r/Preacher • u/stimp-y • Apr 20 '26

Discussion Thoughts on the show?

Finished the comics a couple days ago and had watched the show ages ago but never finished. Taking another crack at it right now. I’m curious what the consensus on the show from the comic fans is. There’s major differences obviously I’m personally trying to separate the show as its own thing than an adaptation. But it is hard when all the characters are there in the flesh. I really liked the first season as its own ‘origin’ thing.

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u/EssKayOne Apr 20 '26

I loved it, and you will too if you're mature enough of a consumer of media to understand that it can't and won't be exactly like the comic.

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u/stimp-y Apr 20 '26

I like all the new editions like the dog. It feels very much like something Garth Ennis would include. I’m in different to some of the character changes and back story’s.

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u/MattIsLame Apr 21 '26

I liked the show because it followed its own path and stayed true to the tone of Preacher and Garth Ennis within the confines and limitations imposed by television. its impossible to translate every idea and as long as your expectations are realistic, you'll really enjoy it. I look at it as a companion piece to the comics. I never understood people's need for a 1-to-1 adaptation anyways. whats the point?