Metal Hurlant Chronicles
- TV Series
- 2012–2014
- 22m
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5.7/10
1.9K
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A look at different planets and how their inhabitants live together. The only link that connects these planets is an asteroid called the Metal Hurlant that passes close to each one of them.A look at different planets and how their inhabitants live together. The only link that connects these planets is an asteroid called the Metal Hurlant that passes close to each one of them.A look at different planets and how their inhabitants live together. The only link that connects these planets is an asteroid called the Metal Hurlant that passes close to each one of them.
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- TriviaStories taken from the original Metal Hurlant or Heavy Metal Magazine are; Season 1 Episode 1 King's Crown Based on King's Crown by Jim Alexander & Richard Corben from Métal Hurlant 142, and (Vol.2) 10 and 2 Episode 2 Shelter Me Based on Shelter Me by Dan Wickline & Mark Vigouroux from Métal Hurlant 142, and (Vol.2) 9, and. 1 Episode 3 Red Light/Cold Hard Facts Based on Red Light by Geoff Johns & Christian Gossett and "Cold Hard Facts" by R.A. Jones & Matt Cossin from Métal Hurlant 141, and (Vol.2) 2 ("Red Light"), and (Vol.2) N 8 ("Cold Hard Facts"), and 1 Episode 4 Three On a Match Based on 3 on a Match by R.A. Jones & Ryan Sook from Métal Hurlant 139, and 1 Episode 5 Master of Destiny Based on Les Maîtres du Destin by Alejandro Jodorowsky & Adi Granov from Métal Hurlant143, and (Vol.2) 10 Episode 6 Pledge of Anya Based on Le Serment d'Anya by Julien Blondel & Jérôme Opena from Métal Hurlant 146. Season 2 Episode 1 Whiskey in the Jar Based on Whisky in the Jarbby Jim Alexander & Gérald Parel from Metal Hurlant (Vol.2) 14, and (hardcover) 2 Episode 2 The Endomorphe Based on Endomorphe by Stéphane Levallois from Metal Hurlant (Vol.2) 14, and (hardcover) 1 Episode 3 Loyal Khondor Based on The Loyal Khondor by Alejandro Jodorowsky, Pascal Alixe, and Dan Brown from Metal Hurlant (Vol.2) 4. Episode 4 Second Chance Based on Second Chances by James MacDonald, Jorge Pereira Lucas, and Dan Brown from Metal Hurlant (Vol.2) 5, and (hardcover) 1 Episode 5 Second Son Based on The Second Son by Brian Robertson & Fred Beltran from Metal Hurlant (Vol.2) 13, and (hardcover) 1 Episode 6 Back to Reality Based on Reality Check by Jim MacDonald & Francis Tsai from Métal Hurlant (hardcover) 1
- ConnectionsVersion of Heavy Metal (1981)
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Back in the 80s this would have been heralded as something quite special, and possibly even, cutting edge. Unfortunately, although still entertaining, this is poorly executed and a real missed opportunity.
I've been a fan of the Heavy Metal magazine ever since the early 80s, and although it could be regarded as sexist, misogynistic, puerile and overly graphic, especially today, it still has been the spawning ground for some pretty state-of-the-art stories and artists. The late great Jean (Moebius) Giraud being one of many that were ported over from Metal Hurlant to Heavy Metal.
This is why I find it sad that the Metal Hurlant Chronicles is so bad. The stories are hit and miss, some a lot better than others, the acting verges on laughable and the special effect.... well, some of those are not too bad to be fair.
To be totally honest, the first season was not too bad, and did have some pretty good stories. But the second season.... what the hell happened...!?!?!?!?!? The stories and acting took a nosedive. At the end of most the episodes I sit there thinking "Is that it????!!!!???" No clever twist or sting in the tail. Just a dull end to a dull story. I watched the episode "The Second Son" last night. Truly awful.
So my advice would be: > Switch your mind back to 80s thinking. > Maybe have a beer or 2. > And only watch the first season.
For the sake of nostalgia and that the first season is passable, I'll give it 4 stars.
I've been a fan of the Heavy Metal magazine ever since the early 80s, and although it could be regarded as sexist, misogynistic, puerile and overly graphic, especially today, it still has been the spawning ground for some pretty state-of-the-art stories and artists. The late great Jean (Moebius) Giraud being one of many that were ported over from Metal Hurlant to Heavy Metal.
This is why I find it sad that the Metal Hurlant Chronicles is so bad. The stories are hit and miss, some a lot better than others, the acting verges on laughable and the special effect.... well, some of those are not too bad to be fair.
To be totally honest, the first season was not too bad, and did have some pretty good stories. But the second season.... what the hell happened...!?!?!?!?!? The stories and acting took a nosedive. At the end of most the episodes I sit there thinking "Is that it????!!!!???" No clever twist or sting in the tail. Just a dull end to a dull story. I watched the episode "The Second Son" last night. Truly awful.
So my advice would be: > Switch your mind back to 80s thinking. > Maybe have a beer or 2. > And only watch the first season.
For the sake of nostalgia and that the first season is passable, I'll give it 4 stars.
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