Dan M.
Killjoys Season 3 **completely transformed the show** - and for the better - more so than I've seen with any other show!It evolved from funny, lighthearted in Seasons 1-2 to an **epic space opera centered around a Battlestar Galactica-esque intergalactic war of the races**.Instead of standalone, unconnected bounty hunter missions, now each episode furthers an **overarching plot***, in addition to **multiple parallel threads** for each of a now more balanced set of protagonists, and even the villains inspire some empathy, with their own stories being shown from their perspective in parallel.Both protagonists and antagonists - of which there are now quite a few - are more three-dimensional, with flaws, backstories, failures and even deaths - adding a sense of tragedy to what has now evolved into a very compelling Sci-Fi Drama.___________Now, instead of eye-rolling cheesy humor and clichés, now you experience increasingly tense, dramatic, unexpected and sometimes tear- invoking turns of events. It goes from just 1 plot thread involving 3 protagonists always working together to a slew of main character and multiple antagonists affiliated with different groups with sometimes conflicting or intersecting interests.The characters have become more compelling and three-dimensional, with each pursuing varying objectives in parallel plot threads . Backstories are developed and flaws and failures are finally shown. Dutch takes a bit of a backseat as John - and especially D'Avin - evolve to become self-reliant, overcoming challenges alone, each with their own mission. I especially appreciate how D'Avin has gone from weak, beta, follower and supporting character - all brawn and little brain - to an alpha leader and star in his own right. The missions are now self-determined - instead of just starting off each episode with one given to them as group at the start of the episode. As the other protagonists can no longer just rely on Dutch - who has finally started to show weaknesses - to save the day, you finally experience fear and empathy with the characters and buy-in to their plights, and they evolve from supporting characters to their own leading roles.As has become more popular since Game of Thrones, the show is no longer afraid to go so far as to kill of main characters - becoming more realistic, with an sense of danger, and adding tragedy into the mix.
scancelado
I have been a science fiction and fantasy fan for many years (that means i have been around for quite a bit); first movies, later in life books and as technology permitted good TV. Before i decided to write this review, i took the time to read others and i was surprised for some of the hate. Good science fiction is hard to come by, good and relatable characters even more, a tread that keep you coming back that is another story. So to start: a like a lot the main characters (especially two),a liked the ability of the writers to pull you in with out to much exposition, each protagonist and some secondary characters have a good background story that its what makes you be interested and returning to the show, and truth to be told it also fun (most of us have a stressful life: work, family, money etc) so no all science fiction should be super serious. I am a sci fi buff so i may be biased but i took the time to watch the first season with my wife (no sci fi fan but a good story fan)and she enjoyed and ask me to buy the second season. it is not perfect but a i think is worth your time.
gregoryblanch88
Take a pinch of Starhunter, mix with a dystopian oligarchy and a dash of civilization ending conspiracy. Blend well in a gritty universe of sci-fi, seasoning with some kick-ass action (including some serious female bad- assery) delivered wif a proper twangThis is the recipe for Killjoys, a somewhat deceptively good entry into an overly crowded genre. The show doesn't grab you immediately but rather builds its characters and story progressively and relentlessly. I enjoyed the second episode more than the first, the third more than the second and so on. By the end of season 1 I was totally hooked.The limited special effect budget is easy to ignore when the storytelling is this well done, and the characters this well drawn. Can't wait for season 3.
