That's right, the streaming giants released the full series for fans to stream resulting in many going into hibernation to digest the first new episodes in seven years. And the reaction? Decidedly mixed.
Personally speaking I, as of writing, have only seen two episodes so can't comment on the overall series but have to say that I can see why people may be underwhelmed. Please do not misunderstand me, I am not saying I haven't enjoyed the episodes, far from it, however the latest series is easing us in gently with the first story letting us know Michael and George Michaels story, the second letting us catch up with
Lucille and George Snr.
For me the beauty of the show is in the family interaction so having these individual storylines to kick off we miss that. I do appreciate the fact that there is a lot of back ground information to be filled in and this is why I will reserve my judgement for now.
Netflix itself is pinning alot on this series and is hoping to attract more people to its site with it. I think they will reach a wider audience and it is up to them to provide the content to keep people subscribed. For me, where Netflix lags behind the likes of LoveFilm is in the ovie choice however the choice of TV series available more than makes up for it.
I will get back to the series and let you all know what I think when I am finished. Whether this is a stroke of genius from Netflix or a mere illusion to trick us into subscribing is yet to be determined but it looks as if the future of our viewing could well be shaped by the success or failure of this.
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