Mystery Science Theater 3000 announces Netflix debut, new writers, returning cast

"It's the same guy... It's just one guy doing all the voices... I can't believe it". - Joel, Manos.

 

What really shocked me was when they had Kate Bush references.

 

Freak Masterstroke!

 

Just caught Episode 3 - time travelers - thumbs up - just as good as the old show. The first episode was tough - but definitely growing on me.

 

Yeah, I thought it was the best so far.

 

Time travelers was fun.

 

Just got done with Beast Of Hollow Mountain. Like all of the new season, pretty uneven, rapid-fire riffing, but ultimately satisfyingly funny enough.

My wife hates westerns so was pretty bored until the Beast finally appears - about 15 minutes before the end. Some funny stuff during the stampede scene.

While I continue to wish they would let the riffs breathe a lot more by not shoe-horning them in one after the other, this new season does seem to carry on the feel of the original.

It could have been a disaster, but it's pretty good overall.

 

I was disappointed they lopped off the time loop coda of The Time Travelers. It's a real WTF scene and gave this movie a darker ending.

 

As a long time fan of the show, I've enjoyed what I've seen so far. Beast of Hollow Mountain may have gotten the most laughs from me so far. The riffs are pretty quick, which makes it seem a little contrived, and less spontaneous.

I'm through Beast of Hollow Mountain and I don't think I've heard a Zappa reference yet. There have been a couple of spots that were begging for one, so I yelled it out myself.

 

MST3K Live!<br>Watch Out for Snakes! Tour

 

Happy to see that semi-obscure music references have continued with the reboot. Just heard a Sparks reference in Wizards of the Lost Kingdom II.

 

Do the new episodes still have Stingers at the end?

 

They do!

 

I just got PlutoTV and surprise! There are TWO mst3k channels!

 

I finally watched the whole season over the last couple days, and was really pleased. They really kept the spirit of the old show while updating it just enough. A very fine line to walk, and I think they did it admirably.

 

Happy Turkey Day! MST3K renewed for a twelfth season.

 

Huzzah! It's a Turkey Day miracle!

 

This video sums up (to me) the flaws in the production of the new series and why it just doesn't quite hit the mark.



Maybe Season 12 will address some of these issues (?).

 

Did anyone see the tour last year? I just got tix for both shows with Joel in October.

 

Netflix Cancels ‘Mystery Science Theater 3000’ Reboot After 2 Seasons – Deadline

 

I'm sad to learn this, but honestly, I petered out before the end of the first season reboot.

 

It never quite grabbed me in the same way the original did. Not sure why.

 

I just didn't think it was very funny. There is some weird family channel on our cable system that shows old MST3K's every Saturday. No contest - much much funnier than the reboot. They just recently showed the Killer Shrews episode, which was a definite highlight.

 

I think the show just got too big. Too many writers, too much crew, etc. It totally lost the charming ragtag feel of the old show. I've heard older MST3K alumni who dropped by the set for cameos express similar feelings in interviews.

I was really rooting for it, and I contributed to the Kickstarter. It just didn't really work for me though. I never even finished the second season.