While restoring an old Iowa farmhouse, Sam discovers a time portal in the storm cellar that transports him to 1919.While restoring an old Iowa farmhouse, Sam discovers a time portal in the storm cellar that transports him to 1919.While restoring an old Iowa farmhouse, Sam discovers a time portal in the storm cellar that transports him to 1919.
O'Bryan A. Neely
- Bartender at Speakeasy
- (as O'Bryan Neely)
Maiya Frederick
- Esther
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaOn August 10th 2020, 5 months after this episode aired, Central and Eastern Iowa (Cedar Rapids) was hit by a Derecho costing an estimated 11 billion in damages.
- GoofsIn 1919 Sam sees a notice outside the bar stating it was closed due to violations of the National Prohibition Act. The actual law implementing the prohibition of intoxicating beverages was the Volstead Act and while it was passed in October 1919 it did not go into effect until January 17, 1920 and enforcement did not begin until then.
- Quotes
Jake Taylor: She's a piece of history that got lodged in your brain.
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Such bad reviews, really???
Declaration: I am 28. No teenager. And not too much into cheesy stuff.
The first episode 'The cellar' is basically a story of human relationships entwined over time due to something unexplained. It's not sci-fiction. So don't Watch if you are looking for a feeling of rush and darkness in the name of the title being 'Amazing stories'. That is what is wrong with all the critic reviews because they can't stop comparing it to other stuff that is much darker and hardly even is going to feel the same. However, If you want a good watch that makes you feel for the heart inside you, go on watching.
In this world, no one is a villain. People don't misuse technology. The world isn't about to end. Instead, we get characters that care for one another. It's a love story but not just that. The director has done a fine job. Cinematography is also decent as the episode is really easy on the eyes. In a total 50 minutes episode you get to see three time zones that can be discerned from each other and I consider that itself a win.
POSITIVES: 1.The relatable vibe of the characters 2.The acting - Really, someone give Dylan o'Brien some bigger n better projects. The guy never stops surprising with what he can do to a role. Here also, he was brilliant with the innocent yet charming mannerism of Sam Taylor in the first half and as a heartbroken man in love in the emotional scenes. Victoria Pedretti is a giant talent. She just ate any scene she was in. And the chemistry was cute and palpable enough. 3.Victoria's singing (never knew she was that good!) 4.No negativity in the larger picture. 5.beautiful portrayal of 1919. 6.It doesn't try too hard to explain the time travel as some magnificent technology. Here it's a simple concept, and in nobody's control. 7.Even when the ending will not be okay for many viewers, it leaves you wanting more. And you know it's good if you din't want it to end. 8.Beautiful message.
Negatives: 1. Could have been still better script wise. The characters had their moments but I was so in love with the lead couple that I really wanted a bit more light thrown on their bond. 2. Unnecessary brand placement from apple. Not appreciated. 3. Can't think of anything much apart from this.
Normally I would rate it a solid 8 or 8.5 . However, gave it a 10 considering the brutal bashing it's enduring from the critics and reviewers. Reviews should not be written by comparing it to something you wanted it to be. And the creators never intended it to be black mirror or Twilight Zone. And it's beautiful in what it wanted to be. Pure, Positive and Optimistic.
POSITIVES: 1.The relatable vibe of the characters 2.The acting - Really, someone give Dylan o'Brien some bigger n better projects. The guy never stops surprising with what he can do to a role. Here also, he was brilliant with the innocent yet charming mannerism of Sam Taylor in the first half and as a heartbroken man in love in the emotional scenes. Victoria Pedretti is a giant talent. She just ate any scene she was in. And the chemistry was cute and palpable enough. 3.Victoria's singing (never knew she was that good!) 4.No negativity in the larger picture. 5.beautiful portrayal of 1919. 6.It doesn't try too hard to explain the time travel as some magnificent technology. Here it's a simple concept, and in nobody's control. 7.Even when the ending will not be okay for many viewers, it leaves you wanting more. And you know it's good if you din't want it to end. 8.Beautiful message.
Negatives: 1. Could have been still better script wise. The characters had their moments but I was so in love with the lead couple that I really wanted a bit more light thrown on their bond. 2. Unnecessary brand placement from apple. Not appreciated. 3. Can't think of anything much apart from this.
Normally I would rate it a solid 8 or 8.5 . However, gave it a 10 considering the brutal bashing it's enduring from the critics and reviewers. Reviews should not be written by comparing it to something you wanted it to be. And the creators never intended it to be black mirror or Twilight Zone. And it's beautiful in what it wanted to be. Pure, Positive and Optimistic.
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- Akanksh_ap
- Mar 7, 2020
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- Swan House - 3101 Andrews Drive Northwest, Atlanta, Georgia, USA(William's Mansion)
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- Runtime53 minutes
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