devils1854 Posted February 19, 2018 Share Posted February 19, 2018 I was able to watch the whole series this weekend since Im at home with the flu. It starts of really slow. The first three episodes are a chore to watch, but once it finally stops with the setup and gets into the story, the show really takes off. It does have a Freaks & Geeks feel to it, but its set in the 90s. Great music. Great 90s references. I really recommend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadpulse Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Been flip flopping on whether to watch this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENINCH Posted February 20, 2018 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Watching it now. There was a girl like the blonde drama club girl in my high school. Looked just like her. Sound track is really good too. Since they are freshman I'm expecting at least 4 seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadpulse Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 Just made it through. I have to say, the lead's (Luke) charisma really drew me in from the onset. That kid has talent. The dynamic of the trio was also well done and kept me invested while they set up plot lines and backstories. Some of it was rather formulaic but it hit the 90s nostalgia and the characterization is so good (even for the bit characters) that I didnt even care I just wanted to watch these characters interact with each other. I agree with @devils1854 about the freaks and geeks vibe, however this is on a lower tier IMO. It has a chance to get better and I really hope they give it a second season, especially with the cliffhanger. 7/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buno67 Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 I think it was an overall solid series. I agree with a lot that has already been said in this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENINCH Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 That video he made to ask out the daughter was creepy and sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadpulse Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 4 minutes ago, TENINCH said: That video he made to ask out the daughter was creepy and sad. It was his first time, cut him some slack lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THESKINSFAN21 Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 I love this show! Super nostalgic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheesehawk Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Man, idk... I grew up in the 90s but this show feels way to try hard for me. Feels like a Stranger Things clone... just bumped up a decade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadpulse Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 7 hours ago, packerrfan74 said: Man, idk... I grew up in the 90s but this show feels way to try hard for me. Feels like a Stranger Things clone... just bumped up a decade. Strangers Things? Because there is a group of kids in both shows who are nerdy? Would you like to throw a dart at the board that is TV shows? I understand your trepidation to a degree in that nostalgia porn has become the "thing" in hollywood (see Ready Player One's theatrical release) and relying on it too hard can come off as lazy at this point. However, I do think this show is character driven enough to not fall into that trap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devils1854 Posted March 22, 2018 Author Share Posted March 22, 2018 51 minutes ago, Deadpulse said: Strangers Things? Because there is a group of kids in both shows who are nerdy? Would you like to throw a dart at the board that is TV shows? I understand your trepidation to a degree in that nostalgia porn has become the "thing" in hollywood (see Ready Player One's theatrical release) and relying on it too hard can come off as lazy at this point. However, I do think this show is character driven enough to not fall into that trap. Even before Stranger Things you had Freeks and Geeks, Dazed and Confused, and plenty of other nostalgia driven coming of age stories. Its just the in thing now to compare everything to Stranger Things because its the fresh one in everyone's minds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadpulse Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 9 hours ago, devils1854 said: Even before Stranger Things you had Freeks and Geeks, Dazed and Confused, and plenty of other nostalgia driven coming of age stories. Its just the in thing now to compare everything to Stranger Things because its the fresh one in everyone's minds. I suppose, its just everything about Stranger Things is sci-fi whereas all this show, Freeks and Geeks, etc are all pure coming of age tales with social commentary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buno67 Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 On 2/26/2018 at 12:05 PM, TENINCH said: That video he made to ask out the daughter was creepy and sad. how was that video creepy or sad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENINCH Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Just now, buno67 said: how was that video creepy or sad? Did you watch it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buno67 Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 28 minutes ago, TENINCH said: Did you watch it? yeah. He re-enacted scenes from popular music videos for that time. He found out some of her favorite music when he was getting his Columbia House music order Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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