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HBO Valley of Tears series
Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2020 11:50 am
by Crossroads
Just spotted this on HBO. Anyone else watched it yet?
[*] HBO Valley of Tears series[/link]
The first two episodes out here in the Nordics, looks like that's my weekend settled!
RE: HBO Valley of Tears series
Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2020 11:56 am
by DM729
I've heard of it. Looks interesting.
I've got a friend over in Haifa who was a medic during the Yom Kippur War.
I'll have to check it out!
RE: HBO Valley of Tears series
Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2020 1:25 pm
by Jason Petho
Wow, that looks great!
RE: HBO Valley of Tears series
Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2020 5:46 pm
by Crossroads
Just watched the first episode, setting the scene, introducing the protagonists, all very well made. Then, boom(!), it is Saturday, October 6th. Man, it got intense towards the end!
Episode 2 tomorrow. I won't quite yet start to make Generation Kill comparisons, but, my attention, they certainly got it [X(]
RE: HBO Valley of Tears series
Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2020 9:33 pm
by Big Ivan
Thanks Petri, I don't have HBO.[:(]
RE: HBO Valley of Tears series
Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2020 9:12 am
by Crossroads
I just watched episode 2/(8) and can't help but throw a little spoiler here: there seems to be some Syrians on their way through the Valley of Tears!
Oh but this is good, attention to detail is excellent. Like with war movies /series, the gear is a star on its own. Man those Sho't Kals are gorgeous here...
RE: HBO Valley of Tears series
Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2020 1:11 pm
by berto
Are the production values on a part with Band of Brothers, and The Pacific? If it's a quality production, I might consider adding it to my small war video collection.
RE: HBO Valley of Tears series
Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2020 2:42 pm
by Crossroads
ORIGINAL: berto
Are the production values on a part with Band of Brothers, and The Pacific? If it's a quality production, I might consider adding it to my small war video collection.
Long answer: Here's the trailer, see yourself:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltSvPE8xw3A
Short answer: absolutely!
I made the comparison to Generation Kill, another HBO master series. Based on two episodes I've seen, this is right there with it.
RE: HBO Valley of Tears series
Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2020 2:45 pm
by Crossroads
...although it is far better than what the trailer implies. Two episodes down, six to go.
RE: HBO Valley of Tears series
Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:39 pm
by Big Ivan
That trailer looks pretty good. Wish I had HBO...Damn.
RE: HBO Valley of Tears series
Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2020 3:41 pm
by Crossroads
ORIGINAL: Big Ivan
That trailer looks pretty good. Wish I had HBO...Damn.
Can’t you subscribe to HBO stream service?
RE: HBO Valley of Tears series
Posted: Sat Nov 21, 2020 7:26 pm
by 76mm
ORIGINAL: Crossroads
Can’t you subscribe to HBO stream service?
Last year I was able to subscribe for a free 30 day trial subscription with HBO...not sure if that deal is still available... [;)]
RE: HBO Valley of Tears series
Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2020 9:02 am
by Big Ivan
Crossroads and 76mm thanks for the tip!
I'll look into it. If I can't get it or the price is too high guess I'll just wait for the DVD.
Thanks again!
Regards,
John[;)]
RE: HBO Valley of Tears series
Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2020 9:08 am
by Crossroads
If you don't have one yet, go for a Chromecast device while you're at it. You can then have the stream at your main screen by just a click of a mouse.
RE: HBO Valley of Tears series
Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2020 8:08 pm
by nelmsm1
Thanks for making me aware of this. Ginger the first four episodes last night while the wife was out.
RE: HBO Valley of Tears series
Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2020 3:02 am
by Crossroads
I am into having watched six of the is it ten episodes now. While the first two episodes certainly got your attention, things have calmed a bit into spending more time with individuals and small team dynamics. It is all very impressive still, as you learn more about the various protagonists, their backgrounds etc. It is Sunday Oct 7th now, and things certainly look grim yet.
Among other observations, HBO Nordic has somehow screwed the Original Audio (Hebrew) play list, with episodes 1, 2, 5, and 6 there. So after having waited for a few days that to change, I jumped and watched episodes 3 and 4 with the dubbed English audio. Oh, but that was awful! Stay clear if you can [:-]
Really waiting to see the last four (?) episodes.
PS Some one give this crew a new Sho't Kal, and quick!
RE: HBO Valley of Tears series
Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2020 8:45 am
by 76mm
ORIGINAL: Crossroads
So after having waited for a few days that to change, I jumped and watched episodes 3 and 4 with the dubbed English audio. Oh, but that was awful! Stay clear if you can [:-]
I don't have HBO so haven't watched this yet, but I've been surprised with other series how bad dubbing can ruin the whole shebang. So now I try to use subtitles only with foreign-language stuff.
RE: HBO Valley of Tears series
Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2020 8:46 am
by 76mm
ORIGINAL: Crossroads
If you don't have one yet, go for a Chromecast device while you're at it. You can then have the stream at your main screen by just a click of a mouse.
Same with an Amazon fire stick--now on sale for $28.
RE: HBO Valley of Tears series
Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2020 2:25 pm
by Crossroads
ORIGINAL: 76mm
ORIGINAL: Crossroads
So after having waited for a few days that to change, I jumped and watched episodes 3 and 4 with the dubbed English audio. Oh, but that was awful! Stay clear if you can [:-]
I don't have HBO so haven't watched this yet, but I've been surprised with other series how bad dubbing can ruin the whole shebang. So now I try to use subtitles only with foreign-language stuff.
Amen to that. At least there’s the choice with HBO Nordic, hope with you lot as well!
RE: HBO Valley of Tears series
Posted: Thu Dec 03, 2020 1:26 pm
by Crossroads
Just watched episodes #7 and #8 today. Oh, but they are good, they've quite slowed the things down, we are learning more about the characters, and what a bunch they are.
ORIGINAL: Crossroads
PS Some one give this crew a new Sho't Kal, and quick!
They got their replacement tank now alright. Heading towards Quneitra. Let us hope it is a quite sector...
Oh man...