The Tripods : The Complete Series One and Two DVD
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 5 сен 2024
- Science fiction fans viewing British television in the 1980s had much to contend with. Limited budgets and unconvincing special effects often required a leap of faith of such size as to put people off. But, in the midst of this, emerged The Tripods, a fondly-remembered sci-fi hit of the time, of which both series are present on this DVD set.
Adapted from the books by John Christopher, The Tripods is set late in the 21st century, with humanity living in peaceful servitude, albeit under the eye of huge alien machines. These machines - The Tripods - fit the young with special headgear that will ensure future humans are similarly subservient to the alien invaders, and it s when two teenagers, Will and Henry, look to evade such treatment that the adventure begins.
Hearing stories of other uncapped humans in the south, they set off on a journey to find them, while being pursued by The Tripods, who naturally aren't best happy.
There are many pleasant surprises to The Tripods, even rewatching it today, and the programme has stood up really very well to the rigours of time. The limited budget means that the deployment of the Tripods themselves is kept for carefully chosen moments, and they re convincing, at time intimidating invaders. But it s the storytelling that s key here, and it s that which should ensure this DVD release earns The Tripods a new collection of fans.
First broadcast in 1984, post-apocalyptic fantasy adventure The Tripods remains one of the UK’s best-loved science fiction series.
This BBC box set contains both series of The Tripods as well as fascinating extra material.
Loved the books, and actually quite enjoyed this series when it first came out. Pity they never bothered with the third installment.
Indeed. Considering what a cult classic it became.
I was so pissed. Our PBS affiliate ran the first season back in the day but did not show the second. Definitely have to pick this up.
Yeah my area didn't run it either only the first season.
@@raymondstpaul6474 I was in Tulsa, OK. They ran Monty Python and Dr. Who. I had no idea there had been a second season. PBS affiliate didn't pick up Season 2.
I am a huge fan of the books and loved this series as a kid. Watching as an adult, the sad fact is the series is incredibly tedious and the acting is mostly terrible. And I waited YEARS to get this DVD on release! One of the very best theme tunes ever, tho’.
It certainly has it moments
Loved the books...I enjoyed the series...
They really should do a modern series.
Yes, totally. Just not the BBC
The rights now belong to Disney and they would rather bring out Star Wars than the Tripods. So it will be a long time before anything happens.
@OpenGL4ever oh no, anyone but Disney. Eek
It was a slow series that could have been condensed less filler an more story. I think a remade should be considered.
A remake should be considered. There were a few filler episodes which felt off, but going from the books and keeping the tripods aesthetics would be cool.
It was full of filler, because they could not afford, nor realise the effects of the Tripods very well. So they brought in the "Black Guards" who are not in the books at all, to realise the threat and represent their power on screen. The books are utter classics. The tv series is dreadful, the BBC were just not up to the job of making it at all. Ratings were low and it was axed after series 2. There were far too many changes from the books story as well. Far too many. To this day I view it as one of the worst book adaptations I have ever seen. Its up there with Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban for what is changed, skipped or left out entirely. The show should have been a a mini series of 5 or six hour long episodes. Some fans could get together and do a version of it now with CGI Tripods and it would look better than what the BBC could manage back in the 80s.
@@Simon-xc5oy I agree having read the books [I got a used book haven't found them in digital for my Kindle] it is totally different presented stories than the TV show was a totally messed up opportunity. I saw this on PBS affiliates [Public Broadcasting Station] an kept thinking to myself 'Why are the main characters constantly running?" though I knew the reason; it felt like a filler of the week routine. The Tripods rarely seen doing anything it left me frustrated waiting for something to happen. I think what got me first interested in the series was the cool intro music that got me hooked into watching the show...much to my disappointment. I still think a miniseries reboot would be something to consider.
It was better than the Bipods.
Tetrapods are pretty cool though