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Jupiter’s Legacy - Official Trailer (Netflix, May 7th)
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I never watched a show where I hated so much of the cast.
Dude with the teleport stick is the only one I didn't absolutely hate.
Dude with the teleport stick is the only one I didn't absolutely hate.
Never heard of the book but watched it yesterday, it was alright and nothing special. Utonium and his Code were just terrible though. And def don't see Utonium vs Omni Man or Homelander comparisons, probably weakest superman imo.
Finished the show, I kinda loved it, yeah the writing is kinda wonky, the actions scenes are rough, but the mystery of the flashbacks plus the code was interesting.
Loved how the action scenes looked like a power rangers show, but with a little more budget, though I don´t think that look was on purpose, still though, I laughed so much when the bad guy that they fight in the first episode uses his glasses lol.
The mystery of the flashbacks and the discussions the characters had about "the code" carried the show to me, the utopian is a deeply flawed character, but the way the show explores that I found it to be great, it has to be the best deconstruction of a straight superman character I have seen on a tv show (not counting comics or other media), since instead of just being what if superman was a psycho the character is more about how the responsibilities, character and morals of superman would probably leave a person being a husk of himself when trying to uphold it.
The show in general can be rough in some parts, so its honestly not for everyone, still I ended up loving it 8/10.
Loved how the action scenes looked like a power rangers show, but with a little more budget, though I don´t think that look was on purpose, still though, I laughed so much when the bad guy that they fight in the first episode uses his glasses lol.
The mystery of the flashbacks and the discussions the characters had about "the code" carried the show to me, the utopian is a deeply flawed character, but the way the show explores that I found it to be great, it has to be the best deconstruction of a straight superman character I have seen on a tv show (not counting comics or other media), since instead of just being what if superman was a psycho the character is more about how the responsibilities, character and morals of superman would probably leave a person being a husk of himself when trying to uphold it.
The show in general can be rough in some parts, so its honestly not for everyone, still I ended up loving it 8/10.
I thought it was ok but felt really stretched and they end it right when it gets interesting. Lol
Did not like how they handled the flashbacks. Would have preferred a dedicated episode or 2. We already knew the outcome so it was just boring seeing it stretched out just for them to touch a wall and thats it. I assume it was to keep the budget balanced.
I'll be down with a season 2.
Did not like how they handled the flashbacks. Would have preferred a dedicated episode or 2. We already knew the outcome so it was just boring seeing it stretched out just for them to touch a wall and thats it. I assume it was to keep the budget balanced.
I'll be down with a season 2.
I started watching this last night. Only done 2 episodes so far and I like the premise, although I find the main old guy's hair and beard really fake looking. I think it's an interesting version of the 'Should Batman kill the Joker' question which gets thrown around. Will keep going with it.
Spectromixer, you may as well retitle this topic to be the dedicated Jupiter's Legacy thread.
As someone who read the comic, I am shocked at how much of a slow-burn approach they are taking with this adaptation... but I have to say that I enjoyed every moment of it. Yes, it's not as genre-defining as The Boys is for superhero shows nor is it as heartfelt as Invincible is but it's definitely a show that has its own identity with its The Godfather Part II style of storytelling. I understand why a lot of people don't really like this show especially coming after Invincible but the numbers show that this show has been a success story for Netflix. This is definitely going to get a second season, and when it does, I really do hope that it's good enough to retroactively improve the first season.
As someone who read the comic, I am shocked at how much of a slow-burn approach they are taking with this adaptation... but I have to say that I enjoyed every moment of it. Yes, it's not as genre-defining as The Boys is for superhero shows nor is it as heartfelt as Invincible is but it's definitely a show that has its own identity with its The Godfather Part II style of storytelling. I understand why a lot of people don't really like this show especially coming after Invincible but the numbers show that this show has been a success story for Netflix. This is definitely going to get a second season, and when it does, I really do hope that it's good enough to retroactively improve the first season.
That was quick, can't say I'm too bothered, as I was pretty underwhelmed by it and didn't see much buzz, but I kinda expected it to get a chance at building on the first season.
So they are pretty much throwing shit on the wall to see what sticks.
Glad I didn't waste my time giving Jupter's Legacy a chance.
The second season would also have sucked. I suspect it would have only gotten good around a third season given how much they dragged out the first.
Oh well, better luck next time, had a feeling this would happen, a hot take but I would sacrifice invincible for another season of this show lol.
I've still no idea why they thought it was a good idea to drag the first issue and 1/2 or so of the comic into the whole first season. Get to the good stuff asap.
I Thought the show was pretty bad. My gf who likes everything didn't like it further confirming my thoughts. The whole build up to how they got their powers was weak. The show had promise but the writing was poor. the twist sucked in a
WWF (I'll never say E) heel turn kinda way. So you went into someone's mind, planted the guy your framing in there how exactly? Then he needed someone had to come in and rescue him. So if no one came to save him his plan would've been foiled?
I somehow made it through the first season, but yeah... don't give two fucks that it's been cancelled.
Also, I love how they made such a big thing of what they had to go through to get their powers. I've had weekend hikes more arduous!
Also, I love how they made such a big thing of what they had to go through to get their powers. I've had weekend hikes more arduous!