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Efficient_Truck_9696 t1_ixoddyz wrote

Reply to comment by turkeygobblegobblr in Echo 3 - Series Premiere Discussion by NicholasCajun

I had a hard time taking Strike Back seriously. I thought it was pretty cheesy to be honest. Im surprised we are even comparing the two. Strike Back much more inferior in terms of acting, production, character development etc.

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turkeygobblegobblr t1_ixou6ns wrote

Strike Back doesn’t take itself seriously, has far better action, and some great villains.

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Efficient_Truck_9696 t1_ixp2801 wrote

I would say it has more action but I’m not sure if would call it better. Strike back action sequences feel rushed and you rarely sense that the protagonists are in danger. I just remember being not very impressed with the realism and attention to detail. In Echo 3 movements and action sequences feel very tactical and purposeful. The cover and move sequences when two protagonists break into the suspected kidnappers hideout is just awesome.

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InvestigatorTimely52 t1_ixpejmt wrote

This has even worse acting and lines. cab't believe this is the same writer that was an Oscar favorite.

It's like they hear what money Apple is offering and they rush to adapt some series they've watched or heard of without much finesse or grit.

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song4this t1_ixs8v01 wrote

Strike Back is not meant to be taken seriously - it is a glorious action adventure bromance with guns, explosions, and fierce women!

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