Charlie Brooker's Dead Set

mackenzie said:
mcigo said:
I'm generally not into this sort of thing, but after the first episode, what I will say is that I'm intrigued. I don't know how they're going to make 5 episodes out of this.

In a strange way I hope they bump off one BB contestant each night.....does that make sense? ;-)

With the "Grand Finale" on Friday with Kelly and three others.

I think you might be onto something there.

I didn't realise it was all on this week, I assumed it would be every Monday. Bloody annoying, I'm going out on Thursday! I'll miss it.
 
Just seen it now. It is nowhere near as good as i thought it would be and there are so many inconsistencies.

Bit of a let down IMO.
 
bluemoon73 said:
just watched it on 'on dermand' it was ok thought it was gonna be gorier

I was actually glad that it wasn't as gory as I expected.

I thought it in the whole it was pretty good. Loved the bit when Kelly gets into the house and all the contestants think it a wind up, and the way she and the zombie were at the 2 way mirror....thought that was pretty clever when you consider that the normal viewer is often castigated for their voyuerism and mind numbing obsession.
You watching it tonight at ten?
 
Blue Dan said:
Keep watching folks, it gets better!

I will say though, it was much more impactful swallowed whole and watched on the big screen. I think they may have made a mistake putting it on TV, it should've been a film.

I understand what you are saying. And I am not so sure 30 minute episodes won't detract either. Will have to wait and see.

All in all I think it well produced and edited.
 
kronkonite said:
it's not a period drama

what inconsistencies?
I mean that some of the zombies can drive a car whilst others cant unbolt a gate, some zombies kill other zombies whilst some leave other zombies alone, how an infected person manages to get through a gate close it and lock it behind him but then not be able to open another door that isnt locked by just turning the handle, stuff like that
 
oh right

i reckon you're missing out on the bigger message worrying about detail like that......

it's a brilliant attack on numpty culture
and an attack on those that generate fame for nobodies
 
kronkonite said:
oh right

i reckon you're missing out on the bigger message worrying about detail like that......

it's a brilliant attack on numpty culture
and an attack on those that generate fame for nobodies

Bingo!

The bit where the contestants were clamouring to get the attention of those outside, in order for the others to escape. And the 2 way mirror bit with the zombie on one side and Kelly on the other.

Also, the way Pippa (the girl that was evicted) is more sickened by a bloke pissing in front of her than the thought of what is actually going on in the outside world. How spot on was that with society today?!
 
mackenzie said:
kronkonite said:
oh right

i reckon you're missing out on the bigger message worrying about detail like that......

it's a brilliant attack on numpty culture
and an attack on those that generate fame for nobodies

Bingo!

The bit where the contestants were clamouring to get the attention of those outside, in order for the others to escape. And the 2 way mirror bit with the zombie on one side and Kelly on the other.

Also, the way Pippa (the girl that was evicted) is more sickened by a bloke pissing in front of her than the thought of what is actually going on in the outside world. How spot on was that with society today?!
Very true
 
mackenzie said:
bluemoon73 said:
just watched it on 'on dermand' it was ok thought it was gonna be gorier

I was actually glad that it wasn't as gory as I expected.

I thought it in the whole it was pretty good. Loved the bit when Kelly gets into the house and all the contestants think it a wind up, and the way she and the zombie were at the 2 way mirror....thought that was pretty clever when you consider that the normal viewer is often castigated for their voyuerism and mind numbing obsession.
You watching it tonight at ten?


haha missed the 2nd episode but it should be on demand will watch it tomoz
 
I'll wait for the DVD to watch it all in one go. Been reading a lot about this and it was inevitably going to rub some people up the wrong way, namely the crotch goblins who enjoy more than the 2% of TV that is actually worth watching.
 
TheMightyQuinn said:
I'll wait for the DVD to watch it all in one go. Been reading a lot about this and it was inevitably going to rub some people up the wrong way, namely the crotch goblins who enjoy more than the 2% of TV that is actually worth watching.

Check out the DVD extras if you do get it. I was interviewed for the behind the scenes thing so I should be on there.
 
Blue Dan said:
TheMightyQuinn said:
I'll wait for the DVD to watch it all in one go. Been reading a lot about this and it was inevitably going to rub some people up the wrong way, namely the crotch goblins who enjoy more than the 2% of TV that is actually worth watching.

Check out the DVD extras if you do get it. I was interviewed for the behind the scenes thing so I should be on there.

I'll check that out baby!
 

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