Also the show’s morality is all over the fking place, equating a sadistic evil piece of shit concentration camp commandant and a scientist like Von Braun is ridiculous. So let’s break down what happened, how the clues were there all along, and why that ending feels a bit off. Covering the hottest movie and TV topics that fans want. He's been working for Collider for over a decade, and in addition to managing content also runs point on crafts interviews, awards coverage, and co-hosts The Collider Podcast with Matt Goldberg (which has been running since 2012). #HuntersTV is kicking its way onto Amazon Prime Video on February 21. Meyer was in the same concentration camp as Ruth, and the two struck up a romantic relationship amidst the horror. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hunters_(2020_TV_series). But it’s also a bit… confusing, which is indicative of some of the problems plaguing Hunters. (Paired with The Man in the High Castle, it’s not even the only Nazi-related counterfactual to air on Amazon this decade.) By Alex Abad-Santos Feb 24, 2020, 2:00pm EST the are true horrors of the holocaust i dont know they they needed to make fake ones. Jonah pushes back and argues that Wilhelm doesn’t deserve penance. Indeed, it was Ruth who inspired Meyer to start tracking down and killing Nazis. New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, Press J to jump to the feed. No subtly or suspense- everything is on the nose and in your face. Jonah joins the Hunters and sets about tracking down and murdering notable Nazis who are living in America under assumed identities, with Meyer leading the charge and calling the shots. ‘Hunters’ Episode 10: Al Pacino's outstanding performance clearly overshadows the finale's big shocking reveal. Hitler himself is behind plans to build a Fourth Reich. There’s also evidence that The Wolf is the one who killed Ruth in the very first episode. Spoilers for the Hunters Season 1 finale follow below.. As it turns out, the Nazi hunting show was about a Nazi hunting Nazis all along. Meyer viciously (and quickly) murders this plastic surgeon in front of Jonah, but does not pray over him, which strikes Jonah as odd. Mind Blown ending. He’s not Jewish. By introducing an elderly Adolf Hitler being alive in 1977, showrunner David Weil makes a clear statement about his structural approach moving forward, but it's not one that fans might expect. Who’s on the other end of the phone call? Released on April 3, 2020, Tales from the Loop is the latest science fiction series produced by Amazon Studios for its Prime Video streaming … what a fucking baby. The final episodes debuted on Amazon Prime Video at the tail end of 2020, bringing the epic saga to a close after seven years of thrilling twists and turns – … Ruined the show for me. WARNING: Spoilers for Hunters season 1.. And I was screaming from the second episode “operation paperclip” none of the “big reveals” worked becuase this is a well know historical fact and isn’t controversial. Then there’s the not so subtle constant white man bashing that is just distracting but that’s just the flavour of modern TV sadly. Trailer Reveals an Animated Comedy Designed Only for Killing, How the MCU Was Made: ‘Thor’ and Why Chris Hemsworth Nearly Wasn’t Cast, 'The Boys' Reunion With 'Supernatural' Continues as New Writers, Producers Join Season 3, 'The Division' Movie: Rawson Marshall Thurber Replaces David Leitch as Director, Here's How (and Why) the 'WandaVision' Team Changed the Show's Cinematography and Aspect Ratio Each Week, Watergate Scandal Series 'Gaslit' Starring Julia Roberts Gets Starz Pick-Up & New Cast Details, 'Rugrats' Is Coming Back With Its Original Cast and a Bold New Animation Style. It particularly gets better near the last few episodes. This is a show that wants to be a lot of things, but tonally has trouble finding the right balance. But on top of the tonal issues, the plotting is also at times somewhat shaky. Near the end of “In the Belly of the Whale,” the first episode of Amazon’s surreal new series Hunters, a Nazi in a Washington, DC-based … Didn't expect to like it, I did go into it expecting to hate it (who doesn't love a good hate-watch?) The Jonah character is incredibly annoying. As with anything in … I just saw a clip of this show, its just, cringe. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. He’s The Wolf. Why would Ruth not tell anyone when she discovered who Meyer was? And so, they do what any bad-ass vigilante squad would do: they set out on a bloody quest for revenge and justice. Christopher Saunders / Amazon Feb. 23, 2020, 11:10 PM UTC / Updated Feb. 24, 2020, 5:11 AM UTC It has a lot of the elements of what makes Tarantino movies so great and I can see a lot of the influences of Tarantino on this show. And so, they do what any bad-ass vigilante squad would do: they set out on a bloody quest for revenge and justice. the fact that the very first scene, was so bonkers that i thought it had to be a dream sequence only to find out that its cannon, was truly disheartening. Going forward it appears the central throughline of Hunters will find the ragtag group eventually coming face to face with Adolf Hitler himself, which will require a very strong handle on tone. He lives in Tulsa, OK and likes pasta, 90s thrillers, and spending like 95% of his time with his dog Luna. The fun and colorful satire makes it hard to fully emotionally invest in the somber tone of the flashbacks, or even the present day scenes that find survivors wrestling with faith, revenge, and loss. I saw the poster for it on Amazon Prime, but I never bothered watching it, and seeing that clip, I don't think I'll plan to either. Ruth says that one night in November 1945, Meyer up and disappeared, leaving a note that said he was still tormented by the horrors of their time in the concentration camp and couldn’t bear it. (We’ve got major spoilers ahead for the big twist at the end season 1 of Amazon’s “Hunters”) The season 1 finale of “Hunters” features a couple major twists. Yep. The Hunters finale packs a serious punch, as it reveals pretty much everything we thought we knew about Al Pacino’s Meyer Offerman was wrong, and a confrontation between Meyer and Jonah (Logan Lerman) lays bare the truth: That Meyer Offerman isn’t Meyer Offerman at all. Congratulations, everyone who passed history class in high school knows that. The Amazon show has some great ideas, but some shaky execution. If you look closely, the silhouette matches, and the last thing Ruth says before the figure shoots her is, “You can’t hide forever.” It’s highly likely that she discovered Meyer was actually The Wolf, and that’s why she was murdered—although it remains to be seen if this was meant to be implied, or if it’s a plot thread meant to be picked up in future seasons. Amazon just debuted the first season of The Boys, a dark, raunchy superhero show based on the comics from Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson. Especially in the wake of the big finale reveal that not only is The Colonel alive, but she’s Eva Braun and is living peacefully in Argentina with… Hitler? Surgeon-like, perhaps? It seems to have been crammed into too short a timeframe for it to make much sense. Simon Pegg and Nick Frost's new series Truth Seekers, where they play paranormal investigators who uncover a massive conspiracy, is headed to Amazon. Premise: Set in 1977, Jonah Heidelbaum (Logan Lerman) seeks out the killer of his grandmother and finds himself involved with Meyer Offerman's (Al Pacino) group of Nazi hunters in New York City in this drama series created by David Weil and executive produced by Jordan Peele. In Ruth’s recollections, she said Meyer told her he would track down The Wolf sooner or later, but was determined to pray over him before killing him. Hunters, the new Amazon series about a covert group of anti-Nazi vigilantes, starts off with a bang, or at least the thwack of a silenced pistol. I've been reading some of the reviews and this show has gotten a lot of hate. Shop a wide selection of Hunting Supplies in the Amazon.com Hunting Store. So he killed the real Meyer Offerman, forged a letter to Ruth about leaving her, and assumed his former captive’s identity. One of the most recent original Amazon series could be the best one yet for the Amazon Prime Video service. He brings the man he thinks is Wilhelm Zuchs (played by William Sadler) to Meyer’s house—a plastic surgeon to whom Zuchs transferred all of his money shortly after the war. If you like Tarantino movies and can suspend disbelief for a little bit, you'll enjoy the show. As for more subtle clues, pay attention to how Meyer washes his hands. ... will be raised – but there is little sign by the end of the first 90-minute episode that this is so. And I can't say that the points of why people don't like it aren't valid, especially if they're talking about it somewhat trivializing the holocaust by using over the top characters and fake holocaust stories. He eventually tracked down the aforementioned plastic surgeon, who gave him a new face so he wouldn’t be recognized. The two (and many others) were tormented by a Nazi doctor named Wilhelm Zuchs, aka “The Wolf,” who was obsessed with both Ruth and Meyer. The way the nazis are in this show are cringe. He was face to face with the Nazi who just murdered his grandmother and didn't have the balls to kill him. I would go as far to say the character is terrible. With Al Pacino, Logan Lerman, Lena Olin, Jerrika Hinton. In Amazon's new series 'Hunters,' Al Pacino's character is based on a true story about Nazi hunters Simon Wiesenthal and Beate and Serge Klarsfeld. For more on Hunters, check out our interview with Lerman. He's the creator and author of Collider's "How the MCU Was Made" series and has interviewed Bill Hader about every single episode of Barry. Throughout the season, Meyer is not only the head Nazi hunter, but a mentor to Jonah, continually urging him to choose revenge over mercy. The Hunters … He's an annoying little pussy. That said, I still LOVED this show. But they soon discover a far-reaching conspiracy and must race against time to thwart the Nazis’ new … I'm enjoying the show, but Jonah is pissing me off so badly. In 1977, in New York City, a troubled young Jewish man bent on revenge is taken in by a secret group of Nazi hunters fighting a clandestine war against the cabal of high-ranking Nazi officials in hiding who work to create the Fourth Reich. the concept of this show was very interesting but by god was the execution terrible. Either way, it seems unlikely that we'll see Hunters season 2 before the end of 2021. What the hell was the last episode? Really bad. Amazon Prime Video/Christopher Saunders. The idea/story isn't bad, but the execution not so good. Showrunner David Weil has said he already has at least five seasons planned out, but here’s hoping that if Amazon does renew the series for a second season, some of these tonal issues are addressed. Cookies help us deliver our Services. I feel like this show is triggering a lot of people. Second of all, is it supposed to try and make a social commentary, about what, exactly? hofstedder killed thousands and you want to say prayer for him. In the second episode of Amazon’s pulpy new drama Hunters, a team of anti-Nazi vigilantes, led by concentration camp survivor Meyer Hoffman (), … I mean in the 70's, not from WWII. Fucking little bitch. Just don't judge based on the cover. She recognized him. Killing Nazis should be fun for everyone. i havent finished the series and didnt know if i even care to, but the tone of the show is all over the fucking map, there no consistency. 4.7 out of 5 stars 2,211. 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier': Critics React to First Footage From Marvel Disney+ Show, ‘Hunters’ Season Finale Explained: The Problem with Those Twists, More Probably the most powerful roll for Pacino or any actor...just finished it, without a spoiler I had to see that one twice and was like: WTF??? Hunters Premise: Set in 1977, Jonah Heidelbaum (Logan Lerman) seeks out the killer of his grandmother and finds himself involved with Meyer Offerman's (Al Pacino) group of Nazi hunters in New York City in this drama series created by David … This group is led by another Holocaust survivor named Meyer Offerman, who is a wealthy businessman and thus has the means to fund such an operation. Is it the best thing I've ever watched? The go-to source for comic book and superhero movie fans. Amazon’s new series, starring Julia Roberts (left) in her first episodic lead role and Stephan James, was one of the first big bets on adapting a scripted podcast to TV—and it paid off big. One of … Jonah's character is way too far fetched and nonsense. $22.79 $ 22. We warned them to watch the Hunters Red Band Trailer at their own risk. Premise is great but what a shitshow. I even agree with most people that the Jonah character is obnoxious. How did none of the Nazis he confronted recognize him? See also: Jonah’s finale birthright speech to The Wolf. The alternative history premise for Hunters season 1 allows for numerous twists, but Amazon ultimately plays it safe with the final reveal. Adam Chitwood is the Managing Editor for Collider. But they soon discover a far-reaching conspiracy and must race against time to thwart the Nazis’ new … Had high hopes going into this show. Amazon Prime's "Hunters" season 1 finale is a parade of jaw-dropping twists. ... 006458 Hunters Specialties Game Hoist Lift System 600# 00645. Inspired by true events, HUNTERS follows a diverse band of Nazi Hunters in 1977 New York City who discover that hundreds of escaped Nazis are living in America. There’s also whatever is going on with Sister Harriet (Kate Mulvany), who is seen communicating in secret twice in the first season. So Jonah kills him, and the other Hunters are in complete and utter shock at learning that they’ve been working for a notorious Nazi doctor all this time (ether that or they don't believe him—it's unclear because the scene is mostly silent). It’s not his birthright. Killing Nazis was his form of penance. Spoilers for the Hunters Season 1 finale follow below. But he says that living life as a Jew—having assumed Offerman’s identity—made him finally feel guilt. He's a pretty common trope in comic-book type films and shows and is frustratingly stupid. you can either be Schindler list and or django unchained but you cant be both. While, yes, also setting up a stacked Season 2 should Amazon decide to order a second season. Hunters’ devastating ending and its 2 twists, explained How two huge twists in Hunters change the show. It’s not revealed, but my guess is MI6 conducting their own separate investigation into Nazis who are still alive and well. so you watched a preview and saw a poster, decided it was somehow bad without understanding the plot or any character motivations in the show and came here to tell reddit about how displeased you are. Inspired by true events, HUNTERS follows a diverse band of Nazi Hunters in 1977 New York City who discover that hundreds of escaped Nazis are living in America. 79 $29.99 $29.99. Indeed, in one particularly sadistic event, Meyer was forced to choose to kill either Ruth or different Jewish victim, and 11 times in a row shot the other person to save Ruth’s life. Dude, I was totally with you, but the end ties everything together and really get's you going, finish it, and tell me what you think! It’s a … 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier' hype is huge. Nazis are bad? First of all, the Nazis lost WWII, so what's there to fear? The central premise of Hunters is that Jonah Heidelbaum becomes aware of a group of Nazi hunters living in 1970s New York City after his grandmother, a Holocaust survivor named Ruth (Jeannine Berlin), is murdered in cold blood. I've only watched 2 episodes so far. In her first phone call to someone with a British accent, she says “They’re getting closer” in reference to the Hunters. Upsetting flashbacks to the Holocaust run up against fourth-wall-breaking exploitation-style comedy bits, and it just doesn’t sit right. Created by David Weil. I watched it in the frame of mind that I simply wanted to be entertained and see a good revenge flick. As it turns out, the Nazi hunting show was about a Nazi hunting Nazis all along. 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Not keen on the direction they went at the end.). “Hunters” is the kind of black-comic thriller that takes a common phrase like “eat shit” to the literal extreme, but couches its outrageous moments in historical import. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. It’s the real Wilhelm Zuchs. So why were the two separated? If there is a season 2 I'm going to pass. Al Pacino and Logan Lerman in a scene from Amazon's "Hunters." In Episode 5, after a long interrogation of Tilda, she begins talking about how “Meyer” is the biggest hypocrite of all and he immediately shoots and silences her. I liked it. There were clues along the way that Meyer wasn’t who he said he was. As the journey of the Nazi hunters come to an end, Meyer Offerman reveals the biggest secret of the story leaving us in shock and awe and it’s only Al Pacino we have to thank for that There isn't social commentary really. Free shipping and free returns on eligible items. Caricature Nazis who are bad just well because, 0 depth to any of their characters. Showrunner Nikki Toscano answers all the spoiler-y questions you have. Amazon hasn't provided an official reason for jettisoning The Expanse, but considering there are 9 books and each season adapts roughly one written installment, season 6 can't be considered a "natural" ending for the show. In today’s TV news roundup, Amazon Prime Video unveiled the first look at the upcoming series “Hunters,” and TruTV greenlit “Hot Ones: … In the second, the (same) person on the other end of the line is seemingly happy to learn that The Colonel is dead before asking if the Hunters will interfere with their plans. This is one of a few different twists that occur at the end of the Amazon series’ first season, and while they’re certainly surprising, they also shed light on some of the show’s biggest flaws. Great prices and discounts on the best products for deer hunting, turkey hunting, and more. The wheels begin to turn, and Jonah realizes the Meyer Offerman standing before him isn’t Meyer Offerman at all. real smart. Hunters has launched its 10-episode first season on Amazon Prime Video, and if you've burned through it already, you'll have noticed the final episode contains at least two massive 'WTF' moments. “Hunters,” a new Amazon series about vigilantes seeking to bring justice to Nazis hiding in 1970s America, is fixated in ways by which violence can be made weird.