Skull Island

When I read all the reviews trashing this, I believed them. I almost didn't even get it. But then I thought: "How bad can it really be?" Turns out, it's not bad. The reviewers are just very wrong.

This site is just really beginning to be useless. They don't even allow most of my reviews. Then the reviews they allow, are largely wrong. Don't get me wrong, may are good. But, it's getting hard to know which reviews to believe.

Anyways, the show is about a group of people, who end up stranded on Skull Island. There are some crypto-zoologists, their family, a strange girl, and another group, of mercenaries. They must deal with the monstrous inhabitants, while seeking an escape from the island.

Story wise, I'd definitely rank this among the best King Kong stories I've ever seen. It does a good job of showing a bit about Kong's history. And the new characters, their story is good, with converging story lines.

I'm on episode 8 right now. So, not quite finished. It's been really nothing but great so far. So, it would take a really bad ending, to drop my rating from a 10. The action is great. The story is great. The monsters are great. I recommend it for anyone.

There's nothing offensive to children, or adults. I don't get the low ratings, at all. Give it a shot. The longer you watch it the better it gets.

Netflix's Skull Island is an action-packed, thrilling series that breathes new life into the King Kong franchise. Set on the mysterious island that's home to the giant ape, Skull Island follows a group of characters as they navigate the perilous terrain and fend off the dangerous creatures that call the island home.

The show introduces a diverse and intriguing cast of characters, each with their own motivations for coming to the island. Leading the way is a former British soldier, played by Sam Strike, who takes on the role of a charismatic but troubled leader. He's joined by a journalist, played by Emily Coutts, who is determined to uncover the truth about Skull Island and what really happened during the war there. There's also a group of scientists who are studying the island's unique ecosystem, as well as a band of mercenaries who are there to find something valuable.

What's great about Skull Island is that it doesn't rely solely on King Kong to carry the story. The creatures on the island are just as fascinating and exciting as the giant ape himself. From the terrifying Death Jackals to the massive Rock Lions, the island is a dangerous place filled with all manner of beasts. The show does a great job of introducing each new creature and building up the tension as the characters battle them.

Of course, King Kong is still a major presence in the show. While he's not the focus of every episode, he still manages to loom large over the proceedings. The show does a great job of showing the humanity in the giant ape, making him more than just a mindless monster. There are moments where you can't help but feel for Kong, especially as he becomes embroiled in the human drama on the island.

The show also benefits from stellar production values. The island is beautifully realized, with stunning visual effects bringing the creatures and environments to life. The action is thrilling, with expertly choreographed fight scenes and tense escapes. The show's score is also noteworthy, with a bombastic soundtrack that perfectly captures the epic scope of the story.

Perhaps the only downside to Skull Island is that it can be a bit slow at times. There are a few episodes where the pacing slows down and the characters spend more time talking than battling beasts. While these breathers are necessary to build character and context, they can feel a bit too drawn out.

Overall, Netflix's Skull Island is an exciting and well-crafted addition to the King Kong canon. Its vibrant characters, thrilling action, and beautiful production values make it a must-watch for fans of the franchise. While it can be a bit slow at times, the show ultimately delivers an entertaining and captivating adventure on the mysterious island.

I am an old man, i remember back in the eighties the King Kong tv show, really loved it.

Then i got big enough to watch the film the 1933 original on Betamax with my uncle, !What a great evening!

Of course the movie was way better than the cartoon, but... and know so many years, and some movies latter. Netflix announces this show, i didn't like the trailer...but i hate trailers anyway, last night i decide to give a shot...was really worried by the way Netflix have been treating movies and tv shows has ammunition on their cultural war.

But what a surprise their first episode was great no so good animation but the suspense and the characters were enough to make me want to see the second episode And boy was I hooked Legendary did a great job respecting the tradition of Kong while keeping it fresh enough for young people to jump onboard the Skull Island wagon.

It s has something for the legendary movie series fans, for the Old King Kong Cartoons fans, even for fans of the Calico, i know there s some of those out there.

It's called "SKULL ISLAND" not "KONG: SKULL ISLAND". Kong doesn't have a of screen time because the show, I believe, is more based off of all the wildlife on the Island rather than just Kong himself. I had fun seeing all the new canon creatures of Skull Island! That being said, Kong has some moments as well. I think what some people want is Kong constantly on the screen. The fights are fun when you see them (especially the last one. No spoilers but it was awesome). We also see that Kong has human-like compassion but at the same time can be brutal like any other gorilla if need be (which is very clever, I think, because it sorta shows he has character and personality because of how closely related he is too humans due to his species). There are some of shocking moments too (once again, no spoilers).

There are a couple problems I had with the show though. First off, the cliffhangers at the end of each episode could've been better. I'm not going to spoil the last cliffhanger, but let's just say that if season two happens the way it looks, then it would sorta betray what the show is about (you'll see what I mean once you get there). Secondly, the plot of the show seems a little rushed. I really do feel like there should've been more that made the story feel smoother. But other than that, it was pretty good.

I think this was a decent show and fit well into the monsterverse. I feel like it may mess up a few things with the pre-existing lore that has been established for skull island but at the end of the day what franchise hasn't done that before.

I feel the ending was a smart choice but it feels like they made this show on the knowledge that there would be a season 2. I fell the show also could have benefited from longer episodes, maybe extending them to half an hour would have been enough, just to make a few things a bit more clear

It's refreshing to take a step back from the massive 300 foot monster fights, even in a franchise where that's the reason we show up. I think the characters are well done and the way they show the monsters is so unique. I don't think the monsters have been this way since Kong: Skull Island which makes sense because that is the only movie (besides a few in Godzilla vs Kong) that has smaller monsters that actually would care for the human characters because to the bigger monsters like say Rodan why should he come down to eat a single human whereas for these monsters it makes sense.

All round this show is pretty good and if a season 2 is on the way I will definitely sit down and watch, and hopefully it explains that ending.