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RavenscraftCybernetics23 Dec 2015 9:54 a.m. PST

I liked the 1st 2 episodes
havnt watched 3 and 4 yet.

Personal logo Editor in Chief Bill The Editor of TMP Fezian23 Dec 2015 10:06 a.m. PST

What is it about?

Micman Supporting Member of TMP23 Dec 2015 10:22 a.m. PST

I have watched all 4 episodes. Can't wait till they release more.

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Col Durnford23 Dec 2015 10:33 a.m. PST

What is it about? – About 4 episodes so far.

Wise ass mode off.

Actually quite good. There appears there is a war brewing between Earth and Mars about 200 years in the future. Caught is the middle are the miners of the Belt.

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doug redshirt23 Dec 2015 11:16 a.m. PST

Ib stopped after the Martians had stealth on their ships. Stealth doesnt work in space. Dumb science equals dumb show.

napthyme23 Dec 2015 1:21 p.m. PST

I tuned out about 3/4 of the way through the premier 2 hour fiasco. It reminded me to much of BSG Chrome which was terrible.

Personal logo Parzival Supporting Member of TMP23 Dec 2015 1:23 p.m. PST

"Stealth doesn't work in space." I keep seeing this, and yes, I've read the arguments, but I think at certain tech levels they don't wash. Assuming the ability to warp the electromagnetic spectrum, I think, yes, in fact, you could "cloak" even a heat-emitting object from observation, or at least "easy detection," also at least along one "line of observation." For example, assume a ship is approaching a planet. Something as simple as a non-reflecting "umbrella" shield could be positioned between the ship and its target, with heat radiating surfaces located directly opposite the direction of travel. With even basic radar-defeating tech, how would such an object be readily discovered, when what is facing the observer is a non-radiating, non-emitting, non-reflecting surface? Star occlusion comes to mind, but what else? No, it wouldn't be "stealthy" to the rear, but it's not the departure point you're concerned with; it's the target. If they can't see you, that's your goal.

In any case, Star Trek had stealth, so that's hardly the mark of a "dumb show." So it seems like a silly standard to apply. My questions instead would be how are the plotting, dialogue, story, theme, acting and direction. If those are good, I can forgive a little handwavium.

skippy000123 Dec 2015 2:48 p.m. PST

Very Traveller-esque like Dark Matter. Good to mine fore roleplaying ambience, visuals etc.

Personal logo Saber6 Supporting Member of TMP Fezian23 Dec 2015 4:12 p.m. PST

Waiting for more. I suspect another player is testing the balance of power.

Shagnasty Supporting Member of TMP23 Dec 2015 7:00 p.m. PST

So far so good. It has some good actors involved.

Mr Elmo24 Dec 2015 5:22 a.m. PST

Dumb science equals dumb show.

Good thing you're not watching it. Your head will explode when the protomolecule makes its appearance

Only Warlock24 Dec 2015 8:03 a.m. PST

Spoilers Elmo

Only Warlock24 Dec 2015 8:06 a.m. PST

Doug, the Stealth Tech is about radar absorption and temporary thermal absorption. It's not about cruising around invisibly. The Stealth frigate uses internal heat sinks to "store" the thermal effects temporarily.

Only Warlock24 Dec 2015 8:08 a.m. PST

Also, calling a show dumb because you saw a 5 second bit you didn't think matches real world physics must make you constantly disappointed in all entertainment. The books are some of the best sci fi I have read in the last 20 years.

Ironwolf24 Dec 2015 9:45 p.m. PST

I like it so far. Good acting, characters are likeable, has sex and violence, so whats not to like. lol

Henrix25 Dec 2015 9:09 a.m. PST

Based on the excellent books by James Corey – well worth a read.

Personal logo Parzival Supporting Member of TMP28 Dec 2015 6:55 a.m. PST

I'd read the first book, but remembered little of it, and never read the others. Got to see the first two episodes. Unfortunately, some of the male actors look too much alike making character distinction tricky (a common problem today, IMHO; do they clone them?), but otherwise the acting and direction are solid. Filming is incredible, though I tire of the "dark, damp, dirty spaceship" trope, as well as the "evil corporation" and "class-based" society tropes.
Writing is good, plot is sustainable, stealth did not bother me (though Earth level G on Ceres did, but what can you do about that?). I did think the water issue was overdone. Water is common, even in space. Phosphorus is not; that's your priceless commodity.

Alas, my On Demand doesn't have the third ep, just 1-2, then skips to 4. huh? So I won't be watching more till that's corrected. (Syfy is stingy with their OD listings, too. Newsflash, guys; you're a marginal niche channel featuring story-arc driven shows; if you want to catch and sustain an audience, make the full scope available OD for an extended period. Geeks will still buy the DVDs, but not if they never get the chance to be fans.)

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