~Andrea~ Posted October 30, 2013 Share Posted October 30, 2013 Has anyone been watching this? I think it's brilliant, but I was a huge fan of Prisoner Cell Block H which it's a remake/re-imagining of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 My wife had the exact opposite reaction to this than you did, Andrea! Like you she was a massive Cell Block H fan. She met most of the cast when they came over here when it was first popular. She had them all taped when they re-showed them on Channel 5 in the 90's (and woe betide me if I forgot to set the timer on the video!). It also turned her into a complete Aussie-phile. But when she heard about this remake, she was unimpressed, and only managed to watch about 5 minutes of it. I was surprised - I thought she would be all over it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Andrea~ Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share Posted October 31, 2013 (edited) I can understand that as they have changed things quite considerably and updated it for a modern audience. The old characters are all there, but much younger versions of them and they are similar but different in some ways to the originals. I think it's awesome though, it's a shame your wife doesn't like it. That's so cool though, that she met the cast! I haven't caught the last episode of series 1 yet. Hoping to watch it tonight! Edited October 31, 2013 by ~Andrea~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilywhite Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 I've loved watching this. I kind of remember the original but not enough to recognise the characters. This time around I've been eagerly anticipating a new episode each week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Andrea~ Posted November 4, 2013 Author Share Posted November 4, 2013 Yea me too Kat. It's so compulsive. I think they've done a great job updating it. I'd love to watch the original again - I'm tempted to get it on DVD But as for the new one, I can't wait for the next series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilywhite Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Just read that Season 2 will air on Channel 5 (UK) in 2014. I wasn't sure if we were going to get the second season as TV channels have a habit of cancelling series if they aren't popular enough. No set date yet but at lease we know it's coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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