Nice to see that Utopis found a home. Never understand why Channel 4 dropped it and it was quite popular when they were funding/airing it. Maybe the men in suits at Channel 4 didn't think it had the legs to sustain the popularity and fan base it has already acumulated? Channel 4 had this to say at the time they cancelled it:
Utopia is truly channel-defining: strikingly original, powered by Dennis Kelly's extraordinary voice and brought to life in all its technicolor glory through Marc Munden's undeniable creative flair and vision, the team at Kudos delivered a series which has achieved fervent cult status over two brilliantly warped and nail-biting series. It also has the honour of ensuring audiences will never look at a spoon in the same way again. It’s always painful to say goodbye to shows we love, but it’s a necessary part of being able to commission new drama, a raft of which are launching on the channel throughout 2015.
Whether Amazon's decision to redo this is a good thing is yet to be seen? Maybe it will lose that "on a budget" UK look the series originally had when Channel 4 were funding it. I think its original success was based upon the writing, its cast as well as its entire unorthodox/weirdness?
If you dislike spons then I'd advise you not watch this extract:
No idea as to whether or not spoons are a part of the Amaxon reworking of Utopia?
Those who liked Channel 4's The End of the F***ing World will more than likely like the original 2 series of Utopia too. Note that the original first 2 series of Utopia are hosted and available to watch on Amazon Prime.