Below (Netflix series)
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All on Tue Oct 13 12:23:07 2026
Meh. I was hoping for more.
Positives: the acting, cinematography, sets/scenery, special effects. This is a very visually appealing show that seems to accurately capture the atmosphere of the region. If you're going to watch it, don't read any more as I likely would spoil some things for ya.
Negatives:
1. The famously hard to understand newfoundland accent has been replaced with a pseudo Irish accent includinhg over the top pluralizations of singular words and overuse of terms like "b'y" (for boy). I found it distracting, though humorous at times. They sounded nothing like the newfies I've heard (any Skote Outdoors fans here?) and they were very inconsistent (the siblings don't sound anything like each other), but at least the characters (some of them) had some kind of unique accent, I guess.
2. Dead-end side plots. There was just far to many moments where (if you're paying attention), you're like wait... why? What happened to that thing they were just talking about? Things happen that appear to be foreshadowing, maybe something cool and then nothing comes of it (e.g. the egg/freezer scene). Or too much is made of stupid side plots that have zero impact on the overall story. Some characters and their side plots could've just been edited out and the series would've been better (like the boyfriend from Montreal and the debt collector turned bestie?). Why did everyone just magically get over their infection? What of the circular back-scar? How'd the hag teleport herself to Wade's room and steal the ring? Maybe they were intentionally leaving unresolved/explained side plots for a follow-up season? Didn't seem like it.
3. One dimensional villains with campy/unclear/contradictory motives. I did think the OceanGate reference was kind of funny but everyone would've died. Immediately. Also, the Cocker company wants the monster there/alive or they don't? They go back and forth from one sentence to the next.
4. Everyone seems to drink the "bad" (smelly slimy) ice and not notice anything? Some get sick, some don't. Linda says that Steve (the rich explorer dude) didn't drink anything, which "was weird", but we clearly see him drinking when he buys Calvin a drink just a moment before.
5. Lastly, physics. If you're going to tow a house across the water, you'd need flotation and balance - the scene looks great, but makes no sense. And if you're going to sheer off huge chunks of an iceberg, you'd need more than a small caliber bullet.
Did you watch it and if so, what'd you think?
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