This is one of those times I wish the Escapist had a like button.Spot1990 said:I'm worried about the First Of The Fallen being the classic Lucifer/fallen angel character. In Hellblazer The First Of The Fallen and Lucifer are both separate characters. TFOTF was the first being ever created by God to be a companion. He believed God had gone insane so he turned against him and was sent to Hell. Shortly after there came the Second and Third Of The Fallen. Powerful demons who agreed to rule Hell as a Triumvirate. Lucifer in the classic angel rebelling against God character also exists. Was banished to Hell much later on and took over as he was much more powerful. Got bored, left and the triumvirate took over again.
Having the three fallen is a pretty big deal if they ever plan to do Dangerous Habits. BUT the First and Lucifer only both exist to avoid continuity issues with Sandman. As long as the Second and Third come up it might be okay that they've combined The First and Lucifer.
I really want this show to be good but I'm apprehensive. Hellblazer's gone and with a 12+ rated comic and a network tv show I really don't think we're ever going to get a real representation of John Constantine any time soon.
I'm much the same. Going from Djimon Hounsou in the movie, who could likely gut you with his bare hands, no sharp implements necessary, to the guy they have in the TV series, very much seems like some of the Power is missing, or maybe it's just that intensity Hounsou brings to all his roles. But the character is set to reappear in other episodes so perhaps this version will grow on me. Midnight in the movie was very much middle of the road. I predict in the series he will hinder Constantine in some instances, help him in others.Furbyz said:Speaking as someone who hasn't read Hellblazer and only saw the terrible Keanu Reeves movie, I really like this series so far. It's not the best thing ever, but with some room to grow I could see it being pretty watchable.
It did definitely seem like Papa Midnight was supposed to be more important than they were really portraying him. He just didn't really have much gravitas or presence. In short, he just seemed like some guy, when the story clearly wanted him to be seen as something more.
Remus said:I'm much the same. Going from Djimon Hounsou in the movie, who could likely gut you with his bare hands, no sharp implements necessary, to the guy they have in the TV series, very much seems like some of the Power is missing, or maybe it's just that intensity Hounsou brings to all his roles. But the character is set to reappear in other episodes so perhaps this version will grow on me.
I don't know if it's just the way he is filmed or also the actor, but he never look menacing, even when he got the upper hand, and the life of Constantine in his hand. He even ask what's going on, when a guy like him should know.Furbyz said:It did definitely seem like Papa Midnight was supposed to be more important than they were really portraying him. He just didn't really have much gravitas or presence. In short, he just seemed like some guy, when the story clearly wanted him to be seen as something more.