Howdy folks, I was just wondering if anyone is watching this show, Into the Badlands. Lady Grey and I watched the first episode, and we were really impressed. It's got a wonderfully rich visual style, great color palette (I'm really getting sick of everything on TV being washed out!), and a pretty intriguing setting. It's like a kung-fu-murder version of Pushing Daisies. The action is really impressive, especially for TV. So, anyone else watching it?
Include me on the watch list. Though my opinion of it is kind of split down the middle.
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Right off the bat, the action is fantastic, and I think that is an understatement. I absolutely agree with you on the show's visual style, it almost has the feel of a very toned down "Hero" (Jet Li). The story is interesting, and has a lot of room to be played out as long as it's not rushed through (At least in my opinion). The Characters show promise, but the acting, at times, can be a little over the top.
Overall, the first Season is almost over, but I've really enjoyed what I've seen. I'm really hoping it gets picked up for second Season.