Last night was the concluding episode of series one of Dirk Gently featuring these two:
Many of you will know Dirk Gently from the novels written by the late, great Douglas Adams (who would have been 60 this year). The BBC has recently adapted a television series which began with a pilot episode last year and has continued with a three part series this year.
These episodes are not based on the books, but draw strong influences from them (expect St Cedds college and so forth). One of the main divergences is the presence of MacDuff who acts as a foil to Gently, in a similar dynamic to the Holmes-Watson relationship.
In my opinion the series, whilst not as inventive and expansive as the novels is still a very silly (in a good way) series that I believe captures the spirit of the books.
I was wondering whether any of you chaps had been watching and your views on it?
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KalTorakOne way or another, they all end up inthe Undercity.Registered Userregular
Huh, had no idea this was going on. Pretty cool. The first book is probably my favorite Adams book ever.
J, before I saw this series I would have totally agreed with you, but the way these stories have been done is really satisfying.
They don't puppet around the plots of the books like a zombie, but are a really interesting reworking of the themes and world that Dirk Gently exists in. There are enough differences that its easier to see the episodes as `alternate Dirk', and not the definitive Douglas Adams one, so you can sit back and enjoy the references built into every scene.
J, before I saw this series I would have totally agreed with you, but the way these stories have been done is really satisfying.
They don't puppet around the plots of the books like a zombie, but are a really interesting reworking of the themes and world that Dirk Gently exists in. There are enough differences that its easier to see the episodes as `alternate Dirk', and not the definitive Douglas Adams one, so you can sit back and enjoy the references built into every scene.
I can't believe its over already!
I could be open to watching it if many people, who enjoyed the novels, say the television show is worthwhile.
Gently would be a very easy character to screw up.
I had a glitch on my Kindle that forced me to put the book aside when I was on vacation, and then Mass Effect 3 came out, so I still haven't finished the damn thing.
I think I need to remedy that issue post-haste.
every person who doesn't like an acquired taste always seems to think everyone who likes it is faking it. it should be an official fallacy.
I had a glitch on my Kindle that forced me to put the book aside when I was on vacation, and then Mass Effect 3 came out, so I still haven't finished the damn thing.
Gently would be a very easy character to screw up.
Well, if it helps, the Dirk Gently presented in the series is a phenomenally self-involved, grifting, strangely-focused genius that uses politeness as a tool inexpertly applied to get the things he wants. The biggest difference I can see is that he isn't chubby.
Gently would be a very easy character to screw up.
Well, if it helps, the Dirk Gently presented in the series is a phenomenally self-involved, grifting, strangely-focused genius that uses politeness as a tool inexpertly applied to get the things he wants. The biggest difference I can see is that he isn't chubby.
In the series, does he
Navigate by following cars that seem to know where they're going?
I saw an episode the other day and while I also had mixed feelings it was pretty good. It did seem to almost capture the silliness, as a previous poster said
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KalTorakOne way or another, they all end up inthe Undercity.Registered Userregular
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My favorite Dirk moment (from Salmon of Doubt):
"I'm sorry, but I'm through with cats, and I'm definitely through with anything that even smacks of the supernatural or paranormal. I'm a rational being, and I... excuse me."
The phone was ringing. Dirk answered it. He sighed. It was Thor, the ancient Norse God of Thunder.
I am slightly off-put by his non-pudginess. The brits have so many adorable actors who have unconventional body types, like Ricky Gervais and Stephen Fry, I wish they'd kept that aspect.
Other than that, this is relevant to my interests.
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I think it's great (I've read the books), only wish that there were more episodes.
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They were such amazing novels on their own, and anyone but Adams playing with the character feels dirty.
They don't puppet around the plots of the books like a zombie, but are a really interesting reworking of the themes and world that Dirk Gently exists in. There are enough differences that its easier to see the episodes as `alternate Dirk', and not the definitive Douglas Adams one, so you can sit back and enjoy the references built into every scene.
I can't believe its over already!
I could be open to watching it if many people, who enjoyed the novels, say the television show is worthwhile.
Gently would be a very easy character to screw up.
I think I need to remedy that issue post-haste.
the "no true scotch man" fallacy.
Definately.
In the series, does he
Yey!
That's one of my favorite parts. Other than every other part.
Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul has the most amazing first sentence.
It just doesn't get any better than that.
Dang, what was the term used in the book for this? Was it "zen navigation" or am I misremembering?
Other than that, this is relevant to my interests.
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