The Terror Review: A Hidden Gem of a Series

[@pressrepeat2000]

This was an incredible snow, best of that year. It was so weird that it got zero attention. The acting and the atmosphere, incredible. Costumes, settings, writing.... So well done, scary, chilling.

[@CainageCritique]

Agreed... I'd say it's because it was so tricky to find as a series. Often word spreads around through word of mouth. Because The Terror was initially exclusive to a couple of platforms at first, its audience was far smaller. Hopefully when it comes to BBC iplayer in the UK it will get a lot more attention.

[@ocky88]

AMC does a TERRIBLE job promoting anything since their prestige shows of Breaking Bad and The Walking Dead. Fast forward and Interview with the Vampire is the best thing on TV that nobody knows about 😂.

[@pressrepeat2000]

@@ocky88 I need to check that one out, thanks for the reminder! The Terror was simply amazing.

[@lingusdingua4889]

You are so right. Especially about the atmosphere. There is a constant sense of looming dread in every shot. I just wish that the creature looked a little more convincing, but that is a very minor complaint.

[@ericsteyart7723]

I would have preferred if there was no monster, but it sorta makes sense from a production standpoint. The scenes with and about the monster add necessary screen time, or filler if you will. I still feel like the mutiny and cannibalism subplots would have been enough to carry the series without the monster. Before I saw the monster, I assumed that the Esquimaux legend referred to men becoming monsters (through cannibalism) and not a literal beast.

[@camdenmccombs3947]

Last year (2019) the desk of Captain Crozier was found completely intact on the Terror, and there are now plans to try and open the desk in an attempt to find any logs that may be helpful in piecing together the early events of the expedition.

[@CainageCritique]

That it was. Incredible how it could survive many centuries later. No doubt the discovery of the ships has contributed to the growing popularity of the series.

[@peepinR]

I hope so. I just finished watch the series and am now obsessed with learning more about what could have happened. A tragedy and a mystery.

[@Mambo.Canibal]

Wait really? Is it based on a real story?

[@camdenmccombs3947]

@@Mambo.Canibal The story we know so far is as fascinating as it is quite terrifying. I just recently finished reading the book Erebus, and would highly recommend it if you want to learn more about not just the Franklin expedition, but also the Ross expedition that has been credited for discovering antarctica. These two ships are really quite storied, with the Terror actually taking part in the war of 1812 as well.

[@harrietharlow9929]

@@Mambo.Canibal Very much so. It is easily one of the most terrifying sea story I have read and watched--and it is based on a true story.

[@stephensimpson4022]

I've just binged watched it on BBC IPlayer and have to say it's one of the best shows I've seen in a long time.

[@rickschwab3963]

Im currently reading the book, & I believe the most scariest plot in the story isn't the monster itself lurking in the shadows, but the crew suffering from disease and poison

[@Joeda6]

i just finished the book a few weeks ago! what part are you on? i agree the true terror is the desolation and dreadful prospects.

[@rickschwab3963]

@@Joeda6 I'm on chapter 17

[@CainageCritique]

I agree, that's what got me into the series in the first place. The British Empire, the greatest power in the world at the time, are over-confident and have no chance against the forces of nature. In a way, it shatters the myth of British exceptionalism, something that's often swept under the rug in the country today.

[@johnappleby405]

You’re right. Why have a monster as well? How bad does it to be?

[@maxcarren112]

@@johnappleby405 The monster is the crew, and the crew is the monster.

[@romeaffair]

One of the best touches of the series was the scene where the men are reduced to cannabilism, but the officer still sits separately from the rest eating one of his fellow crewmen from a willow patterned plate.

[@recessional5560]

Okay settle down

[@eugeniaskelley5194]

They had to keep up decorum even when they were reduced to cannibalism.

[@shawnfisher3457]

God imagine how horrifying it must have been to actually be on that expedition. Truly brave great men. The astronauts of their time, being in a Truly alien world they may as well have been on a different planet.

[@CainageCritique]

Brave they certainly were and using the most advanced vessels of the time, but powerless against the natural landscape. It's one of those rare stories that shatters the myth of British exceptionalism.

[@vicreaves3077]

Bravery or Hubris?

[@greenblack539]

people were already living there, they didnt do anything special except die for a country that couldnt give two shits about them

[@harrietharlow9929]

@@greenblack539 It certainly took a bloody long time to send a search party, didn't it? And only after people started raising their voices about it.

[@EMMYK1916]

Just a side note. Jared Harris is the wonderful Richard Harris's son. One of our best actors & a great character.

[@dainfarley9057]

Yeah we know he’s Richards son lol sheeesh....... nothing gets past you does it lol

[@YodaOnABender]

This bloke could do audiobooks with that smooth voice of his

[@jeffwalker7185]

I have just watched The Terror on BBC iPlayer. Watched all 10 episodes over two evenings. I have always been fascinated by the Franklin Expedition. In the first episode, when they bury one of the sailors, his body is prepared in an almost exact recreation of one of the real Franklin sailors who was buried on Beechey Island and exhumed in the 1980s.

[@harrysecombegroupie]

An excellent review of an excellent series.

[@CainageCritique]

Thanks for your comment! I'm glad you enjoyed watching. Just getting started on video producing and your feedback is a great motivator.

[@oppressorb7196]

The scene where one person gets dragged away was super scary to me. The way it blends to this royal hall where he is dancing is insane.. It's like his mind tries to escape the situation..

[@CainageCritique]

An incredibly harrowing sequence that hammered home the bleak horror of the series. Careful with the spoilers for those who haven't watched the series.

[@oppressorb7196]

@@CainageCritique edited. Should be spoiler free now ;)

[@CainageCritique]

8th July 2021: And now 50,000... thanks again for all your views. Always great to see this series get wider recognition. March 3rd 2021, The Terror is out on UK channel BBC 2 tonight at 9pm GMT. If you've got access, check out the series on there and BBC iPlayer. Over 20,000 views... that's awesome! Thank you very much to everyone who has watched and enjoyed this video :) With regards to the audio levels, this review was recorded using an older style headset and microphone. I'm looking into either an acoustic box or better recording device for future videos.

[@shmeeproductions8382]

Yo man, this is personally my all time favourite series. The only thing wrong but I don’t mind. Tuunbaq. Other then that, the entire series is the best thing Edit. You should do a review on every episode to give your subscribers to an idea how good this show is

[@Anvil35]

Very telling Franklins last thought before his death was seeing Crozier with his niece, very telling about how he really thought of his “friend”

[@hyleenpognaire8134]

How?

[@Crashed2023]

I thought it was more representative of how he was unable to distinguish reality from his memories, fears, and resentments, that they 'eat at him' and finally drove him to dive in the hole both figuritavly and in reality!

[@akechijubeimitsuhide]

Loved this show. It's really atmospheric and beautiful, and filled with memorable characters. The monster does look rather ridiculous but overall it's great.

[@connormclernon26]

They named it Turnback

[@petrhanak862]

I have the seem feeling about the monster. But if you dig deep - they hallucinate from malnutrition, scurvies and lead poisoning (bad cans). It fits the narrative if you see it as attack of the polar bear (which was recorded), amplified by the, well, terror.

[@connormclernon26]

@@petrhanak862 I think it's especially fitting that the name of it can basically be transliterated to Turn Back.

[@MadCapMag]

Waste of a good true story.

[@FermentingSmeg]

@@MadCapMag where you there aye?

[@soppdrake]

Subbed. Nice review. I found this on Amazon Prime here in Sweden. A thoroughly gripping, well acted and grim story from beginning to end. A must-see!

[@CainageCritique]

Thanks very much for the subscription. Great to see the series making the rounds in other places.

[@MrDamodee]

I really did enjoy this series, not awful like a lot of tv these days. This and chernobyl have been highlights in recent years. The trouble with productions this well divised is finding the next series that keeps the quality and momentum. So after this what else would people recommend??

[@CainageCritique]

I agree, excellent efforts like these are rare to see nowadays. One series that I would recommend is Normal People up on BBC iplayer. It's very small scale, but incredibly intimate and emotive. Definitely one of my favourites from last year, more than anything else it felt distinctively human.

[@MG-bs5mr]

What genres are you into?

[@MrDamodee]

@@MG-bs5mr similar to this, sci fi, thriller types!

[@MG-bs5mr]

@@MrDamodee ok so I've gone off the beaten track here but firstly two that are actually crime noir thrillers but the first season of both of these are set in very wintery climates. Very dark and ooze menace. Both aired in the UK on BBC. Trapped (Icelandic with subtitles) - Cardinal The next is a ghost story available on Netflix, I thought that this was one of the most refreshing things I'd seen in a while. The haunting of hill house (There is also The haunting of Bly manor, still good but I'd say Hill house is far superior). The next two are sci fi thrillers / drama. The Expanse (on Amazon), very, very good. (This next one is, for me, one of the best things I've seen in, perhaps, a decade). Westworld (now TV / sky)

[@MrDamodee]

@@MG-bs5mr thank you very much, I appreciate it. Never seen the expanse so I'll try that first! Westworld, the first season, I have watched about 5 times, it was so good! I'll hunt out cardinal.

[@smegmanimus8434]

I have never seen anything like this series. You know it’s good when you can watch it multiple times and never gets old. It shows honor and nobility which is hard to find these days

[@panjohn5820]

my favourit show since true detective s1

[@gingerdoll]

Master & Commander + The Thing + Ravenous

[@richt4009]

+ a hint of Mutiny on the Bounty

[@694manya]

I really loved this series. Everybody's acting was so intense and amazing. One could feel and connect with the story.

[@terryhaircastle5702]

Great review mate. A proper light analysis, and I mean that in the best way - you don't get too bogged down in simply retreading the plot but do dip in (pardon the pun) as needed, without giving it all away either. Great editing, too. Keep them coming!

[@CainageCritique]

Cheers! Glad I could get across why it's such a good series.

[@felixcat9318]

Thank you for your thoughtful and considered observations and opinions, which superbly review this highly interesting film. Subscribed.

[@CainageCritique]

Many thanks for your kind words and subscription. I'm really happy with how the review has blown up and is introducing The Terror to more people. There aren't many shows like it for sure.

[@iluvatarchem]

I stumble randomly into this this morning. Never binged a show so hard in my life.

[@GrumpyL5]

Good review and looks good. The theatre is the Opera House in Budapest, a beautiful building.

[@fubukibuki--dai-35-gokuchi45]

Jared Harris did a wonderful job just like in the show Chernobyl

[@CainageCritique]

That he did... after watching both the guy has become one of my favourite actors. Before I had only seen him in Sherlock Holmes and other flicks.

[@AR-ii3ly]

A tour de force of a show. I binge-watched it over the weekend and was utterly impressed. Not a dull moment, even during the quiet scenes. Simply put, the best thing on TV since...

[@IHamson]

... Das Boot? Watching as episodes on BBC. Not gonna binge watch. Stunning, Brilliant TV. Reminds me of feeling I got when Channel 4 first broadcast The Boat/Das Boot in the 1980s. Congrats all involved.

[@harrietharlow9929]

I found this gem of a series on Amazon and rewatch it from time to time. I could feel the terror and claustrophobia of being trapped on the two ships with nothing outside but the wind, and the cold and the ice as the aurora silently ripples overhead in the black Arctic night for months on end. And later their desperation on the journey south to find help...Fabulous series with solid performances by the entire cast. If anyone has not seen it I advise finding it and watching ASAP.

[@doktor7146]

You’ve earned a sub simply because your small. I’ll rarely watch another video most likely, not a huge film buff... however, this is an excellent review. If you’d like to do this more seriously, maybe work on some enunciation, but not much certain words (I’m an American southerner so I can’t talk shit about accents 😂) but you were to the point and highlighted the entire series perfectly without spoiling anything. That makes the enunciation matter less. You have a decent voice and you seem to be intelligent and able to express yourself and your feelings about the series properly. 10/10 Good luck 👍🏻

[@CainageCritique]

Many thanks for your kind words and feedback. Really glad I was able to get across the finer points of the series. Always takes a fair bit of time to get into the YT scene.

[@fantomas1074]

Your Channel Is really good man, keep It up!

[@SirBenjiful]

this deserves more views 👍

[@CainageCritique]

Many thanks! The Terror is criminally underrated and I'm glad the review is getting the series out to more people.

[@sheldonwheaton881]

I like the nod to Dore' in the poster. Seeing it, I thought it was a straight telling of the Franklin Expedition. Then found out it was a Horror show. Perfect!🗿

[@hi3694]

Just finished watching it. Absolutely love it. Fitzpatricks backstory, the fate of Sir John, the self-destructive vices of Crozier, (Doctor) Goodsir's journey, the designs of Hickey. The complications sewn throughout the show, the tins, the beast, the shamans... There's always a new angle of attack designed to heighten the tension. It's perfect, in all honesty. The acting is brilliant. The CGI is superb too. They made it entirely believable. I binged all 10 episodes in a day and it was great.

[@paulevertsen5216]

Just started watching, first e episodes are amazing! Very curious how it will end

[@paulevertsen5216]

Damn that shit was intense

[@lukelee8332]

@@paulevertsen5216 this was good character development 😂

[@paulevertsen5216]

@@lukelee8332 yeah man 😂

[@soppdrake]

Gotta love the heel nibbler 🤮

[@getsmart3701]

Thank you for the tip mate...I shall start this evening😀

[@ryanbale2416]

Does anyone have any recommendations of shows similar to this? I enjoyed this show so much!

[@CainageCritique]

It's tricky to find anything else like it. The second season of The Terror was OK but nowhere the original. In terms of a bleak tone and impending doom, Craig Mazin's Chernobyl was also brilliant but many have already seen it

[@ryanbale2416]

@@CainageCritique thank you for the recommendation but I’ve already seen it. That show was also incredible!

[@januarymilk9347]

That explains why I never heard of it as a UK viewer! Great review, might have to track this one down!

[@CainageCritique]

Thanks for watching and commenting! I bought the full first season of The Terror on Amazon for under £15. It's very hard to find otherwise.

[@EMMYK1916]

Just finished watching on Irish TV..its brilliant

[@alisdairmckenzie]

Yes indeed. Not so hidden anymore, hopefully. This ranks as one of the best series I've ever seen. Outstanding story, characters, a phenomenal script, performed by a supremely talented cast of British actors.

[@CainageCritique]

Releasing on BBC2 was just what it needed. Between this and Chernobyl, there is some serious talent out there at the moment.

[@wolvves4293]

Watched the show, read the book. Absolutely awesome. I think that it's funny that the real expeditions shortcomings and problems seem like they're read out of a storybook on their own. Lead poisoning, scurvy, underperforming heavy engine, tuberculosis outbreak and possibly botulism. Things that you'd only hear in a book, but it was real. Life imitating art or something.

[@JR-iw8du]

Brilliant drama .. binge watched on BBC iplayer. Acting was terrific. Best drama I've watched for a long time. Highly recommended.

[@trevorflarty1811]

In the years to come, this will have, achieved, cult status.The, Terror, is a, terrific, series. Brilliantly, cast, & acted, the, works. I put my earphones on, & prepared myself, for the artic,...

[@NZfabrock]

Had known about the Franklin Expedition for many years so when The Terror mini series came out I was eager to watch it but first time I saw it I was a bit dissapointed as it delved into the monster polar bear attacking the crew which never happened however I have since watched it several times and have come to appreciate the work of Ridley Scott in making this. It is thouroughly amazing and while the story line of the expediton itself is based on fact it is none the less a great piece of film. I also read a book called Ice Blink whic is about the expedition and delves into the tinned food scandal which supposedly killed so many of the men and featured alot in the stroyline, it is well written, enjoyable to read and very informative if you want to know more about why this might have been a cause. Look forward to finding out what is in Croziers desk when they open it.

[@Darkpara1]

I mean the creature is in the book. So I guess they were worried if they cut it out the mainstream audience wouldn't be gripped enough.

[@bernardmcmahon5377]

Yes, I’m watching it now, it’s very good indeed, puts you right in there amongst the crew, you feel the cold and relentless downward series of bad events,

[@666thprayer]

At what point did this show become like “the thing” other than just being a winter themed?

[@alicheacoetzee]

Because it has elements of cosmic/Lovecraftian horror - isolation, the fear of the unknown and that we as humans are at the mercy of something much more powerful than us. Another one is madness - which is another prominent theme. It isn't cosmic horror, but it certainly has elements and themes of it. The Thing on the other hand is most certainly cosmic/Lovecraftian horror.

[@bananabrooks3836]

What a series this was. Interesting that these series formats have become better at charachterisation, plot detail and more compelling visual storytelling than, (due to the time allowed) most other 'action' modern movies. Best watched in January in the northern hemisphere when Christmas and Spring seem a long way off.....

[@philipsmith3916]

Fantastic portrayal

[@borisblade564]

Only just watched it i don't know how i missed it first time around,it really is a compelling tale,superb acting and direction,A dark tale well worth watching

[@bernardmcmahon5377]

Excellent presentation thanks

[@gms3402]

The show and the book were both excellent. It prompted me to do a lot more research into the real expedition, which gets more horrifying the deeper you get. I would love to see a biopic of the real Fitzjames, he sounded like a genuinely great guy.

[@anthonyt1t5]

This is one of the best horror miniseries. Its sense of atmosphere and horror is amazing.

[@ploppysonofploppy6066]

Binge watched it in a week. Like a good book, couldn't put it down.

[@candicebicker9024]

I did it in 3 days! Stayed up till 1am the first night, kept saying just one more episode and then I'll go to bed! Was so addictively brilliant.

[@ploppysonofploppy6066]

@@candicebicker9024 If I'd had the stamina, I'd have done so too.

[@thedrunkweddingphotographer]

Just got done watching it.... took a solid two weeks to get through it 'cause it disturbed me to my core. Not so much because of the 'creature'.... but what WE, man can do to ourselves in the heat or in this case, the cold of the moment for survival. I LOVE horror movies, but not in a long time in my 40 years have I had a nightmare thinking about the characters in this drama.

[@CainageCritique]

That's the heart of the series right there; placing the characters in such a bleak and unwinnable situation despite having the best training and equipment of the time. Depending on the viewer, the monster can act as an extra layer on top of an already grim sense of dread.

[@johnmatthews273]

Good news for fellow Brits who haven't been able to see this yet- BBC 2 & their iplayer are showing the series soon- Yessss!!!

[@CainageCritique]

Awesome! Hoping that includes season 2 as well. Haven't been able to find that anywhere so far...

[@johnmatthews273]

Appreciate the great review btw!

[@lizettec]

I loooove this series! Actually I was reminded today of it.. and I will be watching it again for the third time sometime this week..🙂 the quality in every level it's absolutely outstanding, and this video really does it justice👏👏👏👏...... The terror🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶 [edit: there is a second season... nothing to do with the first.. and I just did not liked at all]

[@theant9821]

It seems to me it's debatable wether there is a monster at all, or the mens minds exaggerating what they see through fear, and its just a bear.

[@NZfabrock]

Cant deny the monster was awesome when it chased Blakey up the ships mast.

[@Crashed2023]

@@NZfabrock the scene was awesome but I thought the cgi 'creature' let it down sonewhat.

[@garysmith1863]

Does Sir Robert Peel make an appearance?

[@Shooting-Up]

It's absolutely brilliant and all episodes are out to watch on BBC iPlayer right now

[@CainageCritique]

If anything it's a shame the series was hidden for a while. Started out as an exclusive to BT TV in 2018 and you could only purchase it on Amazon afterwards. Lucky the BBC picked it up really.

[@stephenclarke2206]

I would have enjoyed it more without the monster in it at all, the descent of the crew into mutiny & cannibalism was disturbing enough to watch without the supernatural element.

[@sulaak]

Nice work

[@MrVal024]

A small note, you wouldn't say "Inuit people", as Inuit already means people in Inuktitut.

[@olivergill2903]

I saw they were bring it onto BBC but thought it was coming in Spring. Looks very good; not sure how many time one can read the Aubrey/ Maturin series.

[@Wally-pu2hh]

Did they complete the series ?

[@taimur74]

Absolutely incredible show

[@CainageCritique]

It certainly was and deserves just as much attention as the likes of Chernobyl and other great historical dramas. Sure, it's not 100% accurate to history but what it offers is among the best.

[@taimur74]

@@CainageCritique agreed ! Jared Harris was an acting master class as usual but the actor who played Mr Hickey was amazing also .. really underrated actor and character

[@Montasir125]

The only reason this show appeared on my radar is because a British gaming channel I follow randomly recommended it. I'm so glad I finally got around to watching it.

[@CainageCritique]

It did slip under the radar with some streaming services having exclusive rights for a time. Luckily, once it came to BBC2 in the UK, The Terror recieved a lot more attention.

[@muneebbhat3928]

Watched already! Couldn't have missed this masterpiece.

[@johnappleby405]

Definitely worth watching but I think the monster is pretty redundant given the horror of the actual situation!

[@bozhidarmihaylov]

Thanks Mate!

[@chriskeenan531]

Brilliant, its on BBC iPlayer now!

[@jearnott]

Looking forward to watching this on BBC 2 - great cast!

[@Lisa-Azra_Broad]

It is exactly like the book. Funny how The Terror and The Expanse which are exactly like the books which the story is taken from are excellent shows, guess that is something to learn

[@MG-bs5mr]

Same for 2001 A Space Odyssey. It's definitely a pattern.

[@ryanhammond8292]

Is it coming back? Plz

[@pauldavies7701]

Thanks for the 7 minute.40 Second Commentary. No need now to Watch it for the DISASTER ENDING.

[@rjmoney9]

I thought that the monster aspect (and the monster’s visual depiction) were both really stupid/poorly done. Other than that, I loved everything about this. The acting, superb (not a bad performance across the board, and Jared Harris / Ciaran Hinds were particularly powerful IMO). The writing, fantastic. The scenery and prop crew and the makeup… amazing. The writing, gripping… the pace was very good… I mean, it’s just a marvelous show. I think it could have done without the monster though tbh and been more of a psychological thriller. Or, if you’re going to have a monster, make it scary. This monster was kinda laughable to me. Nice review, I’m trying to check out what other people think now that I just finished it :)

[@carsonlombardi7361]

it would’ve been so much better if it was just a regular polar bear, those things are scary enough it didn’t need it to be some Inuit boogeyman

[@rocioquiroz11]

@@carsonlombardi7361 Very fair criticisms, I don't know if this element was originally in the book but my theory is that AMC executives didn't feel there was enough danger so they might've forced them to shove in some dumb monster. Just my thoughts, I have no evidence but knowing AMC to be one of the worst networks I wouldn't be surprised.

[@SirBenjiful]

@@rocioquiroz11The Tuunbaq was in the book. Its origins and purpose are explained a little during a fairly trippy sequence towards the end of the book which understandably didn't make it into the show because it comprises mostly stream of consciousness which would be difficult to adapt. Read the book if you wanna know ;)

[@SirBenjiful]

@@carsonlombardi7361The problem with adapting the Tuunbaq is that it's described very vaguely in the book because nobody who gets a good look at it lives for long, and it seems to appear by materialising from the environment rather than approaching from a particular direction. In the text it's described as a vengeful spirit created by a god from Inuit mythology. It has an agreement with the Inuit shamans which it honours by not attacking humans but the Europeans fuck that up by barging into its land without honouring the deal, which is why it starts hunting them (it first attacks right after they accidentally kill a shaman). On a metatextual level it functions as a sort of personification of the arctic reacting to these arrogant men turning up woefully unprepared.

[@harleyblue999]

Atmospheric,most enjoyable,we have come a long way with the effects having just watched Ice Station Zero,both very good.

[@denniscotey8182]

Im going to have a hard time describing this but Ill try. Does anyone remember an old movie about a sailing ship that was trapped and couldn't sail. My guess is that it was from the late 60s or early to mid 70s. It was kind of steam punk if I remember correctly, almost in the Jules Verne kind of relm. Anyway the ship couldnt move and there was something floating on the water, which could have been what was keeping them from moving. The people on the ship could walk on the substance that was on the surface of the water but they needed to wear these balloon (helium) type devices that kept them from sinking. I only ever saw the film once when I was very young and would love to see it again.

[@hopebgood]

I have no idea mate, sorry. But don't stop asking. I've asked for help on here finding numerous things like songs, tv clips and helped other people finding gigs we went to etc etc and have always thought Tubers to be so helpful and I've always found what I was looking for. That movie sounds interesting. Hope ya find it ;)

[@victorrubahimbya1124]

Woow interesting critique

[@lvilliers]

Excellent series!

[@ydcee3123]

Need to either speak up (voice too soft). It doesn't reach the volume of the clips.

[@seagypsiesbellydancers3047]

This series was brilliant, very scary in parts x

[@Artificial_Idiot]

I may be Inuk (you can tell by my last name) I’m not very interested in our culture but It’s enjoyable to see Inuks in popular tv show

[@RejectAllCookies13]

great tv show. Can any1 recommend some similar hidden gems (old and new) ?

[@Nesgimp]

I felt they could have done a little better with the cgi bear. It in no way ruined my experience but it did make me say it was to bad it wasn’t a bit better.

[@joshuajaydevenport29]

Why wasn't Tuunbaq explained? Yes, you figure out it's some kind of Inuit familiar, but in the book it goes into depth explaining Tuunbaq as a familiar of the goddess Sedna. When passing through its territory, the Inuit pay homage to Tuunbaq - thus, it's said that the appearance of kabloona (the white men) is an indicator of end times as Tuunbaq's rage is brought upon the world of men as the white explorers do not pay homage to it. In the TV series, it seems like Tuunbaq is some kind of friend to the Inuit which is seriously kind of weird. Yes, Silna is supposed to be responsible for it, but it's not some kind of pet that she loves but rather a serious undertaking as a shaman. This makes the show's theme more of "muh racism, the white man dont understand that big polar bear is supposed to be fren" rather than "the hubris of european expeditionaries in the arctic, believing they could survive without series reconsideration of their tactics, is something that was payed for dearly by the franklin expedition". The book even has a more satisfying ending, with Crozier needing to become a shaman himself by getting his tongue ripped out (which is artistically juxtaposed with Crozier's Irish Catholic taking of the Eucharist) to satisfy the creature, then joining the Inuit and finally starting the family he always longed for with Silna. Why, in the series, did Hickey know the tongue thing was what needed to happen to "take control" of Tuunbaq? This series was very good, but the jagged ending just can't be justified and shows film's constant need need to fuck up a perfectly good story since book adaptations first began.

[@CharlieMarno100]

My 2nd favorite tv show of all time. Twilight Zone is #1.

[@johnnycool4549]

While I like the book better (probably because I read it before watching the show) this is definitely one of the best shows on tv and has phenomenal performances.

[@Darkpara1]

Really great series. The second series had a good idea, but kinda bungled it.

[@CainageCritique]

I haven't seen it yet myself, though from what I've heard the tale of ghosts haunting the Japanese internment camps during WW2 wasn't anywhere near as good as the first season. Might check it out at some point regardless.

[@my.name_00]

Oh yes, Legasov being an argonauts as well.

[@pawelmacpoof5687]

Why did they wear those shirts with flappy sleeves if they were just going to wear a jacket on top.

[@chrisneely8130]

Best film I've seen in a long time.

[@robeiur]

It is kind of funny how they show like if these guys actually care for the natives. Good show but that is a big background sound.

[@markschou4306]

A hidden gem... Oh it's hidden alright. At this point, I haven't even had the chance to get a glimpse of the damned thing, since I live in Denmark and the show is nowhere to be found on any of the streaming services, available in my country. I've been searching the internet for a physical copy of it (which would actually be preferable, over streaming it), but I've only managed to come across copies, that were restricted to region A/1, so that won't do me any good. It sucks soaking buns....... as in BALLS! Judging from the trailer and what I've heard about it so far, it would seem like the type of show you don't wanna miss out on. Well....... I'm kinda missing out here :'-(

[@CainageCritique]

I'd recommend either Amazon to see if they have the series as a digital box-set or perhaps a VPN might help. In any case, I'm glad my review of the series is reaching further afield and that you're eager to check out the series yourself.

[@markschou4306]

@@CainageCritique Thank you for the tip, I do appreciate you trying to help out a fellow dane in his desperate search. However, as it turns, the universe is certainly not without its own set of quirks, cause less than a full day after I posted my comment about not being able to find the show anywhere in Denmark.... it gets available on blu ray for pre order, on a danish online store, called "Laserdisken", which easily translate to "The Laserdisc"!!! Now I just feel a little embarrassed.... and also I'm anxiously waiting in anticipation. :-D :-D :-D Nevertheless, thanks again, for coming to my aid. That was very thoughtful. Many regards.

[@CainageCritique]

Not a problem friend :) That's something you don't see often, a full Blu-Ray release. You're in for a treat...

[@krazytaxicabbie]

LOUDER!

[@Alan-ej6wb]

Firmly committed to realism yes but why the monster? It’s a cool good show that’s just not really my thing and I’m fascinated with the Franklin expedition so I want to know the real answers but I guess everyone else does to

[@treygachette8564]

A masterpiece.

[@MontyQueues]

damm only 112 subs... times are tough cheers

[@bloodyplebs]

The real Franklin was prepared. He has made two successful expeditions in the artic before.

[@amaritineenthusiast]

Yeah I do *kind of* think the show portrayed him a lot different than the real person. The real Sir John was described as being one of the nicest men you could ever meet, while in the show he is quite stern in many ways.

[@ashleighhaigh8795]

I loved the show but the whole suspense of the Tuunbaq was poorly executed. I didn’t like the fact how it was revealed in like episode 5 and it was just underplayed as a thing that’d pop in and kill a few guys before leaving. The whole soul thing was brought up once near the end and I’m just sat there thinking where the hell did this come from? It’s the same with the book on that part as well

[@CainageCritique]

I can see where folks are coming from with this perspective. Perhaps it could have been more ambiguous, the men going mad as they can't tell if it's a monster hunting them or paranoid delusions. Might have made for an interesting kind of suspense.

[@ronoccc]

Very much enjoyed the series and good it's on the bbc now it will garner more attention. However, like many have said before, they went ott on the supernatural. I understand they're following the story written in the book. But personally, I would have liked a sprinkling of supernatural elements, but stopped short of the physical manifestation of the beast. Would have kept the hallucinations, both underwater and from the dying lad. And some of the other creepy elements. Just felt the beast was too far for me. The crew had enough to deal with as it was, there is enough subject matter there

[@CainageCritique]

Some folks do prefer a version as historically accurate as possible and I can see where they're coming from. A director like Paul Greengrass gets audiences as close to the real thing as possible. It would be interesting to see a different take on the Franklin Expedition with that kind of focus.

[@ronoccc]

@@CainageCritique good point. a film perhaps, as a series has already been done now. telling the story as close to as it was. but despite the discovery of the ships themselves in recent times, and some documents, the expedition will forever be shrouded in mystery to a certain extent. so whatever story you tell, there is always going to be some fiction in there for sure.but yes, personally i enjoyed the element of the supernatural, just not sure a beast would have been the way i would have gone. excellent series nonetheless, big fan of the 3 lead actors

[@purtlemoirrey1161]

It’s not a hidden series it’s been on Prime video for a long time the full series, gets a little far fetched in the end but well worth the watch.

[@nissanpatrol420]

I thought i was watching a big well known channel, how is it possible that you got 77 subs? I dont know but i made it 78

[@CainageCritique]

Small beginnings... though my review of The Terror ranks as my most popular video so far. Many thanks for the subscription!

[@erniejoyce7347]

Great series... watch other video showing how they did very convincing cgi