Sweet Tooth [Netflix]

pixelburp · 2021-04-29 14:27:32

(Executive) produced by the two Downeys, this is a series based on a DC comic I had never heard of. Interesting & fairly eccentric premise, though that thumbnail makes it look way goofier than (I think) the actual show might be aiming for. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrBw0pbF11s

29-04-2021 02:27PM

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(Executive) produced by the two Downeys, this is a series based on a DC comic I had never heard of. Interesting & fairly eccentric premise, though that thumbnail makes it look way goofier than (I think) the actual show might be aiming for.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GrBw0pbF11s

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#2 17-05-2021 03:24PM

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A full, story-centric trailer has popped up; nothing original about the whole "humans are the real monsters" theme, while the tone of it seems so earnest - considering how goofy the hybrids look. Still, gets points for its undoubtedly original look.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zG9RuJb3QU

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#3 04-06-2021 10:26AM

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Dropped today, on the off chance anyone's interested

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#4 04-06-2021 11:22AM

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Is this for Kids?

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#5 04-06-2021 11:32PM

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In passing, I saw Grace give it a decent review.
Then checking earlier and seeing it having 7.9/10 on imdb and 97% critics 95% audience on rotten tomatoes.

One episode in and it's a cross Fantasy / Post-apocalyptic world so far.
Production quality is high so I'm guessing Netflix have put money into it and the acting is solid so far.
I'd say it's more for mature kids. commonsensemedia gives it a 13+ age rating:
https://www.commonsensemedia.org/tv-reviews/sweet-tooth

1:
Not sure about the Doctor story, it felt like it introduced the world but faded as it went on. Maybe the Doctor will be back later. I liked the Pubba and son story. I really liked that "I'm seven so now I'm old enough" bit. I'm pretty sure I remember similar from my long-ago youth

Got me in the feels a bit when the father got the sick. They transitioned on to the hunters and introducing the big man well enough. Want to see where it goes. Thinking a little bit that Birdie might be dead.

Really got Michael J Fox in Back to the future vibes from the outfit the kid was wearing at the end of the episode. He also looks a bit like the kid from the sixth sense .. who yeah isn't a kid anymore.

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#6 05-06-2021 11:28AM

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Watched a few episodes... high production quality... the story just isn´t that interesting...

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#7 05-06-2021 02:39PM

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silly wrote: »

Is this for Kids?

I would say kids would like it tbh.
I think it is rated 12.

I am up to episode 3 strongest episode so far for me. The kid who plays Gus is terrific.

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#8 05-06-2021 07:29PM

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2: I was like..
The Bear Trap! Yeah, He's totally gonna set a few traps! Great idea!
... Nope! :eek:

Alright, so from the
Doctors story, I'm guessing that the kids are being experiemented on and killed in order to extract some fluid or something that temporarily stops the sick.. but not permanently.

I like how they are doing
the kids eyes like that. I remember a bunch of deer in the Phoenix Park scared the crap outta me like that when I was passing through it one night.

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#9 05-06-2021 08:46PM

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Slydice wrote: »

2: I was like..
The Bear Trap! Yeah, He's totally gonna set a few traps! Great idea!
... Nope! :eek:

Alright, so from the
Doctors story, I'm guessing that the kids are being experiemented on and killed in order to extract some fluid or something that temporarily stops the sick.. but not permanently.

I like how they are doing
the kids eyes like that. I remember a bunch of deer in the Phoenix Park scared the crap outta me like that when I was passing through it one night.

I think you are
right about the extraction of fluid, I am nearly sure some of the docs mentioned pineal or pituitary glands...I am pretty sure that is in the brain somewhere?
it's a really interesting show, lots to enjoy.

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#10 05-06-2021 11:09PM

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3: Ha! Enter the
classic baddie!
That
burning of Doug alive in his own house!
:eek:

I recognised the girl who recued them but wasn't sure from where.
She's Stefania LaVie Owen and was in the netflix show called Messiah (thread here)
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2901344/

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#11 06-06-2021 12:40PM

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5 episodes in. Very good show. Very well produced and I enjoy the sinister undertones and covid references. Looking forward to finishing it off.

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#12 06-06-2021 05:58PM

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4: Bobby!

This Doctor story
is wierd.. I assume his ultimate purpose in the story is to create a cure. Looks like the medical work would defnitely be experimenting on the hybrids.

The playground place
was cool while it lasted. I assume there was a history between Tiger and Bear going back before this for it to go down so easy.

Onwards to Colorado I guess.

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#13 07-06-2021 01:05AM

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I see Nonso Anozie is in this, that is a positive so must check it out

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#14 07-06-2021 02:59PM

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5: I'm not sure if
the General killed the first doctor or maybe injected her with the Sick or something. Thinking he's going to drive Singh to do experiments. Not sure what's going to happen to the preserves.. thinking either they are about to be captured and delivered to Singh or they are going to run and meet Sweet Tooth.

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#15 07-06-2021 08:12PM

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6: Felt like
it only inched along the plot but firmed up the team for Sweet Tooth, Big man and Bear. Also maybe the folks in the preserve will be ok.

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#16 07-06-2021 08:15PM

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Caught the first episode and I really liked it. Very different, and very bittersweet too. Not sure I'd say it was suitable for young kids but definitely older ones. The premise is interesting so wonder if the Hybrids idea will play any great role or is just window dressing. The child actor was very good; this kind of story lives or dies by its young leads so thankfully he did very well.

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#17 08-06-2021 05:57PM

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On episode 7 now.
I thought it was odd they killed off a fairly big name like will forte early on glad they filled out his background. Glad they showed the origin of sickness as well
Terrific show hope it finds an audience

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#18 08-06-2021 06:03PM

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Watched all of it and a decent show with great chemistry between the two main characters. Annoying all the same that it was so obviously set up for Season 2 right from the start. Thought the pace could have been faster in places, especially with backstories.

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#19 08-06-2021 08:52PM

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Finished episode 8, hugely enjoyed the series
really enjoyed the story threads coming together in that last episode. The acting in the whole show was pretty terrific, the young lead a real find, the exception would be poor stock villain, complete with twirling moustache...serious Dr Robotnik vibes.
It looked fantastic and I found all the storylines compelling. It didn't drag like some Netflix shows have a tendency to do.
Really hope there will be a second series so many things left to explore!

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#20 13-06-2021 05:50PM

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7: Hrmm.. I liked how they did
this background story. Not sure where the last episode is going. There's still the general, the preserve and Birdie to figure out. Gotta be a season 2 lining up for at least one of those stories
I'm guessing.

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#21 13-06-2021 05:51PM

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Lovely show. Very enjoyable.

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#22 14-06-2021 01:42AM

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Just finished it - thought the first episode dragged, was like what is it all about after avoiding any spoilers

But this is a very cute story and you won't go wrong watching it whether you're 13 or 30+
There is plenty of pay offs - lots of tantalising threads that do wrap up (in case it is cancelled). The actor playing Gus is brilliant - the charm and innocence he portrays is perfect, like when he eats all the food or delight at apples

Great show and look forward to season 2

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#23 17-06-2021 10:14PM

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Well this was a fantastic little show.

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#24 18-06-2021 07:48AM

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Seen a few eps. It’s really good so far

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#25 18-06-2021 01:23PM

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At the halfway point and this show seems well suited to be described as "charming". Very (bitter)sweet story, its lead never once obnoxious or irritating. Already hoping this gets renewed

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#26 20-06-2021 05:04PM

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Finished. Overall, well made show. Moves at a slow-ish enough pace. Some pretty dark moments. A lot of heart.

8: That
surgery scene was really unnerving! I was still guessing towards the end about where the show was going. At one point I thought they had somehow figured out a way to just wrap it up at one season. Gonna have to see if they get a season 2 to see how they get the kids out.

Funny
*boink* moment with the car at the start.

Future: Well
they're aiming for a second season. Guess the viewer numbers will tell. I'd watch it anyway.

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#27 21-06-2021 08:03AM

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8-10 , wonderful family tv series.

Watched it with my children and they all loved it. It’s 12s as there is some adult themes but some of it would go over a child’s head. One of the few shows all my children sit down and watch together with me.

I really hope it’s renewed.

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#28 29-07-2021 03:35PM

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https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117472150#Comment_117472150

Good news! It was announced today Netflix was renewing this for a season 2.
Delighted with that decision; a really sweet story, and a good tonic against the notion all post-apocalyptic tales need to be inhumane or nihilistic.

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#29 29-07-2021 03:50PM

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Great news,even if not too surprising given it did very well.
Loved this show as it actually was sweet, benefitting from some excellent casting. A sort of modern day fairy tale.

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#30 29-07-2021 07:28PM

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https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117679268#Comment_117679268

It finally happened! We have an accord! 🥳

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#31 06-06-2022 05:04PM

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Season 2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfRSAhR4ALU&ab_channel=Netflix

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