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[–] Corgana@startrek.website 3 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Exactly. And often "what I want" is to be pleasantly surprised by something I didn't expect to like. How can I experience that if I only stick to what I know I like? (obv don't get me started on algorithmically suggested media)

[–] Stamets@startrek.website 3 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Precisely!

Seriously though... check out SurrealEstate. I mean, you don't know me or anything so you've got no reason to trust me, but I highly recommend going in and watching the first episode completely blind. I had zero idea what to expect but it's a really well made show. Better yet, it's filmed where I'm originally from! If you don't like the first episode then you probably won't like it but if you've got even a hint of intrigue then I recommend sticking around for it.

I'd explain more about the show but I don't want to spoil too much. If you go in blind then the first episode is a trip and a half and really sucked me into the show. It's serious and funny, relaxed and tense. Strikes a great balance and is truly well made.

[–] Corgana@startrek.website 4 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

Well, if your taste in Television is anything like your taste in memes I'm sure I'll love it

[–] Stamets@startrek.website 3 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Give it a chance! It's a Canadian show on CTV but can also watch it on SyFy in the US. I have no idea where to stream it but it's worth looking into. It's really really cool. The first 15 minutes had me hooked because I was just so confused as to what the hell was going on. If I had looked into it more I would have had a better idea but going in blind really made me feel like one of the characters in the show which helped connect.

Also beautiful landscape shots of Newfoundland. Can't go wrong.

[–] Corgana@startrek.website 3 points 11 months ago (1 children)

You had me at Canadian Scifi!

[–] Stamets@startrek.website 3 points 11 months ago

I think it technically takes place in the US but yeah. It's not 'Sci-Fi' though. It's more... 'Fantasy-Drama-Thriller-Comedy'.