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As I expected going in I'm not sure what to make of it or if I'm catching any "clues".

Good production values and the orchestral "Paint it Black" is epic.
 
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That was awesome. They got off to a really strong start.
 

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Enjoyed it and couldn't help but compare it to Blade Runner. I'm interested to see where it goes - particularly in issues of morality and self-awareness.
 

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After viewing it three times I think I've picked up a few things.

Are guesses considered "spoilers"?
 

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I was really excited for this show and the first episode surpassed my expectation.

I'd avoided a lot info online about this, so maybe it was common knowledge but
I thought James Marsden was gonna be a visitor and that Ed Harris was one of the robots.
 

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I thought it was pretty good. Going to be interesting to see what Ed Harris' characters purpose is. I assume it will tie in with what the two management characters where referencing when they talked about the management's big picture plan.
 
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Morning after retrospect thoughts = still intrigued. I really need a good Sunday night option and this will be it.
 

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My biggest takeaway from the episode was the fantastic acting.

They've got a lot of heavy hitters - Anthony freaking Hopkins, Ed Harris, and others who have been very good in other big shows - and so far the minor players have been good too.

Apparently it's based on a movie from 1976, written by Michael Crichton.
 
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They've got a lot of heavy hitters - Anthony freaking Hopkins, Ed Harris, and others who have been very good in other big shows - and so far the minor players have been good too.

Apparently it's based on a movie from 1976, written by Michael Crichton.


That movie was great but would look way less so 40 years later.

This version could be brilliant.
 

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The original movie has lost its luster over the years but Michael Crichton was pretty brilliant in starting to write the story as a book, then realizing it would be a better movie. Stopped the book then wrote the screenplay and directed the movie himself.
 
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They've got a lot of heavy hitters - Anthony freaking Hopkins, Ed Harris, and others who have been very good in other big shows - and so far the minor players have been good too.

Apparently it's based on a movie from 1976, written by Michael Crichton.

Good movie, a little dated now but it's worth seeing. I won't say anything about the plot of the movie here, I don't want to spoil it for anyone that hasn't seen it.
 

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I've seen some speculation that the movie may be tied into this version.

All in the catastrophic failure in 30 years thing.

Not sure I buy that but who knows.