Carnival Row

[SV52]

Long time no post

The above mentioned is a new start series on Amazon Prime.  Fantasy, all the various races are human sized; has flying fairies, human-faced sheep-people (like WH beastmen), centaurs, two human factions, the Pact and the Burg Republic, one the ememy of the other. Set in a late Victorian type timeline with a steampunk element.  All the usual bonking and gore.  Orlando Bloom, Jed Harris and other well known faces. Very well made with good CGI.

I've watched the first fouir or so.  I make no comment on whether it's good bad or indifferent, watch it and make up your own mind.

It is however ideal fodder for wargame armies! 

[d_Guy]

Looks interesting, just put on our watchlist. Thanks.

[petercooman]

Thanks for the heads up. Will check out later!!!

[Leman]

Particularly good scrap in episode 3 featuring airships. Ian should watch it to examine the unpleasantness of an unjustified dislike of foreigners.

[flamingpig0]

Particularly good scrap in episode 3 featuring airships. Ian should watch it to examine the unpleasantness of an unjustified dislike of foreigners.

Isn't he one of the characters?

[petercooman]

On to episode 2, great show!

Thanks for filling us in 

[Ithoriel]

Went to Prime to investigate - first thing up was an advert for Carnival Row, so not hard to find!

30 mins into Episode 2 and loving it so far.

Cheers!

[Leman]

It gets very dark.

[petercooman]

Episode 4 so far and pretty great. Don't mind the darkness. Cthulu like vibe!

[SV52]

  I gather Episode 1 of Series 2 is already in production.

Hear that first episode of George R.R. Martin's frst 'Game of Thrones' spin-off series is in cut for HBO review.  Seems that there are 4 othr series in the queue.

[Raider4]

Hear that first episode of George R.R. Martin's frst 'Game of Thrones' spin-off series is in cut for HBO review.  Seems that there are 4 othr series in the queue.

I'd normally say "stop dicking about with distractions and finish the Winds of Winter book!", but I've realised that I don't actually care anymore.

And if you like Victorian-set fantasy then I'd recommend Penny Dreadful.

[Lord Kermit of Birkenhead]

Isn't he one of the characters?

Na - no acting ability at all, along with no sense of humour ! 

[SV52]

Yup Penny Dreadful a good 'un.  Some outstanding performances there.

[petercooman]

Yup Penny Dreadful a good 'un.  Some outstanding performances there.

That one has been on my list for a while as well!

[Leman]

Never heard of it, please expand.