The first series I'd like to point out is "Stranger Things".
This is basically a Twilight Zone / Hitchcock Presents / Outer Limits -type show. Some recurring actors, but no recurring characters.
The pilot is based on a short story by Scott Sigler (who is supposed to be someone famous).
Seems to be shot in central Florida for the most part.
The acting is weak and the production design is falls under 'found' locations, which is fine for the most part except for offices which look too pedestrian.
But they get big points for moxie. The ideas and tone of the show are endearing and it seems to be gaining popularity. I hope there's some business plan down the line because right now, I don't see how they're going to pay for the show (other than a donate PayPal button).
The greatest accomplishment so far is in episode 2B, where they manage to make an extended 1-2 minute computer interface sequence while scanning a blood sample actually compelling. So far, I'd say it's the best sequence in the show.
The episodes all seem to be padded to 30 minutes with a lot of circular dialogue (which doesn't make sense since even 30 minute tv shows aren't 30 minutes long). Some of the episodes would work better if they'd just cut them down.
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Glad to hear you enjoyed episode 2B. That sequence you mentioned is something we worked pretty hard on to get right: for a scene that is basically nothing but ever-changing windows, I think it plays pretty well. ;)
Hope you keep watching! The next episode is going to be dynamite.
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