Of Its Time in the Best Way
This is the most "BBC Sci-Fi Show Produced in the Early 80s" show I have ever seen, from the effects to the direction to the writing. I love it. Since Douglas Adams wrote this based on his experience working during that particular era of Doctor Who (as far as I'm aware), this era of TV just fits it perfectly.
Multiple members of the cast are reprising the same roles from the radio adaptation, and they're excellent. Simon Jones is the perfect Arthur, I love Stephen Moore's Marvin, and Peter Jones is a great narrator for the Guide. Fun fact about the cast, there's a shot in an episode where someone walks naked into the ocean. The naked guy is Douglas Adams himself!
If you, like me, enjoy seeing crappy old effects, you'll enjoy the hell out of this one. Although I will say, some of the costumes actually held up pretty well. Not Zaphod's second head, though. Poor thing is just hanging there almost the entire time.
I am sad that the show never adapted the rest of the series, and dearly wish it had. I think between this and the movie, this is the adaptation I prefer. Sure, the movie looks better, but the fact that this looks as dated as it does adds to its charm, I think. If you like the books, watch the show.
Multiple members of the cast are reprising the same roles from the radio adaptation, and they're excellent. Simon Jones is the perfect Arthur, I love Stephen Moore's Marvin, and Peter Jones is a great narrator for the Guide. Fun fact about the cast, there's a shot in an episode where someone walks naked into the ocean. The naked guy is Douglas Adams himself!
If you, like me, enjoy seeing crappy old effects, you'll enjoy the hell out of this one. Although I will say, some of the costumes actually held up pretty well. Not Zaphod's second head, though. Poor thing is just hanging there almost the entire time.
I am sad that the show never adapted the rest of the series, and dearly wish it had. I think between this and the movie, this is the adaptation I prefer. Sure, the movie looks better, but the fact that this looks as dated as it does adds to its charm, I think. If you like the books, watch the show.
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