A Discovery of Witches: Episode 4 Discussion Thread

[sarahvma]

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[rivains]

I was pleasantly surprised by Ysabeau's casting since I thought they would have gone for someone younger and I am very DISAPPOINTED in Baldwin's casting as it ruins the de Clermont's hot family streak smh.

I like all the changes they're making so far and they're really highlighting how ridic the ~insta love plot is whilst not making fun of it or not being able to make fun of themselves and it's great!

[sarahvma]

Tbh anyone complaining about Lindsay Duncan is insane. I'm fine with Baldwin not being hot, given that he's suuuch a douche.

Matthew Goode may have finally tested the limits of my cringe endurance with the "what spell am I under?" line but I was still 80% here for that cheese.

[sihaya09]

I'm a little sad I haven't gotten the chance to see this yet but given the fact that I read the book and it seems that the show is keeping MOST of the cheese intact (from reading the comments, anyway), I'm a little shocked Matthew Goode took this role. It seems like exactly the kind of role he'd film and then shittalk after the check clears, like he's done in the past.

[sarahvma]

Give the show a chance. I am really not enjoying the books but living for the show.

They've trimmed the most egregious bits of cheese (yoga, etc.), added in way more backstory and side plots for other characters, and the chemistry between the two leads really helps sell their dumb love.

I'm surprised he took this as well but his performance absolutely elevates the show.

[merel_93]

Is this show any good?

[sarahvma]

It's extremely cheesy/campy but not as self-consciously so as something like True Blood. I really enjoy it but it's not high art by any means.

[tanglespiders]

Thanks, I was wondering because I need somethin cheesy to watch

[sarahvma]

You won't be disappointed then.

[xliquidskiesx]

I love the movie the gif is from <3

[nomorefrostbite]

Matthew Goode BEING the snack tbh!!!

[calmallama_down]

[xliquidskiesx]

Ok, I started this only because of my bb mattgew goode but I actually enjoyed the first 2 episodes. Sure, it's campy but I don't mind.

Btw: anyone can hook me up with a stream for episode 3 and 4? I just found one that my firewall blocked bc of viruses

[sarahvma]

Sorry I'm just torrenting. I've heard Putlocker and daily motion both have good streams though.

[bellwetherr]

i watched 4 on dailymotion just now, i think most of them are online there!

[fruitylau]

I’m watching it on flixtor.tor

[helyanwe89]

I did not like the book, so that put me off watching. I doubt I will watch unless I see good things about it being better.

[nomorefrostbite]

The amount of crap you and I watch bb, and THIS is the one you pass on? It's actually enjoyable!

[sarahvma]

I'm not a fan of the books either, if it helps. The show runner has done the Lord's work in terms of trying to make the plot seem cohesive.

[bluesykoko]

For what it’s worth,I didnt enjoy the first book either (couldn’t go on after it) but I am throughly enjoying this show! It’s pure cheese but the good kind? And I’m really digging the casting choices!