The Pacific disappointing?

After watching the first 5episodes I feel all but let down on the show. The characters are just so forgettable, the action isn't common enough and even feelsmediocreat times due to the fact that it usually consists of Japanese soldiers charging at machine guns. Am I the only one that feels let down on this show?

I've heard nothing but good things.Dylan_11

I did expect it to be a bit better but it's still good to watch.

The episodes are way too short in my opinion, but it's still a great show.

I'm disappointed I can't watch it. :(

The reason it doesn't feel as good as BOB is because there is no relationships between individuals as yet (I hope) and because the action was far less due to reasons I don't know.

I've been disappointed so far. The episodes are so short! They are about 40 minutes with the credits and intro. BoB varied but were usually a little over an hour long. You guys are right about forgetable characters. The ones in BoB were way more likable and you actually felt emotions for them throughout the show. I still think its an alright show but BoB was just on a whole nother level of awesome it can't campare.

So far the show is mediocre. Its still has potential but now I don't expect it to be anywhere near as good as BoB.

They spread themselves out too much. Band of Brothers had the advantage of sticking with the same group of guys through out the series.

Yeah, Band of Brothers was much better imo but this is alright. I think its just cause BoB gave us such a high expectation.JxTrain

I had the same expectations as you. I was comparing it with BoB the whole time but then I realized they are both too different to be compared. imo

Disappointing? Hardly. Stop making it a direct comparison to Band of Brothers.

Until yesterday's episode, The Pacific mainly focused on the psychological aspect of war - unlike Band of Brothers, which mainly focused on incredibly well done set pieces with, of course, memorable characters.

I don't see how anyone could complain for "the lack of action" after seeing last night's episode. One entire tracking shot from the boat, following one soldier, while horrific things are happening around him. That was a phenomenal scene. I also loved when Leckie looked on the ground, to spot a blown off hand with a wedding ring on. It's really, really great stuff.

The first episode was pretty ordinary. The production values are high but there's so little exposition. Surprising given how good the writing was in the first series. A lot of the dialogue was of the usual flag waving variant.

They went for more of a "drama" feel with The Pacific, which you may or may not like.STurn21

Only seen two episodes, not enough time to decide, though I will say I can't remember any character's names...

Only seen two episodes, not enough time to decide, though I will say I can't remember any character's names...

Anarchy4hire82

When it is over, I am going to watch it very quickly On Demand. I watched Band of Brothers in 2 days and I want to do the same with this, though I know it will be different.

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Only seen two episodes, not enough time to decide, though I will say I can't remember any character's names...

LJS9502_basic

Yeah, I'm a world war two buff but lately I just can't bring myself to watch people getting mowed down in a bonzai charge with .30 and .50 cals....it's just such a waste of life