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David Fincher, Charlize Theron Team for 'Mindhunter' Netflix Series
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PeskyToaster
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Say no more. I am in.
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They are on their way. 2015 was absolutely huge for them.
Grizzlyjin
Supersonic, idiotic, disconnecting, not respecting, who would really ever wanna go and top that
Well ever since they lost the Epix catalog to Hulu, it's really all they have now. I'm okay with it, especially if they keep bringing over foreign shows under the Netflix Original banner as well.
If one of the big Netflix originals premieres every month, I'll continue being happy with the service.
For real though, I'm not sure why they don't have one in the pipeline yet. It would be perfect.
Permanently A
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Yes you have my attention
Sense8 Season two
3% (Portuguese show, 2016)
Stranger Things (2016)
Lost in Space (TBA, not much is known)
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Yes please. Really waiting for this.
A Serious Man
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So is this a true crime documentary series like The Jinx or a scripted drama based on the actual FBI serial crime unit?
torre_avenue
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Important note: Theron isn't set to star in it, merely EP for the show as of now.
But, to see Fincher revisit the kind of "Zodiac" like material in a TV show sounds phenomenal. I also hope he revives his Utopia adaptation for Netflix, because lord knows that would be brilliant. Hell, just revive the British show since Netflix is taking shows from Channel 4 now.
But, to see Fincher revisit the kind of "Zodiac" like material in a TV show sounds phenomenal. I also hope he revives his Utopia adaptation for Netflix, because lord knows that would be brilliant. Hell, just revive the British show since Netflix is taking shows from Channel 4 now.
Fluffhead14
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I'm in, but this sounds nothing like The Jinx.
I forgot about Sense8, haven't heard about Stranger Things and 3%, thanks for the info.
This was set up at HBO way back in 2010, with Scott Buck (Six Feet Under, Dexter, now Iron Fist) as the writer.
I wouldn't expect this to be anything like The Jinx. It's going to be a straight drama, probably like Hannibal without the insanity.
I wouldn't expect this to be anything like The Jinx. It's going to be a straight drama, probably like Hannibal without the insanity.
vinnygambini
Why are strippers at the U.N. bad when they're great at strip clubs???
Charlize Theron is amazing and so is David Fincher, count me in.
scifi stuff is probably a lot of more $$$ because of more needed effects/cgi but netflix is good on the cash so they should do it.
I have to say that i really like mini series. You always know the story has a thought out end and is not written to run for 20 seasons if ppl keep watching and they have to include crazy twists to top the season before.
I have to say that i really like mini series. You always know the story has a thought out end and is not written to run for 20 seasons if ppl keep watching and they have to include crazy twists to top the season before.
Grizzlyjin
Supersonic, idiotic, disconnecting, not respecting, who would really ever wanna go and top that
Interesting. So maybe this will fill in the space for people who want more of something like The Killing.
They should change the name. It instantly makes me think of that shitty movie Mindhunters from the 2000s, that was about FBI agents tracking a serial killer. Had LL Cool J and the bird haired woman from Cold Case.
lovely ladies
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I hope LL Cool J is still part of the cast.
The funny thing is that Mindhunters was a title chosen by the execs, the screenwriter hated it because this book already basically claimed it.
I'm optimistic this could work as a TV series if they keep it accurate. That Mindhunter book talks about all the cases that John Douglas consulted on, so each season could be about one of those real-life serial killers that the main character has to profile and help catch. Sometimes Douglas would even be consulting on multiple cases simultaneously. They could also throw in the history of how he and his mentors invented serial killer profiling techniques and taught them to those in the FBI and law enforcement.
PfantzyPantz
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Netflix staying the best, hype
Fancy Clown
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I'm so in. If Fincher is channeling Zodiac in this and Theron plays a sort of hardened, obsessive detective type it'll be a match made in heaven.
Intheflorsh
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So Utopia really isn't happening. Shame the UK series had to be taken off the air for absolutely no reason.
freeofgreed
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Normally I'd be excited but after how mediocre HOC turned out and Utopia just vanishing, I'm weary of getting excited over anything TV related to David Fincher
titiklabingapat
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To be honest, even if they premiere one big Netflix show a month, the service is worth it. That means a new season is out every month as well in the following years.
I amloving Master of None, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Grace and Frankie and OITNB.
Wow, just typing all that out definitely makes their catalog a lot beefier compared to last year. And these are just the comedies.
I amloving Master of None, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Grace and Frankie and OITNB.
Wow, just typing all that out definitely makes their catalog a lot beefier compared to last year. And these are just the comedies.
Gnome Scat
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Based Charlize, will give it a shot.
Suikoguy
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Yeah, if they manage to have a whole new season every month of a show, I might even pay a little more.
Although, I don't see any price changes for awhile since they just did an adjustment a few months back?
Hopefully it happens at some point. I really enjoyed the UK series.
NealMcCauley
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If Fincher's directing all the episodes and not just the pilot this could be even more amazing.
Hmm, would rather they focus on quantity over quality. I guess they are taking the shotgun approach and hoping some stick. I guess maybe a glorified pilot system?
Anyways, this looks interesting. House of Cards was a disappointment and so have most film directors turned show creator attempts, so I am skeptical but will give it a chance.
Also i have been thinking on this but with Netflix basically abandoning the film side of their business, I would really like to see someone come pick that mantle up.
I would love a new streaming service to come on line that really accumulates a ton of new and classic films for streaming.
I would love a new streaming service to come on line that really accumulates a ton of new and classic films for streaming.
https://www.unblock-us.com/
Sign up for that and get access to every Netflix region, which has a ton of movies.
Sadly, it fell through in grand fashion over budget concerns. Utopia is definitely not happening now.
Damn! Looks like this works on PS4 too.
Not sure how I ever missed this.
Thanks a lot though!!
I don't really know anything more about this than what's in the op, but why are you so sure it's a procedural? It doesn't seem like Netflix are going that direction, also procedurals probably aren't a great fit for Netflix' strategy of putting up an entire season at once, they would likely know this.
I think there's plenty of quality. Regardless I think part of the reason why it seems like a shotgun approach is that Netflix want to serve all audiences whereas most TV channels have smaller more defined target groups
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