Maybe it's my aging eyes but there seems to me to be a trend that producers spend as little money on lighting as possible. Even the outdoor scenes are difficult to see. The story is fine but it's annoying that everything is so dark.
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That was a great pilot!
apswirl40072 July 2022
first one
Lythas_851 July 2022
Warning: Spoilers
First episode and i guess i am the first one reviewing it too lol
I really like it.. at first I thought it was just a remake of seal team but maybe with more action and less soap opera drama.. and of course, way less nagging wives who have 0 empathy for team guys, always demanding that the guys share what they are feeling.. my God, that is so annoying..
reece s wife is alright and the last few parts were just thrilling and i was waiting for him to wake up (talking about hte MRI scene) realizing he was halucinating... guess not.. wow
great first episode! It shows a lot potential.
reece s wife is alright and the last few parts were just thrilling and i was waiting for him to wake up (talking about hte MRI scene) realizing he was halucinating... guess not.. wow
great first episode! It shows a lot potential.
Too dark, not in a good way
dwk642 July 2022
GOOD TIMES
arall31 July 2022
Seriously it has been a while since a serious military series that is top notch a while. Maybe the film The Outpost that comes to my mind, in the times of Top Gun Maverick hitting the billion mark and more and more people are bored with the agenda of the certain mouse, this is a quality show that is indeed not for everyone.
What a fantastic start
awoland2 July 2022
As a big fan of the books, and having looked forward to this for a VERY long time, the team did not disappoint!
The story differs from the book, but the story telling is fantastic & gets the audience to feel incredible powerful emotions in a great way.
Many have complained about the lighting & it being dark. I didn't have any complaints. Maybe others are watching on small screens or something - I watched in 4K on my wall mounted TV & felt it was REALLY high-quality production. They truly did film this like a big budget movie.
I cannot wait for the remaining episodes & hopefully - next seasons.
The story differs from the book, but the story telling is fantastic & gets the audience to feel incredible powerful emotions in a great way.
Many have complained about the lighting & it being dark. I didn't have any complaints. Maybe others are watching on small screens or something - I watched in 4K on my wall mounted TV & felt it was REALLY high-quality production. They truly did film this like a big budget movie.
I cannot wait for the remaining episodes & hopefully - next seasons.
What a great begining
lqfigueiro1 July 2022
Very Promising
gokulmadhu-3753710 July 2022
Among NEW recent shows, this is the first one I am actually hooked to just by the pilot.
The plot seems intersting but the sympathy I felt for the main character in just 1 episode is mind blowing.
The first sequence bored me out of mind because basically I couldnt see much but after that, I slowly became interested.
I was actually about to give this episode a 9/10 but then I read about the MRI problem with mettalic objects and that downgraded the episode for me.
Still a great start, looking forward to the next episodes.
The plot seems intersting but the sympathy I felt for the main character in just 1 episode is mind blowing.
The first sequence bored me out of mind because basically I couldnt see much but after that, I slowly became interested.
I was actually about to give this episode a 9/10 but then I read about the MRI problem with mettalic objects and that downgraded the episode for me.
Still a great start, looking forward to the next episodes.
Lighting is a big fail
bartnsis11 July 2022
Wowza!!
specialkay_292 July 2022
What a way to start the series!! Action-packed and one question constantly running through your mind. (Not going say it because I want to avoid spoilers.). After this episode, I want MORE. I absolutely have to keep watching. I don't think I have ever seen any other first episode take off with such a bang. On another note, I have always been a Chris Pratt fan and have always loved his humor in his other movies. He is showing he is quite the dramatic actor in this movie though. His acting has been been truly AMAZING. It brought me to tears. I am really looking forward to the other episodes in this series.
Well that was a brilliant last ditch grip.
maxx_10 July 2022
To be honest, while the majority of the episode presented an intriguing plot, it was simply too slow and lethargic. I didn't really want to watch on. However, the ending was brilliant. Well crafted and intense. Will definitely want to watch next episode.
The definition of intense
rharwoodx1 July 2022
How NOT to film action scenes
blende4 July 2022
This may end up being a enjoyable series, but the action scenes in Episode 1 we're chopped up, confusing, dark, and used overly shaky camera work.
Frankly, I have no idea what happened and couldn't tell the good guys from the bad guys.
I'll keep watching, but if the remainder of the series is filmed like this I will not finish it.
Frankly, I have no idea what happened and couldn't tell the good guys from the bad guys.
I'll keep watching, but if the remainder of the series is filmed like this I will not finish it.
Not a bad show but way to dark
o-zyosborne7 July 2022
Promising start to the series
akaylorhulu1 July 2022
Warning: Spoilers
From someone who read the entire book series, I'm intrigued by this first episode. Sure, some details are different from the book (the MRI *which was a great scene*, the mission, how he met Katie, how he found Lauren/Lucy), and people may care about that more than me. But overall it was a unique, emotional setup to a series, and those of us who know where it's going have to be excited after this episode.
Chris Pratt wasn't exactly what I envisioned when I read the book the first time, but his acting was great, and I'm excited to see him continue to embody James Reece. Good performance by Kitsch too, who is a spot-on Ben Edwards. Still in wait-and-see mode by the direction they're taking with Katie, but overall a great start.
Chris Pratt wasn't exactly what I envisioned when I read the book the first time, but his acting was great, and I'm excited to see him continue to embody James Reece. Good performance by Kitsch too, who is a spot-on Ben Edwards. Still in wait-and-see mode by the direction they're taking with Katie, but overall a great start.
Classic Action Cinema
CitizenReview31 July 2022
This series does a spectacular job of telling a story - letting you experience the inner journey of a character as he impacts the world around him and is shaped by the aftermath of those events.
Strap on your gear, mount up and head to the objective. This episode captures the emotion of riding into battle: Entering the unknown with knowledge you may not be coming back out again, compartmentalizing fear, and moving forward with brothers sustained by knowledge, training and human will.
The writers and director treat the characters (and warfighters they are based upon) with respect and dignity. They also do a good job of highlighting the stresses soldiers carry home when they return.
The fictional events of the tale definitely have a Hollywood and sometimes super-human flare, but the sentiments and experiences of the characters will resonate for anyone who has been through a military deployment.
There were ample opportunities throughout this series to score domestic political points for one party or another, but the writers did a great job of avoiding this pitfall. In a world where all media is being consumed by partisan politics, "Terminal List" manages to stay out of the mud and focus on what matters to the characters: family, brotherhood/sisterhood in service, and justice.
I appreciate what Chris Pratt has done with the series, and would highly recommend it to anyone who likes a solid action thriller.
Strap on your gear, mount up and head to the objective. This episode captures the emotion of riding into battle: Entering the unknown with knowledge you may not be coming back out again, compartmentalizing fear, and moving forward with brothers sustained by knowledge, training and human will.
The writers and director treat the characters (and warfighters they are based upon) with respect and dignity. They also do a good job of highlighting the stresses soldiers carry home when they return.
The fictional events of the tale definitely have a Hollywood and sometimes super-human flare, but the sentiments and experiences of the characters will resonate for anyone who has been through a military deployment.
There were ample opportunities throughout this series to score domestic political points for one party or another, but the writers did a great job of avoiding this pitfall. In a world where all media is being consumed by partisan politics, "Terminal List" manages to stay out of the mud and focus on what matters to the characters: family, brotherhood/sisterhood in service, and justice.
I appreciate what Chris Pratt has done with the series, and would highly recommend it to anyone who likes a solid action thriller.
Must see-Pratt and Prime.. out-da*n-standing!
bedbath3 July 2022
Chris Pratt morphs into James Reece effortlessly. Emmy and binge worthy. All eight episodes are needed to tell this story. More realistic than most would want to acknowledge. Thanks to those who serve to protect! Thanks to CP and Amazon for the time it took giving us this heart wrenching story.
Gonna Give it 3 Episodes
Nick-Priquette19 July 2022
Generally, I need to give a show 3 episodes before I love it (happened with Game of Thrones). I'll also give this one that chance.
In this first episode, we meet James Reece (Chris Pratt), he goes on a mission and loses most of his men and suffers a concussion. Then things start to spin out of control. His memories start mixing together, he's seeing things that may not have happened, and building up a conspiracy in his mind about what really happened. He's lost good men and in his hunt for the truth of what happened, will lose more.
Pratt plays Reece pretty well. There are some aspects that make it hard to believe Pratt as the hardened military man that Reece would be. Nevertheless, his performance overall is pretty good. Also, I'm looking forward to seeing more of Taylor Kitsch in the series.
In this first episode, we meet James Reece (Chris Pratt), he goes on a mission and loses most of his men and suffers a concussion. Then things start to spin out of control. His memories start mixing together, he's seeing things that may not have happened, and building up a conspiracy in his mind about what really happened. He's lost good men and in his hunt for the truth of what happened, will lose more.
Pratt plays Reece pretty well. There are some aspects that make it hard to believe Pratt as the hardened military man that Reece would be. Nevertheless, his performance overall is pretty good. Also, I'm looking forward to seeing more of Taylor Kitsch in the series.
WOW
CottonsParrot8 August 2022
This show does NOT fool around, it grabs you right from the start, beginning with this episode 1 and doesn't let go. I can see us up until the wee hours of the morning because I don't see us leaving this series until the end of season 1. Thank you Amazon & Chris Pratt for bringing Commander Reece & company to our screens. Now excuse me, we have 7 more episodes to complete!
highly unlikely
foreheadache22 July 2022
Warning: Spoilers
So the 2 thugs need to place protagonist James Reece in a particular position where they'll set the scene as suicide. Ok. And they know he's skilled and duly trained to react using any means necessary. So WHY do they take that long to point and shoot?!?
ALSO according to MRIquestions . Com "it may take 30-60 minutes for their magnetic fields to stabilize after being off". So bringing guns inside an MRI suite is also highly unlikely.
All of this seem to me a bit like lazy writing.
ALSO according to MRIquestions . Com "it may take 30-60 minutes for their magnetic fields to stabilize after being off". So bringing guns inside an MRI suite is also highly unlikely.
All of this seem to me a bit like lazy writing.
Exceptional opening episode
christiankennedy-7010925 December 2022
The opening episode is absolutely outstanding in every respect. Chris Pratt is as intense and riveting as the opening sequence. As dark and disturbing as this episode is, it's also extremely credible. The plot, actors, emotions, settings and events are incredibly authentic.
I'm doubtful that The Terminal List can maintain such a high level of entertainment, but it's as explosive a beginning as any show I've ever seen. As far as series openings go I would rate this as higher than any of my previous favorites (Breaking Bad, Good Behavior, Yellowstone or The Americans). I'm not saying it's going to finish that highly but this first episode is unequivocal.
Similar to 'Reacher' but even sharper writing and acting. TTL is Brilliant, Believable and has a Bad Ass American Hero that's definitely worth rooting for. Bourne Identity level clandestine entertainment. Truth.
I'm doubtful that The Terminal List can maintain such a high level of entertainment, but it's as explosive a beginning as any show I've ever seen. As far as series openings go I would rate this as higher than any of my previous favorites (Breaking Bad, Good Behavior, Yellowstone or The Americans). I'm not saying it's going to finish that highly but this first episode is unequivocal.
Similar to 'Reacher' but even sharper writing and acting. TTL is Brilliant, Believable and has a Bad Ass American Hero that's definitely worth rooting for. Bourne Identity level clandestine entertainment. Truth.
Steaming hot pile of garbage
bigmoby4 July 2022
This show is awful . From the terrible lighting all the way to Chris Pratts acting. I love me some Chris Pratt but it was either his lack of interest, terrible writing, or he suddenly got acting amnesia. There is definitely bad directing. Watch at your own mental risk.
Lights anyone?
Peekupz10 July 2022
When the next awards season comes around this has to be a moral for worst cinematography. If there's going to be a second series made I seriously hope they can find be a cameraman who knows how to take the lens cap off.
May as well be a radio play.
May as well be a radio play.
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