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I can't say about Apple (though they really haven't made a start), but Amazon already have some really good stuff. American Gods, Preacher, now The Expanse, and
by harveynick 8y ago
I can't say about Apple (though they really haven't made a start), but Amazon already have some really good stuff. American Gods, Preacher, now The Expanse, and I'm really enjoying Patriot.
- ethbro 8y agoPatriot is definitely underrated. Especially for anyone who loved the dark humor in Lock Stock or In Bruges.
- harveynick 8y agoIn Bruges is a fantastic comparison for Patriot. Thanks for that, I've been looking for a good point of reference.
- ethbro 8y agoI usually just tell people, "If you're comfortable at laughing when everyone in the scene is sad and there's no laugh track, this might be a good show for you."
- geodel 8y agoWell Apple is going to have Oprah to start with. I think they are making clear that their shows will not have anything edgy. They will be looking to emulate Disney. Mostly stylized crap or some simplistic take on sensitive issues.
- icebraining 8y agoSo what you're saying is that they totally get culture?
- JackCh 8y agoWho 'gets it' more? ABC or HBO? (This is not a rhetorical question.)
- saryant 8y agoAmazon didn't make American Gods, that was produced by Starz.
- donarb 8y agoOf those that you listed only Patriot is produced by Amazon. American Gods comes from Starz, Preacher is from AMC and The Expanse comes from the SyFy channel.
- harveynick 8y agoAh true, they're just billed as Amazon Originals in the UK. I think The Expanse is going to be Amazon all the way down from season 4, though.