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Title: Preacher
Post by: Method of Madness on 02 Nov 2015, 18:08

Holy shit guys, I read this a decade ago and it's still one of only two series I've read from beginning to end (the other being Ex Machina). Anyone else excited about this?

Interesting that both protagonists powers are in their voice.

Title: Re: Preacher
Post by: hedgie on 22 May 2016, 20:49

I just saw the premiere.  I haven't read the comic in so long that my memory is a bit hazy, so I'm less inclined to nit-pick at the differences.  I did quite enjoy it, as both the pacing and casting were spot-on.

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Obviously the language had to be toned-down quite a bit.  The violence is there, with a few hilarious antics from Cassidy especially.  The episode basically introduced the main cast, got them in the same place with Genesis being this "thing" exploding a number of religious people over the world until the end. 

Title: Re: Preacher
Post by: Method of Madness on 24 May 2016, 08:29

Agreed, it's been over a decade since I read it. Liked the pilot, interested to see where it goes. Have they still not cast the Saint yet?

Title: Re: Preacher
Post by: hedgie on 24 May 2016, 12:19

According to wikipedia, they have.  Also interesting on how much of the cast is British.

Title: Re: Preacher
Post by: Blue Kitty on 25 May 2016, 13:57

Finally watched it last night and it was ok. It didn't wow me or anything but it wasn't bad. So far it seems like they are straying away from the story in the comic, which is both good and bad. That said, I still don't like that Seth Rogan is involved with this, and having to watch that awful commercial for that new movie he's making really dragged it down for me.

Title: Re: Preacher
Post by: hedgie on 25 May 2016, 14:57

A 1:1 translation wouldn't work anyhow.  Especially on basic cable.  Especially in the US.  Between the over the top violence, the sex, and Ennis' take on religion, it'd be a hard-sell.  I am trying at this moment to be cautiously optimistic, and the casting *has* really made me feel better about the series' potential.

I do quite agree with the erm "issues" you have with Seth Rogan.  But I'm going to see the first 10 eps at least through, and see what happens.  Even if I start torrenting them later on just to say a "screw you" to the whole idea.

Title: Re: Preacher
Post by: Method of Madness on 25 May 2016, 15:53

What are the issues re: Seth Rogan?

Title: Re: Preacher
Post by: Method of Madness on 24 Jul 2017, 21:02

Anyone watching season two? Also, I still have no idea why hedgie and BK dislike Seth Rogen.

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They changed the Saint's origin, but I still dig it.

Title: Re: Preacher
Post by: JoeCovenant on 25 Jul 2017, 09:19

Another new (old) thread!

I loved the TPBs of Preacher.

I thought the first series was alright, a few wrinkles concerning story and characters, but that was kinda to be expected.
I've not seen any of the 2nd series yet... but I'd LOVE it if they include the Bill Hicks vignette at some point!

Title: Re: Preacher
Post by: Method of Madness on 25 Jul 2017, 13:03

Series two is much stronger so far. I’d give it a watch.