o/t the handmaid's tale

[yTib]

on channel four on sunday night.

massively disappointing. loved the book and was expecting great things.

the pace is slovenly, i don't give a shyt about the protagonist and i want the baddies to win.

anyone else seen it?

[Duffer_]

I am enjoying it. I like that it has the time and space to explore the characters. Surprised that misogynistic dystopia isn't a more common genre. I understand a second series has been commissioned - interested to see where they go.

UTC!

[Chester Perry]

Not often these days that a story is given time to develop, I have enjoyed it and shall look forward to the next series.

The only thing I have watched in recent years that was allowed to develop slowly and was essential viewing was Rubicon on BBC4 - that was American and didn't get a 2nd series as the American audience struggled with the depth of character build up throughout

[ŽižkovClaret]

Not often these days that a story is given time to develop, I have enjoyed it and shall look forward to the next series.

The only thing I have watched in recent years that was allowed to develop slowly and was essential viewing was Rubicon on BBC4 - that was American and didn't get a 2nd series as the American audience struggled with the depth of character build up throughout

...obligatory recomendation of The Wire....

[Blackrod]

Well cast and some good acting. Very uncomfortable viewing.

[evensteadiereddie]

Moss is also in "China Girl" with a rather bizarre Nicole Kidman - gorgeous as ever though - on BBC2, Thursdays. Another slow-burner with all kinds of sub-plots swirling around. Excellent, thoughtful drama. Watched six on the trot last night.

[Panthro]

Brilliant television

[Reb]

Nicole Kidman is excellent in Top of the Lake