Preacher (TV Series) Call and Response (2016) User Reviews

Dark Clouds

[mad_man_moon · 10/10 · 1 August 2016]

When the beat ticks down, and the most emotional thing to occur in this show happens, this became TV legend.

The metaphorical one-upping of the comic book here is truly an evocative moment which had me sobbing for a little bit. Balanced with some of the comedy on show here meant for a roller coaster of an episode and a fitting end to the season.

The producers had said that this (season) was the story of how Jesse et al get to where they are in the comic, and they've completely delivered on that.

This western is beautifully weird, funny, intense, and just plain pretty.

They've put together a television show that is altogether a different proposal to anything else that is on right now, and it's a thoroughbred affair for all to enjoy.

Except maybe some of the more fervent in the Christian religious families.

Do yourself a favour, put down your phone, and watch this altogether fabulous TV show.

Art is all around.

Let the epic road trip begin!

[fredschaefer-406-623204 · 8/10 · 1 August 2016]

The finale of season one of PREACHER, titled "Call and Response," was one of the most out there hour and twenty minutes of television in a very long time. This first season, based upon the epic comic book from the 90's, has been a real hot and cold affair for many viewers, filled with awesome action scenes, great dialogue, genuine weirdness and some long stretches where the story just seemed to amble along under the hot Texas sun. For me, the scenes where we learned the back story of The Cowboy, aka The Saint of Killers, were the absolute best, a mixture of western and apocalyptic horror with a striking visual style that echoed John Ford and Sam Peckinpah.

And many fans of the comic book were thrown off by this season; liberties were taken so much so that the TV show doesn't get to where the comic kicked off until this final episode. The previous nine are all about setting up the characters of Jessie Custer, Tulip, Cassidy, the citizens of Annville, Texas, Genesis and the plot dynamics that will drive the series. This finale brings together most of the cast at that woebegone church for a face to face with God, where Jessie will compel him to answer his parishioner's questions, the results of which are devastating for almost all concerned. In other stand out scenes, we find out what Carlos did to earn the hatred of Tulip; Donnie Schenck and his wife become the most unexpected saviors; Odin Quincannon consoles his Meat Baby and the epic carnage and suicides before Annville is reduced to ashes. The season ends with our three protagonists hitting the road to find God-literally, with The Saint of Killers on their trail.

I agree with those who say this show is a better binge watch than a weekly series; it's pacing is uneven and the great fight scenes beg to be re-watched immediately. As a series, it is definitely an acquired taste, an AMC show with very little in common with THE WALKING DEAD or BREAKING BAD (except for one location), whose sensibilities may not be to everyone's liking. The picture it paints of small town Southerners is a Hollywood secularist's caricature, portraying them as a bunch of Bible thumping, hate filled cretins who lose all hope and destroy themselves when their faith is shattered.

The acting has been exceptional, but I'd like to single out Jackie Earle Haley who is letter perfect as the ultimately very sad Odin Quincannon, and Ian Colletti as Eugene/Arseface, who remains in Hell at the season's end.

The second season promises to be one epic road trip, as Jessie, Tulip and Cassidy go find God, either to rescue him or kick his ass, depending, as season one has set things up right. I'm so looking forward to seeing more of The Saint of Killers.

And yes, there are people who don't like The Big Lebowski.

Season One Review

[southdavid · 9/10 · 23 April 2020]

Never read Preacher really, but I was a little aware of the concept before starting this adaptation. It was mostly the stars that encouraged me to watch, as I'm a big fan of all three leads, particularly Joseph Gilgun and I'm happy I did, as I really enjoyed this first season.

Jesse Custer (Dominic Cooper) is a former criminal who has returned to his hometown to become their Preacher - as his father once was. Attendances are dwindling and Jesse is unsure of his place in the world, then he receives what he believes is a divine gift. When he speaks, those who hear are forced to act on it, regardless of what it is. With his church on the up, he reconnects with Tulip (Ruth Negga) a childhood friend who has a mission of revenge for them both to begin and meets Cassidy (Joseph Gilgun) an Irish Vampire just looking for a good time.

"Preacher" is a funny, daring adult fantasy with wonderful central performances from its three leads and able support from the likes of Jackie Earle Haley, W Earl Brown, Lucy Griffiths and Derek Wilson. The first season is a tight contained story that gives a payoff to all of its various strands before setting the leads free to undertake what will become their immediate quest and setting what I presume will be the chief antagonist after them.

If it has an issue, now it feels like it's another aspect of the very busy "adult fantasy" market. "The Boys", "American Gods", "Legion", "Good Omens" have all come subsequently and all (to some extent) cover similar ground. However, I wouldn't say that I was tired of the genre yet - and this first season of "Preacher" sits around the very top of what I've seen.

Looking forward to pushing on with season two.

WTF??

[palludetti · 8/10 · 26 September 2019]

WTF????? WTF??? WTF???? WTF??? WTF??? WTF???? WTF?????

Yawn

[Eli_Elvis · 1/10 · 25 August 2019]

Jeez man, Yo Seth, how do you make some of the best graphic novels a snore fest? Do you have a boring check list per episode? Anti Christian check, cursing check, no blood from violence check, no sex check, boring ass talking for 30 mins check, terrible writing and directing check. God almighty you suck. Look here folks, idiot went from stoner movies to ruining comics. Who gives you the fking money?