Did anyone else watch The Terror on AMC?

[Tommy_Carcetti]

A really well done show that caught me by surprise.

Didn't know anything really about the Franklin Expedition so from a historical perspective it was fairly educational.

Of course, with the mixing in of Inuit folklore and the supernatural, it seemed like something that Guillermo Del Toro might have tried pulling off. As it stands, the series had Ridley Scott's backing so it was in pretty good hands as it was.

In a way, the series reminded me of the 2015 movie The Witch, in that it excelled in recreating an extremely authentic feeling and unvarnished period piece which almost--yet not quite--overshadows the supernatural horror elements that underlie the story.

Jared Harris as the lead Captain Crozier, as well as Adam Nagaitis, Paul Ready and Nive Nielsen all stood out in terms of performance.

If there's anything good that can still be said about the ever increasing mediocrity that is AMC's The Walking Dead, it's that AMC included a preview of The Terror's premiere right after an episode of TWD. I wisely decided to stay tuned and I'm glad I did, as it's unlikely I would have otherwise come across it on my own.

[Sneederbunk]

1. Excellent production, but fiction not history.

[Tommy_Carcetti]

2. Of course.

Even without the supernatural elements, it would be purely speculative, just like The Perfect Storm is a complete speculation as to events on the Andrea Gail.

[Sneederbunk]

5. Too much bear.

[Fred Sanders]

8. Based on actual history, but fiction inserted does make it fiction but

maybe does not take away from the history.

Inuit folklore about demons is as valid as any other so mixing it in with reality is standard procedure, but this is unique.

Never seen it, yet, but my better half is insisting I do so soon.

[SonofDonald]

3. Read the book by Dan Simmons

Excellent read but long, the series also said it was the SEASON finale last night but they told the entire story in 10 episodes pretty much, I don't know what they'll do for a second season.

I fell asleep during both showings last night and they won't put the last episode up for viewing until Friday, I don't have streaming capabilities.

And as for the acting yes indeed, Jared Harris was amazing as he was in the last Sherlock Holmes movie, watch that for another great role from him.

All the main characters had great actors playing the roles, in all its one of my favorite series ever.

[hlthe2b]

4. I watched first episode because I love period dramas with at least a tiny bit of history....

But, this one felt like it was going too far into the Sci Fy realm and I'm funny about that genre in liking some, but generally not all. (and yes, I do like the ORIGINAL Walking Dead because of its emphasis on 'survival' and responses to chaos)

I do agree that there seemed to be good actors, so maybe I'll go back and watch the rest of the episodes.

[Tommy_Carcetti]

6. Yeah, I might suggest going back and watching.

The supernatural element is there but dare I say not the singular focus of the story, almost there as a compliment to the story.

I know what you mean. I enjoy Game of Thrones a lot, but the dragons and whitewalkers and such are by far my least favorite part of the story. However, I love all the political intrigue and machinations between the characters and that makes the story for me, far more than the supernatural stuff. This was similar.

[dixiegrrrrl]

9. Like you, the "monster" element was a bit off putting

Until I understood the symbolism was the actual message.
Easy to overlook, tho, in light of all around superb acting. Ciarn Hinds is always worth the watch, and jared Harris, who caught my eye in Mad Men, is someone I try to catch whenever I can. He had a lot of depth to show in this series.

Ending was a bit interesting. I had to digest it for a short while.

Waiting now for second season of Taboo, another series with gritty realism.

[yallerdawg]

7. What a weird, hallucinatory, grim, otherworldly show.

Pure unadulterated horror genre - most exquisite!

Great job, AMC. More, please!!!

[kairos12]

10. I did watch it and read the book.

If possible, Mr. Hickey's character in the book was even more despicable.

If you liked it, you might read "The Abominable." Another period piece by Simmons, but its about climbing Mt. Everest in the middle 20s. Another by Simmons is "Drood" a historical detective novel with Charles Dickens at the center.

[SonofDonald]

11. It's been a few years since I read it now

I know about Drood but it didn't seem to be my cup of tea.

I will check out The Abominable though, I spent 17 years in bush Alaska and ever since I love movies about snowy locals.

And I'm an Everest nut but hadn't heard about that book.

Cool!

And thank you!