The Man Who Fell To Earth (2022)
This 10-episode show explores what makes us alien to each other and what makes us human. Taking up where the book by Walter Tevis ends, this show asks: Can we find what we need to go into the future? (Read More)
Talking About TV
When streaming services came onto the scene, they offered TV viewers a cheaper option to cable. The challenge was to offer comparable content. As the appetite for streaming grew, show runners started to realize that long form series was a good vehicle to tell a story in. Breaking out of the 1.5 hour shackles allowed more character and plot development, and a plethora of new shows began to emerge. In some ways it was a 21st century equivalent of the 19th century serialized novel. And indeed long form TV is a growing career option for writers. Movie discussion groups have thrived on discussing themes, characters and plots. Why not some of the new shows like Severance or The Man Who Fell To Earth. MWFTE is a great show to try this out. Not only is it beautiful and witty, it allows us to look at some of the haunting challenges facing our time. When it first came out in 2022, it received less-than-deserved attention, people thinking it was a remake of the 1976 David Bowie film. But as word got out that the show is actually a sequel to Walter Tevis' 1963 book, it started to gather a following. I hope you can join us in exploring this engaging new-ish medium and this timely show.