Thank you for the nuanced take. From others comments it seems to be the core difference between these two mediums is that the TV show is a more character driven telling, while the book series is more idea/plot driven. I think that is often required in a TV adaptation, and as I’m now watching S1 of Foundation (can you tell I’ve just recently subscribed to Apple TV), a much more character focused telling than the originals, I’m thinking this holds true.

Ultimately, I suppose the difference is what we want out of our science fiction stories. Either way, the contemplative vs the character driven, I think the best Sci fi stories are able to do both. In so doing, these stories are able to hold a mirror to humanity in an indirect way, which is why I think this is such a great genre.

I’ll be reading the first book in the interim as we wait for season 2, and report back my own opinions.

Thanks, I’ll check it out!

Thanks, thats a strong recommendation, I will definitely check it out!

It agree, the threatened harm to love one’s as a means to fall in line was a bit overdone, but probably realistic.

hard agree on Juliette, I initially thought her character pretty weak, but the last three episodes, especially with the interactions with her dad and flashbacks really ironed out her character. I really felt for the dad, and thought Ian Glen crushed his role.

Tim Robbins character had so much potential, he could have been way more sinister. I wish he harnessed some of the energy like Sir Anthony Hopkins character in Westworld, but I guess everyone can’t be that good!

Good point! I see that as a missed oppurtunity to reinforce the segregation and control, i.e. the people in Mechanical are so segregated from the people up top, and that’s even in how they talk. but tbh that doesn’t really track, they all just talk different. would have been cool, kinda like how accent is addressed in the Expanse

I thought the world and the production really great, and the world feels very lived in. Set design was cool and I enjoyed how its shot. Without going into spoilers, I found the central premise very interesting, and the constant question of what’s outside the SILO and whos pulling the strings quite an enjoyable thread to pull at. I do think it relied a bit too much on dramatic irony for tension, and think that when reveals are made to characters, they fall a bit flat since often the viewers know ahead of time.

I loved Rashida Jones in the first couple episodes, and found her performance really believable. I initially didn’t really like the main character of Juliette Nichols, but thought her characterization really improves with the last 3 episodes of the season.

Looking forward to season 2

I thought the world and the production really great, and the world feels very lived in. Set design was cool and how I enjoyed how its shot. Without going into spoilers, I found the central premise very interesting, and the constant question of what’s outside the SILO and whos pulling the strings quite an enjoyable thread to pull at. I do think it relied a bit too much on dramatic irony for tension, and think that when reveals are made to characters, they fall a bit flat since often the viewers know ahead of time.

I loved Rashida Jones in the first couple episodes, and found her performance really believable. I initially didn’t really like the main character of Juliette Nichols, but thought her characterization really improves with the last 3 episodes of the season.