[bppstorr]

Why the remake? I don't get it. The original two short series were excellent.

Was it too much nudity for the USA? Bah.

none of these people are Russell Tovey, Aidan Turner, or Lenora Crichlow


And probably the need for more than 6 or 8 episodes per season but with that one, I agree. More Being Human please.

Though, Season 3 has been commissioned by the BBC, and is due to be set in Cardiff and will be an 8 episode season again. I'm kinda looking forward to what they'll do after the end of last season.

[cauddyVab]

"Hey it's one thing getting an audience to associate with a vampire a ghost and a werewolf but 'people living in another country'?"

The British remake of The Golden Girls and the American Kath & Kim should be pegged to posts outside TV company HQs with crows pecking out their eyes as a warning. The Office being the exception that proves the rule.

[grizolsemn]

The vampire was Crashdown in BSG.

I don't get it. There was no subtitles....why a remake?

[Teprophopay]

I believe the term is "cultural adaptation". Basically, TV big-wigs don't think mainstream American audiences will be inclined to watch "foreigners" on TV. If there's truth to that, it's probably largely because Americans are so sheltered from it generally by these very ideas. Vicious circle.

I can't knock remakes too much though. I enjoy the American QAF (guilty pleasure!) Ugly Betty and am hella curious about the Brighton Belles (Golden Girls UK), although my curiosity looks like it'll never be satisfied regarding that last one.

I'll try out this remake with some interest but no expectations.

[assonomaf]

lol

[bppstorr]

Oh dear. That just doesn't seem to have the same charm at all.

edit:

Sam Witwer as Aidan (The Ladykiller)
Sam Huntington as Josh (The Underdog)
Meaghan Rath as Sally (The Free Spirit)
Mark Pellegrino as Bishop (The Ringleader) – Bishop is from England and turned during the 17th century.
Sarah Allen as Rebecca – a fledgling vampire recently turned by Aidan, she serves as his love interest. She tries to feed on Josh but uncovers he is a werewolf.
Alison Louder as Emily – Josh's sister who is a lesbian. She came out of the closet to Josh just before he was turned into a werewolf and forced to disappear. She finds him when he's on break in the hospital in which he works. The Ladykiller? The Underdog? The Free Spirit?

Oh lolz. That is just... really fucking wrong.

[IamRobot]

Just saw a commerical for this. The actors are all attractive.

[bppstorr]

It's kinda looking like the US adaptation will be just not the same kind of show. But I'll watch the first few episodes so I can make up my mind whether to completely slate it or not

[attanilifardy]

Early reviews have been really positive, but in my case I don't know if I can watch it without constantly comparing it to the original. :/ It might be one of those remakes that can only be enjoyed if it's brand new to you.

[L0KoxewQ]

I thought the first episode of the remake was awful.

[boltondd]

I thought it was surprisingly good. I had pretty low expectations though, but they did a fairly decent job gearing the show towards the general US audience.

[bppstorr]

Very mixed reviews collated by aintitcool:

The New York Times says:
… bland … You know you’re in trouble right from the start when the premiere episode begins with a “Grey’s Anatomy”-style voice-over narration by the brooding vampire Aidan (Sam Witwer). It’s the first sign of rampant Americanization: the underlining of every theme and emotion, the explanation of every plot point, the thorough predigestion before the gruel is spooned into our mouths. … What was a show about bickering but loving roommates is now a show about, to paraphrase Aidan’s narration, living on the dark side. Unfortunately it’s not a very interesting place.


The San Francsico Chronicle says:
… works better than it should because of skillful writing, often laced with wry humor, and the very deep well of plot possibilities in the idea that three "monsters," as they call themselves, can pass for "human." …

HitFix says:
… the three episodes I've seen felt flat and airless, outside of the performance by Sam Huntington as the werewolf. …

TV Squad says:
… The problems don't necessarily stem from the unexceptional plots but from the bland people moving through them. … will need to evolve more quickly if it wants to remain undead.

The Boston Herald says:
… Huntington lopes away with it, creating an equally impressive hero who is funny, self-deprecating and appropriately scared by the supernatural shenanigans that ensue. …


Variety says:
… comes to Syfy with its predecessor's basic bone structure intact. The casting, alas, represents something of a downgrade, with the notable exception of "Lost's" Mark Pellegrino as the toothsome villain … the early episodes are likable, if unworthy of love at first bite. … ugh. america - stop with the "remakes" or "cultural adaptation" or whatever, and just enjoy the fucking original series.

[boltondd]

But the original had voice overs as well. That's a ridiculous criticism. Meh. A legitimate criticism of the show is that it's unnecessary. The original is still in production and it's amazing.

[bppstorr]

Anyone catch the start of Season 3 of the original?

Some really dark moments, as you'd come to expect. And two new werewolves! One being Robson Green :




and playing his son is Michael Socha (who you might know from This Is England, and who is the older brother of Lauren Socha who plays Kelly in Misfits )



and we're gonna have Zombies introduced this season - which'll be interesting to see how they deal with.

Oh, and episode one has a face familiar to fans of Dr Who, as Kai Owen who plays Rhys in that is in that episode too.

I will say that Mitchell kinda bugged me initial in this episode, but I quite liked the little arc that was built around him in that episode. Bit of a quick and easy resolution though I think.

[grizolsemn]

I feared ... ... that they were going to spend several episodes looking for Annie...I'm glad they didn't.

[boltondd]

Man, I can't wait for Season 2 to come out on DVD here so I can watch it. It took forever for Season 1 to get a US release.

Oh, it's been out since September.

[bppstorr]

I feared...

that they were going to spend several episodes looking for Annie...I'm glad they didn't.

True. In a way I'm happy that didn't become the Season 3 arc, as there's way more interesting stuff they can do. So instead we're getting more werewolves, a teenaged vampire (emotastic!) and a zombie amongst other things it seems. Should be interesting.

Oh, and how hideously wonderful is the new house? Hawaiian mural and all. Lolz.

[cauddyVab]

Just watched it - pretty good start! Was hoping for some Kai/Russell wish fulfilment but heyho. As said ^^ it's good they got Ghostface rescued quickly (and a new hairdo). I hope they've got the obligatory vampire confronts his inner torment over his victims routine out of their system too, because that would really drag if they come back to it again (and again).

Green & Socha look great together and George & Nina were on form and clicking too.

Now what I'm really hoping for amidst all the ambiguities is good 'baddie' on a par with Herrick from Season 1...

[assonomaf]

I haven't watched yet, but is it as grizzly as season 2 was? The chamber they put the werewolves in at that testing facility gave me major feechs.

And I agree, Pete, I love Mitchell but all of the vamp angst has kind of run its course with me for a while.

I am most intrigued by the zombie.

(I'm on iPlayer now - STACEY SLATER IS IN IT NOW?)

[bppstorr]

Yeah. Just for this episode I think. She was rather good in it I thought!

The wolves get the more unsettling stories at times, perhaps because they're more often the victims in some way, like McNair this episode.