Author Topic: Red Dwarf (Read 48546 times)

Nitramdorf · « **Reply #320 on:** September 15, 2016, 08:23:26 pm »

I really enjoyed that, just saw the new one on uktv play. Don't really care where it stands in the pantheon of best ever episodes. Was just nice to see them all together again.
Look out for Krytens line about why his head is the shape it is.
Be great if it carries on for a few more years yet.

Skeeve · « **Reply #321 on:** September 16, 2016, 03:52:42 am »

Too soon to tell if the rest of this season will hold up, but generally speaking the new stuff on Dave has tended to be getting better and this first ep seems to continue that pattern.

[new username under construction] · « **Reply #322 on:** September 23, 2016, 08:47:05 am »

Weak ass start to the series :/

stewil007 · « **Reply #323 on:** September 23, 2016, 09:40:38 am »

i enjoyed it, Red Dwarf is what it is, you're not going to get acting of the highest quality, the storylines aren't always that strong but its just so good to see the 4 main characters back on the screen doing what they do

west_london_red · « **Reply #324 on:** September 23, 2016, 11:29:34 am »

Saw the old episode last night when Rimmer and Lister are marooned on the ice planet and Lister pretends he's burnt his guitar. While some of the new episodes aren't up to scratch, some of the old ones are absolute classics and don't get the recognition they deserve.

[new username under construction] · « **Reply #325 on:** September 23, 2016, 11:38:25 am »

Quote from: stewil007 on September 23, 2016, 09:40:38 am

i enjoyed it, Red Dwarf is what it is, you're not going to get acting of the highest quality, the storylines aren't always that strong but its just so good to see the 4 main characters back on the screen doing what they do

No but least seasons opener was weak as well but you saw something there....this was pretty bad

Andy @ Allerton! · « **Reply #326 on:** September 23, 2016, 11:39:49 am »

I thought it was great. Nice to hear a live audience and there were some cracking one liners in there

Good story, cast doing well. Effects not as cheesy as they have been. Great start.

Red_Mist · « **Reply #327 on:** September 23, 2016, 12:14:28 pm »

Saw an episode last night, 1950s prohibition, but not sure if it was a repeat?.... or if it's the one people are commenting on above?

Either way, thought it was v.good. Haven't seen RD for years, so it was nice to see the consistency of its characters/running jokes (one of its great strengths).

[new username under construction] · « **Reply #328 on:** September 23, 2016, 12:32:17 pm »

just me thinking it was a bit rubbish then lol

Slick_Beef · « **Reply #329 on:** September 23, 2016, 01:46:20 pm »

I enjoyed it, the first scene in the Starbug cockpit especially. The set was cool too, seems like they have a much bigger budget this time around. It's never going to touch seasons 2-6 but I certainly plan to continue watching on the strength of that one.

JerseyKloppite · « **Reply #330 on:** September 23, 2016, 02:59:01 pm »

Quote from: shadowbane on September 23, 2016, 12:32:17 pm

just me thinking it was a bit rubbish then lol

Pretty much.

Better than series 7-8 by a long way, not as good as 1-6. Perfectly watchable.

[new username under construction] · « **Reply #331 on:** September 23, 2016, 03:13:47 pm »

Quote from: JerseyKloppite on September 23, 2016, 02:59:01 pm

Pretty much.

Better than series 7-8 by a long way, not as good as 1-6. Perfectly watchable.

I'm living in hope! I saw a few clips and it looks funny ...I just thought that episode wasn't that funny really, I've rolled around in the past at things like changing the bulb. But this barely raised a smile

Kashinoda · « **Reply #332 on:** September 23, 2016, 03:20:55 pm »

1st episode was okay.
2nd episode was very good, felt like an old Red Dwarf episode that.

JerseyKloppite · « **Reply #333 on:** September 23, 2016, 06:24:05 pm »

Quote from: shadowbane on September 23, 2016, 03:13:47 pm

I'm living in hope! I saw a few clips and it looks funny ...I just thought that episode wasn't that funny really, I've rolled around in the past at things like changing the bulb. But this barely raised a smile

Purple alert!

Skeeve · « **Reply #334 on:** September 23, 2016, 06:24:53 pm »

Quote from: JerseyKloppite on September 23, 2016, 02:59:01 pm

Pretty much.

Better than series 7-8 by a long way, not as good as 1-6. Perfectly watchable.

I think they started out very weakly with the new ones on Dave, but have got noticeably better with each subsequent season and this opener was good.

MagicHat · « **Reply #335 on:** September 24, 2016, 09:24:41 am »

It was pretty good, passages were jokes were fine but wasn't pulling me in but by second half

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the scientist bar's particularly

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, was fully engaged and really enjoying myself.

[new username under construction] · « **Reply #336 on:** September 24, 2016, 09:54:38 am »

Made me think of Back to Reality straight away just nowhere near as funny....it better pick up :/ Love Red Dwarf

Kashinoda · « **Reply #337 on:** September 24, 2016, 12:07:34 pm »

Has no one seen the second episode yet then? (the Karma drive)

Was a classic Red Dwarf episode for me. I thought Back to Earth and Season 10 was pretty gash, but this has restored a lot of hope for me.

sideshowme · « **Reply #338 on:** September 24, 2016, 01:35:10 pm »

the first episode of XI was nothing special or original, but still raised a few laughs, which is good enough for me.

JerseyKloppite · « **Reply #339 on:** September 24, 2016, 06:03:52 pm »

Quote from: Kashinoda on September 24, 2016, 12:07:34 pm

Has no one seen the second episode yet then? (the Karma drive)

Was a classic Red Dwarf episode for me. I thought Back to Earth and Season 10 was pretty gash, but this has restored a lot of hope for me.

Going to watch tonight.

Anfield Ed · « **Reply #340 on:** September 24, 2016, 06:06:07 pm »

Yep so far so good in this series.

Slick_Beef · « **Reply #341 on:** September 24, 2016, 09:21:50 pm »

Quote from: Kashinoda on September 24, 2016, 12:07:34 pm

Has no one seen the second episode yet then? (the Karma drive)

Was a classic Red Dwarf episode for me. I thought Back to Earth and Season 10 was pretty gash, but this has restored a lot of hope for me.

Just watched it, really good, enjoyed it a lot, looking forward to the next one

Les Willis · « **Reply #342 on:** September 24, 2016, 10:34:30 pm »

I just watched it found it better than anything else they've done since series 6. I didn't like series 7 and 8. This seems to hark back to those earlier seasons and was almost back to the heights of that era.

LiverLuke · « **Reply #343 on:** September 29, 2016, 04:54:51 pm »

i found it funny, proper cracked up when lister was drinking from the beaker

Andy @ Allerton! · « **Reply #344 on:** October 5, 2016, 11:23:35 am »

Saw Episode 2 yesterday - pretty funny and reminded me of a few episodes in the first couple of series.

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Good the way they've upped the effects without the cheesy-ness of Series 8 and 9. Also good to see the switches between the ship in its current state and the past state along with the explanation

Again, some pretty good gags and the crew look like they are enjoying being back in front of a live audience. The pause when Rimmer couldn't speak for a few seconds due to audience laughter was a cracker.

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[new username under construction] · « **Reply #345 on:** October 5, 2016, 11:37:04 am »

Quote from: Andy ♥ Old Trafford on October 5, 2016, 11:23:35 am

Saw Episode 2 yesterday - pretty funny and reminded me of a few episodes in the first couple of series.

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Good the way they've upped the effects without the cheesy-ness of Series 8 and 9. Also good to see the switches between the ship in its current state and the past state along with the explanation

Again, some pretty good gags and the crew look like they are enjoying being back in front of a live audience. The pause when Rimmer couldn't speak for a few seconds due to audience laughter was a cracker.

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Much better than the first episode I thought but still think it's way too rushed.

Edit * Or maybe just trying to squeeze too many jokes in?

boots · « **Reply #346 on:** October 5, 2016, 03:19:26 pm »

"votres truly" was gag of the episode (E2). Twas a good one. I enjoyed it.

[new username under construction] · « **Reply #347 on:** October 14, 2016, 11:49:06 am »

Anyone else keep forgetting this is on a Thursday night :/

redgriffin73 · « **Reply #348 on:** October 14, 2016, 11:57:39 am »

Quote from: shadowbane on October 14, 2016, 11:49:06 am

Anyone else keep forgetting this is on a Thursday night :/

Yep, have had to set it in a series link as it slips my mind every week.

stewil007 · « **Reply #349 on:** October 17, 2016, 01:01:55 pm »

Quote from: redgriffin73 on October 14, 2016, 11:57:39 am

Yep, have had to set it in a series link as it slips my mind every week.

Its on UKTV Play, plus you get the next episode 6 days early.

Overall i've enjoyed this series, its harked back to what made it good in the first place, four guys chatting shit and all hate Rimmer....even Rimmer!

oojason · « **Reply #350 on:** July 28, 2017, 03:46:47 pm »

Red Dwarf series 12 - coming to Dave this Autumn...

http://www.reddwarf.co.uk/news/index.cfm
https://twitter.com/reddwarfhq

https://dave.uktv.co.uk/
https://twitter.com/davechannel

Sir Afghan · « **Reply #351 on:** July 28, 2017, 03:48:59 pm »

Excellent - i enjoyed the last series immensely.

Buck Pete · « **Reply #352 on:** July 28, 2017, 03:54:23 pm »

Good news!

Favourite ever Kryten put down directed at Rimmer

"Your more boring than an in-flight magazine produced by Air Belgium".

[new username under construction] · « **Reply #353 on:** October 21, 2017, 01:46:13 pm »

So this has pretty much fallen off a cliff this series hasn't it! Not just me?

JerseyKloppite · « **Reply #354 on:** October 21, 2017, 04:59:09 pm »

Quote from: shadowbane on October 21, 2017, 01:46:13 pm

So this has pretty much fallen off a cliff this series hasn't it! Not just me?

I enjoyed the first one, second one had some interesting ideas, thought that the third was pretty awful. Might be the worst episode ever.

Art Vandelay · « **Reply #355 on:** November 3, 2017, 07:54:47 pm »

I thought episode 5 (M-Corp) was actually one of the best they've done in quite a while. Really good.

JerseyKloppite · « **Reply #356 on:** November 4, 2017, 12:34:17 am »

4 wasn't bad either.

So… Howard Philips · « **Reply #357 on:** November 4, 2017, 11:30:42 pm »

Been OK so far.

Certainly compared to some of the other rubbish masquerading as comedy.

gazzalfc · « **Reply #358 on:** November 5, 2017, 01:23:52 pm »

I think if you take it as it is as a piece of nostalgic comedy then it's ok.

If you even attempt to compare it to the original then it crumbles badly

The show now is 3 million and 29 years away from what it used to be.

The biggest culprit for all this is the same way series 7-8 killed off the original run. Rob Grant leaving and Doug Naylor doing all the writing and directing on his own. It becomes a whole one sided view of what used to be a collaborative comedy.

For me the biggest criticism I have is that it's just not that funny any more. It's not bad, it's just not that good either. It's all very safe and by the numbers.

The biggest thing for me is that there is no overarching aim for the show. They are just a gang of misfits floating round in space going from one set piece to another. It's all boring

Anything critical I say means nothing for this Dave TV run as it is a ratings win for them as a channel. It's easily the highest rated show they have and easily the highest rating non-BBC, ITV, C4, C5 produced show. There will be more of it. It has that cult following built since 1988

JerseyKloppite · « **Reply #359 on:** November 5, 2017, 05:20:21 pm »

I know what you mean about a lack of direction.

I can't help but feel it would be better if they were either looking for Kochanski or trying to go back to Earth. I had hoped that they would eventually tie the series off with them getting home. The idea of Cat and Lister dying of old age deep in space and leaving Kryten and Rimmer alone forever after is deeply depressing