Night Sky (Amazon Original)

mrk · 23 May 2022 at 18:07

Liked Outer Range? Try this one, it's even better!

J K Simmons and Sissy Spacek in a unique SciFi tale without the usual scifi theatrics. Really really well acted, superb musical score even if mostly subtle but very fitting, reminds me of Interstellar during key moments.

'Night Sky' revealed: Academy Award winner J.K. Simmons on his strange sci-fi series on Prime Video (exclusive)

Simmons co-stars with Sissy Spacek and Chai Hansen in Amazon Prime Video’s new outer space mystery-box series

www.space.com

Liquid_Entity · 23 May 2022 at 18:08

Watched 1st episode and was holding back the sleep. Not directly the TV show as I did have a busy Saturday and several beers. Hopefully catch some more later this week.

Berry Merjinik · 23 May 2022 at 18:38

I tried to like Outer Range but nothing much happened did it? it was Like Dallas but with a time hole in a field.
So if you're saying this is similar? it's a big NO from me.

mrk · 23 May 2022 at 19:02

It's not similar z it's better. Outer range was about the characters, this is even more so with better cinematic moments and what the gateways are for is explained within a few episodes too leaving new questions on th table.

englishpremier · 23 May 2022 at 19:05

Outer Range was a bit of nothing for me. Started like a poor man's Yellowstone, got a little better then fell flat. Also seemed like they rushed the ending.

Will give this one a try though, thanks for the heads up.

IvanDobskey · 23 May 2022 at 20:14

I enjoyed outer range, will give this a go, cheers

TriedandTested · 23 May 2022 at 21:41

This is VERY much like Outer Range. Great idea...boring, drama filled episodes about boring characters. Shame!!!!!!

mrk · 23 May 2022 at 21:43

You are correct in that it doesn't have pew pew lasers every few moments and space ships or future tech in every scene. that's what makes it great sci-fi - Pure character driven - And IMO they are not boring at all these two.

TriedandTested · 23 May 2022 at 22:02

mrk said:
You are correct in that it doesn't have pew pew lasers every few moments and space ships or future tech in every scene. that's what makes it great sci-fi - Pure character driven - And IMO they are not boring at all these two.

Where did i say i wanted "pew pew"?! What are you on about. It's a dull drama that entices people in with a cool scifi premise. Then disappoints.

mrk · 23 May 2022 at 22:22

It was assumed based on how you worded your post and capitalised certain words. A reasonable assumption to make given that. It is pretty clear you seem to be in the minority though, just look at a handful of reviews on the usual places.

rids57 · 24 May 2022 at 04:29

Up to episode 3 so far, really enjoying it - I do like a good mystery and I like the slow and steady way this is building, plus the two leads are fantastic actors.

Rroff · 24 May 2022 at 04:37

Anyone know if this is a remake? I can't see any indication of such but I've seen several people online claiming they've watched it before a few years ago and that it was basically the same show but has been reshot with some different actors - but I can't find anything that supports that online.

It seems interesting enough, albeit slow going, but like Outer Range doesn't really seem to be going anywhere.

IvanDobskey · 24 May 2022 at 20:25

Watched the first episode, bit of a slow burn but intriguing and JK Simmons is always a good watch. Will definitely check out episode two.

englishpremier · 24 May 2022 at 22:59

IvanDobskey said:
Watched the first episode, bit of a slow burn but intriguing and JK Simmons is always a good watch. Will definitely check out episode two.

Gets better. I'm on EP5 now. I can see though that doesn't look like it's going to reveal much this season.