A Series of Unfortunate Events (2017-)
Season 1 - 10 episodes (2018)
A Series of Unfortunate Events Season 2 returns March 30
Based on Lemony Snicket's children's books, three orphaned children are pursued by Count Olaf (Neil Patrick Harris), their murderous relative who wants their inheritance. The children discover a secret society.
Season two adds Nathan Fillion and Tony Hale to the cast. This is planned for three seasons spanning the thirteen books.
A teaser video released January 3 with a second teaser video releasing February 12.
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Tuesday, 6 March 2018
Tuesday, 2 January 2018
A Series of Unfortunate Events Netflix Series Season 2 Teaser Video
A Series of Unfortunate Events (2017-)
Season 2 (2018)
A Series of Unfortunate Events Season 2 returns on March 30
Based on Lemony Snicket's children's books, three orphaned children are pursued by Count Olaf (Neil Patrick Harris), their murderous relative who wants their inheritance.
A Series of Unfortunate Events info page
Images from the teaser:
Season 2 (2018)
A Series of Unfortunate Events Season 2 returns on March 30
Based on Lemony Snicket's children's books, three orphaned children are pursued by Count Olaf (Neil Patrick Harris), their murderous relative who wants their inheritance.
A Series of Unfortunate Events info page
Images from the teaser:
Sunday, 12 March 2017
A Series of Unfortunate Events Season 2 Confirmed - Video
A Series of Unfortunate Events (2017-)
Season 2 - 10 episodes (TBA)
A Series of Unfortunate Events Season 2 debut TBA
Based on Lemony Snicket's children's books, three orphaned children are pursued by Count Olaf (Neil Patrick Harris), their murderous relative who wants their inheritance. The children discover a secret society.
This is planned for three seasons spanning the thirteen books.
The 'code' to the video is a website link:
http://www.vastlyfrighteningdecision.com/
Season 2 - 10 episodes (TBA)
A Series of Unfortunate Events Season 2 debut TBA
Based on Lemony Snicket's children's books, three orphaned children are pursued by Count Olaf (Neil Patrick Harris), their murderous relative who wants their inheritance. The children discover a secret society.
This is planned for three seasons spanning the thirteen books.
The 'code' to the video is a website link:
http://www.vastlyfrighteningdecision.com/
Monday, 30 January 2017
A Series of Unfortunate Events Season 1 Review
A Series of Unfortunate Events (2017-)
Season 1 - 8 episodes (2017)
Watch A Series of Unfortunate Events on Netflix
Based on Lemony Snicket's children's books, three orphaned children are pursued by Count Olaf (Neil Patrick Harris), their murderous relative who wants their inheritance.
Monday, 23 January 2017
A Series of Unfortunate Events - An Unfortunate Actor on Acting
A Series of Unfortunate Events (2017-)
Season 1 - 8 episodes (2017)
A Series of Unfortunate Events Season 1 is now streaming
Based on Lemony Snickett's children's books where three orphaned children end up with a murderous relative who wants their inheritance, played by Neil Patrick Harris, the children discover a secret society.
An interview with Count Olaf. He's as pompous as you can imagine.
His acting Mt. Rushmore is Olaf, Stefano, Shirley St. Ives, and Malcolm Jamal-Warner.
Season 1 - 8 episodes (2017)
A Series of Unfortunate Events Season 1 is now streaming
Based on Lemony Snickett's children's books where three orphaned children end up with a murderous relative who wants their inheritance, played by Neil Patrick Harris, the children discover a secret society.
An interview with Count Olaf. He's as pompous as you can imagine.
His acting Mt. Rushmore is Olaf, Stefano, Shirley St. Ives, and Malcolm Jamal-Warner.
Monday, 16 January 2017
A Series of Unfortunate Events - Featurette
A Series of Unfortunate Events (2017-)
Season 1 - 8 episodes (2017)
A Series of Unfortunate Events Season 1 is now streaming
Based on Lemony Snickett's children's books where three orphaned children end up with a murderous relative who wants their inheritance, played by Neil Patrick Harris, the children discover a secret society.
Go behind the scenes in this clip with interviews from cast & crew.
Season 1 - 8 episodes (2017)
A Series of Unfortunate Events Season 1 is now streaming
Based on Lemony Snickett's children's books where three orphaned children end up with a murderous relative who wants their inheritance, played by Neil Patrick Harris, the children discover a secret society.
Go behind the scenes in this clip with interviews from cast & crew.
Sunday, 15 January 2017
A Series of Unfortunate Events Season 1 Netflix Series Review
A Series of Unfortunate Events (2017-)
Season 1 - 8 episodes (2017)
Watch A Series of Unfortunate Events on Netflix
Created by: Mark Hudis, Lemony Snicket (based on the novel by)
Starring: Neil Patrick Harris, Patrick Warburton, Joan Cusack, Malina Weissman, Louis Hynes
Rated: TV-Y7
Plot
Based on Lemony Snicket's children's books, three orphaned children are pursued by Count Olaf (Neil Patrick Harris), their murderous relative who wants their inheritance.
Verdict
The style, witty dialog, and colorful characters make this a lot of fun. It's a show in which you can tell the actors are having a lot of fun, doing something different from the standard. It's one of the few seasons of television I want to watch again just to see which clues I missed and to hear the sharp dialog.
My only complaint is that this season is one long teaser, urging us to keep watching. Watch another episode, watch another season. By the end we're no closer to answers, though there are many clues provoking additional questions.
There's certainly a lot of story, but it gets repetitive. It never develops past the kids on the run from Olaf. While I like this season, I wanted a bit more from the story. What is the ultimate goal? Providing the kids with a definite destination would have given the events more impact.
Watch it.
Review
I haven't read the books or seen the 2004 movie with Jim Carrey. This is my introduction into this unique franchise. Even the marketing is subversive, with Patrick Warburton telling us not to watch. It's reverse psychology that compels you to at least check this out when you're told the experience is so unpleasant you won't enjoy it.
While adults will find this a lot of fun, it's aimed at teens. Adults talk down to the Baudelaire children, Violet, Klaus, and Sunny, and adults are frequently useless. No one is genuinely interested in the kids. The show embodies the worst of adults, at least from a kids view. Adults are well meaning but impotent.
The show is self aware and sarcastic. While it doesn't break the fourth wall, it often nudges it making references to streaming entertainment, movies, and much more.
It's not a show made for rapid viewing as that causes it to become repetitive. Time in between episodes would also give fans that don't know the series the ability to begin speculating about the mysteries.
Throughout I kept wondering about the end goal. For season one, there isn't one. What do the kids want? In the short term, it's to escape Olaf, but this series needs an overarching goal. This is setup, though I'm sure with additional seasons, the season will become retroactively better. This is an introduction that doesn't get both feet into the plot. We only ever get hints of the deeper mysteries.
Two episodes are devoted to each book as the mystery keeps getting deeper. The theme song updates after each pair of episodes to remain current with the children's plight. The plan is for three total seasons, covering five books in season two, and the last four in the third season.
Despite the lack of help, the Baudelaire children are able to repel the evil Count Olaf and his cronies. It's a wacky tale with colorful characters that's quite dark as the children bounce from one guardian to another. As the title implies, they experience a series of unfortunate events.
The world is full of extremes, from a quirky judge with an extensive library to leeches with razor sharp teeth. It's a stylized world that feels like something from a child's imagination.
Count Olaf is a theater actor that wants the inheritance the children received when their parents died in a house fire. It's hinted that Olaf may have had a part in that fire.
Tasked with finding Olaf is the banker Poe, who muses that, "He's an actor, so you know his excitement is genuine."
While the children are initially placed in Olaf's charge, his schemes are the reason they are removed from his care. Olaf chases the children throughout season one, employing costumes and tricks to get close to them. While it's obvious to us and the kids when Olaf is in disguise, the adults are painfully dim about Olaf's intentions. Poe is quick to disbelief the kids, dismissing their assertions as imagination.
The children are then sent to live with Monty Montgomery followed by Josephine. Josephine is severely preoccupied with grammar, failing to do what's needed because she's scared of the world. Each character is a different satire of an adult. Poe the banker is always preoccupied with paperwork and following the rules. Adults frequently fail to see what's right in from of them because they aren't looking. Later at the Sawmill, Sir (Don Johnson) is only preoccupied with profits.
Recurring scenes feature father and mother (Will Arnett and Colbie Smulders). That arc took a surprising turn.
The symbol of a stylized eye is a frequently recurring symbol that links the Baudelaire's parents, their frequently changing caregivers, and Olaf. It's the mark of a secret society. While we don't know much, and the kids know even less, I'm guessing that mystery will expand in season two.
While Lemony Snicket is the narrator, he has a link to both Olaf and the Baudelaire's parents. I don't know from what point of time he is narrating the story, but I'm guessing he'll become a part of it eventually.
Sharp dialog and dry wit is one of the reasons I want to watch this again. This is a show not afraid to make fun of itself or the characters.
While the children bounce around, by season's end they're heading to boarding school. Looks like that will be the setting for season two.
Season 1 - 8 episodes (2017)
Created by: Mark Hudis, Lemony Snicket (based on the novel by)
Starring: Neil Patrick Harris, Patrick Warburton, Joan Cusack, Malina Weissman, Louis Hynes
Rated: TV-Y7
Plot
Based on Lemony Snicket's children's books, three orphaned children are pursued by Count Olaf (Neil Patrick Harris), their murderous relative who wants their inheritance.
Verdict
The style, witty dialog, and colorful characters make this a lot of fun. It's a show in which you can tell the actors are having a lot of fun, doing something different from the standard. It's one of the few seasons of television I want to watch again just to see which clues I missed and to hear the sharp dialog.
My only complaint is that this season is one long teaser, urging us to keep watching. Watch another episode, watch another season. By the end we're no closer to answers, though there are many clues provoking additional questions.
There's certainly a lot of story, but it gets repetitive. It never develops past the kids on the run from Olaf. While I like this season, I wanted a bit more from the story. What is the ultimate goal? Providing the kids with a definite destination would have given the events more impact.
Watch it.
Review
I haven't read the books or seen the 2004 movie with Jim Carrey. This is my introduction into this unique franchise. Even the marketing is subversive, with Patrick Warburton telling us not to watch. It's reverse psychology that compels you to at least check this out when you're told the experience is so unpleasant you won't enjoy it.
While adults will find this a lot of fun, it's aimed at teens. Adults talk down to the Baudelaire children, Violet, Klaus, and Sunny, and adults are frequently useless. No one is genuinely interested in the kids. The show embodies the worst of adults, at least from a kids view. Adults are well meaning but impotent.
The show is self aware and sarcastic. While it doesn't break the fourth wall, it often nudges it making references to streaming entertainment, movies, and much more.
 |
| Count Olaf (Neil Patrick Harris). |
Throughout I kept wondering about the end goal. For season one, there isn't one. What do the kids want? In the short term, it's to escape Olaf, but this series needs an overarching goal. This is setup, though I'm sure with additional seasons, the season will become retroactively better. This is an introduction that doesn't get both feet into the plot. We only ever get hints of the deeper mysteries.
Two episodes are devoted to each book as the mystery keeps getting deeper. The theme song updates after each pair of episodes to remain current with the children's plight. The plan is for three total seasons, covering five books in season two, and the last four in the third season.
 |
| Klaus, Sunny, and Violet Baudelaire. |
The world is full of extremes, from a quirky judge with an extensive library to leeches with razor sharp teeth. It's a stylized world that feels like something from a child's imagination.
 |
| Count Olaf as Captain Sham. |
Tasked with finding Olaf is the banker Poe, who muses that, "He's an actor, so you know his excitement is genuine."
While the children are initially placed in Olaf's charge, his schemes are the reason they are removed from his care. Olaf chases the children throughout season one, employing costumes and tricks to get close to them. While it's obvious to us and the kids when Olaf is in disguise, the adults are painfully dim about Olaf's intentions. Poe is quick to disbelief the kids, dismissing their assertions as imagination.
 |
| Sir (Don Johnson), the boss of the sawmill. |
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| Father (Will Arnett). |
The symbol of a stylized eye is a frequently recurring symbol that links the Baudelaire's parents, their frequently changing caregivers, and Olaf. It's the mark of a secret society. While we don't know much, and the kids know even less, I'm guessing that mystery will expand in season two.
 |
| Lemony Snicket (Patrick Warburton), the narrator. |
Sharp dialog and dry wit is one of the reasons I want to watch this again. This is a show not afraid to make fun of itself or the characters.
 |
| A photograph of the Baudelaire parents and others. |
Thursday, 12 January 2017
A Series of Unfortunate Events - Netflix Kitchen: Baudelaire's Flaming Mansion
A Series of Unfortunate Events (2017-)
Season 1 - 8 episodes (2017)
A Series of Unfortunate Events Season 1 premieres January 13
Based on Lemony Snickett's children's books where three orphaned children end up with a murderous relative who wants their inheritance, played by Neil Patrick Harris, the children discover a secret society.
In this clip, an edible mansion is created an then set on fire.
Season 1 - 8 episodes (2017)
A Series of Unfortunate Events Season 1 premieres January 13
Based on Lemony Snickett's children's books where three orphaned children end up with a murderous relative who wants their inheritance, played by Neil Patrick Harris, the children discover a secret society.
In this clip, an edible mansion is created an then set on fire.
Wednesday, 11 January 2017
A Series of Unfortunate Events Netflix Series - Theme Song Clip
A Series of Unfortunate Events (2017-)
Season 1 - 8 episodes (2017)
A Series of Unfortunate Events Season 1 premieres January 13
Based on Lemony Snickett's children's books where three orphaned children end up with a murderous relative who wants their inheritance, played by Neil Patrick Harris, the children discover a secret society.
This clip is the opening credits to the show.
Season 1 - 8 episodes (2017)
A Series of Unfortunate Events Season 1 premieres January 13
Based on Lemony Snickett's children's books where three orphaned children end up with a murderous relative who wants their inheritance, played by Neil Patrick Harris, the children discover a secret society.
This clip is the opening credits to the show.
A Series of Unfortunate Events Netflix Series - The Most Unfortunate Friday the 13th
A Series of Unfortunate Events (2017-)
Season 1 - 8 episodes (2017)
A Series of Unfortunate Events Season 1 premieres January 13
Based on Lemony Snickett's children's books where three orphaned children end up with a murderous relative who wants their inheritance, played by Neil Patrick Harris, the children discover a secret society.
In this clip a Rube Goldberg machine brings us to a calendar displaying the date Friday, 13. Count Olaf then says, "You have no idea."
Season 1 - 8 episodes (2017)
A Series of Unfortunate Events Season 1 premieres January 13
Based on Lemony Snickett's children's books where three orphaned children end up with a murderous relative who wants their inheritance, played by Neil Patrick Harris, the children discover a secret society.
In this clip a Rube Goldberg machine brings us to a calendar displaying the date Friday, 13. Count Olaf then says, "You have no idea."
Sunday, 8 January 2017
A Series of Unfortunate Events Netflix Series - The Facts Clip
A Series of Unfortunate Events (2017-)
Season 1 - 8 episodes (2017)
A Series of Unfortunate Events Season 1 premieres January 13
Based on Lemony Snickett's children's books where three orphaned children end up with a murderous relative who wants their inheritance, played by Neil Patrick Harris, the children discover a secret society.
In this clip Patrick Warburton as Lemony Snicket introduces Violet, Klaus, and Sonny. They were sent to live with the wicked Count Olaf. From there they were sent to different guardians, experience many unfortunate events.
Season 1 - 8 episodes (2017)
A Series of Unfortunate Events Season 1 premieres January 13
Based on Lemony Snickett's children's books where three orphaned children end up with a murderous relative who wants their inheritance, played by Neil Patrick Harris, the children discover a secret society.
In this clip Patrick Warburton as Lemony Snicket introduces Violet, Klaus, and Sonny. They were sent to live with the wicked Count Olaf. From there they were sent to different guardians, experience many unfortunate events.
Netflix Golden Globes Winners & Nominees 2017
Golden Globes 2017
Netflix had two shows nominated in three categories, winning two categories. Claire Foy won best actress and The Crown won best drama.
Best Television Series - Drama
The Netflix series The Crown won, edging out Game of Thrones, the Netflix series Stranger Things, This is Us, and Westworld.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama
Claire Foy in the Netflix drama The Crown won the category over Caitriona Balfe (Outlander), Keri Russell (The Americans), Winona Ryder (Stranger Things), and Evan Rachel Wood (Westworld).
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television
John Lightow's performance in the Netflix series The Crown lost to Hugh Laurie in The Night Manager. Other nominees include Sterling K. Brown (The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story), Christian Slater (Mr. Robot), John Travolta (he People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story).
In 2016, Netflix had six series nominated for eight awards, winning none. The series were Narcos, House of Cards, Bloodline, Grace and Frankie, Orange is the New Black, and Master of None.
Best Motion Picture - Foreign Language
The Netflix exclusive Divines was nominated.
Netflix did release a video congratulating all nominees and promoting A Series of Unfortunate Events that premieres January 13.
In the video Count Olaf (Neil Patrick Harris) accepts multiple awards.
Netflix had two shows nominated in three categories, winning two categories. Claire Foy won best actress and The Crown won best drama.
The Netflix series The Crown won, edging out Game of Thrones, the Netflix series Stranger Things, This is Us, and Westworld.
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Drama
Claire Foy in the Netflix drama The Crown won the category over Caitriona Balfe (Outlander), Keri Russell (The Americans), Winona Ryder (Stranger Things), and Evan Rachel Wood (Westworld).
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television
John Lightow's performance in the Netflix series The Crown lost to Hugh Laurie in The Night Manager. Other nominees include Sterling K. Brown (The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story), Christian Slater (Mr. Robot), John Travolta (he People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story).
In 2016, Netflix had six series nominated for eight awards, winning none. The series were Narcos, House of Cards, Bloodline, Grace and Frankie, Orange is the New Black, and Master of None.
Best Motion Picture - Foreign Language
The Netflix exclusive Divines was nominated.
Netflix did release a video congratulating all nominees and promoting A Series of Unfortunate Events that premieres January 13.
In the video Count Olaf (Neil Patrick Harris) accepts multiple awards.
Monday, 5 December 2016
A Series of Unfortunate Events Season 1 - Trailer 2
A Series of Unfortunate Events (2017-)
Season 1 - 8 episodes (2017)
A Series of Unfortunate Events Season 1 premieres January 13
Based on Lemony Snickett's children's books where three orphaned children end up with a murderous relative who wants their inheritance, played by Neil Patrick Harris, the children discover a secret society.
As this trailer states, this isn't a story with a happy ending. Neil Patrick Harris is Count Olaf, who wants to steal the fortune of three orphans.
Season 1 - 8 episodes (2017)
A Series of Unfortunate Events Season 1 premieres January 13
Based on Lemony Snickett's children's books where three orphaned children end up with a murderous relative who wants their inheritance, played by Neil Patrick Harris, the children discover a secret society.
As this trailer states, this isn't a story with a happy ending. Neil Patrick Harris is Count Olaf, who wants to steal the fortune of three orphans.
Wednesday, 16 November 2016
A Series of Unfortunate Events Season 1 - Trailer
A Series of Unfortunate Events (2017-)
Season 1 - 8 episodes (2017)
A Series of Unfortunate Events Season 1 premieres January 13
Based on Lemony Snickett's children's books where three orphaned children end up with a murderous relative who wants their inheritance, played by Neil Patrick Harris, the children discover a secret society.
In the official trailer Patrick Warburton introduces the children who soon meet their uncle Count Olaf. The kids uncover a secret society as Olaf dons many disguises in an attempt to steal their inheritance.
Season 1 - 8 episodes (2017)
A Series of Unfortunate Events Season 1 premieres January 13
Based on Lemony Snickett's children's books where three orphaned children end up with a murderous relative who wants their inheritance, played by Neil Patrick Harris, the children discover a secret society.
In the official trailer Patrick Warburton introduces the children who soon meet their uncle Count Olaf. The kids uncover a secret society as Olaf dons many disguises in an attempt to steal their inheritance.
Wednesday, 2 November 2016
A Series of Unfortunate Events Season 1 - Count Olaf Teaser
A Series of Unfortunate Events (2017-)
Season 1 - 8 episodes (2017)
A Series of Unfortunate Events Season 1 premieres January 13
Based on Lemony Snickett's children's books where three orphaned children end up with a murderous relative who wants their inheritance, played by Neil Patrick Harris, before discover a secret society.
In this teaser, Neil Patrick Harris is revealed under heavy makeup playing the wretched Count Olaf.
Season 1 - 8 episodes (2017)
A Series of Unfortunate Events Season 1 premieres January 13
Based on Lemony Snickett's children's books where three orphaned children end up with a murderous relative who wants their inheritance, played by Neil Patrick Harris, before discover a secret society.
In this teaser, Neil Patrick Harris is revealed under heavy makeup playing the wretched Count Olaf.
Monday, 3 October 2016
A Series of Unfortunate Events Teaser Trailer
A Series of Unfortunate Events Season 1
Series premieres Friday January 13, 2017
Created by: Mark Hudis
Starring: Neil Patrick Harris, Patrick Warburton
Based on Lemony Snickett's children's books where three orphaned children end up with a murderous relative who wants their inheritance, played by Neil Patrick Harris, before discovering a secret society.
Series premieres Friday January 13, 2017
Created by: Mark Hudis
Starring: Neil Patrick Harris, Patrick Warburton
Based on Lemony Snickett's children's books where three orphaned children end up with a murderous relative who wants their inheritance, played by Neil Patrick Harris, before discovering a secret society.
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