The Man in the High Castle (Amazon) -- Series Discussion Thread -- Premieres 11/20/15
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Re: The Man in the High Castle (Amazon) -- Series Discussion Thread -- Premieres 11/2
There was a lot going on in the first episode, especially related to the films and their significance.
I was watching at home with the sound turned up and my windows open. I wonder what my neighbors thought about the loud repeating chants of "Sieg Heil! Sieg Heil! Sieg Heil!"
I was watching at home with the sound turned up and my windows open. I wonder what my neighbors thought about the loud repeating chants of "Sieg Heil! Sieg Heil! Sieg Heil!"
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Re: The Man in the High Castle (Amazon) -- Series Discussion Thread -- Premieres 11/2
Finished up S3 last night. Definitely enjoyed it more than the previous seasons.
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Re: The Man in the High Castle (Amazon) -- Series Discussion Thread -- Premieres 11/2
Good season. It's definitely leaning harder into the sci-fi elements now.
It's only got a 3.5 rating on Amazon because all the homophobes are coming out of the woodwork to give it one star.
It's only got a 3.5 rating on Amazon because all the homophobes are coming out of the woodwork to give it one star.
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Finished S3 last weekend. Very enjoyable. Was interested if/when governments of other worlds might start taking a peek into all this ... But the "you can only go to a world where you are not" does limit things eh?
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I finished up season 3 yesterday, good stuff! Was pretty surprised at the
Also, I think it's becoming more and more clear that eventually
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Also, I think it's becoming more and more clear that eventually
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#106
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Re: The Man in the High Castle (Amazon) -- Series Discussion Thread -- Premieres 11/2
I think now that I've accepted the sci-fi aspect of this series, I'm enjoying it more. It still has some of the dystopian theme going on (Jar Zero), which is cool. I really enjoyed this season and I'm ready for season 4.
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#108
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Re: The Man in the High Castle (Amazon) -- Series Discussion Thread -- Premieres 11/20/15
I guess I can appreciate them not wanting to run it into the ground but I personally think there is a lot of story that could be told.
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Damn no release date? Hope it isn't Fall/Winter like the past seasons, don't want to wait that long
#111
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They must believe that viewership is in permanent decline. It's unclear to me how Amazon decides go/no-go since there's no specific revenue source (advertising and the like) tied to viewership.
#112
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While I enjoy the show and looking forward to Season 4, I think this could have been a much better show if they decided what they wanted to be. I think mixing History and SciFi just makes the show come off as uneven, as each one gets in the way of the other. Either cut the Time-Travel stuff and make it a straight historical 'what if' drama', or go full-fledged time travel and make a real Sci-Fi show.
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Re: The Man in the High Castle (Amazon) -- Series Discussion Thread -- Premieres 11/20/15
While I enjoy the show and looking forward to Season 4, I think this could have been a much better show if they decided what they wanted to be. I think mixing History and SciFi just makes the show come off as uneven, as each one gets in the way of the other. Either cut the Time-Travel stuff and make it a straight historical 'what if' drama', or go full-fledged time travel and make a real Sci-Fi show.
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Also I had no idea until I turned on the subtitles that they were saying "pon" and not "pawn."
I admit I'm biased because I appreciate seeing Asian actors in prominent roles, but I like the show a lot. Do they explain more in season 3 how John Smith became so trusted, considering he was an officer for the enemy at one point?
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FYI, Amazon just released season 4 (the final season) a day early. I'm starting episode 1 tonight.
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Looks like I'm the only one who watched it this far 
Finished the series finale today, good stuff. A very solid show.

Finished the series finale today, good stuff. A very solid show.
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Just finished as well and also confused.
I would have liked to have seen other Earth's come to help in some fashion ...
I would have liked to have seen other Earth's come to help in some fashion ...
#119
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Re: The Man in the High Castle (Amazon) -- Series Discussion Thread -- Premieres 11/20/15
Same here, liked the show but the finale scene was confusing. Why would people be looking so happy to come to a currently horrible world and where did they come from? Boom..fade to black. Ok.
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One suggestion I have heard is that its all the travelers that left, now returning with the world becoming more stable
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#121
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Re: The Man in the High Castle (Amazon) -- Series Discussion Thread -- Premieres 11/20/15
I was confused by the ending as well
From Showrunner:
Overall, I liked this season, though I agree with the sentiments I've seen shared elsewhere (BCR shoe horned, rushed ending)
From Showrunner:
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Overall, I liked this season, though I agree with the sentiments I've seen shared elsewhere (BCR shoe horned, rushed ending)
#122
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I just finished it last night. Overall, I like the show and the season a lot, but yeah, things really got rushed. It should have been expected that Smith had a plan for Berlin, as in the past. That said, I don't feel like that they showed enough of the relationship with the German. I guess we have to assume that he made the deal when he had the drink..? That's a lot...
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Finally finished. The ending felt like they really didn't know how to end the series, so they just pulled that scene out of their ass. I feel like they could have done better wrapping up Juliana's story and her relationship with the trade minister.
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Re: The Man in the High Castle (Amazon) -- Series Discussion Thread -- Premieres 11/20/15
I finished this last night. I really enjoyed it, and I don't mind the ambiguous ending. Not everything can wrapped up neatly, and it's not unrealistic that no one knows what might happen next.
I do wonder how the Americans will fend of the Nazis once they realize Smith is gone and the Americans are breaking off from the Reich. I wouldn't dismiss the possibility of WWIII.
I do wonder how the Americans will fend of the Nazis once they realize Smith is gone and the Americans are breaking off from the Reich. I wouldn't dismiss the possibility of WWIII.
#125
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Re: The Man in the High Castle (Amazon) -- Series Discussion Thread -- Premieres 11/20/15
Almost through the last season and it's been a bit of a disappointment. Episode 5 that focused on Smith in the Alt-world may have been my favorite episode of the entire series though.