User Reviews

If you're a Nick Frost and/or Simon Pegg fan, you should really check this show out. Not sure why the professional gave it such a low rating. The story is not as fluid but it's still decent enough to follow. Its funny in parts and it keeps you interested. The actors play their parts well but may come off a little hammy. If they gave the show an hour run time instead of near thirty, I'm sure it would be an instant classic. I hope Truth Seekers get a second season. Please watch if you haven't. It'll be a little bright spot in your weekend.

Kind of slow, but charming. Hopefully Amazon picks it up for a second season as there are a LOT of teases and loose ends. Pegg isn’t in it that much so there’s little chance for that Frost-Pegg chemistry to shine, but Frost carries the series quite well, and Pegg carries his scenes well. Be advised though, it isn’t action packed or endless laughs. I did not realize until after we finished that they were attempting to take seriously the horror, but then I’m no fan of horror. Overall the best description is quirky and charming and light. The closest analogy I can make is “People of Earth”. Try it for at least the first three episodes, and pay attention as it’s not an instant grab but there’s always multiple plot lines running.

It is fun to watch - lot's of nice little jokes and humorous situations. Characters and Story well developed.

Truth Seekers is that nice middle-ground between comedy and fear. The story was really interesting and kept me hooked throughout, and it definitely took some inspiration from They Live and Doctor Who, very cool. There are a lot of secrets that are revealed later, but if you watch carefully you can use the visual hints to put it all together. There is a really interesting lens choice which actually adds to the effect of the show. I believe it's the use of a wide angle lens (not sure what focal length), where the sides of the screen are slightly distorted. It really adds to the theme of the show. It's new but feels old and it's great. Cinematography was excellent. The one performance that annoyed me was by Julian Barratt the main villain, I couldn't help but cringe when he was doing his speeches, not sure if that was his fault or the script but I couldn't take it seriously. The special effect didn't seem the best at first but over time I went along with it. I think with a bigger budget we'll see much better special effects for the ghosties. It's great to see Simon Pegg and Nick Frost in something together again.

Comedy horror at its best considering the budget allocation was minimal. Imagine if you will, a cross between Doctor Who, the X-Files and “Shaun of the Dead’ style comedy. Seriously, this show is wonderful; sci-fi/horror comedy with a real attention to detail. What do I mean? Well, Truth-Seekers is a highly-intelligent show aimed specifically at sci-fi horror - comedy genre fans. In closing, I’ve noticed that it doesn’t appeal immediately to a few people, this is because you actually have to sit and think about what you’re watching and for those demanding instant gratification I recommend you replay each episode and then you’ll get it; boy, will you get it!

If you like Simon Pegg / Nick Frost or their style / British humor, then you'll like this series; also, genuinely a bit spooky at times, and very creative. Don't trust what some generic literary critic(s) might say about it. Truth Seekers is delicious just like Prawn Cocktail Crisps.