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I don't usually do this because there's just so much good TV right now. We're kind of blessed in that way. Tons of options, all high quality. My wife and I don't event watch movies anymore, lol.



But.............

Has anyone watched this show? My wife and I just finished the season last night (8 Episodes) and I must say it was great. I haven't had that much fun with a TV Show in a long time.

It's a bit of an ode to the 80's, a bit of Stephen King's: It, a bit of Stand By Me and ET as well. But it was completely original and extremely well done.


If anything deserves an Emmy, this one deserves Best Show or whatever, simply because of how well done it was and how refreshing it was. It's genre would be considered Sci-Fi/Horror, but there are scenes that just melt your heart and make you laugh as well, even ones that get you all choked up.


Winnona Ryder is in it, and she does a great job as one of the main characters.


Don't want to give too much away, but the first episode is 45 minutes long, and I dunno, I loved it. And I didn't grow up in the 80's or anything. Just a complete show, with everything in it. And that's always great.

Here's an artsy picture of it.




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It's a really good show. I really loved the parallel mister universe thing they had going.


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Amazing show, thought the kids were great and carried the whole thing. Can't wait for season two!

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Season 1 is 8 episodes?


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Originally Posted By: Tulsa
Season 1 is 8 episodes?


Yup, 8 very well done episodes. Makes it easier, then you can move on to other shows as you please


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I'm halfway through it right now. I'd be done, actually, but the girlfriend fell asleep during episode 5 and I have to wait for her to catch up on rewatching, lol


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Yep!
Watched the whole thing. Loved it. The last episode is intense!


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Sort of off topic but a coworker today learned the meaning of "Netflix and chill" and yes, it was comical!

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Originally Posted By: Dawg_LB
Sort of off topic but a coworker today learned the meaning of "Netflix and chill" and yes, it was comical!


hahahahahah I love when people finally "get it"....


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Originally Posted By: Spergon FTWynn
Amazing show, thought the kids were great and carried the whole thing. Can't wait for season two!


I really wish Season 2 has nothing to do with Season 1. I like the way it ended, and the things not clearly explained are left for interpretation.


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Started watching this the other night. Will stick with it to see how it goes. The production is certainly nice. One thing for certain...Winona Ryder is a terrible actress. Very hammy.

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Yes, my wife and I have been watching it, great show!

We have the final episode to go.

Love the 80's style theme music and the title fading to the first scene.

Netflix puts out great original programming. Season 2 of Narcos starting up soon.

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Originally Posted By: Spergon FTWynn
Amazing show, thought the kids were great and carried the whole thing. Can't wait for season two!


I really wish Season 2 has nothing to do with Season 1. I like the way it ended, and the things not clearly explained are left for interpretation.


Yeah, I really wonder where they are going to go with this story.

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