The King Is Dead

Update: per the comparisons to foundation... imho it took 7 (!) entire episodes of that show, to arrive at a "point", or to click (only for me personally I'm saying) and make me say "ohhhhh...I get it now" out loud, like an idiot. But I didn't write a single review of foundation because it was mostly good. I came here to write a review, of this episode only, because I was so bored watching it and because of my disdain for stupid characters/motivations. The other reviewers pointed out the marketing vs the actual show. Well said. Go watch the trailers and come back here and tell me they match the content. The other reviewers pointed out the highway stop scene also. Well said. Wasn't that the stupidest thing you're ever seen? For the record, the woman portraying the Japanese space agency character is one of the better actors on the show. I was invested in her emotionally.

Original: Took 48 minutes to get interesting. I'm writing this during the episode. That should tell you how entertaining I found it.

Some lame characters do some dumb things. Questionable motivations abound. Actress on the poster is good when she isn't whining about her doofus husband or screaming & crying. Given dialog, she's clearly a solid actor. My point is, the on-screen talent isn't the problem.

A kid gets knocked to the ground at one point. And it takes them what feels like 30 seconds to get back up. The pacing forced me to check my watch. I want to like the show. Stayed up to watch it. But almost fell asleep this episode.

I remain skeptical of this show. I dont like shows about dumb characters doing dumb things.

So this show is bleedingly slow. It's like someone drew straws for a human experience (affair, bully as a kid, soldier) and decided to film it real time so that the plot goes minute in screen= 1 minute real world.

The show haphazardly jumps between characters around the world. And Apple must get paid a premium for unsolicited F-word that added nothing. And some characters seem to add nothing

So far, the Japanese, cheater sheriff are the only that seem interesting.

The kid scenes are way too long and make me only think about how evil those two bully kids are

The soldier scene was interesting for a second when the nomad helped him.

The only characters that seem no where in this show.... THE ALIENS!!!!

So far, just a bad drama.

I agree with a lot of folks saying the pacing is bad. No doubt it's slow. There is a ton of world building going on. I think the characters are very interesting and I will give it a few more episodes. Hinata and Mitsuki's story is the one I'm most interested in and especially with the end of this episode, interested to see it finally take that next step.

The problem with most TV series is they try and hook viewers early so they don't lose their viewership because most people don't have the patience for an exciting buildup in a TV series. Unfortunately we live in a society that wants everything NOW.

And then this refreshing series comes along, which has a storyline for 4 characters as their lives are turned upside down but strange events. We don't know what's actually happening as we wait for the invasion, which is ultimately coming. Often shows that reveal all in the beginning become so mundane and completely unexciting.

Well done to the show runners for going against the grain and not introducing the actual invasion and excitement too early. I'm enjoying getting to know the characters and I'm looking forward to the next episode each week. That's rare for me to be eager for a new episode.....not too many shows have that affect on me.

The jury is still out but so far so good.

Why do some people say that they do not like a work and make a continuous and negative comment?

You are people fueled by hate.

There is no reason for your hatred.

This is a "slow burn" sci-fi.

If you're looking for action, watch an action series.

Even Billy Barratt's acting is reason enough to watch this series.

Max Richter... You are the best.