Let me address this in different sections so it's easier for the people who hate this show to skip to the reason they hate it
1. Lovers of the original
Ok I've never seen the original, and I can't seem to find it anywhere, so I'm not likely to be able to watch it anytime soon, but from the perspective of someone who's never seen the original this show is amazing, I love the casting, the plot, the writing, and the book art. The whole thing to new eyes is incredible. I do understand what you all are saying though and I'd likely feel the same way if the uk did a breaking bad remake. I would likely think it was garbage, but this clearly isn't garbage.
2. This series shouldn't be released in 2020
2020 is the perfect time for this to be released, it makes it so much more relatable and relevant to the moment, and if that makes it too scary for you then don't watch suspense thrillers, it's literally the entire point of a suspense thrillers. If what you really want is an intense drama go watch "away" on netflix instead of hating on a great show.
3. People who find it somehow insulting or offensive.
It's art! Every creation isn't for every person. Do a better job of picking things that aren't offensive to you. Good hint is if a show starts with a warning paragraph about how some viewers may find the show offensive, you might wanna skip it. For instance if animated kids with bad mouths who get in crazy situations bothers you, then you should steer clear of south park, it's not rocket science just pick things that are up your alley, and if you start watching a show and it's not up your alley simply stop watching and move on to something else no one who is actually interested in this wants to read your bs
1. Lovers of the original
Ok I've never seen the original, and I can't seem to find it anywhere, so I'm not likely to be able to watch it anytime soon, but from the perspective of someone who's never seen the original this show is amazing, I love the casting, the plot, the writing, and the book art. The whole thing to new eyes is incredible. I do understand what you all are saying though and I'd likely feel the same way if the uk did a breaking bad remake. I would likely think it was garbage, but this clearly isn't garbage.
2. This series shouldn't be released in 2020
2020 is the perfect time for this to be released, it makes it so much more relatable and relevant to the moment, and if that makes it too scary for you then don't watch suspense thrillers, it's literally the entire point of a suspense thrillers. If what you really want is an intense drama go watch "away" on netflix instead of hating on a great show.
3. People who find it somehow insulting or offensive.
It's art! Every creation isn't for every person. Do a better job of picking things that aren't offensive to you. Good hint is if a show starts with a warning paragraph about how some viewers may find the show offensive, you might wanna skip it. For instance if animated kids with bad mouths who get in crazy situations bothers you, then you should steer clear of south park, it's not rocket science just pick things that are up your alley, and if you start watching a show and it's not up your alley simply stop watching and move on to something else no one who is actually interested in this wants to read your bs