The Last Ship - the Novel vs. TNT's TV Series

I read the novel a couple of years ago, I'm curious to see how well TNT managed to adapt it into a TV series. Anyone else familiar with the novel and/or TV series; not really a fair question because the TV series debuted tonight.

I haven't watched the show yet but now I am interested in the book. Read John Ringo's series about a plague overtaking the land and people being forced to the ocean to survive? Will probably check out the TV series this week.

otisptoadwater wrote: I read the novel a couple of years ago, I'm curious to see how well TNT managed to adapt it into a TV series. Anyone else familiar with the novel and/or TV series; not really a fair question because the TV series debuted tonight.

How did you like the book? I have never heard of it. I had assumed this show would be as abysmal as that rouge SSBN show from a while back. I would be happy to be pleasantly surprised.

So far it sounds like it doesn't remain very faithful to the book.

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I've only watched one episode so it's premature of me to pass judgement. For me it's the difference between reading a book and letting your minds eye provide the special effects and details of how things looked, sounded, felt, and smelled and seeing the video representation of what someone else thinks the look and feel should be.

If I was there I can provide you with a vivid account of an event; there's no substitute for having been there yourself. There are details that each individual takes away from any experience that the person standing an arms length away might not recall.

I'm willing to give the TV show some time, I'll get a few more episodes under my belt and then decide what I really think.

For me seeing the movie/tv version after reading the book is a recipe for disappointment.

I just started to watch and 3 minuets in the CO returned a salute without his cover on. Stupid sh** like that bugs me. Of course by the those regs could have changed.

OK, I was typing instead of watching. How did those helos get that close? What about CIWS?

What the hell is a kill track?

"We were at EmCon". Don't they have a tech advisor? Is this USN santioned?

BlazerBob wrote: OK, I was typing instead of watching. How did those helos get that close? What about CIWS?

Did you notice that none of those airframes are Russian or even badly disguised American helicopters? I'm starting to develop a bias toward the book and away from the TV show...