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Starscream · 31st July 2007, 05:19 AM

I wasn't that big a fan. I started on the books, and tried very hard to ignore what I knew from the books. Even then, I didn't think it was very good. If you take the books into account, it was terrible. I'm sorry, Mr. Butcher, but your books are loads of fun, but the show sucked. JMO.

The show lacked the humor and wit of the books. That's where it really fell down as far as I was concerned. I could, grudgingly, accept a Murphy that wasn't hot, blonde and a badass, but changing her character up as much as they did was difficult.

Bob was semi-funny but not nearly as fun as he is in the books.

I like how Harry's magic works in the books, too. I like the way Butcher uses circles and the occult. It was completely left out of the show.

All of this is from watching 4 or 5 episodes. I couldn't stomach more than that. I was terribly disappointed. I'd rather see Sci-Fi invest into a GRRM or RJ cartoon or a live show with budget. There should be some money freed up with Battlestar retiring.

Highlander II · 13th August 2007, 04:15 PM

It's, I suppose, 'official' - though there hasn't actually *been* a press release:

Jim Butcher talks about the show and the cancellation

I think SciFi needs a good sporking for that crazy stunt.

purple_kathryn · 13th August 2007, 07:03 PM

the sci fi channel hates me

At least we'll still have the books

Talysia · 13th August 2007, 07:10 PM

*sigh* That's a shame. It could have been great.

Stormpirate · 13th August 2007, 07:43 PM

I didn't get into the show as much as the books, but I did TiVo it and watch it when I could. Yes, there were problems, but they could have been ironed out. The actors were getting into the swing of the characters.

And this from the channel that will repeatedly show Mosquito!, but not give this show another chance.

Highlander II · 14th August 2007, 05:32 PM

Yeah - and now they're running 'Flash Gordon' - which I've heard isn't stellar...

Not only do they run 'Mosquito!' they also run 'Mansquito' and other fabulous *heavy sarcasm* works...

These aren't even "B" movies... these are like "Q" movies... as in 'quit freakin' airing them'...

rune · 11th February 2008, 07:05 PM

I wasnt impressed by season 1, it didnt have the atmosphere of the books and Im sorry the actor who took Harry's part was just lame

Highlander II · 11th February 2008, 07:16 PM

The camps have been heavily divided over the series - it's a love it or hate it.

I liked Paul Blackhorne and thought he did all right. There were aspects of the Harry character that were changed for TV that I *didn't* like, but overall, I thought they captured the 'spirit' of the books really well.

And man, I *loved* Bob!

The craziest thing is, I'm not sure the series was cancelled for ratings - we've never got a realy reason for WHY it wasn't picked up for a second season. Though, I'm betting they wished they'd done something since there's the writers' strike still going on (though possibly ending soonish, maybe?)

bookfan · 16th February 2008, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Highlander II

The camps have been heavily divided over the series - it's a love it or hate it.

I liked Paul Blackhorne and thought he did all right. There were aspects of the Harry character that were changed for TV that I *didn't* like, but overall, I thought they captured the 'spirit' of the books really well.

And man, I *loved* Bob!

The craziest thing is, I'm not sure the series was cancelled for ratings - we've never got a realy reason for WHY it wasn't picked up for a second season. Though, I'm betting they wished they'd done something since there's the writers' strike still going on (though possibly ending soonish, maybe?)

I think Paul Blackthorne is a part of the cast of new TV series called "Lipstick Jungle" which star Brooke Shields and the woman who played Andrea on "24." He probably wouldn't be available if there was second season to Dresden Files.

Highlander II · 20th February 2008, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bookfan

I think Paul Blackthorne is a part of the cast of new TV series called "Lipstick Jungle" which star Brooke Shields and the woman who played Andrea on "24." He probably wouldn't be available if there was second season to Dresden Files.

Actually - he took a job on "Big Shots" before that and was mostly how we were all pretty sure there wasn't going to be more of "Dresden". BTW - not the best way for the fans to find out that there's no more show.

But, yeah - he's on Lipstick Jungle now - which isn't that great as TV shows go. I've tried to watch it twice and I think I'm done.

31st July 2007, 05:19 AM	#16 (permalink)
Starscream Getting down to par Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1	Re: No second season for Dresden Files? I wasn't that big a fan. I started on the books, and tried very hard to ignore what I knew from the books. Even then, I didn't think it was very good. If you take the books into account, it was terrible. I'm sorry, Mr. Butcher, but your books are loads of fun, but the show sucked. JMO. The show lacked the humor and wit of the books. That's where it really fell down as far as I was concerned. I could, grudgingly, accept a Murphy that wasn't hot, blonde and a badass, but changing her character up as much as they did was difficult. Bob was semi-funny but not nearly as fun as he is in the books. I like how Harry's magic works in the books, too. I like the way Butcher uses circles and the occult. It was completely left out of the show. All of this is from watching 4 or 5 episodes. I couldn't stomach more than that. I was terribly disappointed. I'd rather see Sci-Fi invest into a GRRM or RJ cartoon or a live show with budget. There should be some money freed up with Battlestar retiring.

13th August 2007, 04:15 PM	#17 (permalink)
Highlander II There can be only one!! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Virginia Posts: 9,456	Re: No second season for Dresden Files? It's, I suppose, 'official' - though there hasn't actually been a press release: Jim Butcher talks about the show and the cancellation I think SciFi needs a good sporking for that crazy stunt.

13th August 2007, 07:03 PM	#18 (permalink)
purple_kathryn Uberly purple Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newtownabbey Posts: 314	Re: No second season for Dresden Files? the sci fi channel hates me At least we'll still have the books

13th August 2007, 07:10 PM	#19 (permalink)
Talysia Lady of Autumn Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 3,380	Re: No second season for Dresden Files? sigh That's a shame. It could have been great.

13th August 2007, 07:43 PM	#20 (permalink)
Stormpirate Sailing the stormy seas.. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 156	Re: No second season for Dresden Files? I didn't get into the show as much as the books, but I did TiVo it and watch it when I could. Yes, there were problems, but they could have been ironed out. The actors were getting into the swing of the characters. And this from the channel that will repeatedly show Mosquito!, but not give this show another chance.

14th August 2007, 05:32 PM	#21 (permalink)
Highlander II There can be only one!! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Virginia Posts: 9,456	Re: No second season for Dresden Files? Yeah - and now they're running 'Flash Gordon' - which I've heard isn't stellar... Not only do they run 'Mosquito!' they also run 'Mansquito' and other fabulous heavy sarcasm works... These aren't even "B" movies... these are like "Q" movies... as in 'quit freakin' airing them'...

11th February 2008, 07:05 PM	#22 (permalink)
rune rune Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Cumbria Posts: 1,560	Re: No second season for Dresden Files? I wasnt impressed by season 1, it didnt have the atmosphere of the books and Im sorry the actor who took Harry's part was just lame

11th February 2008, 07:16 PM	#23 (permalink)
Highlander II There can be only one!! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Virginia Posts: 9,456	Re: No second season for Dresden Files? The camps have been heavily divided over the series - it's a love it or hate it. I liked Paul Blackhorne and thought he did all right. There were aspects of the Harry character that were changed for TV that I didn't like, but overall, I thought they captured the 'spirit' of the books really well. And man, I loved Bob! The craziest thing is, I'm not sure the series was cancelled for ratings - we've never got a realy reason for WHY it wasn't picked up for a second season. Though, I'm betting they wished they'd done something since there's the writers' strike still going on (though possibly ending soonish, maybe?)

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