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All And Everything => Watcha ... ? => Topic started by: Andrew999 on October 14, 2020, 05:30:27 AM

Title: The Watch
Post by: Andrew999 on October 14, 2020, 05:30:27 AM

First trailer for the new BBC show based on the Terry Pratchett novels:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRHCHMGSBQ0

Personally, I like the punk vibe - though I imagine it will raise a few hackles amongst the dedicated

Title: Re: The Watch
Post by: Andrew999 on January 17, 2021, 11:44:35 AM

Anyone seen this yet? I understand it's being broadcast in the States through BBC America. Also, for Pratchett fans, there will soon be an animated version of The Amazing Maurice with Hugh Laurie.

Title: Re: The Watch
Post by: gregjh on January 17, 2021, 02:58:06 PM

Never read the novels so I can't comment on the authenticity first hand, but that ratio and those comments tell their own story! The trailer is interesting, almost like it can't decide if it wants to be steampunk or cyberpunk.