Liu Kang spamming the sweep kick on Kano is the single most accurate video game adaption moment ever put to film.

@bahahgriswold8496

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂

@Nikkanekes

3 жыл бұрын

Couldn’t have said it better 😂

@CruddySpark115

2 жыл бұрын

F A N S E R V I C E

@danteoverton8239

Жыл бұрын

Liu Kang is the better one with his bicycle kick

The sequel needs to be 2 hours of only Sub Zero fighting Scorpion, while Kano yells insults at them.

@raduandrei3068

3 жыл бұрын

XDDDDD

@kascalyeuh1825

3 жыл бұрын

Hahahahaha couldn't agree more

@christopherdaniel6142

3 жыл бұрын

pin this comment to the top

@ComicPhreak

3 жыл бұрын

It would be Noob Saibot not Sub-Zero though.

@doomslayer169

3 жыл бұрын

the studios didnt gave them enough budget cuz they didnt think the fans will love it but they proved them wrong

The director or someone of this movie has stated that nobody really stays dead so we could definitely see these characters comeback

@warhawk_yt

3 жыл бұрын

I know that’s what I am saying. In the games characters never die so they could easily bring back characters and not explain it. People might bitch but it happens in the games so they could do it.

@rcdotson4433

3 жыл бұрын

@@warhawk_yt might wanna play the games again bruh

@warhawk_yt

3 жыл бұрын

@@rcdotson4433 what I mean is they never stay dead. They always come back. They do die but always come back the next game. That’s what I mean.

@LuisGuerrero007

3 жыл бұрын

Hopefully cuz Kung Lao is my favorite and i hate the way he die..

@LivingTheLifeOfRiley

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah I think thats what the lead bad guy meant when he said "death is just another portal" or something like that at the end talking to Raiden. And according to the lore and the game there's different generations of the same character. At least thats what I think and hope.

MCU: That shield doesn't obey the law of physics. Kung Lao: Hold my frisbee hat.

@RemixOfTheVoid

3 жыл бұрын

@Dan Balares, you genius XD

@GizmoZR2

3 жыл бұрын

I'd rather have the hat!!

@silkyhank

3 жыл бұрын

Xena: hold my chakrum

@jacksonbeard7769

3 жыл бұрын

Kong: *chuffs* *translation* hold my axe

The actor who played Subzero signed on for 4 movies, so Subzero will be back!

@DjAether8

3 жыл бұрын

More than likely will be back as Noob Saibot.

@StarMarine1084

3 жыл бұрын

@@DjAether8 its 100% gonna be Noob Saibot

@DjAether8

3 жыл бұрын

@@StarMarine1084 no doubt. Goro will probably be revived too eventually. Nitara was a huge waste of space

@danielruiz8259

3 жыл бұрын

@@DjAether8 She was, but also, we needed some dispensable characters

@DjAether8

3 жыл бұрын

@@danielruiz8259 this feels like another WB cutting out scenes that would have made the movie better. Felt like it had some gaps in many areas. Like Sonya barely getting the mark and already using her plasma rings next scene 🤦🏻‍♂🤣

We need a Shaolin Monks movie with homeboys Liu Kang and Kung Lao! And the story takes place before the events of this movie!

@marklenton5114

3 жыл бұрын

THAT ENTRANCE WAS FUCKING LIT 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@athenabermudez7595

3 жыл бұрын

That would be the besssst

@ryuusaki7309

3 жыл бұрын

Hbo Maxx series would b nice would b dope

@gregwxst

3 жыл бұрын

A series would be dope!

@david0712

3 жыл бұрын

And a shaolin monks 2 game. 🤩

This movie was so much goddamn fun. The fights, blood, humor, and these characters being brought to life again. Brought me back to the old days of playing the games and just wrecking fools. I truly hope they do a 2nd one. I want Johnny Cage, Noob Saibot, Rain, Cyrex, Kitana, Baraka, and Shao Kahn to show up. More fights! More blood! MORTAL KOMBAAAAT!! Excellent reaction guys!

@rikkigant1771

3 жыл бұрын

They all ready plans to 3 of them this movie is a set up to make 2 more.

@warhawk_yt

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah. Joe Taslim who plays sub zero I think got signed on to four sequels. Who knows if they ever make that much but there it a chance if this does well enough.

@pdg90

3 жыл бұрын

This movie was just ok, but I do want a trilogy. Recast Raiden & Shang Tsung, get a new director & writer.

@shaiksfq6691

3 жыл бұрын

Rain had a scene in this movie according to the script , but that scene was never shot because they didn't have the budget. The Scene goes like this... When Cole , Sonya and Kano jump out if the plane , they are in the cloud of rain, And Rain Attacks them mid air while they are free falling. This scene would've been epic , but the cost of doing all that CGI and casting Rain would've been a lot

@zodivamp

3 жыл бұрын

@@pdg90 raiden and shang were fine

This is a pre tournament... tournament hasn't started and it is that damn good! We need a sequel! I love it

mortal kombat won at the box office of 55.5 million dollars and had a 87% audience approval

@jesseramirez9062

3 жыл бұрын

still a trash movie

@vivienbagtasos7508

3 жыл бұрын

@@jesseramirez9062 Well when it comes to the fight, fatality and deaths, MK nailed it! That's why some gamers loved the movie. Its all about the gory and blood 😊😊

@Gu12herme

3 жыл бұрын

@@jesseramirez9062 I don't think so.

@disturbed157

3 жыл бұрын

@@jesseramirez9062 well if you go to a basketball game and expect to see a car race that's on you. Not every movie wants an oscar

@thewolf01x95

3 жыл бұрын

Story was assjuice . Fighting was decent But you people just seemed to settle for anything these days . It's sad honestly

Kano was the STAR of the film , dude was a SAVAGE and Freaking Hilarious!

“I had a hangnail one time, I couldn’t move for a week!” ... I almost fell down laughing at that one.

The way sub zero was running towards liu kang...that was with an intent to kill. Great movie

@Mo-Reese8043

3 жыл бұрын

Think he ran the way an actual NINJA would run

@blueskybelyr

3 жыл бұрын

I think he saw a real threat with the firepower... he approached everyone else slowly lol

I don’t care what anybody says, this move was the shit!! I’d watch it beginning to end again and again

@alwaysbam

3 жыл бұрын

Facts it wad fun

@SageHeru

3 жыл бұрын

Weak ass movie lol

@chrisanderson5134

3 жыл бұрын

People went in thinking this was gonna be a masterpiece, like far from it. Saw it Dolby Digital and was pretty satisfied.

@Cedsoncole

3 жыл бұрын

@@SageHeru so why are you here

@interlude44

3 жыл бұрын

It was garbage

This movie had a $50 million budget. For that reason alone this movie is amazing

@jesseramirez9062

3 жыл бұрын

top dumb comment

@ghjk75

3 жыл бұрын

@@jesseramirez9062 Nah you just don't understand what goes into making a movie like this

@Nam3less2U

3 жыл бұрын

@@ghjk75 facts

@notoriously_sly3073

3 жыл бұрын

@@jesseramirez9062 Someone doesn't know how expensive movies like this are to make

@ThePartisan13

3 жыл бұрын

The KZread series had a budget of $7,500 and was considerably better in my opinion. This movie barely surpassed its budget, far from amazing, more like...eh

4:26 Imagine if Jax just bailed once Sub Zero disappeared. Sub Zero be waiting in that building for hours... XDDD

@user-bo7zv6sr8m

3 жыл бұрын

LMAO

@Dirk43

3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣⚰⚰

@pakustad69

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂

Scorpion and Subzero were the heart of this movie and good god they brought the house down. If they ever did a spin-off for those two, I’d totally be down for that

When Liu Kang was training with Kano, my cousin used to cheat by using that leg sweep to win when we used to play the game

@eviesunshine9256

3 жыл бұрын

My brother used to do that to my cousin. I used to laugh hard. That scene made me feel like a kiddo again.

that entrance of kung lao is the best of any movie out there, nothing will beat that for years to come

@notoriously_sly3073

3 жыл бұрын

Scorpion's entrance was better imo

I never thought i can tear up at a martial art movie when hanzo was crawling to his baby...hiro sanada as scorpion just so perfect. He needs more screen time. Joe taslim as sub zero just savage...he dnt want to speak japanese to hanzo cause he gonna kill him anyway, he was just playing with jax, too easy...he needs his own movie or a scorpion vs sub zero movie. Bad guys, kabal and milena deserved more screen time. This movie should hv been 2 hours at least. The final scene when scorpion appeared..best scene ever. I loved it.

@law35penn

3 жыл бұрын

I love the castings, they did not look cheesy or cosplay what so ever. Everything was so authentic and even when scorpion spoke. Like how the kept it subtitle for both guys.

It's a decent prequel for the next big MK movies incoming 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@zenkaiangel977

3 жыл бұрын

It has begun!! 😂

@Karl_Drogo55

3 жыл бұрын

thats whats annoying..they didn't hype this as a prequel...The trailers gave it a diff feel, like we were gonna get Scorpion's Revenge or something(which is a badass movie) so to find that out mid way / towards the end was a bit disappointing is all

@Alslim

3 жыл бұрын

@@Karl_Drogo55 that’s your fault my guy the director stated it wasn’t going to be that very early.. You played yourself 😭 It was marketed as a Scorpion vs Sub-Zero but if you did research for preparation for the film you’d know it was aiming to be just a prequel to the tournament.

@Karl_Drogo55

3 жыл бұрын

@@Alslim lmao yea "if u did research"...the trailers and any commercials to the mass said otherwise...misleading no matter what way u spin it

@malachia2888

3 жыл бұрын

@@Karl_Drogo55 if you base your enjoyment and understanding of a film from what the trailers set up nowadays, you will almost always be disappointed.

Saw it in IMAX! It was a much better experience. Hope we get a shaolin monks series with the same casting they got for Liu Kang and Kung Lao!

@terrireed404

3 жыл бұрын

Kung lao yes, liu kang nooo

@terrireed404

3 жыл бұрын

@@thenotoriouspunk692 yyyesss obviously....I'll give you a minute to figure out what I meant lol

@terrireed404

3 жыл бұрын

@@thenotoriouspunk692 then why did you make the comment you did asshole and no his portrayal was stupid...he was annoying and I'm pretty sure youl find im not the only one who thinks that

@terrireed404

3 жыл бұрын

@@thenotoriouspunk692 "come come"...wtf??? (SMH)

@aditsuskianditapratama1720

3 жыл бұрын

@@terrireed404 Agreed, this Liu Kang are so bland.

Did anyone see that when Cole and Liu Kang fled into the portal, Kung Lao's hat followed them into the portal?

@Lifeof728

3 жыл бұрын

Right!

Jax getting his arms frozen off, then broken into pieces then pushed off...1st Struggle Soldier took a drink then M-Dogg took one for himself; lmao I'm dead just from them two doing that alone & I haven't finished the movie yet

@ladarianroper6285

3 жыл бұрын

I like scorpions revenge better. Goro supposed to rip them off

@Ryker974

3 жыл бұрын

@@ladarianroper6285 well actually Ermac is always the one that rips jaxs arms off

Joe Taslim (Subzero) said he's signed on for 4 sequels and MK is #1 rn soooo its lookin good 👏

If I was ripped like Lui Kang, I wouldn't even own a shirt...

Glad yall enjoyed it as much as I did. I don't know what people were expecting or unsatisfied with. Like sheesh.....Helluva ride. Can't wait for the sequel

@rosiebrooks7685

3 жыл бұрын

Ikr , I appreciate them for doing this with love

@hidoradaikaiju4205

9 ай бұрын

Every movie has flaws, but this was INFINITELY superior in EVERY way to Annihilation.

That intro was fire 🔥

it's kinda weird because MK9 kinda fucked up everyone's memory of Scorpion/Sub Zero's relationship in the original. Originally the two crossed paths due to Quan Chi attempting to to manipulate Bi Han into getting him the Amulet of Shinnok. (MK: Mythologies) Sub Zero kills Scorpion immediately, assuming he is there for the same prize, and being in rival clans there was no love loss. However part of the deal Bi Han made with Quan Chi was that if he was successful, Quan Chi would ensure the Shirai Ryu would be eradicated. So Bi Han was still framed for the murder of Hanzo's family and clan. But in the OG Timeline he actually only killed Hanzo Hashashi and had no idea that his children and wife would be killed as well.

It's the perfect "what could be" movie they didn't go too deep into the lore but they showed us that they are capable of making a good mortal kombat film and now if they are allowed to make more those ones are going to be so lit and go deeper into the world of mortal kombat I am really excited to see more of outworld and the rest of the mortal kombat roster.

@IXSICNESS

3 жыл бұрын

That was my thought. This was a proof of concept and a damn good one. Imagine how good it could be with the bigger budget to spend on better writers and more time to spend on choreography

kung lao's entrance is amazing

@aditsuskianditapratama1720

3 жыл бұрын

And... he is dead.

@moonakieater2308

3 жыл бұрын

@@aditsuskianditapratama1720 sure he's dead but in MK, they don't stay dead 🤣🤣🤣

@aditsuskianditapratama1720

3 жыл бұрын

@@moonakieater2308 "Death is just another portal" ~Samsung

@spunkymaniac9312

3 жыл бұрын

@@aditsuskianditapratama1720 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 man he's name is shang tsung not Samsung

@aditsuskianditapratama1720

3 жыл бұрын

@@spunkymaniac9312 it's a joke obviously.

I feel offended that you cut out Kabal, for some reason. They really did a great job adapting him, I hope he comes back.

@packofweaviles1027

3 жыл бұрын

Reveant Kabal, Kano, and Kung Lao hopefully.

@berthutto5391

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. I loved Kabal in this movie.

@ninjax1983

3 жыл бұрын

KZread censors that part so that can't put that part

Finally a reactor who enjoyed the the whole movie ....I freaking loved it and I want a sequel. I hope it happens.

@kooshamokhbery3581

3 жыл бұрын

There definitely will be a sequel, and I would bet on a third, only question is if there would be a fourth. MK2 can be about out world invading earthrealm, and recruiting more champions, third one about the MK tournament, there’s plenty of plot for two separate movies just there. Then for an epic fourth and possible final movie, who knows

@domennic88

3 жыл бұрын

@@kooshamokhbery3581 I sure hope so. I’d like to see Johnny Cage and Kitana.

@kooshamokhbery3581

3 жыл бұрын

@@domennic88 oh yes 100% I agree, I love Kitana and Johnny. The writers discussed it, but the main reason Johnny wasn’t in it was so he can get the deserved attention in a movie, otherwise in this one you can only have so many characters and so much development. So the next one will have and develop Johnny 100%, Kitana I would hope in the sequel as well since they are recruiting champions. I hope even Jade is, that would be awesome.

@domennic88

3 жыл бұрын

@@kooshamokhbery3581 also I hope they bring Kung Lao back. He was pretty awesome in this movie. Mad tht he died so soon.

@kooshamokhbery3581

3 жыл бұрын

@@domennic88 oh yeah definitely, he was awesome. And they 100% will. There was a confirmed thing that the director or writers said, basically that no one character stays dead. Basically hinting the obvious

Next movie we need Johnny Cage,Kitana,Baraka,Shao Khan,Sindel,Jade,Smoke,Sektor,Cyrax,Nightwolf .

@packofweaviles1027

3 жыл бұрын

And Quan Chi to bring Bi Han back as Noob Saibot

@brightbeyonddarkness

3 жыл бұрын

Actors cost money tho.

This movie was fun 💯🔥 sure it wasn’t a masterpiece or great film or anything but I went in expecting it to be exactly what I got!!! And I love it!!! I honestly didn’t like kano in any of the games but goddamn he was the best part of this movie!!! Had me dying and laughing all the way!! He better come back!!!

Thank God I'm not the only one who thought Goro looks like The Hulk in this movie

@haytijr5823

3 жыл бұрын

He looks like Mike Tyson

This is the year of Disney + and HBO Max. ps. The Church of Marvel Never Sleeps.

i was with struggle soldier, it felt like they were leading up to cole being maybe an avatar or something for scorpion. Tbh i would have been cool with that too.

@brifo3394

3 жыл бұрын

I felt like fans would be even more passed about coles character lol, I think what they did was a good choice.

@terrireed404

3 жыл бұрын

@@brifo3394 not good choice...better choice lol

@Jellofreeze

3 жыл бұрын

@Kazama I'm with you , alot of people that actually study plot devices , assumed Cole would be the avatar for scorpion . Instead Scorpion randomly just pops up for a forced showdown with Sub Zero. So where does this leave Cole? Nowhere . So yes the whole movie insinuated Coles bloodline with Scorpion but in the end it didn't mean anything. . The Scorpion possession would have been a great choice . A better idea and would have connected with the subplot. But you get a sense that this is one of those ass kissing moments where everyone is supposed to just drink the kool-aid and not mention the MANY flaws of this production.

@moonakieater2308

3 жыл бұрын

@@Jellofreeze it was a good representation of a video game in cinematic form. And it showed some lip service for the fans. It's mindless eye candy. So what. It's not supposed to be an Oscar contender 🤣🤣🤣

Loved the review. Some people are expecting a 3 hour movie on an Avengers budget. For a movie that sets up a universe and the characters, so fun :)

I cant wait for Mortal Kombat sequels & spinoffs like Shaolin Monks! Awesome reaction you guys! ❤👍🏻

25:50 Totally agree. I came for a punchy, fun martial arts movie with heart, and that's what I got! This movie reminded me why I miss movie theatres so much! It's enough to be thoroughly entertained with a film, and I would love to see another one.

I swear this is why I love these two, they are honest and genuine on everything and I felt the exact same way, can’t wait to get their merch soon 🙏🏽💯

@sayemahmed7439

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah man. Their the only reactor I watch. Everyone else is irrelevant. Lol

@solob3daking631

3 жыл бұрын

@@sayemahmed7439 facts been watching them since the Civil War days. Look how far they came

I love just how many times Mdogg and Struggle get the references at the same time as me. True MK fans right there

Just great how it's set up for so much more , this was recruitment / introduction, now to come is the tournament and fallout/invasion. Also, some big characters like Raiden and Shang Tsung, we only seen them in 2nd gear so far

New intro Flames 🔥

8:33 Why Did You Hit That James Brown Adlib So Effortlessly 😂🤣

Agree with Struggle. It would have actually been cooler if Cole did become the new Scorpion. Like if the spear connected to his armor. Could conjure the demon Scorpion even.

So it’s true there’s actually 4 more Mortal Kombat movies 🔥🔥🙏🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

@jk5335

3 жыл бұрын

Hopefully one of those will be the full story of Lin Kuei & Shirai Ryu 💪🏽 (probably spelt those names wrong)

LOL as an MMA fighter I would probably just lay on the ground at the start and collect my $200!

Unlike other channels that shit on this movie you guys are very positive! I like that and the movie surely could have been better , maybe if they focused on Sub Zero-Scorpion story the whole movie then adding other characters slowly building up into the sequel.

Sub-Zero was giving me nemesis vibes, gotta come in and ruin everyone's day

Max Huang literally got Kung Lao perfectly

Mortal Kombat 2021 broke a record US box office movie. Mortal Kombat movie income already USD 22.5M. Thats amazing.

13:25 best scene from whole movie

@raduandrei3068

3 жыл бұрын

YES

@lexg_wwo5376

3 жыл бұрын

FLAWLESS VICTORY

This is the most Lit reaction I have ever seen so far for the new Mortal Kombat movie. I thought the movie was good I had a few problems with it but for the most part it was a very enjoyable movie. I have probably watched the movie like 6 or 7 times now lol.

Been looking forward to this reaction. Tagged them in twitter to watch your reaction because it's amazing!!!

Did anyone else notice the "Hoper" Fatality code easter egg? 👌🏼

I been waiting for this!!!!! Let’s gooo!!

Loved it! and great video. like you said just even this movie existing is awesome and i hope they make more

I've never heard M-Dogg's voice get as high pitched as it did when Jax hit his head Edit: well maybe in the I'm vengeance trailer

@demnpboyz

3 жыл бұрын

Infinity War trailer but he caught himself half way 😂

"I didn't expect Goro to go out like that." hahahaha. You guys are funny as HELL!

Enjoyed the movie too! Great Kast, just want more time with them now so let's get that sequel..

Flawless Victory Shang Tsung: You take my line. So, YOUR SOUL'S MINE!

Literally everytime Sub Zero showed up on screen I got scared. I knew something terrible was gonna happen

Yaaay I've been waiting for this reaction 🙌🙌

Love your guys reaction!!! Favorite reactions atm are one punch man and invincible ❤️❤️ keep it up boys, finna take over the game

You should do stuff like this for every movie you watch. This is hella entertaining!

Just subscribed and You are the first person I subscribe to just for reaction videos alone.

Its like a precuel movie to the actual tournament of mortal kombat , we didnt even see the tournament. Love it

Everyone hating on this movie and i loved it. Im a huge MK fan and i thought it was great. You dont need great dialogue in a video game movie

@KratosGOW47

3 жыл бұрын

@@thotslayerdante5737 damn right! Can’t wait for the sequels.

Raiden in the game to shang sung: you broke the roles, im here to fuck you up. Raiden in this movie to shang sung: you broke the rules, i'll just set a barrier and run to my hideout.

@SageHeru

3 жыл бұрын

Weak ass movie

The first fight was the best fight of the movie but the Hollywood editing made it worse if only they would let a Asian style filmmaker do this

@MysticMayne

3 жыл бұрын

Gareth Evans (The Raid 1&2) or Timo Tjahjanto (Headshot, The Night Comes for Us) take on MK would’ve made this look like a Saturday morning cartoon. People are just hyping it up because its MK, that doesn’t work for me, i need good editing and choreography. They had like 7 close up quick cuts for 3 punches being thrown. 😂 They even made Joe Taslim seem like basic fighter due to making him slow down for their poor editing and choreography. Most in the west have low standards for fighting scenes since Hollywood has been getting away with mediocrity for years.

Kano is the life of this movie. And sad to say that Cole Young's story arc is very cliché. I cant wait for Kitana and Cage in the next movie. 🤞🏼

Nice reaction guys. Love it..

Damn been waiting all weekend for this and yawl finally delivered this reaction at the pefect time. I might not have liked this movie, but I know this reaction is going to be EPIC!!!!!

I’ve been FW this channel hard! Keep up the good work

Cole's Arkana is literally plot armor.

It’s a decent first movie with potential for improved sequels. I’m here for it.

I honestly loved mostly every character for how faithful they are the original game and other games

I hope when and if we get a sequel it is 85% all the actual tournament fights.. better then I thought it would be. Solidi B summer flick and for fans of the games and shows I think they would enjoy it flaws and all.

“Get your ass over here” 😂

If I could be subzero I'd find some of my old bullies from school and have a little chat with them

I love how Cole's arcana is taking punishment

Yo @Strugglenations cool reaction video my boi 👍😎🎥

I really enjoyed ur reaction guys! Pure MK fans. Movie should have a sequel immediately

He had a hangnail and was done for a week I’m dead💀 I play with em on every finger almost everyday like what

Keep yo shit goin bro, you will reach a million subs in no time🔥

I watched Mortal Kombat yesterday and I honestly have to say it was pretty badass.

Bruh, “sub-vorhees” had me dyin

awesome reaction guys. youll be happy subzero actor has signed up for 3 more movies. Scorpion also signed up. Second movie has already been green lighted for end next year.

Quan Chi is rumored for one of the next 4 MortalKombat movies. Another rumor, Quan Chi was part of the 1st movie off-screen and we'll probably get more of that story flashed out in the sequel movies

“I had a hang nail once, I didn’t move for a week.” I’m dying 🤣

been waiting for this

Great reaction!

Man loves his Mountain Dew

Kung Lao was one of the best parts of the movie. In terms of personality, it's a mix of the two timelines version of the character. A humbled but savage character. Elements of MK2 and MK9 in there. The fighting style, special moves and fatality is very close to the games. His intro and theme is fire as fuck. Only downside is how he went out though! I was mad as hell!!

Lol struggle soldier face reaction had me dying 🤣😂💀

I love this MK movie. Done so well. I do hope we get more. I want it.

Did a great job making Sub Zero seem scary as f.

It is a really good movie. Blood, gore, fatality, story. I just wish the fights were kind of long.

@MysticMayne

3 жыл бұрын

The fights weren’t long because the choreography was basic and they didn’t want to show how trash it was. The director and choreographers had nothing and the editors tried to make it look like something, hence the quick cuts and close up shots.

I'm glad yall liked it , seen alot of people trash this movie, i really liked how they added their own spin to the story here and there , and people have to keep in mind it is still the first movie in a series... give it time and this series will be great