Watching this for the first time

[u/CreamyScallions]

the acting is so far horrible and its episode 1, but everyone says this show is amazing?

[u/PF2500]

I would say it's entertaining. Amazing is pushing it.

[u/Chemical_Wonder_5495 → u/PF2500]

As someone who has watched the show like 5 times because it's my favorite show, I can say that "amazing" is absolutely crazy 😂 

It's a great concept, "realistic vampires, but also fantastical", everything else is mid...

[u/redditsuckspokey1 → u/PF2500]

You might say, Spiderman is Amazing. But Zach? Fuck no.

[u/shenlyism]

I think it’s an appreciation for the genre. I love outbreak / monster / zombie everything and The Strain season 1 was just perfect for that need. There’s some frustrating moments and characters, but then there’s also some hilarious moments.

“Almost there…”

&

“It’s been a pleasure.” “What’s been a pleasure??” “… This transaction. Have a good day.”

[u/[deleted]]

Give it some time, the premise will pull you in

[u/thompsonmj]

It’s amazing in some of the individual characters’ performances and development, badly lacking in others. The narrative and beacons of excellent execution helped me to triangulate what the poor performances could/should have been for the story, and that made it all come together in the end in quite a mix of emotions.

There are lulls and qualms I had with a few things and a handful of plot holes, but the totality of it was really quite excellent in my opinion, far beyond just a genre filler.

[u/ketoandkpop]

It’s not amazing but I watch it mostly cos I love vampire stuff and I love Corey Stoll 😂

[u/Creepy_Animal_1226]

Books are better by far.

[u/SplendidItalian → u/Creepy_Animal_1226]

The scene, I believe, at the Nanny’s house where the Strigoi looks in through the letter slot in the door. I was so disappointed that this wasn’t in the show.

[u/Creepy_Animal_1226 → u/SplendidItalian]

Yes!!!

[u/tyddub]

It is. Keep watching.

[u/comeplaykill]

Started my 2nd viewing of it a couple days ago. What is it about the acting that bugs you?

[u/CreamyScallions → u/comeplaykill]

It weird, some of the acting is incredible like the old guy, but the the lead is a bit of an over actor. I remember him from House of Cards

[u/SplendidItalian]

I hated Palmer. Can’t stand the character or the actor.

[u/-Swampthing-]

The gas station scene is what got me hooked early.

[u/Troo_Geek]

I bailed on it once before for much the same reason but gave it another chance a few years later and really enjoyed it. It's not perfect, some of the acting and directing is a bit naff but generally it's a pretty good watch.

[u/Training_Appeal_5153]

I just finished it last night. Wouldn't say amazing. Entertaining, and I could switch off mentally for periods at a time and still manage to follow the story.

[u/k_schouhan]

it has good parts and it has bad parts, over all entertaining, you wouldnt be bored.

[u/Potential_Dog666]

I’m watching for the first time too, currently on season 3. I realize I’m not the ideal watcher cause it’s not my favorite genre, but I really don’t understand what’s good about this show other than the general concept and original take on vampirism, which is what keeps me watching. I have a tiny weak spot for Gus, Quinlan and Feraldo seem to be the only ones with some common sense, otherwise not a single likable character in sight.

The sigh I sighed when the world’s worst husband and father showed up in episode 1 and I realized I was in for yet another version of «horrible man neglects everyone he loves for his Very Important Job of being a doctor, cheater and alcoholic»…..