Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency show

[pontifex]

So last night bbc america aired the 1st episode of a show based on the book of the same name by Douglas Adams.

It was very weird and confusing, which seems to be what a lot of shows are going for these days. Apparently it doesn't follow the book at all though.

It seems like it might be interesting and a bit funny, so I'll keep watching to see where it goes.

 

[MongGrel]

I didn't know it was on yet, I'll have to check it out.

I've always been a Douglas Adams fan.

 

[GagHalfrunt]

There was a Dirk Gently TV series that aired on the BBC in 2011 or 2012. It got good reviews and decent ratings, but only lasted 4 episodes as the rights fees were too high. I'm hoping this one does better.

 

[zinfamous]

Never heard of it, but sounds interesting.

 

[nakedfrog]

So last night bbc america aired the 1st episode of a show based on the book of the same name by Douglas Adams.

It was very weird and confusing, which seems to be what a lot of shows are going for these days. Apparently it doesn't follow the book at all though.

It seems like it might be interesting and a bit funny, so I'll keep watching to see where it goes.

It's been a long time since I read it, but that seems true to the source material.

 

[BarkingGhostar]

British version is better. BBCA is a remake.

 

[Homerboy]

British version is better. BBCA is a remake.

After 1 episode you know that? Or are you just being "that guy"?

 

[BarkingGhostar]

After 1 episode you know that? Or are you just being "that guy"?

I'm always that guy.

 

[pontifex]

British version is better. BBCA is a remake.

What do you mean it's a remake? IMDB doesn't have any other Dirk Gently show listed.

 

[BarkingGhostar]

What do you mean it's a remake? IMDB doesn't have any other Dirk Gently show listed.

Here. I watched it on PBS last year.

 

[MongGrel]

I still haven't watched it yet, but will be.

The BBC has the first episode up for free of the new one up.

http://www.bbcamerica.com/shows/dirk-gentlys-holistic-detective-agency/full-episodes/season-1/episode-01-horizons?utm_source=bbc.com&utm_medium=promo module&utm_campaign=Channel Module

 

[DigDog]

it was confusing and far too complicated. did not like.

 

[foghorn67]

I'll have to check it out.

 

[BarkingGhostar]

Last night the wife and I watched all episodes up until 9PM last night. Haven watched the British version of the show as it was aired last year on PBS, this pseudo-British version for BBCA was surprisingly good.

 

[KMFJD]

Loved this show, can't wait for season 2

 

[ctbaars]

I want to like this show. It takes too much attention and if you miss one show or a whole season, you are totally lost and the story makes no sense.

 

[John Connor]

Not my cup of British tea.

And what is with the BBC America voice announcer woman sounding like her voice is processed through a 22 KHz audio filter? Is that suppose to be hip? Every time I tune to see a rare gem on BBC America I hear the filtered voice announcer woman and it just irks me. LOL I'm someone who believe everything has a purpose and I would just like to know the purpose behind that audio filter.

Here's what I'm talking about. https://app.box.com/s/5rtjjgks83lo6l8vzmzpo8byvwq8cd0u