A Series of Unfortunate Events - {Episode Discussion} 1x01 - The Bad Beginning: Part One {#2}

Awesome Nerds · 05-06-2017, 04:44 PM

When a mysterious fire destroys their home and kills their parents, Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are sent to live with their distant relative Count Olaf, who forces them into servitude.
One night, the siblings prepare puttanesca for Olaf's theatre troupe only for him to demand roast beef upon arriving home. The children then state that they were never asked to prepare roast beef,
angering Olaf and prompting him to slap Klaus across the face when he protests about the sleeping arrangements. Meanwhile, a mother and father are held against their will by a mysterious captor.

[PART TWO]

A FEW REMINDERS:
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+Please do not quote a previous post with the intent to argue or insult.
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Discussion Questions
(You may answer some, or all, or none of the following, in as little or as much detail as you so wish! And if you have any other questions that may be added to these lists, just send them our way!)

BASIC QUESTIONS
(These will be repeated for each episode)

1. First time watch or rewatch?
2. Any standout quotes?
3. Any standout scenes?
4. Favorite part? Why?
5. Least favorite part? Why?
6. Favorite non main character?
7. Least favorite non main character?
8. Funniest moments?
9. Saddest moments?
10. Most intense/shocking moments?
11. VFD?
12. Any easter eggs?
13. Favorite (each of those listed below) moment?
a. Violet
b. Klaus
c. Sunny
d. Orphans
e. Olaf
f. Troupe
g. Lemony
h. Mr. Poe

FOCUS
"THE BAD BEGINNING, part I"

1. (if you were a reader) What did you think of the adaptation, upon first viewing? (if you weren't a reader) What did you think of this introduction into the world of the Baudelaires?
2. How did you feel about the music in the episode? (the theme, the score, the Count...)
3. (if you weren't a reader/are a first time viewer) Where do you see happening next? What do you want to see happen as the series goes on?
4. (if you were a reader/are a repeat viewer) Did you pick up on anything you missed the first time around?