Disenchantment - on Netflix from the makers of Futurama and The Simpsons

ahar · 17 Aug 2018 at 23:01

Anyone watched much of this yet? Watched 3 episodes this evening and if you like Futurama you'll probably like this - lots of little gags following the main narrative.

Characters need some more refinement and there isn't a quotable zoidberg character yet but I can see the potential.

Haze · 18 Aug 2018 at 13:26

Yeah i have done a couple of ep now, think its quite good, does have a Futurama feel to it

Shamikebab · 18 Aug 2018 at 15:42

Seen the first episode and I enjoyed it. I wish there weren't quite so many 'recognisable' voice actors. I find it ruins it slightly when they're famous for another voice role. Would have been nice to have some different VA's especially not ones from his previous works.

fez · 19 Aug 2018 at 12:57

So many voice actors from futurama. Not convinced by it in general if I’m honest. It’s not very clever or witty compared to futurama.

Squid Vicious · 19 Aug 2018 at 17:07

Started watching it last night and quite enjoyed it - will certainly continue to watch.

Don't mind recognising the voice actors (it's quite fun at times putting them together with their old characters)

Glanza · 20 Aug 2018 at 14:15

Watched it yesterday, enjoyed it for the most part didn't have that polish Futurama had hopefully they get that for part 2, there was a few bits that didn't sync right in episode 8 the witch mentions they have to go north to get to the cave but it cuts to the map and them heading south instead.

One thing I did notice compared to other animated shows I watch was how much sound was lacking from the background in this. Things that should have had noises to them didn't.

CaptainRAVE · 21 Aug 2018 at 11:36

What a load of rubbish this has been so far. It is as funny as the new series of simpsons. It just reminds me how good futurama was. Bring back futurama.

McGray · 21 Aug 2018 at 13:28

I was looking forward to this but found it pretty disappointing tbh. Elfo is the worst character ever created.

Moonpie2 · 21 Aug 2018 at 13:38

3 episodes in now.

Honestly, the first 2 were bad enough to almost stop me watching any more, but Ep3 did get some laughs from me.

I think the problem is the 'quality' for want of a better word.
It's very jarring.
The CG cell shaded big shots look great, and some of the drawn backgrounds too, but the animations and designs on most of the characters look like they're from a 1980's eastern European animation house. And it doesn't make it any better that there's NO comedic timing to the animation.
It just seems sloppy/lazy.

Still.... I'm sure I'll watch more and see how it pans out, but all in all, maybe it's a 6/10 show.

DrToffnar · 21 Aug 2018 at 14:25

I got an episode in and just couldn't persist with it. I liked The Simpsons and Futurama well enough, but I feel as though I've moved on from it, if that makes any sense. That's not to denigrate anyone who enjoys it of course, I just mean that my personal taste has changed.

J.T · 21 Aug 2018 at 23:22

It has its moments... there just isn't many of them!

Moonpie2 · 24 Aug 2018 at 05:05

After finishing the season, I will say that it perks up a bit after the first 2 episodes.
But it's still not more than a 7/10 show for me.
It's 'alright' is probably the kindest thing I can say about it.

Jonny2284 · 24 Aug 2018 at 17:17

Wasn't bad.

It's certainly not peak Futurama or Simpsons but I'd still put it over all but some of the best bits of revival Futurama.

neil_g · 26 Aug 2018 at 08:47

Got 2 eps in so far and it's seen a few laughs from me, will persevere as it doesn't seem completely terrible.

Efour · 26 Aug 2018 at 15:56

Im trying to watch this on a 4k OLED and its just a complete blurfest. I stuck with it for the first 2 eps but its started doing my head in.

Nothing else acts like this :/

neil_g · 26 Aug 2018 at 22:24

Efour said:
Im trying to watch this on a 4k OLED and its just a complete blurfest. I stuck with it for the first 2 eps but its started doing my head in.

Nothing else acts like this :/

My 4k TV is okay. What you using for the stream? Mine is built in Netflix android app.

Efour · 27 Aug 2018 at 05:33

Inbuilt LG Netflix app over wired connection.

I have a 1080p Chromecast I'll try it on that if I cba.

neil_g · 27 Aug 2018 at 19:37

Weird then. Mines okay (Sony 4k lcd).

Freakbro · 28 Aug 2018 at 08:03

Efour said:
Inbuilt LG Netflix app over wired connection.

I have a 1080p Chromecast I'll try it on that if I cba.

Weird, I was watching it yesterday on the inbuilt LG Netflix app over wired connection on a 4K OLED and it was fine.

Efour · 28 Aug 2018 at 08:05

I've factory reset the TV still ******.

Is has a weird halo around the characters like where they are moving it's jaggy and odd looking.

I'll investigate all possible causes thx for help so far.