A few decent sci fi's

[Chicken_hawk]

Like most dudes I am a sci first junky. These may not be new, but in hopes of finding more suggestions from the board I thought I would throw these up.

"2036 Origin Unknown" a low budget film on Netflix staring Later Sackhoff. I was hoping that suffering through the semi ok special effects and cinematography would pay off and it did. Much like "The Cube" the ending was better than I hoped. 3.5 out of 5

"Altered Carbon" a top notch Netflix series starring Joel Kinnaman and James Purefoy and my vote for best sci first serious in the last decade or longer. It has plenty of well done action scenes and a bit too much sex and gore for my taste (Not sparticus amounts but close). This one was so good I watched it twice. 5 out of 5

"The Expanse" on Amazon is a more traditional sci fi with several smaller stars but their are a few seasons available and it is pretty clean and enjoys a large universe. As far as series go I would give it 4 out of 5.

"Happy" on sci fi may belong in the fantasy genre but how do you classify a drunk hitman played by James Meloni who sees his daughters imaginary unicorn friend played by Patton Oswalt. This show is both dark and hilarious. A total dude show. 5 of 5 in my book.

Please chime in,
Hawk

 

[Jinko]

I enjoy Sci Fi from time to time. I love Star Wars.

 

[Chicken_hawk]

Is it possible that threads in these sub categories aren't seen. 😉

Hawk

 

[Durro]

Like most dudes I am a sci first junky. These may not be new, but in hopes of finding more suggestions from the board I thought I would throw these up.

"2036 Origin Unknown" a low budget film on Netflix staring Later Sackhoff. I was hoping that suffering through the semi ok special effects and cinematography would pay off and it did. Much like "The Cube" the ending was better than I hoped. 3.5 out of 5

"Altered Carbon" a top notch Netflix series starring Joel Kinnaman and James Purefoy and my vote for best sci first serious in the last decade or longer. It has plenty of well done action scenes and a bit too much sex and gore for my taste (Not sparticus amounts but close). This one was so good I watched it twice. 5 out of 5

"The Expanse" on Amazon is a more traditional sci fi with several smaller stars but their are a few seasons available and it is pretty clean and enjoys a large universe. As far as series go I would give it 4 out of 5.

"Happy" on sci fi may belong in the fantasy genre but how do you classify a drunk hitman played by James Meloni who sees his daughters imaginary unicorn friend played by Patton Oswalt. This show is both dark and hilarious. A total dude show. 5 of 5 in my book.

Please chime in,
Hawk

Awesome thx! I haven’t seen them yet. Last one was Lost In Space on Netflix. Definitely going to watch these ones.

 

[GRIM]

Is it possible that threads in these sub categories aren't seen. 😉

Hawk

some may ignore them

 

[Jinko]

I’ve probably had 3 or 4 guys in last 2 months ask me where things are. They have hard time navigating the site.

 

[GRIM]

I’ve probably had 3 or 4 guys in last 2 months ask me where things are. They have hard time navigating the site.

most are used to VB, an ancient unsecure forum software other Bb sites use as they are cheap...

 

[GRIM]

Alot also use TAPA which does not include the entire EG wish TAPA would die

 

[TSizemore]

I started watching Altered Carbon too. While I think the storyline and concept is brilliant, I definitely agree, there was way more sex and Gore then needed. I don't have any problem with sex and Gore, but gratuitous and sensationalized acts just take away from the story and it becomes more of a "how much shock can I include"

 

[GRIM]

I started watching Altered Carbon too. While I think the storyline and concept is brilliant, I definitely agree, there was way more sex and Gore then needed. I don't have any problem with sex and Gore, but gratuitous and sensationalized acts just take away from the story and it becomes more of a "how much shock can I include"

didnt see show but agreed on if those are over the top makes it a cheap thriller/porno

 

[Chicken_hawk]

I started watching Altered Carbon too. While I think the storyline and concept is brilliant, I definitely agree, there was way more sex and Gore then needed. I don't have any problem with sex and Gore, but gratuitous and sensationalized acts just take away from the story and it becomes more of a "how much shock can I include"

Yeah much like GOT it was unnecessary but calmed down as the series continued. I'm guessing its a ploy to rope in teens, but now it's easier to watch porn than Netflix so what's the point.

I watched "Moon" last weekend starting Sam Rockwell who I truly enjoy who plays a moon harvester of sorts sending precious minerals back to earth only to get in a tragice accident before he was relieved of duty. Big plot twist but slow at times. I give it 3 of 5 for entertainment but higher for concept.

Any suggestions guys?

Hawk