero genre, dismantling and interrogating virtually every generic trope so as to question the very purpose of such stories. At the same time, its depiction of Cold War paranoia and condemnation of right-wing idolatry are front and centre without ever seeming forced. Created by Damon Lindelof (co-creator of Lost and The Leftovers), the most significant thing about this adaptation is that it isn't an adaptation; it's an original story set 33 years after the events of the comic. And is it any good? It's not as good as The Leftovers (what is?), but it is an exceptional piece of work. The acting is immense, the writing is challenging, the aesthetic is stunning. All in all, Watchmen is that rarest of beasts – a show which lives up to the hype.

Familiarity with the plot of the original isn't a requirement so as to appreciate the sequel, as you're given all the world-building back-info you need, but it can certainly help you get the most out of Lindelof's intricate narrative and thematic tapestry, especially in the earlier episodes. The world of Watchmen is a slightly different version of our world, in which the 1930s saw the rise of "costumed adventurers"; ordinary people who took to the streets to fight crime. The show is set in Tulsa, OK in 2018. White supremacist groups have been on the rise, and police are now allowed to wear masks and remain anonymous. In essence, the story follows the fallout from a murder, which is soon discovered to be much more complex than originally thought.

Lindelof has stated that he wanted to tackle whatever socio-political issue that was to 2019 as the Cold War was to 1985, and to him, it "felt like it was undeniably race and policing". Politically then, the show does much the same thing as the comic did – it deploys a real-world socio-political problem in a not quite 1:1 fictional milieu. In Reagan's America, it was apocalyptic Cold War paranoia, whereas in Trump's Divided States, it's the rise of right-wing extremism.

The theme of white and black comes up time and again throughout the series. For example, in "An Almost Religious Awe", a member of the KKK offshoot, Seventh Kavalry, asserts that "white men in masks are heroes. Black men in masks are scary," whilst in "See How They Fly", another member of the group proclaims, "it is extremely difficult to be a white man in America right now". In the same episode, speaking of the President, who has introduced a system of reparations, it's stated, "first he took our guns. And then he made us say sorry. Over and over again. Sorry. Sorry for the alleged sins of those who died decades before we were born. Sorry for the colour of our skin."

Another major theme is how racial tensions are manifested in law enforcement. As the show begins, we're watching Trust in the Law, a 1921 Oscar Micheaux film about Deputy Bass Reeves, aka The Black Marshal (Bass Reeves was a real marshal and Micheaux was a real director, although Trust in the Law is not a real film). Here, the bad guy wears white (and is white) and the good guy wears black (and is black), thus inverting assumptions. The first scene set in 2018 does something similar as a menacing black cop pulls over a nervous white driver. These two scenes form a beautiful bit of visual story-telling, establishing the centrality of racial tensions, conveying that such things are often more complex than they appear. The show's aesthetic, especially, the cinematography and editing, is also worthy of praise. "This Extraordinary Being", for example, is shot primarily in black and white, and takes place in the 30s and 40s, with the cinematography employing the odd bit of colour here and there within the black and white photography to focus our attention on particular objects. As for "A God Walks Into Abar", if you're interested in learning about editing, watch this episode. Cut by Henk Van Eeghan, it essentially tries to give a visual representation of how Doctor Manhattan experiences time – with every moment in his existence happening all at once, so he can 'remember' things that haven't happened yet. It's a spellbinding exercise in stylistic control, with flawless time jumps that fold organically into one another to form a single cohesive template.

Watchmen is an exceptionally good show. There will be fans of the comic who'll dislike it on principle. There will also be those who accuse it of pandering to a liberal PC agenda, and there'll be those who simply don't like the idea of a Watchman TV show with a black woman at its centre. Make no mistake, however, this show has been put together by people who know, appreciate, love, and understand the comic. Thematically complex, aesthetically breathtaking, brilliantly acted, Watchmen is an exceptional piece of television.… Expand

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FincaseyOct 19, 2020

Lots of cry baby comic nerds in their parents basements complaining I see... objectively, it’s a very well written and produced show. But if you’re a hardcore comic fan who hates adaptations with any remote deviation from source material, goLots of cry baby comic nerds in their parents basements complaining I see... objectively, it’s a very well written and produced show. But if you’re a hardcore comic fan who hates adaptations with any remote deviation from source material, go and rewatch the arguably more faithful, but boring af Watchmen movie… Expand

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count_joshooSep 29, 2020

My those red comments are enlightening. Here we have a piece of art that pushes you to think critically about American history, American culture and a terrifying alternative future that isn't that far future at all. Red (ironic?) reviewsMy those red comments are enlightening. Here we have a piece of art that pushes you to think critically about American history, American culture and a terrifying alternative future that isn't that far future at all. Red (ironic?) reviews will shout about "woke" this and "force fed" that without taking a single second to examine why they react so strongly to this story. This show is smart, bold and almost dizzyingly ambitious. I often ended an episode in a weird psychedelic like state. The opening scene asks you to question what you really know about American history, I know I was quickly googling "Tulsa 1921" before the credits even finished. History is full of horror and you can't brush those trauma's under the rug. From a film making stand point the directors make wonderful use of the visual language of a multitude of genres from super hero movies to old westerns, silent films, horror movies and so much more. The acting is incredible top to bottom and the music and score is even better than that. This show is a true triumph. It miraculously creates it's own footwork in this world and adds wonderful modern context to the book.

A masterpiece.… Expand

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seviexeSep 24, 2020

An absolutely great show, beware though it is NOT a good adaptation. The makers translated the original into a sort-of sequel, sort-of remake, indeed focused very much on subject of race, which wasn't quite the case with original Watchmen.An absolutely great show, beware though it is NOT a good adaptation. The makers translated the original into a sort-of sequel, sort-of remake, indeed focused very much on subject of race, which wasn't quite the case with original Watchmen. That made a lot of people very angry, and scrolling down might give you a clue as to what kind of people those are.
That's just one more reason to watch it for yourself.… Expand

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Jes1310Sep 18, 2020

Really enjoyed the WM TV series. I you expect to see more of WM from the brilliant Zack Snyder movie, you could be dissapointed, because most of the timey, this feels more like a new franchise, than being part of the WM franchise. That saidReally enjoyed the WM TV series. I you expect to see more of WM from the brilliant Zack Snyder movie, you could be dissapointed, because most of the timey, this feels more like a new franchise, than being part of the WM franchise. That said the story is funny, exiting and lots of different twists and turns to make it very watchable.
Effects are ok, but Manhatten looks like a painted man.
Regina King is awesome.… Expand

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crimbeatSep 14, 2020

Incredible story telling conventions and acting performances that will surely change how people think about limited series and adaptations.

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KrabbySep 7, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The show started out pretty good but as it went on it started to feel nothing like Watchmen. So much has changed and it doesn't feel like a continuation. They made Ozymandias an old oaf who makes clones and farts in court, but don't even get me started on how disappointing Dr. Manhattan was. In the apparent "best episode" of the show A God Walks Into Abar we see Dr. Manhattan for the first time, well kinda we never see his face and he looks and acts completely different from his graphic novel counterpart. He then takes on the form of a dead guy called Calvin and he becomes Angela's wife, he then later becomes Dr. Manhattan again and it's the most basic, unthreatening and boring dude in blue make up. He still resembles Calvin therefore he doesn't look anything like Dr. Manhattan and he just dies in the next episode. This show would just be better off as a standard superhero show and not a follow up to the far superior graphic novel Watchmen. Even Zack Snyder did a better job at making a live action Watchmen. So much stuff just doesn't correlate, it's like this is a new canon because Rorschach is now like the leader of a white supremacist cult for some reason and Dr. Manhattan is choosing to forget he has God-like powers to live with Angela as her husband with kids, even though Dr. Manhattan's whole character was that he doesn't understand or care for humans and he can't commit to a relationship. I will say that the one episode with Hooded Justice was pretty interesting and the show can be quite humourous at times, but that won't save it from the distinct changes it did to it's characters and story. TL;DR This is a spit in the face to the Watchmen franchise.… Expand

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metacritiqueurSep 2, 2020

Watchmen, Lovecraft .... HBO acquires materials that are too white for his taste, then blackens them. By emphasizing that the white man is evil in 2020.

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ablemoodAug 26, 2020

A middling sermon or a mediation about the state of the world today? Watchmen lacks the nuance to do either well. The stark departure in both tone and quality from the original source material should really come as to no surprise to fansA middling sermon or a mediation about the state of the world today? Watchmen lacks the nuance to do either well. The stark departure in both tone and quality from the original source material should really come as to no surprise to fans that should by now be used to Hollywood ravaging their favorite intellectual properties in pursuit of cash.

Unfortunately, HBO seems to have shot themselves in the foot on this one. While viewing the season, I couldn't escape a simple question: "Who is this show for?"

Conservative viewers looking to have their views challenged will simply eye-roll the over-the-top nature of the show's premise. Minority viewers are sure to laugh out loud at the series antagonists almost cartoonish version of racism. Even ultra progressive viewers looking for confirmation bias are likely to walk away with an empty experience as the world the producers built feels so drastically alien to reality that it simply cannot be fathomable by an intelligent person.

Professional critics seem to be fawning over the idea behind the show while paying nothing beyond lip service to the actual execution of said idea. The production values are nice, the show feels technically slick and well-produced despite horrendous acting and particularly flat line delivery from series lead Regina King.… Expand

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MervynPeakeAug 17, 2020

What a journey! Ominous and atmospheric. Acting, soundtrack, story....all nailed it for me.

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theirrelephantsAug 10, 2020

Look up youtube's E;R for the only critic review on this disgusting mess you'll ever need.

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jurrabiAug 7, 2020

I'm only 4 episodes in and boy is this show interesting!
If you liked the original comic, without being one of those that think that the own the story because they liked it before it was popular, and also if you are not intimidated or biasedI'm only 4 episodes in and boy is this show interesting!
If you liked the original comic, without being one of those that think that the own the story because they liked it before it was popular, and also if you are not intimidated or biased by stories that deal with issues of race, civil rights and such matters, I totally recommend this show to you.
Of course you have to know the original Comic to enjoy it to the fullest (it's easy, I binge read it in 2 days before watching it).
But the characters are so interesting, the stories so intricate, and the performances so captivating that if you aren't hooked by minute 7 of episode 4, I'll give you your money back!!… Expand

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lunanulAug 2, 2020

Have seen Episodes 1-4 so far. Wow. Fantastic use of the source material to create something new / original* If you disliked the slavish re-enactment-ism of the Watchmen movie, check this out. Far exceeds the film version in every way.

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Owl_CommanderJul 31, 2020

First off, nearly all the positive reviews are from angry,purple haired,mentally ill starbucks marxists who have nothing better to do than praise any piece of media that conforms their cultural marxist delusions.If you're not aFirst off, nearly all the positive reviews are from angry,purple haired,mentally ill starbucks marxists who have nothing better to do than praise any piece of media that conforms their cultural marxist delusions.If you're not a pathetic,mentally ill beta heterophobe living in denial of history, you can safely ignore 95% of the positive reviews.

So, for the rest of us sane people with good taste who doesn't blindly support literal crap shoved into our mouth, this show is an absolute trash, and easily one of the worst shows of 2019. I don't think I need to say much beyond that. The lazy writing, weak storytelling, bad pacing,uninspired acting... Everything is simply horrible and often so bad i'm wondering how can a company greenlit this.

The show was so bad that it's not a surprise that the only people liking it are mentally ill raging lunatics.… Expand

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cdw333Jul 9, 2020

Poignant. Relevant. There were some cumbersome periods but ultimately it’s a gratifying reimagining of the original.

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rafamrosalJun 27, 2020

Superb at the very least! They created a great story from some of the original characters while updating it to real issues that still persist nowadays. If you read the negative comments mostly are from butt-hurt racists. The show isSuperb at the very least! They created a great story from some of the original characters while updating it to real issues that still persist nowadays. If you read the negative comments mostly are from butt-hurt racists. The show is beautifully crafted and the symbolism in some shots is really nice to appreciate and look for.… Expand

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cholland134Jun 22, 2020

It was an excellent display of cinematography and storytelling with many layers to peal back that will definitely reward those wanting to watch over and over. I am hoping that they do a second season but it can hold its own as a singleIt was an excellent display of cinematography and storytelling with many layers to peal back that will definitely reward those wanting to watch over and over. I am hoping that they do a second season but it can hold its own as a single season story. I loved that they embellished the source material to bring forth a more relevant storyline that speaks to current issues in America. It is all too often that movies and shows on super heroes ignore the realities of why we may need those heroes in the world. This story hits close to home with it being based in Tulsa, OK and around the surviving lineage of Tulsa natives from Black Wall Street (real life). Dont let these racist clowns on here shy you away from the story here bc it is captivating in nearly every moment. You never quite have an idea of everything that is going on until it is too late.… Expand

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owodoxistJun 22, 2020

Tv series screams “whit man bad!” Just like so many things in today’s media, this show is over politicized

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bane131Jun 20, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really struggled to understand why this had the name "Watchmen" on it. It should have been a standalone show but used the name to attract the fanbase.… Expand

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CitizenNoobJun 20, 2020

worst show ever, million years away from the original story.
Stuffed with woke weird idea;
A racist show , yes racist.
happy it was cancelled

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OscarTheGrouchJun 13, 2020

I was gearing up to disliking the Watchmen series, as I was seeing all these bad reviews with "this has nothing to do with Watchmen" and whatnot. Let me preface this review by stating that I am a comic book reader. I have read Watchmen forI was gearing up to disliking the Watchmen series, as I was seeing all these bad reviews with "this has nothing to do with Watchmen" and whatnot. Let me preface this review by stating that I am a comic book reader. I have read Watchmen for the first time decades ago. And while I obviously love the idea of there being more Watchmen outside the original comic for me to consume, those newer works mostly didn't really impress me that much. Like DC's group of mini series they published a couple of years or back or the movie adaptation.

But damn, I loved this show. In the beginning I was sceptic because honestly it didn't feel like there was any association with Watchmen at all besides the name of the show. However after being a couple of episodes in, I started to realise that this was actually exactly what I want in a new Watchmen product. Not lookin at the past like the newer comics did, not an adaptation of the original Watchmen comic like the movie which would never live up to the comic itself, but a continuation of what happens next in the Watchmen universe. And the association with the Watchmen universe becomes a whole lot more important as you watch on.

This was an great season (or mini series I guess) with an ending I loved where people can decide for themselves what happened. I am in the camp that she wasn't able to do it. One of the things that will stick with me is the fantastic 45 minutes of television which was the flashback episode. That episode looked and evoked emotion in an amazing way. If I had to compare it to something, I would say it's like that flashback episode in Twin Peaks season 3, or Legion season 1. Great television all.

I honestly don't understand the negative reviews, but to each their own I guess. I thoroughly enjoyed the first and only season of the Watchmen tv show. I'd easily recommend it to everybody. Especially if you're a fan of the Watchmen comic.… Expand

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cylackJun 11, 2020

Best tv show in the last 5 years. Will make you think about current events. Weirdly foreshadows what is happening in 2020 in the aftermath of George Floyd's murder with regards to how corrupt and brutal the American police force is. Don'tBest tv show in the last 5 years. Will make you think about current events. Weirdly foreshadows what is happening in 2020 in the aftermath of George Floyd's murder with regards to how corrupt and brutal the American police force is. Don't even wait, run and watch this. Don't pay attention to the negative reviews on here; most are written by racists without a functioning brain.… Expand

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FrameriusJun 6, 2020

Watchmen hbo (2019) a + Mini Series, a great semi-rebooted sequel. If anyone who watches the WATCHMEN 2009 movie, this is the sequel that adapted the ending to the webcomic. But the theme hasn't changed. Anything in the world of WATCHMENWatchmen hbo (2019) a + Mini Series, a great semi-rebooted sequel. If anyone who watches the WATCHMEN 2009 movie, this is the sequel that adapted the ending to the webcomic. But the theme hasn't changed. Anything in the world of WATCHMEN remains the same. Which, of course, is not friendly to new audiences at all The pilot episode (opening the story) does not have any background. Can say that splashing the concentration from the first second If anyone does not get it, then it may stop giving up. But after passing the first EP, the puzzle will gradually reveal. And gradually there are new puzzles It makes the series very engaging. Is a presentation that really pleases me The tone of the movie is raw, so is dark. Whoever is in this string is definitely impressed. The shooting technique is superb. In some Ep, there is a black-and-white image with awesome styling, camera angles, pictures, background music. This is Perfect. Series that you shouldn't miss… Expand

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D3D11May 27, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is probably the most idiotic, most degenerated, most hilarious "thing" which was released recently.

It is nothing, but an open attack on culture, pushing forward cultural Marxism as much as possible.

This "thing" starts with re-fueling racism, about which nobody would care if these retarded animals wouldn't bring it back constantly.

But that's the lesser problem: the story is totally idiotic and uninteresting. The deep psychological theme which was the trait of the original movie, is completely missing, and it gives the place to some kind of angry 5-year old's narrative.

Almost every white people in the movie is broken, incompetent, or a (racist) villain, whereas EVERY black people in the movie is a hero. Even Rorschach, the biggest hero of the original movie are being used as a basis of the racist cult.

But if I don't like this, surely I am the racist!

And of course, we have Asians and gays, because no movie can be made without them (and the Asian also a villain, because she's still to white, so she must be).

On the top of that, one of the hero is a COMMUNIST! Guys! A COMMUNIST, whose ideology has been mass murdered hundreds of thousands of innocents, and does it still! This is one of the HEROES!!!

The whole garbage is just spitting humanity on its face.

90% of the cast has no acting skills, including the irritating protagonist girl, which is of course Manhattan's love, because he couldn't found somebody who is more mediocre. And of course, he also changed his white girl to a black girl.

Did I mention that while Manhattan is blue, his is now also BLACK, somehow?

He's IQ is now also highly below average, he essentially acting like a meth-addict, and he (the most powerful being in the universe) DIES by one of the most idiotic death possible, and gives his power to the mediocre, black protagonist.

And this is how this utterly garbage ends.

DO NOT WATCH this, ever!… Expand

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AX10May 26, 2020

Cinematografía de una calidad impresionante. Con un guión muy trabajado y capítulos puntuales que son joyas de la TV.

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vincentedwardApr 21, 2020

Culturally relevant, incisive, beautifully-performed. The real superheroes are proven to be the every day men & women surviving within a broken system. The detractors and negative reviews are for those who aren't ready to look at themselvesCulturally relevant, incisive, beautifully-performed. The real superheroes are proven to be the every day men & women surviving within a broken system. The detractors and negative reviews are for those who aren't ready to look at themselves in a mirror and see where they contribute to the problem.… Expand

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Sierra-117Apr 14, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I know I’m a little late to the party here, but having finished season 1 of Damon Lindelof’s Watchmen, I now feel the need to discuss my overall impressions. To put it simply, the show is just amazing! I’ve always been impressed by Watchmen’s handling of mature subject matter, most often the persistent gratuitous violence, but whilst HBO’s adaptation (or rather late sequel) does have its fair share of said violence, it instead chooses to focus more on pushing its own political agenda. Although this has bothered many people, as they believe it ignores the core of what Watchmen is about, I am hugely in favor of this new approach. The series opens with the Tulsa massacre of 1921, in which Klansmen viciously attacked a well respected black community and slaughtered as many civilians as they could. This event not only fits perfectly in to the show’s complex narrative, but also raises awareness of this lesser known horrific incident that is now a permanent black mark on America’s history. Fast forwards nearly 100 years, and we are put in the perspective of our protagonist Angela Abraham, played by Regina King. She is an officer in a special unit solely dedicated to destroying a cult known as the seventh cavalry, who are effectively an evolved version of the KKK, giving you plenty of reason right off the bat to hate them. The 7th Cavalry formed in the past based on the words of Rorschach (which have been twisted over time), and now each member wears a version of his iconic mask. The majority of the show is set roughly 4 years after an event known as the White Night, in which Seventh Cavalry members attacked the homes of every cop in Tulsa at 12am Christmas Day, which now means every officer is required to wear masks and keep their profession secret. We also get a glimpse of a system that forces police to only draw their weapons in life threatening situations, suggesting that in the past the cops have been abusing their powers.
Regina King is absolutely phenomenal as Detective Abraham, also known as Sister Night, by having that perfect balance of being badass and merciless, whilst also having enough of a personality for us to empathise with her. The rest of the supporting cast is also stellar, with my favorite character being Tim Blake Nelson’s Looking Glass, who unfortunately did not get enough screen time for my liking.
I will say that if you go into this show with any expectations at all, you are bound to be disappointed in some way. If you hope for it to be a faithful sequel to the original comic your expectations won’t be fully met, and neither will they be if you hope it will be something completely new.
I recommend everyone who does watch it do some background research, like either read the comic series, or watch the Zach Snyder film (which I was also a big fan of), and watch a video explaining the differences between film and comic. Another large criticism I have is that a lot of the stuff with the character Ozymandias really drags, even though Jeremy Irons was the perfect casting choice. I also wasn’t very convinced by the show’s main antagonist and their super-plan (which I won’t spoil). It’s not that I didn’t like it, but I kind of expected more from a series that so impressively handles its portrayal of prejudice and racial injustices. The first episode is absolutely incredible in my opinion, as it perfectly sets up the world and narrative, however the following 3 slightly stray from the plot, and kind of leave many of our questions from the pilot unanswered for too long. Otherwise, everything else about the show I absolutely loved! It is by far the 2019 series I most enjoyed, and I really hope they decide to continue in the future.… Expand

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dr_TreApr 12, 2020

A great continuation of a classic comic book, visually stunning. It doesn't hold your hand and challenges you to make some guesses before it gives you answers.

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ty92Mar 24, 2020

A wise man once said "go woke go broke" stop with the woke trash. I love Watchman the movie. But this was just woke trash.

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FrelloDec 1, 2019

Watchmen is the best show of the year. It has a very different style and thematics than the original graphic novel, but I think Lindelof did an excellent job creating a reasonable future for the Moore's world, also very actual. Narrative andWatchmen is the best show of the year. It has a very different style and thematics than the original graphic novel, but I think Lindelof did an excellent job creating a reasonable future for the Moore's world, also very actual. Narrative and character development are fascinating, direction and photography are flawless, soundtrack is great too.… Expand

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FakeyNameyFeb 21, 2020

First off, nearly all the negative reviews are from angry, white, snowflake-gamer-losers who have nothing better to do than cry about any piece of media that confronts the history of racism in the USA. If you're not a pathetic, incel racistFirst off, nearly all the negative reviews are from angry, white, snowflake-gamer-losers who have nothing better to do than cry about any piece of media that confronts the history of racism in the USA. If you're not a pathetic, incel racist Trumptard living in denial of history, you can safely ignore 95% of the negative reviews.

So, for the rest of us sane people with good taste who appreciate HBO and what they do, this show is absolute genius, and easily one of the best shows of 2019. I don't think I need to say much beyond that. The writing, storytelling, pacing, acting, action, production... Everything is simply fantastic and often brilliant and completely lives up to the insanely high standards of most of HBO's content.

The finale is one of the best episodes of TV ever. I was freaking out the entire time and just blown away. Must. Watch. Television.… Expand

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generalsmutsFeb 12, 2020

It’s amazing, gripping, wild and exciting. I love how it isn’t a direct adaptation of the comics but a continuation. The fact that it sends the incels sobbing into their fleshlights is just a bonus.

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Adrian1911Feb 7, 2020

One of the best shows I’ve e seen in years. It is superbly written, has great performances, and its layered examination of the history of racism and white supremacy in this country is very timely.

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BenfeaJan 23, 2020

The simple fact that white supremacists are trying to bomb the user reviews should be all the reason you need to watch this show. Anything that enrages white supremacists is a good thing.

Anyway, this show is a sequel to the comic book, notThe simple fact that white supremacists are trying to bomb the user reviews should be all the reason you need to watch this show. Anything that enrages white supremacists is a good thing.

Anyway, this show is a sequel to the comic book, not the movie, so if you didn't read the books, you might miss a few things. The show uses the storytelling mechanics and some of the themes (e.g. masks, trauma, authority) to explore new aspects of the human experience (e.g. racism).

The show presents racism as a bad thing and frequently shows white supremacists getting killed, which is why all the cryptofascists hate it so much.… Expand

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ggaspariniJan 14, 2020

This show is unbelievably corny, the dialogue is forced, unnatural, and outrageous. While the concept of a racist futuristic world in which cops are targeted primarily is intriguing. However, the execution of the production was incredibly poor.

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KuggzJan 13, 2020

The first couple episodes don’t even begin to show the scope of this work but once you get through the series it touches on every genre of movie and television you realize you have witnessed an epic masterpiece. Wonderfully written,The first couple episodes don’t even begin to show the scope of this work but once you get through the series it touches on every genre of movie and television you realize you have witnessed an epic masterpiece. Wonderfully written, beautifully acted, spiritually scored, inspirationally directed. HBO hit another one out of the park and I thank everyone involved for making this.… Expand

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roarnstuffJan 13, 2020

This series is so bad and so full of propaganda if you watch it you might become a white supremacist.

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DeanomiteJan 13, 2020

The first couple episodes were ok, i went in with concerns that the main character was not canon. The quality went downhill very quickly. I remember the low point being at Don Johnson's funeral, the lead character started singing some awfulThe first couple episodes were ok, i went in with concerns that the main character was not canon. The quality went downhill very quickly. I remember the low point being at Don Johnson's funeral, the lead character started singing some awful cowboy song. It looks like they spent some money on it. It was too poor attempt to splice modern feminism into existing tropes.… Expand

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papeadojhonJan 13, 2020

I really think this series is something special.
It bothers me when reviews are posted already generally critizicing the entire season by just a couple episodes, this is something crucial here, for patience is very much required for this toI really think this series is something special.
It bothers me when reviews are posted already generally critizicing the entire season by just a couple episodes, this is something crucial here, for patience is very much required for this to be a satisfying watch. I'm guilty though, I waited until the whole season was released and watched all 9 episodes in a row, which I'm happy I did.
I dare to say that every single episode is at least interesting and engaging, sure, it can be confounding, and I understand people just not tolerating it. That being said, it's not really fare to right off the bat call this series junk. This is most certaintly not your average blockbuster popcorn experience and if it's not your taste, just let it be.
And people, this is NOT Zack Snyder's series version of Watchmen, it's a whole new identity, stop complaining so much when you get something actually new.
So going back to my actual opinion, yes I do think this is special. It's different, it's complex, and unpopular statement here, I don't think it's a mess. Actually it surprised me how carefully crafted it was, some refreshing subtlety in display here, if you really pay enough attention.
The character work is honestly fascinating and very compelling, the story is crazy but even the show itself is aware of that and it makes a joke about it every now and then. The social commentary is very well incorporated and may feel heavy-handed to some, but it's an actual crucial part of the whole story so it shouldn't feel overbloated.
Anyway, I'd definately recommend it but be aware it's not your typical mainstream entertaintment, it's a challenging experience but overall worth it.… Expand

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BryBenJan 11, 2020

A great, relevant adaptation of the comic. Beautifully filmed and wonderfully acted.

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DrJohnnyJan 11, 2020

I love the show. Sorry I haven't gotten caught up in the political bs you're all caught up at this point in time, but despite the barking you've got no bite. 10/10 white supremacists hate this show and will post that manifesto on whateverI love the show. Sorry I haven't gotten caught up in the political bs you're all caught up at this point in time, but despite the barking you've got no bite. 10/10 white supremacists hate this show and will post that manifesto on whatever chans remain. Good luck… Expand

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JohnWRiterJan 10, 2020

Cuando pensaba que HBO no me volvería a sorprender el pasado 2019, llegó a mi mano una entrega serial que había esperado desde Julio, pero ocupado en otros asuntos había olvidado. WATCHMEN, un drama de superhéroes con núcleo distópico, 9Cuando pensaba que HBO no me volvería a sorprender el pasado 2019, llegó a mi mano una entrega serial que había esperado desde Julio, pero ocupado en otros asuntos había olvidado. WATCHMEN, un drama de superhéroes con núcleo distópico, 9 episodios con raíces en el cómic de Alan Moore (DC Comics) y para mí, una de las mejores entregas ficticias de la cadena. Una historia que juega con el tiempo y que presenta como protagónico a Regina King, excelente actriz galardonada de Oscar, Golden Globe (etc) en la piel de Angela Abar. Serie para analizar, llena de "Easter Eggs", una 'bomba-denuncia" a las políticas y situaciones racistas, el abuso de poder y la mezquindad. WATCHMEN es, sin duda, una entrega ambiciosa, imaginativa, fascinante, pero sobretodo creativa. Sin hacer énfasis en efectos especiales o banda sonora, la serie lleva una historia que va deshilandose con el paso de los episodios, pero al mismo tiempo va dejando nudos para dejar mucho que analizar al espectador inteligente. Agradecido de quién la puso en mi mano y me queda recomendarla bajo una nota (Mi Nota) de 9/10.… Expand

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jameshowlett89Jan 8, 2020

Funny thing about the ignorant turds calling the real fans of the source material "trolls" is hilarious. Yes we're trolls because we see this show is garbage and has pretty much nothing to do with "WATCHMEN" and is filled with politicalFunny thing about the ignorant turds calling the real fans of the source material "trolls" is hilarious. Yes we're trolls because we see this show is garbage and has pretty much nothing to do with "WATCHMEN" and is filled with political garbage, very disappointed. These guys praising this crap are the real "trolls"… Expand

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PedroMorgan1234Jan 4, 2020

This show its to much good,Hbo created one of the best show about hq of all time,so this is MY OPINION

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alfredhess36Jan 2, 2020

Easily one of my favorite shows of the year. Beautiful. Features one of my favorite love stories that I was completely not expecting. Wrapped up perfectly. Truly satisfying.

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1jordy09Jan 1, 2020

A very solid take on the Watchmen concept by HBO, I think the show has a few flaws that prevent it from being perfect but is a great slow burn show that rewards you if you see it through to the end, each episode revealed a slow piece of theA very solid take on the Watchmen concept by HBO, I think the show has a few flaws that prevent it from being perfect but is a great slow burn show that rewards you if you see it through to the end, each episode revealed a slow piece of the puzzle that came together nicely by the end, don't pay too much mind to all the negative reviews, just a bunch of White right wing nut jobs thinking that Hollywood is coming after a race that I happen to be a art of, I've never met a group of people who whine so much.

Would of given this an 8/10 but reading the negative reviews from people in their "Tin Foil hats" have given me a few good chuckles today, 10/10.… Expand

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ChumaGGDec 31, 2019

Solo voy a decir que esto es una serie decepcionante, mal desarrollada y simplemente no se que sea pero NO ES WATCHMEN.

trate de verla, trate de comprenderla , pero simplemente hacer eso es imposible cuando la serie misma le escupe a la caraSolo voy a decir que esto es una serie decepcionante, mal desarrollada y simplemente no se que sea pero NO ES WATCHMEN.

trate de verla, trate de comprenderla , pero simplemente hacer eso es imposible cuando la serie misma le escupe a la cara a la obra original y se pasa por el forro a sus personajes.… Expand

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DelicateHonkeyDec 31, 2019

Watchmen is an OK TV show but an incredible catalyst for triggering delicate white males.

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StackDec 30, 2019

Garbage political undertones ruin the show despite the high production value.

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JeeapDec 29, 2019

A new contender for worst Moore adaptation

A mess of unfocused storytelling, uninteresting mysteries for the sake of mysteries - and a total lack of character motivations and development, made up the most disappointing season of television iA new contender for worst Moore adaptation

A mess of unfocused storytelling, uninteresting mysteries for the sake of mysteries - and a total lack of character motivations and development, made up the most disappointing season of television i have watched in a long time.

Anyone hoping for a taste of Moore's unique blend of Ditko, Eisner and Lovecraft, (Or compelling storytelling of any kind) stay far away from this one.

Watch out 2003s 'The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen' there is a new contender for worst Moore adaptation, in town.… Expand

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PeterSantDec 29, 2019

A vibrant and excellent continuation of the comic.
Damon Lindolof He gave his gaze to continue what may be a difficult day to continue, maintaining the essence of the original comics. The series is yet another brilliant work that will stillA vibrant and excellent continuation of the comic.
Damon Lindolof He gave his gaze to continue what may be a difficult day to continue, maintaining the essence of the original comics. The series is yet another brilliant work that will still have a lot to show.
Regina King gives her acting show yet with the synchronized and very well done fight scenes, a jig actress could only do that.
The "Watchmen" series is really an unseen work that could only come out of a genius's head.
Perhaps the amount of hatred that adaptation has received is simply because they are used to boring and disastrous movies like "Avengers".… Expand

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gmonster320Dec 29, 2019

HBO's "Watchmen" is the weirdest show on television and I love it! There's nothing like it in terms of visuals or plot. This new interpretation of the source material really gives us something to think about-- systemic racist, generationalHBO's "Watchmen" is the weirdest show on television and I love it! There's nothing like it in terms of visuals or plot. This new interpretation of the source material really gives us something to think about-- systemic racist, generational trauma and the corrupting effects of great power. As we learned from Spider-Man "With great power comes great responsibility". And I know Regina King already has an Oscar, two Emmys and a Golden Globe but she needs some more awards for this. Her believability and depth of character really sold the show for me. I dont think they will do a sequel to "Watchman" but if they did, I'd be all in.… Expand

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Supercool1368Dec 27, 2019

Maravillosa, visualmente, a nivel guion, creativa, perfecta. La mejor serie del 2019!!!

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TomkinzDec 26, 2019

Race baiting hateful show. Deeply offensive. Nothing to do with the graphic novel or film which preceded it.

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dediusDec 24, 2019

To start, RT has deleted and withheld this review multiple times, so I moved over to metacritic.

The review: Another show trying to capitalize off pandering to the white guilted/poc victim culture. How can they do this? Well, what betterTo start, RT has deleted and withheld this review multiple times, so I moved over to metacritic.

The review: Another show trying to capitalize off pandering to the white guilted/poc victim culture. How can they do this? Well, what better way than to pick the only villainous group consisting of only white males? They had to think really hard to come up with this, can you guess who?? Thats right! The KKK!
You know, that way they can further push the idea that white males were and are the only humans in history to commit great acts of evil. Sure there's a few moments of POC committing acts of violence (Kong's character), but luckily (and i mean deliberately) they only do it to racist murders, so unlike Moore's work, there's not much room for moral greys yet. Aside from the extremely politically and racially prejudiced undertones, the cinematography is mediocre and the story is no different. As it is not a plot we haven't all basically encountered in a million other mediums.

To make things better Lindelof makes sure no one can ever wear a Rorschach mask again without being considered a racist. Hope you didn't buy your halloween costume early!… Expand

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AngryBanelingDec 23, 2019

The subtle brilliance of the original WATCHMEN is lost, or has been willingly discarded in this “2019 TV show.” It’s the first thing you'll notice if you've read the original comics and watched the 2009 movie. WATCHMEN 2019 has insteadThe subtle brilliance of the original WATCHMEN is lost, or has been willingly discarded in this “2019 TV show.” It’s the first thing you'll notice if you've read the original comics and watched the 2009 movie. WATCHMEN 2019 has instead adopted an over the nose, loud, post-2016 message to beat you over the head with. If you're living in the USA and lean a particular direction politically, then this show will please you greatly. If you're like me, however, and live outside the USA and are not interested in the political dumpster-fire currently raging across the USA, then you’re out of luck. You see, the showrunner goes out of his way to incorporate his beliefs and political messaging into the show. You can try your best to avoid it but it won’t try to avoid you unless you avoid the show altogether. In fact, the show makes use of Rorschach’s legacy to do it to you. I know Alan Moore was displeased with how the fans took a liking to the Rorschach character even though the character was apparently written to be very unlikable. Well, Alan Moore is probably very happy with this show because Damon Lindelof takes a huge dump on Rorschach’s legacy in this show. It’s actually very disrespectful to the character and what he stood for.

Also, Dr. Manhattan does not make sense in this show. He behaves like he hasn’t lost his humanity. He behaves like someone who lives in the WATCHMEN universe without having gone through all the things that Jon Osterman did by the end of the original WATCHMEN. The show undoes his tragic character arc from the comics so they can write a nonsensical story around him. There are some clever moments in the show but it’s not enough to save it from how pretentious it really is. This show behaves like it’s a direct sequel to the comic. I’m here to tell you that it’s not. Go read Doomsday Clock issues 1-12 instead. At least there you’ll find some genuine storytelling and heartfelt moments.… Expand

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Ernest_vzlaDec 21, 2019

This show doesn’t understand the source material. It’s excessively woke, the political views of the writer get in the way of good story telling. Plot holes and deus ex machina all over and a Mary Sue protagonist don’t allow to the viewer toThis show doesn’t understand the source material. It’s excessively woke, the political views of the writer get in the way of good story telling. Plot holes and deus ex machina all over and a Mary Sue protagonist don’t allow to the viewer to care about the characters. But the acting is good and the music is very good. This shouldn’t have been made and it’s a step down compared to its source material. 3/10… Expand

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TTeshnikDec 19, 2019

Well, it is an Ultra Liberal propaganda, and there is no logic behind the plot, or the main charters' decisions. Feels like this show tries to make white people the evil ones, by force. Avoid this piece of demagogic propaganda.

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32PagesOct 30, 2019

A few episodes in: I love it. Smart, thought provoking, relevant and relatable. All the things that drive people nuts about this show are the things I adore. I don't need to see the same movie and characters again, I've seen their arc.

AfterA few episodes in: I love it. Smart, thought provoking, relevant and relatable. All the things that drive people nuts about this show are the things I adore. I don't need to see the same movie and characters again, I've seen their arc.

After finale: This series was a masterpiece. Some episodes had some wonky pacing. Others were some of the best television I have seen in years. The episode about Hooded Justice was brilliant. "A God Walks Into Abar" (great title) was a symphonic puzzle solved before our eyes. Anyone that doesnt like this has a problem with race, homosexuality and doesn't want to see a show remind them that white supremacy is alive and well in the world they live in. The very last shot of the last episode is the new briefcase from Pulp Fiction. Love it.… Expand

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DellagalaDec 19, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A piece of political correctness that forgets the core of the main characters, specifically Dr. Manhattan and Ozymandias.
Not to mention the poor display of special effects.… Expand

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SasquatchlovesDec 18, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Amazingly acted, meticulously crafted a major achievement. What a show I was enraptured and look forward to watching again after the full season reveal.… Expand

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matthewmirlianiDec 17, 2019

Inventive, intelligent, and bewildering all at once, Watchmen is a TV show like no other. A strong ensemble, a timely commentary on white supremacy, and a deft combination of fantasy, history, politics, and romance make Watchmen not only aInventive, intelligent, and bewildering all at once, Watchmen is a TV show like no other. A strong ensemble, a timely commentary on white supremacy, and a deft combination of fantasy, history, politics, and romance make Watchmen not only a fascinating viewing experience, but a necessary one. There’s a reason why so many people are talking about it. You sometimes do get lost in the madness and the strangeness of it all, and not every scene or line is a triumph. But the series is overall confident, polished, well-thought out, and the most interesting hour of television this entire year.… Expand

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RyanVanGDec 17, 2019

Watchmen was the best show on TV in 2019. The new characters pop, the story is full of entertaining twists and reveals, and the original work is respected and built upon in a believable way. Well, as believable as a story aboutWatchmen was the best show on TV in 2019. The new characters pop, the story is full of entertaining twists and reveals, and the original work is respected and built upon in a believable way. Well, as believable as a story about trans-dimensional squids and blue men with god-like powers can be. Don't listen to the haters and snowflakes. Watchmen will blow your mind and challenge your beliefs in satisfying and interesting ways.… Expand

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AnejayatinDec 17, 2019

Man this show is above the god level. A person who watched it must know that what is in this show. After game of thrones this is the one and only show who deserve more respect than given to this show.

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zenotdsDec 17, 2019

The problem with this show is not the woke idealism nor the anti-white political propaganda. I'm a white man and the more anti-white woke stuff out there the better.
The problem with this show is that it's boring AF.

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Locke11110Dec 17, 2019

Very good series which stays true to the comic. The story is great. The characters are three dimensional and the actors are phenomenal.

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Radias81Dec 17, 2019

Pure leftist propaganda. Avoid like the plague!One of the worst series ever maded by HBO.

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SuperrobotDec 17, 2019

Boring and stupid, has little to do with watchmen and all the returning characters are totally different

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ShetlandVikingDec 17, 2019

It truly is amusing to see all the triggered snowflakes getting mad over this show because LIBTARD AGENDA and WHY U PUT POLITIKS IN MUH WATCHMEN!1!?11?!

Watchmen was already political you absolute numbskulls. It was a product of its time,It truly is amusing to see all the triggered snowflakes getting mad over this show because LIBTARD AGENDA and WHY U PUT POLITIKS IN MUH WATCHMEN!1!?11?!

Watchmen was already political you absolute numbskulls. It was a product of its time, and so is this show. I will say there's one thing the show did that neither the graphic novel of film did for me: it actually got me emotional (mostly thanks to the track "Lincoln Tunnel" by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross).… Expand

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JLuis_001Dec 16, 2019

For the comic book ''purists'', it was blasphemy. To the racists who were offended, it was an insult.
I hate to generalize but when you upset two of today's most toxic groups, that believe they know something you don't, then you willFor the comic book ''purists'', it was blasphemy. To the racists who were offended, it was an insult.
I hate to generalize but when you upset two of today's most toxic groups, that believe they know something you don't, then you will certainly have my attention.

Lindelof's approach is not canon and it's fine. Watchmen's current and official sequel in the comic books ends on Wednesday with the release of Doomsday Clock #12 where the long-awaited confrontation between Dr. Manhattan and Superman will finally occur.

But personally I think it was a great show. He took the world from the comic book and gave it a different voice.
He built an interesting mystery around certain characters from the original story and rooted it in fairly relevant themes that as it showed from its first episode and until its last, encompass decades of hatred that are still alive today.

Until now it's believed that it will only be a stand-alone season and if so I'm okay with it.
I'm open to a second one, but I think the story that was told was enough. And believe me that I enjoyed it week by week since it started.

My only but and that's why I didn't give it 10 is that despite the good handling of plot, Lindelof made a mistake in order to make his romantic story work and that is that he weakened Dr. Manhattan. A lot.

I understand it's his vision, but you're telling me that Ozymandias being the smartest person in the world didn't manage to capture that omnipotent being but a flock of racists did? C'mon.

Nonetheless it was a great show. If you haven't watch it, start now.… Expand

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greenprimeDec 16, 2019

Worst writing I've ever encountered on a HBO series.
"Plays the race card" early and often, shoves Left and Far Left talking points and messages down your throat. Glances over an actually interesting historical event in favor of what wouldWorst writing I've ever encountered on a HBO series.
"Plays the race card" early and often, shoves Left and Far Left talking points and messages down your throat. Glances over an actually interesting historical event in favor of what would seem to be using the event for the point of virtue signalling.

There is an actual official 'wikipedia'-like page for the show, I assume because the writers filled the episodes forcing their political agendas they needed a place to relate the story to the audience. You may think this is in jest, but there were quite a few times where I heard someone bring up an important plot or character detail that was only on the wiki.

The best episode of the season was episode 5, unsurprisingly this was also the one episode they didn't fill with trying to force white guilt or racebait the audience the entire episode. Shame because there were a few good moments and elements, they're just completely smothered out by Hollywood pandering to it's own echo chamber.… Expand

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JohnnytsunamiDec 16, 2019

This is probably the worst HBO original series I've ever watched in my entire life.

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Kreig415Dec 15, 2019

What a joke. The ending of the season is like a bad cop show. The characters are at best silhouettes of the Moore originals, with Veidt an arrogant lunatic, Jon Osterman an asperger’s stereotype, and Laurie Juspeczyk Cagney or Lacey.

IWhat a joke. The ending of the season is like a bad cop show. The characters are at best silhouettes of the Moore originals, with Veidt an arrogant lunatic, Jon Osterman an asperger’s stereotype, and Laurie Juspeczyk Cagney or Lacey.

I thought it was bad enough when the original mini-series was filtered through Zack Snyder’s barren imagination. Now I know you just need this Lindelof schmoe to have-at-it and you get some paint-by-numbers drivel with a heaping helping of cinematography to distract.

No likeable characters, no sane arcs. The charms of individual performances are all that’s offered and there’s so very few of those which charm.

One point added for filming in Downtown Decatur a few times.… Expand

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xbudxDec 15, 2019

This show is such bird brain trash trying to pass as 'deep' it doesn't even deserve a real review. PLEASE take my advice and just SKIP THIS SHOW. Watch the movie or read the graphic novel.

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Uuii99998Dec 14, 2019

This season has been complete racist, liberal trash. Hollywood continues it's push of "it's not racist as long as it's anti-white." Don't waste your time on this dumpster fire. I wish I could get my time back!

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