Online Series: A Series of Unfortunate Events

[Grant]

I thoroughly enjoyed it

 

[HanSolo]

Although just a smidge lighter in tone than the feeling I got reading the books, this is a far more faithful adaptation of the books than the film and it's really well crafted.

 

[Caeldan]

Watched the first two episodes so far, enjoying it though though I swear Patrick Warburton's narration is putting me to sleep.
Both episodes around 30 minutes in or so I've nodded off for about 10 minutes.

Maybe I'm just getting old :/

 

[McOilers97]

Still have to watch the last two episodes, but really enjoying this. Patrick Warburton as Lemony Snicket is being done perfectly.

 

[Miamipuck]

Watched the first two episodes so far, enjoying it though though I swear Patrick Warburton's narration is putting me to sleep.
Both episodes around 30 minutes in or so I've nodded off for about 10 minutes.

Maybe I'm just getting old :/

Lol I thought it was just me, but I find myself nodding off and by the time I wake up the episode is over and I have to watch again.

The show is ok so far, I am not enjoying it like the rest of you yet. I can't put a finger on why.

 

[Stealth JD]

Lol I thought it was just me, but I find myself nodding off and by the time I wake up the episode is over and I have to watch again.

The show is ok so far, I am not enjoying it like the rest of you yet. I can't put a finger on why.

Agreed. It's decent, but nothing exceptional. Maybe if I were a teenager this would seem much cooler than it does now.

 

[McOilers97]

Agreed. It's decent, but nothing exceptional. Maybe if I were a teenager this would seem much cooler than it does now.

Part of it is probably that the show is essentially aimed at people of all ages. They decided to make something that kids and adults could watch. I'd probably like it better if it was a little bit darker, but I understand why it was done this way and am enjoying it nonetheless. It isn't "remarkable" by any stretch, but it is a fun show to watch that does a good job with the books.

 

[HanSolo]

For me I suppose it's nostalgia and wishing the movie was a faithful adaptation.

 

[Caeldan]

I like the set design, and I like NPH.
Find the humour amusing.

Its a bit quirky but generally I enjoy that.

Just Snickets bits seem to lull me to sleep for a bit

 

[Super Cake]

I am wondering if anybody who hasn't read the books watched this series and liked it?

 

[Jumptheshark]

I am wondering if anybody who hasn't read the books watched this series and liked it?

never read the books or saw the movie

shooting style reminds me a little of Pushing Daisies

liked the first 3 episodes I have watched

 

[Cor]

I am wondering if anybody who hasn't read the books watched this series and liked it?

I loved it and didn't read the books

 

[Caeldan]

never read the books or saw the movie

shooting style reminds me a little of Pushing Daisies

liked the first 3 episodes I have watched

Yeah. I was thinking Pushing Daisies stylistically as well.
Or more generally, it's like someone's taking Bryan Fuller's style and making it more depressing

 

[F L Y E R S]

Just started watching it without knowing what to expect. I'm 4 episodes in, and I definitely enjoy it.

NPH has me cracking up during a lot of parts. Especially when plays Stefano, Monty's new assistant. The voice is great lol.

 

[Super Cake]

never read the books or saw the movie

shooting style reminds me a little of Pushing Daisies

liked the first 3 episodes I have watched

I loved it and didn't read the books

Cool.

Was just curious.

 

[Super Cake]

Delete

 

[ACC1224]

Kids want to watch this. Little girls, 12 and 9, for those who have seen it is it appropriate?

 

[Finlandia WOAT]

It's mostly family friendly, however the scene where NPH looks directly at the camera and says, in a demonic voice, "KILL YOUR FAMILY KILL YOUR FAMILY" for 5 straight minutes may not be best for little ones.

 

[Bjorn Le]

Enjoyed it plenty. Didn't think I would.

Kids want to watch this. Little girls, 12 and 9, for those who have seen it is it appropriate?

Probably. In my opinion humour is aimed at adults, but there's nothing that's all that inappropriate. They've probably seen worse. Though I cringed when NPH tried to marry the 13 year old actress lol (I never read the books). Hit home for me as insanely creepy as someone with a young daughter too. She's four so don't even have to tackle this question yet lol.

 

[peate]

Season 2 is out. Loved the 1st one.

 

[Deen]

I am getting through this slowly. It's decent enough, the running gag of Count Olaf changing appearances and pretty much everyone being daft about it is getting kind of thin though.

 

[kingsboy11]

I am getting through this slowly. It's decent enough, the running gag of Count Olaf changing appearances and pretty much everyone being daft about it is getting kind of thin though.

That's pretty much how it goes down in the books.

 

[Deen]

That's pretty much how it goes down in the books.

I'm aware of that. It is just a little easier to read than to watch the numbskullery I guess.

 

[Holden Caulfield]

Nathan Fillion was money in the 2nd season. I am still really enjoying this show. NPH has been real good throughout. The surrealist gothic yet modern feel seems too weird to work, but it does somehow. Super funny all the way through. I am already super pumped for the 3rd series. I'm guessing that will be the last as they plan to adapt the last of the books it sounds like.

 

[Rhaegar Targaryen]

The show is awesome.

A lot of it stems from the source material being brilliant. The author created such a cool experience, and made it actually intellectual in a ton of ways. The Quagmire orphans little notes, the elevator hiding spot, stuff like that I think is awesome. I thought the second season was great, and I had read the books up until the hospital, I believe.

The star of the show is easily NPH. He hits the nail on the head of what Count Olaf should be. Evil and motivated, but also quirky and funny. He does a great job of not making the character hatable, which was similar to the character from the books.

I'm aware of that. It is just a little easier to read than to watch the numbskullery I guess.

I agree with this somewhat. I do realize it's in the nature of the books, but my mind often would think about that. In the carnival when he literally says his name is Count Olaf, and he has pretty much no disguise on, and Poe still doesn't see...

I always wanted to slap Poe