I finished watching the Downton Abbey series (thank you local library) and am looking for a new show to watch. Any suggestions?
I couldn't get into Downton, but I did like some other period shows, maybe you would too:
The Tudors (Showtime, on Netflix)
The Paradise (BBC, on Netflix)
and Rome (HBO, on Amazon Prime)
I'm going to try the new show about the Medici that is on Netflix soon.
If you're ok with swearing (and I mean SWEARING. Like a lot of it) and you like Rome, give Deadwood a shot.
I finished watching the Downton Abbey series (thank you local library) and am looking for a new show to watch. Any suggestions?
If you liked that one, I'd highly recommend Call The Midwife and Poldark.
(AKA: basically both shows I've watched this year. I am HORRIBLE at making time to watch TV)
I couldn't get into Downton, but I did like some other period shows, maybe you would too:
The Tudors (Showtime, on Netflix)
The Paradise (BBC, on Netflix)
and Rome (HBO, on Amazon Prime)
I'm going to try the new show about the Medici that is on Netflix soon.
YES to Rome. I couldn't do Tudors - possibly knowing too much Tudor-based history will ruin that for you (though The Other Bolyn Girl was an enjoyable movie..).
If you're ok with swearing (and I mean SWEARING. Like a lot of it) and you like Rome, give Deadwood a shot.
If you liked Downton Abbey you may like The Crown.
Blacklist. James Spader is excellent.
My top series:
House of Cards (One of the best series I have ever seen)
I am mostly a scifi or fantasy person, and tv wise it has never been a better time for that kind of content:
Netflix:
Stranger Things: Really good E.T. eque story
The OA: May hate it or love it depending, if you like Donnie Darko you will probably enjoy this
Marvel( Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage): if you like comic book adaptations these are arguably the best there is in movies or tv.
HBO:
Game of Thrones: who isn't watching this?
The Leftovers: seems like it will only go 3 seasons but similar to the OA this is a fun strange ride with some superb actors
West World: Very well done refresh of the original concept. On par with the high standards HBO has set for all of its recent series.
Silicon Valley: just good fun for engineers/coders and apparently everyone else too.
Last Week Tonight: John Oliver: What the daily show used to be with all the comedic rage at our broken system, without out the annoying interviews with movie stars no one gives a shit about.
Other Networks(The above 2 by far carry most of the worthwhile content)
The Magicians: Don't know much about the books but as an adult Harry Potter type show I really like it
The Expanse: Hard to watch streaming, but the epsidoes I found online I liked
I enjoy some other shows as well but these are the current crop I enjoy keeping up with.
Watched most of the pilot of The OA while on a trip recently; seemed alright.
Watched most of the pilot of The OA while on a trip recently; seemed alright.
I just watched Sherlock on Netflix, tons of fun.
Watched most of the pilot of The OA while on a trip recently; seemed alright.
i binged the OA over the weekend. it was good up until the ending then i wondered why i wasted my time. disappointing.
Watched most of the pilot of The OA while on a trip recently; seemed alright.
i binged the OA over the weekend. it was good up until the ending then i wondered why i wasted my time. disappointing.
Really? I kinda thought the ending was a great way to tie everything together. I felt it brought deeper meaning to a character that otherwise may have lacked some, as well as tying into a theme of 'destiny' or 'ultimate meaning'.
Watched most of the pilot of The OA while on a trip recently; seemed alright.
i binged the OA over the weekend. it was good up until the ending then i wondered why i wasted my time. disappointing.
Really? I kinda thought the ending was a great way to tie everything together. I felt it brought deeper meaning to a character that otherwise may have lacked some, as well as tying into a theme of 'destiny' or 'ultimate meaning'.
i guess i missed something. i was all in until the last 15 minutes or so.
One more... "the detectorists". A brilliant, understated British series. I watch a lot and this is one of my favourites. :)
I really enjoy dark dramas that span a season or over seasons.
The Fall - UK
The Killing US remake of Danish show.
Rectify - US
Broadchurch - UK and the remake Gracepoint - US
Wallander - UK remake of Swedish show
Top of the Lake - NZ
Marcella - UK
River - UK
"The Night Of" on HBO is really good - crime/drama/film noir style.
"The Night Of" on HBO is really good - crime/drama/film noir style.
There is honestly TOO much good television these days and keeping up is impossible. I am old enough to remember when EVERYONE watched Cheers, Simpsons or some other show and the next day everyone talked about it. Now it's like "Did you watch the Walking Dead?" "No, sorry, going to watch it this weekend - no spoilers please!" Or "Have you seen Game of Thrones/Mad Men/Orange is the New Black?" "Sorry, I don't have HBO/Cable/Netflix".
I loved Detectorists! What a breath of fresh air it is.One more... "the detectorists". A brilliant, understated British series. I watch a lot and this is one of my favourites. :)
Love that series1 What a great cast.
BBC's "Capital" with Toby Jones and Rachael Stirling (among many other brilliant actors) in incredible as well!
my friend and I finished that last week. It was very well acted. James Gandolfini started out in the role of the attorney, but he died suddenly."The Night Of" on HBO is really good - crime/drama/film noir style.
we just started it. pretty intense so far.
FireflyUrg. Firefly. Had potential but sometimes the writing, storyline, script and characters just left so much to be desired. Not my fav.
FireflyUrg. Firefly. Had potential but sometimes the writing, storyline, script and characters just left so much to be desired. Not my fav.
FireflyUrg. Firefly. Had potential but sometimes the writing, storyline, script and characters just left so much to be desired. Not my fav.
With 9.1/10 (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0303461/) on IMDB and a 96% audience score on RT (https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/firefly/), many people feel otherwise.
I was curious what shows you like, so I looked back on the first page and saw that you liked The OA (7.9/10 on IMDB (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4635282/) and 74% audience score on RT (https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/the_oa/s01/))...which I basically felt was a waste of time. Different strokes, I guess. : )
FireflyUrg. Firefly. Had potential but sometimes the writing, storyline, script and characters just left so much to be desired. Not my fav.
With 9.1/10 (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0303461/) on IMDB and a 96% audience score on RT (https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/firefly/), many people feel otherwise.
I was curious what shows you like, so I looked back on the first page and saw that you liked The OA (7.9/10 on IMDB (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4635282/) and 74% audience score on RT (https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/the_oa/s01/))...which I basically felt was a waste of time. Different strokes, I guess. : )
Meh. I just felt they took the 'western' theme and beat viewers over the head with it. Again. And again. And again. We get it, it's a space western, the characters don't need to talk like 19th century share-croppers and we don't need to relive every single western trope adventure in every episode. I mean it wasn't a terrible tv show, just had weak writing, scripting and a few weak characters. There was some great characters and fine casting and definitely a workable concept, but I can see why it didn't get extended. Glad other people on IMDB and RT enjoyed it though.
FireflyUrg. Firefly. Had potential but sometimes the writing, storyline, script and characters just left so much to be desired. Not my fav.
With 9.1/10 (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0303461/) on IMDB and a 96% audience score on RT (https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/firefly/), many people feel otherwise.
I was curious what shows you like, so I looked back on the first page and saw that you liked The OA (7.9/10 on IMDB (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4635282/) and 74% audience score on RT (https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/the_oa/s01/))...which I basically felt was a waste of time. Different strokes, I guess. : )
Meh. I just felt they took the 'western' theme and beat viewers over the head with it. Again. And again. And again. We get it, it's a space western, the characters don't need to talk like 19th century share-croppers and we don't need to relive every single western trope adventure in every episode. I mean it wasn't a terrible tv show, just had weak writing, scripting and a few weak characters. There was some great characters and fine casting and definitely a workable concept, but I can see why it didn't get extended. Glad other people on IMDB and RT enjoyed it though.
If it's not to your taste, it's just not. :-) What is "The OA"? I don't think I've heard of it.
Luther, which was on BBC. Idris Elba as a morally ambiguous but genius homicide cop; great stuff.
Luther, which was on BBC. Idris Elba as a morally ambiguous but genius homicide cop; great stuff.
Ruth Wilson gave a fantastic performance throughout. One of the best I have ever seen (and I'm pretty old).
Finished watching "Stranger Things" on Netflix. Am now done with "Inspector Morse" and am onto "Inspector Lewis."
Current shows (still releasing new episodes):Now there's a list that's streets ahead.
Rick and Morty
Better Call Saul
All time shows:
Breaking Bad
Community
Futurama
Arrested Development
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Anyone seen Wayward Pines?
Very unique and keeps you wondering.
Finished watching "Stranger Things" on Netflix. Am now done with "Inspector Morse" and am onto "Inspector Lewis."
Have you seen the "Endeavour" series? It's about the young detective Morse. I think it's even better than the Morse series and the Lewis series. Highly recommend.
Finished watching "Stranger Things" on Netflix. Am now done with "Inspector Morse" and am onto "Inspector Lewis."
Have you seen the "Endeavour" series? It's about the young detective Morse. I think it's even better than the Morse series and the Lewis series. Highly recommend.
No, I haven't seen "Endeavour" yet. I thought I should watch "Lewis" first. Does it make a difference, i.e. spoilers, if I go into "Endeavour" now?
I don't think anyone has mentioned Grimm yet? I'm loving it so far. Loosely based on the Brothers Grimm fairy tales.
On episode 2 of Black Mirror.
Just wow. The frightening thing is, it's all happening in real time right now.
Finished watching "Stranger Things" on Netflix. Am now done with "Inspector Morse" and am onto "Inspector Lewis."
Have you seen the "Endeavour" series? It's about the young detective Morse. I think it's even better than the Morse series and the Lewis series. Highly recommend.
No, I haven't seen "Endeavour" yet. I thought I should watch "Lewis" first. Does it make a difference, i.e. spoilers, if I go into "Endeavour" now?
Nope--wouldn't make any difference, except that, in my opinion, Endeavour is so much better--watching Lewis after Endeavour might be a bit of a let down. But it's all good stuff. :)
Midsomer Murders. There are currently 18 seasons on Netflix.
Just started the new season of Doctor Who... not impressed with this series so far, but maybe I'm setting the bar too high for a show about an old man in a magic box who fights people in rubber monster suits?
Wow the Handmaid's Tale packs a wallop
Elementary - we are halfway through season 2 and it is really good. Love the guy who plays Sherlock in it.
Wow the Handmaid's Tale packs a wallop
Oh, yes. I am glad Hulu is releasing episodes weekly from here on out...I do not think I could take watching this show in long increments. The acting is terrific and the cinematography is just stunning.
Just started the new season of Doctor Who... not impressed with this series so far, but maybe I'm setting the bar too high for a show about an old man in a magic box who fights people in rubber monster suits?
I haven't really gotten used to the new Doctor yet. The 10th (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nj9uB4umlw) was my favorite.
Elementary - we are halfway through season 2 and it is really good. Love the guy who plays Sherlock in it.
Ah, yes, one of Angelina Jolie's many ex-husbands (he was the first).
House of Cards back next week, eagerly awaiting.
Also been told by numerous people that "Billions" is excellent; I don't have Showtime but I can buy the season for $30, think I'm going to try it out this summer. I'm a sucker for a good business/financial world docudrama (I just read Black Edge (https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/01/books/review-black-edge-an-account-of-a-hedge-fund-magnate-and-insider-trading.html?_r=0) which is about the investigation of SAC Capital, apparently what Billions is kinda-sorta based on).
House of Cards back next week, eagerly awaiting.
Also been told by numerous people that "Billions" is excellent; I don't have Showtime but I can buy the season for $30, think I'm going to try it out this summer. I'm a sucker for a good business/financial world docudrama (I just read Black Edge (https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/01/books/review-black-edge-an-account-of-a-hedge-fund-magnate-and-insider-trading.html?_r=0) which is about the investigation of SAC Capital, apparently what Billions is kinda-sorta based on).
House of Cards back next week, eagerly awaiting.
Also been told by numerous people that "Billions" is excellent; I don't have Showtime but I can buy the season for $30, think I'm going to try it out this summer. I'm a sucker for a good business/financial world docudrama (I just read Black Edge (https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/01/books/review-black-edge-an-account-of-a-hedge-fund-magnate-and-insider-trading.html?_r=0) which is about the investigation of SAC Capital, apparently what Billions is kinda-sorta based on).
Hey, people with taste. Black Sails. Good? Worth watching? Enjoy?
I recently watched the first season of Fortitude and it was good.
I'm on season 3 of Justified on Amazon Prime and my wife and I enjoyed the first 3 seasons of Bosch on Amazon as well.
Just an update, Billions has been excellent (have watched 9 of the 12 episodes in season 1) and my library did have it so watching for free :)
Just an update, Billions has been excellent (have watched 9 of the 12 episodes in season 1) and my library did have it so watching for free :)
The subject matter doesn't grab me, but I have a serious Damian Lewis 'situation', so I'm wavering....
I'm on a cosy British mysteries kick, both in my reading and on TV. So I'm watching Father Brown on Netflix. Relaxing fun with a nice sense of good wins out over evil, and a sleuth with brains and an admirable character. Father Brown is not a flawed anti-hero like some detectives. (It's not assertively Catholic-ish or religious, but obviously with a Catholic priest as the protagonist, you're going to get some of that.)
The Handmaid's Tale is unbelievably good. Hulu. Free 30 day trial.
I really enjoy "The Last Kingdom" on Netflix. Mainly it's about medieval England, the wars between the Saxons and the Danes, and specifically the role of Uthred of Beadenburgh, I know I spelled it wrong.+1 "I am Uhtred, son of Uhtred. Destiny is all"
Leverage. Its a show about ex-criminals who were masters in their field (hacking, stealing, impersonating, e.t.c) being legitimate, and using their skills to incriminate other criminals. Very exciting, surprised it hasn't been mentioned yet.
Leverage. Its a show about ex-criminals who were masters in their field (hacking, stealing, impersonating, e.t.c) being legitimate, and using their skills to incriminate other criminals. Very exciting, surprised it hasn't been mentioned yet.
Ahh I forgot about that show - it's fun.
I've been binge-watching Death in Paradise, as part of my murder-mystery summer fetish. I thought I wouldn't like it because of the Caribbean setting--but that actually makes it all the more fun. (Yeah, no 1930's English backdrops here.) The main characters change like revolving doors through the seasons, but believe it or not, they're all good, and it works out fine.I do like this show - but the goofy blonde guy (series 3-6 I think) was my favourite. I haven't seen any of the latest guy but did enjoy his work as an idiot on Father Ted.
I've been binge-watching Death in Paradise, as part of my murder-mystery summer fetish. I thought I wouldn't like it because of the Caribbean setting--but that actually makes it all the more fun. (Yeah, no 1930's English backdrops here.) The main characters change like revolving doors through the seasons, but believe it or not, they're all good, and it works out fine.I do like this show - but the goofy blonde guy (series 3-6 I think) was my favourite. I haven't seen any of the latest guy but did enjoy his work as an idiot on Father Ted.
Kris Marshall and Ardal O'Hanlon.
Watching "The Strain" on Hulu.
It's terrifying
Just finished watching the first 2 seasons of "Better Call Saul".
Really great writing and acting. I was surprised at how good this series is, with "Breaking Bad" being such a high bar to approach.
I've heard good things about something called..."Game of Thrones" I believe?
Might give that a shot. Even if it sounds a bit nerdy.
Look at his username. :)I've heard good things about something called..."Game of Thrones" I believe?
Might give that a shot. Even if it sounds a bit nerdy.
Lower your expectations. It's definitely a cultural phenomenon, but the quality does not match The Wire or Breaking Bad or Mad Men, IMO. You might end up thinking "really, this is it?" if you go in thinking you're about to watch one of the best shows of all time.
Look at his username. :)I've heard good things about something called..."Game of Thrones" I believe?
Might give that a shot. Even if it sounds a bit nerdy.
Lower your expectations. It's definitely a cultural phenomenon, but the quality does not match The Wire or Breaking Bad or Mad Men, IMO. You might end up thinking "really, this is it?" if you go in thinking you're about to watch one of the best shows of all time.
Girlfriend and I recently started watching The Expanse on Amazon Prime. It's shockingly good for a Syfy Original of all things (main reason I originally wrote it off).
I'm still on my mystery kick. I finished watching the Dr. Blake Mysteries on Netflix--a little different, being set in Australia, but the characters are engaging. Not too light, not too dark--meaty stories and interesting character arcs. 0n a friend's recommendation, I went back to Hinterland for another try. (Season 1, Ep. 1 just seemed too dark and depressing.) For some reason Hinterland--and the incredibly beautiful Welsh scenery and interesting Welsh accents--clicked for me with Season 1, Ep. 2. So I'm going to binge. My neighbor told me to pay attention, because apparently there are over-reaching story arcs, with one episode tied to another, and all going back to the first episode. So we shall see.
The newest season of Bojack Horseman is up on Netflix today, I am very excited about this.
Sense 8 is awesome!! They did a very good job of that show. To bad they canceled it due to political pressure after two seasons.
The 4400 is well done as well. That was canceled due to the writers strike in 2008 or so.
The 4400 is well done as well. That was canceled due to the writers strike in 2008 or so.
Hadn't heard this mentioned in about 8-9 years haha. That was the USA original, right?
Dark Matter was cancelled, unfortunately with ninety-eleven cliffhanging plot threads. I know the fans are trying to get it back on in some form. (Like when Firefly was cancelled...and Stargate Universe...and Farscape.) I can't fathom why Dark Matter was cancelled and Killjoys is apparently going to run for two more seasons. They were about the same in terms of quality--wild, cartoonish space action-adventure--fun to watch. I'm starting to hate the SyFy channel and their viewer-unfriendly decisions.
I have recently been watching Banshee, which is on Amazon Prime these days. The premise is that an ex-con comes looking for his former flame, who has assumed a new identity, in a small town in Pennsylvania. He has the opportunity to take on the identity of the new sheriff who had just arrived in town as a way to stay around while he tries to rekindle their relationship. Warning--it is very violent, and this tiny Pennsylvania town has more problems with motorcycle gangs, corrupt mobsters, neo-Nazis, etc than most mid-size cities...but the lead is very watchable. (You do have to suspend your disbelief that nobody is noticing the total lack of due process and normal police procedure in a town 90 minutes outside Philadelphia...)
I also started rewatching Burn Notice, which is much more light and fun. Good laundry-folding TV.
Look at his username. :)I've heard good things about something called..."Game of Thrones" I believe?
Might give that a shot. Even if it sounds a bit nerdy.
Lower your expectations. It's definitely a cultural phenomenon, but the quality does not match The Wire or Breaking Bad or Mad Men, IMO. You might end up thinking "really, this is it?" if you go in thinking you're about to watch one of the best shows of all time.
Girlfriend and I recently started watching The Expanse on Amazon Prime. It's shockingly good for a Syfy Original of all things (main reason I originally wrote it off).
I stream The Good Place on nbc.com. Sometimes have issues streaming this way, but we don't get this channel over our antenna so we put up with it. I've watched so little TV the last couple of years, it is a real treat to watch my one, or sometimes 2 shows a week. (It makes me happier to do this, even though it's not MMM approved.) I even go to some sites that talk about the shows to read others take on it. This 1/2 hour comedy seems particularly brilliant to me, and the people on the forum I read tend to agree. I'm enjoying this second season even more than the first, which felt a little strange to get into.
So, Stranger Things? That comes out tonight right?
Black Sails.
It indulges both my love of pirates and my crush on Toby Stephens.
Yes, IMO he portrays the wide variety of his character's emotions pretty well.Black Sails.
It indulges both my love of pirates and my crush on Toby Stephens.
He is very rugged looking. Is he a good actor too ?
Just watched Mindhunter on Netflix. I had kind of low expectations because I read the book it was based on (interesting subject matter, mediocre writing). But I thought the series was really well done! Having David Fincher direct a bunch of the episodes certainly helped. And keeping it very short, less than 10 hours, is a good idea.
I should warn though - it does not involve much in the way of thriller elements. It's mostly about 2 guys (and later a woman) trying to understand the patterns around serial killers. So it's a lot of talking and a lot of interviews. So don't go in expecting much action.
There has only been two episodes so far, but I'm really enjoying The Deuce on HBO. Love all of David Simon's work and great to see some familiar faces from his other series. Maggie Gyllenhaal is incredible so far and James Franco playing two characters isn't half as bad as I thought it was going to be. Looking forward to the rest of the season.
I see something for me to do this weekend...
I see something for me to do this weekend...
8 episodes into Stranger Things Season 2. Better than the first season, IMO. Can't really say anything without issuing SOME sort of spoiler, but definitely still has those "coming of age" awkward experiences for characters of all ages. There's one random-ass subplot that's totally pointless, but mostly good.
I see something for me to do this weekend...
8 episodes into Stranger Things Season 2. Better than the first season, IMO. Can't really say anything without issuing SOME sort of spoiler, but definitely still has those "coming of age" awkward experiences for characters of all ages. There's one random-ass subplot that's totally pointless, but mostly good.
Ahhhh we're through 4 episodes, so I'm wondering which one you're talking about.
I am looking forward to watching Stranger Things once the World Series is over.
OK, I have a suggestion that may sound a little odd, but bear with me. I have started watching The Hollow Crown, which is the BBC production from about five years ago of the Shakespeare plays about Richard II, Henry IV, and Henry V. (People are probably a little more familiar with Henry V, because there was a famous film production with Kenneth Branagh back in the 1990s.) Even if you are not normally a Shakespeare fan, I really recommend it if you like historical drama. It's all filmed on location and they did a great job streamlining the text and adding non-dialogue scenes to show plot points that Shakespeare had happen off-screen--I did not find it hard to follow at all. The acting is top-notch--there are a lot of recognizable faces, including Patrick Stewart, Tom Hiddleston as Prince Hal, Michelle Dockery from Downton Abbey, and Jeremy Irons--and feels a lot more natural than you will often find in Shakespeare productions.
Yes, IMO he portrays the wide variety of his character's emotions pretty well.Black Sails.
It indulges both my love of pirates and my crush on Toby Stephens.
He is very rugged looking. Is he a good actor too ?
Black Sails.
It indulges both my love of pirates and my crush on Toby Stephens.
He is very rugged looking. Is he a good actor too ?
Believe it or not, I'm enjoying Seth MacFarlane's Star Trek homage/parody The Orville. It's on Fox on Thursday nights, but I'm paying for the Amazon Prime episodes to avoid the commercials. It is laugh-out-loud funny at times, although the quality is very uneven, and sometimes I'm not sure whether it's supposed to be a drama or a comedy. And it's too raunchy for kids. But having said that, it feels much more like Star Trek than the last two movies or (blerrgg) Star Trek Discovery on CBS pay-for view. ( aka rip-off for view.) Seth MacFarlane stars as Captain Ed Mercer on the mid-size explorer ship Orville of the Planetary Union. Visuals and sound track are excellent, the cast is a scream, and guest stars have included Liam Neeson and Charlize Theron. If you liked Galaxy Quest--hey, if you liked Star Trek-- you might want to take a look at this. Watch more than one episode, because as I said, there's a lot of variation.
I am so happy Season 3 of "Broadchurch" is finally on Netflix. Trying not to rush through it, though! Rushed through SE 2 of "Stranger Things."
West World and the Leftovers are both great series from HBO. West World about the nature of consciousness and the Leftovers about the nature of grief. I like that both shows stay on point pretty much the whole time with these themes.
Peaky Blinders is a great series. Brummie gangsters set in the inter-war period in England. Cillian Murphy is outstanding.
The same guy behind it also just teamed up with Tom Hardy and made "Taboo" Hardy is his usual bonkers self in it. It is perhaps not so great plot wise but man oh man, is it amazing to look at.
The Expanse is a pretty decent sci-fi series and you can read all the books as well.
Just came across another series that I am really enjoying and recommending to as many people as possible, because I want a Season 2: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel on Amazon Prime, a series about a young woman who decides to start a career as a stand-up comic in 1950s New York. It's a very fun period piece (the clothes are gorgeous!) and also touches on some more serious themes around how the lives of women have changed...but the best part is the dialogue, which is terrific. It's by the same team that did "Gilmore Girls," "Bunheads," and "Younger" all of which have strong female leads and great writing. The actors who play her parents and in-laws are particularly great. Fair warning: the lead character comic "works blue" so there is a lot of strong language.
Just came across another series that I am really enjoying and recommending to as many people as possible, because I want a Season 2: The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel on Amazon Prime, a series about a young woman who decides to start a career as a stand-up comic in 1950s New York. It's a very fun period piece (the clothes are gorgeous!) and also touches on some more serious themes around how the lives of women have changed...but the best part is the dialogue, which is terrific....
I loved this show and can't wait for the next season! Innovative and lots of fun. I like strong funny, kick-ass women like Midge Maisel.
Just started watching The Good Place. Hilarious....
I binged Mind Hunters last week like nothing else. Haven't watched shows lately but that one was really good. It definitely is fictional despite being based on a true story. The funny thing is I feel like they don't even need to add elements of fiction because the story is great in itself. For instance, I feel the added romance, while not offensive, adds nothing to the show. Would have been interesting if the stuck to the actual true plot of him being married.+1 on Mindhunters; one of the better shows I've seen recently (along with The Affair and The OA). Reminds me of The Wire crossed with Dexter (though Dexter generally sucked).
For anyone curious about the plot. Follow the journey of two FBI agents who go around interviewing some of the most notorious serial killers in the 70s as they try to see if there are any patterns or characteristics of these serial killers.
On that note, I have noticed a lot of shows tend to plug in unnecessary romance that doesn't need to be there. Have they learned nothing from the likes of Band of Brothers, Breaking Bad, The Wire and Game of Thrones. Great shows, with almost no focus on romance.
Just finished GODLESS--a seven episode one and done Western with a slight feminist take to it. Jeff Daniels was great, scenery beautiful. I like a series that has a beginning and end.YES! Thank you. I really enjoyed this series, a bit disturbing but very badass, great acting
Just finished GODLESS--a seven episode one and done Western with a slight feminist take to it. Jeff Daniels was great, scenery beautiful. I like a series that has a beginning and end.YES! Thank you. I really enjoyed this series, a bit disturbing but very badass, great acting
There has only been two episodes so far, but I'm really enjoying The Deuce on HBO. Love all of David Simon's work and great to see some familiar faces from his other series. Maggie Gyllenhaal is incredible so far and James Franco playing two characters isn't half as bad as I thought it was going to be. Looking forward to the rest of the season.
Couldn't agree more. I was a bit skeptical going on, but this looks to be another masterpiece from David Simon. Franco playing twins felt a bit gimmicky in the first few episodes, but I'm actually starting to like it now (7 episodes in)!
As a hige fan of The Wire, I watched as much of Treme as I could stand. It was very preachy. It had many interesting aspects, and the violin playing girl was fabulous. But the acting just felt forced to me. I do love John Goodman (preachy in this role) and Wendell Pierce. Oth live or have lived in New
Orleans.
Eans residents.
I recently binge-watched Treme as well, Simon's post-Katrina New Orleans show. It is not nearly as well known as The Wire, but in my opinion at least as good (with lots of great music). There's something about his shows that's gritty and realistic without being overbearing and depressing.
I binged on season 7 of Game of Thrones, because watching incest, genocide, and snow zombies is how my parents and I celebrate the holidays. And now I have a crush on Iain Glen.
Rawrrrrrr.
I binged on season 7 of Game of Thrones, because watching incest, genocide, and snow zombies is how my parents and I celebrate the holidays. And now I have a crush on Iain Glen.
Rawrrrrrr.
Dang, I KNOW. I went for years thinking he was a fine actor but not my type. And then all of a sudden...
Oh yes! Pretty men need not apply here.I binged on season 7 of Game of Thrones, because watching incest, genocide, and snow zombies is how my parents and I celebrate the holidays. And now I have a crush on Iain Glen.
Rawrrrrrr.
Dang, I KNOW. I went for years thinking he was a fine actor but not my type. And then all of a sudden...
This is my first introduction to him. I may have to investigate that Irish crime drama he stars in. It turns out I like 'em grimy and weather-worn. Om nom nom.
Oh yes! Pretty men need not apply here.I binged on season 7 of Game of Thrones, because watching incest, genocide, and snow zombies is how my parents and I celebrate the holidays. And now I have a crush on Iain Glen.
Rawrrrrrr.
Dang, I KNOW. I went for years thinking he was a fine actor but not my type. And then all of a sudden...
This is my first introduction to him. I may have to investigate that Irish crime drama he stars in. It turns out I like 'em grimy and weather-worn. Om nom nom.
We are currently watching Lost.Lost was a good time. Just be prepared for them running through the forest. A lot.
I never saw it when it was on TV because it is one of those shows you have to watch every episode. Hulu has all seasons, so we watching from beginning to end.
We are currently watching Lost.Lost was a good time. Just be prepard for them Runnells ng through the forest. A lot.
I never saw it when it was on TV because it is one of those shows you have to watch every episode. Hulu has all seasons, so we watching from beginning to end.
If you like series with strong female leads, this spring will be a good time for you--
iZombie, Jessica Jones, The Handmaid's Tale and Unreal are all coming back, and NBC is adding a new series called Good Girls with Mae Whitman, Christina Hendricks, and Retta, who are all really interesting actresses.
I find it funny, though, that the lightest of all of them is the one about the Zombie influx!
Lost was great. One of those shows that makes me jealous of people who still get to experience it for the first time.
As for me, one of favorite shows of all time was "Babylon 5". It does not appear to be available for streaming anywhere.
Yay, another iZombie fan! I have tried to sell quite a few people on that series, but it seems to be a very specific taste.
Yay, another iZombie fan! I have tried to sell quite a few people on that series, but it seems to be a very specific taste.
I could not stop watching it! I'm sold on any show that makes me laugh out loud, and I think the actress who plays Liv is awesome
Yay, another iZombie fan! I have tried to sell quite a few people on that series, but it seems to be a very specific taste.
I could not stop watching it! I'm sold on any show that makes me laugh out loud, and I think the actress who plays Liv is awesome
Another iZombie fan here. There is some very clever and snarky humor in that show.
Yay, another iZombie fan! I have tried to sell quite a few people on that series, but it seems to be a very specific taste.
I could not stop watching it! I'm sold on any show that makes me laugh out loud, and I think the actress who plays Liv is awesome
Another iZombie fan here. There is some very clever and snarky humor in that show.
I dressed up as Liv Moore for Halloween. I was so disappointed that nobody got the reference! I love iZombie
My favorite TV show by far was the x files. I have all the seasons on my surface pro and I rewatch them every year or so. The first five seasons are epic. And Scully was such a vixen too!
My favorite TV show by far was the x files. I have all the seasons on my surface pro and I rewatch them every year or so. The first five seasons are epic. And Scully was such a vixen too!
Heh. DH used to periodically get so frustrated at Mulder for not going for it on his behalf. Hell, I'm pretty straight and I wanted to go for it. Watching Gillian Anderson on American Gods last year made me realize I kind of still do!
My favorite TV show by far was the x files. I have all the seasons on my surface pro and I rewatch them every year or so. The first five seasons are epic. And Scully was such a vixen too!
Heh. DH used to periodically get so frustrated at Mulder for not going for it on his behalf. Hell, I'm pretty straight and I wanted to go for it. Watching Gillian Anderson on American Gods last year made me realize I kind of still do!
My favorite TV show by far was the x files. I have all the seasons on my surface pro and I rewatch them every year or so. The first five seasons are epic. And Scully was such a vixen too!
Heh. DH used to periodically get so frustrated at Mulder for not going for it on his behalf. Hell, I'm pretty straight and I wanted to go for it. Watching Gillian Anderson on American Gods last year made me realize I kind of still do!
Did you see her in that British show where she chased a serial murderer in Ireland over two seasons? It was pretty good, one reason being that the serial killer was handsome and charming.
GA has only gotten more attractive in recent years.
Lost was great. One of those shows that makes me jealous of people who still get to experience it for the first time.
Lost was great. One of those shows that makes me jealous of people who still get to experience it for the first time.
Oh my god. I've literally told people that I am jealous of them for not having seen a show I love yet and none of them understand it.
Just started Counterpart on Starz yesterday. First episode was very well done. Free 7 day trials on amazon and the Starz app.
Westworld comes back in April, I think. That's a show I'm jealous over when another person hasn't seen it
Outlander - Great series. (Warning - sexually explicit scenes.)To put it mildly. Holy shit. Not for the faint of heart.
My favorite TV show by far was the x files. I have all the seasons on my surface pro and I rewatch them every year or so. The first five seasons are epic. And Scully was such a vixen too!
Heh. DH used to periodically get so frustrated at Mulder for not going for it on his behalf. Hell, I'm pretty straight and I wanted to go for it. Watching Gillian Anderson on American Gods last year made me realize I kind of still do!
Did you see her in that British show where she chased a serial murderer in Ireland over two seasons? It was pretty good, one reason being that the serial killer was handsome and charming.
GA has only gotten more attractive in recent years.
My favorite TV show by far was the x files. I have all the seasons on my surface pro and I rewatch them every year or so. The first five seasons are epic. And Scully was such a vixen too!
Heh. DH used to periodically get so frustrated at Mulder for not going for it on his behalf. Hell, I'm pretty straight and I wanted to go for it. Watching Gillian Anderson on American Gods last year made me realize I kind of still do!
Did you see her in that British show where she chased a serial murderer in Ireland over two seasons? It was pretty good, one reason being that the serial killer was handsome and charming.
GA has only gotten more attractive in recent years.
I seem to recall that the actor who played the serial killer went on to play the lead in those Fifty Shades movies. Nobody seems to think much of his acting in those, but based on the trailers there is nothing wrong with his looks...
Meateater - Good for everyone. We will let our preschool kids watch before they will ever get to watch some of the crappy cartoons that are out there these days.
Meateater - Good for everyone. We will let our preschool kids watch before they will ever get to watch some of the crappy cartoons that are out there these days.
That's very sad.
Meateater - Good for everyone. We will let our preschool kids watch before they will ever get to watch some of the crappy cartoons that are out there these days.
That's very sad.
Why is this sad? Because we don't let our kids watch crappy cartoons? Or because we let them watch TV?
Certainly you aren't saying "That's very sad" because of the content found in Meateater. If you've watched it, you would know its of excellent viewing material.
Meateater - Good for everyone. We will let our preschool kids watch before they will ever get to watch some of the crappy cartoons that are out there these days.
That's very sad.
Why is this sad? Because we don't let our kids watch crappy cartoons? Or because we let them watch TV?
Certainly you aren't saying "That's very sad" because of the content found in Meateater. If you've watched it, you would know its of excellent viewing material.
That is exactly what I'm saying especially considering the age of your kids.
DarkandStormy, I offer you an invitation to the Great White North where I'd be willing to show you what a rich life looks like (the beauty of hunting and knowing where your food comes from), and I'm going to tell you to get stuffed!
Chef's Table - If you like food, you will like this show.
Meateater - Good for everyone. We will let our preschool kids watch before they will ever get to watch some of the crappy cartoons that are out there these days.
Outlander - Great series. (Warning - sexually explicit scenes.)
Chef's Table - If you like food, you will like this show.
Meateater - Good for everyone. We will let our preschool kids watch before they will ever get to watch some of the crappy cartoons that are out there these days.
Outlander - Great series. (Warning - sexually explicit scenes.)
Dirty Money - Just finished watching the episode called Drug Short - I found it mind-blowing.
The latest episode of The X-Files about Artificial Intelligence was a riot, especially the first ten minutes which had almost no dialogue because Mulder and Scully were on their smartphones.I like the X-Files, and I'm a techy guy, but I was actually a little bored through that AI episode. More dialogue would have helped.
Travelers on Netflix. I was hesitant because it looked slightly cheesy based on the promo materials and images on Netflix. But it's not cheesy at all - if you liked 12 Monkeys (movie and/or TV series), you'll like Travelers, too.
Outlander - Great series. (Warning - sexually explicit scenes.)To put it mildly. Holy shit. Not for the faint of heart.
Solid show though.
Outlander - Great series. (Warning - sexually explicit scenes.)To put it mildly. Holy shit. Not for the faint of heart.
Solid show though.
So, I've watched the first eight or nine episodes of Outlander with my wife because the premise sounded interesting. It's not a bad show. What's frustrating about it is that I can tell there's a great story in there, half drowned in cheap romance novel cliches (bodice ripping, attempted rapes in more than half of the episodes to drive plot, the evil other woman, love at first sight . I'm A-OK with gratuitous (and even moderately uncomfortable) sex scenes that drive a plot . . . but there's a lot of fanservice in this one. Still less non-plot related guts n' tits than the last Starz show I watched (Spartacus) though. :P
I’ve been rewatching GLEE on Netflix. I’ve forgotten a ton of stuff since I watched it the first time.
You're eight or nine episodes in? You ain't seen nothing yet.Outlander - Great series. (Warning - sexually explicit scenes.)To put it mildly. Holy shit. Not for the faint of heart.
Solid show though.
So, I've watched the first eight or nine episodes of Outlander with my wife because the premise sounded interesting. It's not a bad show. What's frustrating about it is that I can tell there's a great story in there, half drowned in cheap romance novel cliches (bodice ripping, attempted rapes in more than half of the episodes to drive plot, the evil other woman, love at first sight . I'm A-OK with gratuitous (and even moderately uncomfortable) sex scenes that drive a plot . . . but there's a lot of fanservice in this one. Still less non-plot related guts n' tits than the last Starz show I watched (Spartacus) though. :P
I'm watching family tv series like "Young Sheldon" and "The Middle", do you know other wholesome family tv series except Modern family, i don't like that at all.
I'm watching family tv series like "Young Sheldon" and "The Middle", do you know other wholesome family tv series except Modern family, i don't like that at all.
Over the holiday weekend we discovered the Netflix series "Nailed It" in which beginner bakers are asked to complete fairly advanced baking projects and the best one wins a monetary prize. It is a very good-spirited show (they clearly cast for people with a good sense of humor about how ridiculous it is) and the whole family enjoyed it. The kids particularly enjoyed it not just because the end results are funny, but because even at their level of knowledge they could see where people were going wrong (not putting frosting between layers of a cake, for instance).
I seem to be on a western type of roll lately.....started with Godless, pretty effed up but loved it, wife not so much ;-). Next up came Hell on Wheels, really effed up and I loved it, wife REALLY REALLY didn't like that one at all!! (notice a trend here??) Now watching Longwire, not nearly as effed up, and wife seems to think this is step in the right direction :-)
I seem to be on a western type of roll lately.....started with Godless, pretty effed up but loved it, wife not so much ;-). Next up came Hell on Wheels, really effed up and I loved it, wife REALLY REALLY didn't like that one at all!! (notice a trend here??) Now watching Longwire, not nearly as effed up, and wife seems to think this is step in the right direction :-)
Not a western but since you loved Hell on Wheels you might check out Turn. Hopefully your wife will like it!
Not sure if anyone mentioned Rita on Netflix but that show is awesome.
Bosch is pretty good (Amazon Prime)
Better Call Saul
Detectorists
Stranger Things
But Rita is one I had to really hold back from binge watching.
Over the holiday weekend we discovered the Netflix series "Nailed It" in which beginner bakers are asked to complete fairly advanced baking projects and the best one wins a monetary prize. It is a very good-spirited show (they clearly cast for people with a good sense of humor about how ridiculous it is) and the whole family enjoyed it. The kids particularly enjoyed it not just because the end results are funny, but because even at their level of knowledge they could see where people were going wrong (not putting frosting between layers of a cake, for instance).
A friend and I watched NAILED IT! on Sunday also and we thought it was a hoot! I felt like when the judges started giggling, we had to giggle too. The episode with the faces was my fave.
We are watching Westworld on dvd along with Game of
Thrones.
Westworld,is great, but it has the JJ Abrams stamp. He had them running around endlessly throigh the foresti. lost. He has them running and riding around endlessly shooting each other in Westworld. 6 episodes in. Ow and I tune put the loooooong shooting scenes.
We are watching Westworld on dvd along with Game of
Thrones.
Westworld,is great, but it has the JJ Abrams stamp. He had them running around endlessly throigh the foresti. lost. He has them running and riding around endlessly shooting each other in Westworld. 6 episodes in. Ow and I tune put the loooooong shooting scenes.
I actually have no idea what you just said.
We are watching Westworld on dvd along with Game ofYou guys are good. I fixed numerous typos, but really, my words arent especially important so who cate? Haha.
Thrones.
Westworld,is great, but it has the JJ Abrams stamp. He had them running around endlessly throigh the foresti. lost. He has them running and riding around endlessly shooting each other in Westworld. 6 episodes in. Ow and I tune put the loooooong shooting scenes.
I am just comparing Lost to Westworld, there are similarities.
I'm like 15 years late to the party but I just started The West Wing on Netflix and HOLY CRAP is it good. I haven't been so obsessed with a TV show in a long time.
I'd love to hear about other great sci-fi and drama TV shows on Netflix, in particular. :)
I'd love to hear about other great sci-fi and drama TV shows on Netflix, in particular. :)
There's a ton. Luther, The Walking Dead, New Girl, Parks & Recreation, Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Into the Badlands, Love, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Sherlock, Miss Fischer's Murder Mysteries, Penny Dreadful, Spartacus, House of Cards, Mad Men, Sense 8, The 100, Copper, Hell on Wheels, Longmire, Psycho Pass (anime), Longmire, The Fall, The Tudors, Top of the Lake, Continuum, The Killing, iZombie, Z Nation, White Collar, Nikita, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, The Punisher, Dexter: all were excellent or at least very enjoyable in their various ways.
I recently saw the 1st season of Iron Fist on Netflix. It wasn't the best show, but I still enjoyed watching it. From reading some comments on it, I guess it's supposed to converge with the other Marvel character's shows in the future, so I guess I need to watch the others.
I recently saw the 1st season of Iron Fist on Netflix. It wasn't the best show, but I still enjoyed watching it. From reading some comments on it, I guess it's supposed to converge with the other Marvel character's shows in the future, so I guess I need to watch the others.
I liked Jessica Jones and Luke Cage more than Iron Fist and recommend both. Those three characters and Daredevil are all in the Defenders movie, which was also fun (and I’m not usually a superhero fan).
We started watching Jessica Jones over the last several days, and are about halfway through the first season now. I like it, but don't find it as easy to watch for some reason.I recently saw the 1st season of Iron Fist on Netflix. It wasn't the best show, but I still enjoyed watching it. From reading some comments on it, I guess it's supposed to converge with the other Marvel character's shows in the future, so I guess I need to watch the others.
I liked Jessica Jones and Luke Cage more than Iron Fist and recommend both. Those three characters and Daredevil are all in the Defenders movie, which was also fun (and I’m not usually a superhero fan).
I recently saw the 1st season of Iron Fist on Netflix. It wasn't the best show, but I still enjoyed watching it. From reading some comments on it, I guess it's supposed to converge with the other Marvel character's shows in the future, so I guess I need to watch the others.
I liked Jessica Jones and Luke Cage more than Iron Fist and recommend both. Those three characters and Daredevil are all in the Defenders movie, which was also fun (and I’m not usually a superhero fan).
The first season of Jessica Jones is my favorite of all the various superhero television series.
I recently saw the 1st season of Iron Fist on Netflix. It wasn't the best show, but I still enjoyed watching it. From reading some comments on it, I guess it's supposed to converge with the other Marvel character's shows in the future, so I guess I need to watch the others.
I liked Jessica Jones and Luke Cage more than Iron Fist and recommend both. Those three characters and Daredevil are all in the Defenders movie, which was also fun (and I’m not usually a superhero fan).
The first season of Jessica Jones is my favorite of all the various superhero television series.
I'm not very familiar with the Marvel "universe". I watched Iron Fist and liked it. Then I read the reviews and found out I wasn't supposed to like it. Jessica Jones, that's the ticket, they all said.
So I started watching. She catches him! He gets away!! She catches him!! He gets away!!!
After about 5 cycles of this I had to stop watching.
I recently saw the 1st season of Iron Fist on Netflix. It wasn't the best show, but I still enjoyed watching it. From reading some comments on it, I guess it's supposed to converge with the other Marvel character's shows in the future, so I guess I need to watch the others.
I liked Jessica Jones and Luke Cage more than Iron Fist and recommend both. Those three characters and Daredevil are all in the Defenders movie, which was also fun (and I’m not usually a superhero fan).
The first season of Jessica Jones is my favorite of all the various superhero television series.
I'm not very familiar with the Marvel "universe". I watched Iron Fist and liked it. Then I read the reviews and found out I wasn't supposed to like it. Jessica Jones, that's the ticket, they all said.
So I started watching. She catches him! He gets away!! She catches him!! He gets away!!!
After about 5 cycles of this I had to stop watching.
We are re-watching Westworld season one before we delve into season two. Fantastic
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Debating if I should get HBO to watch season 2 WW or just wait for GoT and watch both then.
So, anyone else watching Jersey Shore Family Vacation....anyone...?
*crickets*
So, anyone else watching Jersey Shore Family Vacation....anyone...?
*crickets*
We are starting from season 1 and working our way towards this one.... Sometimes you just need trash TV in your life.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine and The Expanse were both cancelled yesterday.
I would recommend watching both Brooklyn Nine-Nine and The Expanse.
It's been *really* flippin' good this season so far.Brooklyn Nine-Nine and The Expanse were both cancelled yesterday.
I would recommend watching both Brooklyn Nine-Nine and The Expanse.
Oh, dammit. My husband is so into The Expanse. I like it, too. This is going to bum him out.
It's been *really* flippin' good this season so far.Brooklyn Nine-Nine and The Expanse were both cancelled yesterday.
I would recommend watching both Brooklyn Nine-Nine and The Expanse.
Oh, dammit. My husband is so into The Expanse. I like it, too. This is going to bum him out.
Apparently the production company is going to shop it around to other distributors. Hopefully Netflix or someone else will snap it up. Syfy got a crap deal for it, and only had the rights to first-run, linear television, and the ratings didn't support that (it's an expensive show; $5-7M/episode apparently). Who the hell watches first-run, linear television anymore? I watch it on Amazon.
It's been *really* flippin' good this season so far.Brooklyn Nine-Nine and The Expanse were both cancelled yesterday.
I would recommend watching both Brooklyn Nine-Nine and The Expanse.
Oh, dammit. My husband is so into The Expanse. I like it, too. This is going to bum him out.
Apparently the production company is going to shop it around to other distributors. Hopefully Netflix or someone else will snap it up. Syfy got a crap deal for it, and only had the rights to first-run, linear television, and the ratings didn't support that (it's an expensive show; $5-7M/episode apparently). Who the hell watches first-run, linear television anymore? I watch it on Amazon.
Us, apparently. We also still get physical Netflix discs via snail mail LOL.
I'm not surprised the expense is too much for Syfy. I hope it gets picked up.
Apparently there is also some thought that Brooklyn Nine-Nine might go to a streaming service. (It's a big cast, though, and I have to assume Andy Samberg and Andre Braugher are pretty expensive to hire).I just wish they had known it was the last season and written it that way. Maybe they did it Chuck style and made it a this-could-be-a-finale-but-leave-the-door-open-for-more-just-in-case episode. It's always been "on the bubble."
I would be happy either way...I think having the series end with Jake and Amy's wedding (and Holt's promotion?) would be a nice stopping point representing five excellent seasons, or it would be fun to have some more of it if everyone is up for it and still has good ideas. I just hate to see a zombie show staggering along that is a shadow of what it used to be.
Hmm, shit. :PWho the hell watches first-run, linear television anymore? I watch it on Amazon.
Us, apparently. We also still get physical Netflix discs via snail mail LOL.
I'm not surprised the expense is too much for Syfy. I hope it gets picked up.
I feel like basic cable channels like Syfy are the ones left in the dust most by cord-cutters. The big broadcast networks have a built in audience even if nobody has cable, and the premium cable networks (HBO, etc) all have their own pay streaming services. But I'm sure basic cable can't do that due to advertising deals. Though most of basic cable is shit anyway. I think The Expanse is the only basic cable show I've watched apart from AMC's stuff since like 2005.
My wife and I really enjoyed Bosch on Amazon Prime.
I binged some shows on recent international travel and really enjoyed Longmire and Jessica Jones. I just finished the final season of Longmire and was sad. Really enjoyed that one.
What? No Cobra Kai fans here? :D
I'm really disappointed the The Expanse was cancelled. That is/was a wonderful show. At least we have the books, which are fantastic. Well worth reading...but the TV show was a nice complement.http://variety.com/2018/tv/news/amazon-the-expanse-season-4-1202818147/amp/ There's hope yet. Hopefully Amazon comes through. Season 3 has been fantastic.
http://variety.com/2018/tv/news/amazon-the-expanse-season-4-1202818147/amp/ There's hope yet. Hopefully Amazon comes through. Season 3 has been fantastic.
http://variety.com/2018/tv/news/amazon-the-expanse-season-4-1202818147/amp/ There's hope yet. Hopefully Amazon comes through. Season 3 has been fantastic.
Agreed.
At the risk of being hyperbolic, Season 3 of The Expanse has been better than the last three Star Trek films, all the recent Star Wars films and Guardians of the Galaxy films rolled into one.
ha
http://variety.com/2018/tv/news/amazon-the-expanse-season-4-1202818147/amp/ There's hope yet. Hopefully Amazon comes through. Season 3 has been fantastic.
Agreed.
At the risk of being hyperbolic, Season 3 of The Expanse has been better than the last three Star Trek films, all the recent Star Wars films and Guardians of the Galaxy films rolled into one.
ha
I just read that The Expanse got picked up by Amazon. Good news.
http://variety.com/2018/tv/news/amazon-the-expanse-season-4-1202818147/amp/ There's hope yet. Hopefully Amazon comes through. Season 3 has been fantastic.
Agreed.
At the risk of being hyperbolic, Season 3 of The Expanse has been better than the last three Star Trek films, all the recent Star Wars films and Guardians of the Galaxy films rolled into one.
ha
I just read that The Expanse got picked up by Amazon. Good news.
Hurray! I just caught up watching the first 7 episodes of season 3, and there isn't a doubt in my mind that this is the best science fiction to come onto the screen in a long time. It's head and shoulders above everything else that's been out there in the past few years.
The best way is watching it on Amazon Prime (first two seasons are included with Prime). You can also watch it on Syfy on basic cable if you hate yourself. Netflix has the international distribution rights in some areas (not the US).http://variety.com/2018/tv/news/amazon-the-expanse-season-4-1202818147/amp/ There's hope yet. Hopefully Amazon comes through. Season 3 has been fantastic.
Agreed.
At the risk of being hyperbolic, Season 3 of The Expanse has been better than the last three Star Trek films, all the recent Star Wars films and Guardians of the Galaxy films rolled into one.
ha
I just read that The Expanse got picked up by Amazon. Good news.
Hurray! I just caught up watching the first 7 episodes of season 3, and there isn't a doubt in my mind that this is the best science fiction to come onto the screen in a long time. It's head and shoulders above everything else that's been out there in the past few years.
What are the different options for watching "The Expanse" ?
Thanks, I'll check it out!My wife and I really enjoyed Bosch on Amazon Prime.
I binged some shows on recent international travel and really enjoyed Longmire and Jessica Jones. I just finished the final season of Longmire and was sad. Really enjoyed that one.
If you liked Longmire you should check out Hell on Wheels. Similar feel and quality. It’s on Netflix too.
http://variety.com/2018/tv/news/amazon-the-expanse-season-4-1202818147/amp/ There's hope yet. Hopefully Amazon comes through. Season 3 has been fantastic.
Agreed.
At the risk of being hyperbolic, Season 3 of The Expanse has been better than the last three Star Trek films, all the recent Star Wars films and Guardians of the Galaxy films rolled into one.
ha
I just read that The Expanse got picked up by Amazon. Good news.
Hurray! I just caught up watching the first 7 episodes of season 3, and there isn't a doubt in my mind that this is the best science fiction to come onto the screen in a long time. It's head and shoulders above everything else that's been out there in the past few years.
What are the different options for watching "The Expanse" ?
I'm surprised nobody has mentioned Safe yet. Only 8 episodes, Michael C Hall, British, whodunnit, and amazing. My bro binged the whole season yesterday.
For you Rosanne fans out there, I've got bad news for you. It's been canceled.Didn't watch the original or the reboot. No great loss.
For you Rosanne fans out there, I've got bad news for you. It's been canceled.Didn't watch the original or the reboot. No great loss.
Legion was a little too surreal for me, but I can see why some people would love it. It is definitely very different from the other superhero shows out there!
You are coming into The Handmaid's Tale at a good time. The first half of the new season was really hard to take, but there have been some extremely interesting plot developments in the last couple of episodes.
Legion was a little too surreal for me, but I can see why some people would love it. It is definitely very different from the other superhero shows out there!
You are coming into The Handmaid's Tale at a good time. The first half of the new season was really hard to take, but there have been some extremely interesting plot developments in the last couple of episodes.
Hannibal was one of my favorite TV shows in recent memory, so Legion fits right in my wheelhouse (so far). Love the surreal stuff.
Re: Handmaid's Tale - one side benefit of the low information diet I've been on after discovering MMM: I don't really know anything about it other than it has one of my favorite actresses and it's based on an Atwood novel set in a dystopian future. I love being able to go into shows like this 'cold' and experiencing with without any kind of built up expectation or bias.
Legion was a little too surreal for me, but I can see why some people would love it. It is definitely very different from the other superhero shows out there!
You are coming into The Handmaid's Tale at a good time. The first half of the new season was really hard to take, but there have been some extremely interesting plot developments in the last couple of episodes.
Hannibal was one of my favorite TV shows in recent memory, so Legion fits right in my wheelhouse (so far). Love the surreal stuff.
Re: Handmaid's Tale - one side benefit of the low information diet I've been on after discovering MMM: I don't really know anything about it other than it has one of my favorite actresses and it's based on an Atwood novel set in a dystopian future. I love being able to go into shows like this 'cold' and experiencing with without any kind of built up expectation or bias.
Finished Legion and loved it. The acting from the lead was just phenomenal. Probably the best acting I've seen on a series since I Eva Green in Penny Dreadful. Over the top? Yes. But with full commitment and a lot of intelligence.
Finished Legion and loved it. The acting from the lead was just phenomenal. Probably the best acting I've seen on a series since I Eva Green in Penny Dreadful. Over the top? Yes. But with full commitment and a lot of intelligence.
I will be interested in what you think of the acting in The Handmaid's Tale! I think it's terrific, but especially with Elisabeth Moss it's very, very subtle because of all the limits on what women are allowed to say and do in their society--so the other end of the spectrum from Legion. :)
One thing they often do with her character is to use a voiceover to convey her inner monologue because she speaks aloud relatively seldom. I read a really interesting anecdote that the director noticed that her expressions were always perfectly synced up, in very tiny ways, with the voiceover even though they were recorded at totally different times--and she explained to him that she memorized the whole voiceover and ran through it in her head while they were shooting the visual component so that it would all match up.
A little disappointed in Westworld Season 2. Re-watching MST3K, the Return!
I enjoyed The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel on Amazon Prime, although it hadn't really seemed like anything that I would normally like. It was fresh and funny, and yet very, very human. There is quite an assortment of quirky, different kinds of characters--skilled and interesting acting, I thought. The humor is raw, with lots of F words, so this is a show for grown-ups...and probably not for your straight-laced, prim relatives. The show's culture is very 1950's New York City, and the Jewish culture of most of the main characters was interesting to watch. I liked the wedding scenes and the scene in the synagogue--like a window on a different world--although of course not the main part of the plot. The show concerns the home life and professional life of a homemaker who is thrown into circumstances that make her try to build a career as a stand-up comedienne in the NY clubs.
Lost was great. One of those shows that makes me jealous of people who still get to experience it for the first time.
We just finished up season 3. Wow! So many twists and turns. It is very exciting!
The best way is watching it on Amazon Prime (first two seasons are included with Prime). You can also watch it on Syfy on basic cable if you hate yourself. Netflix has the international distribution rights in some areas (not the US).http://variety.com/2018/tv/news/amazon-the-expanse-season-4-1202818147/amp/ There's hope yet. Hopefully Amazon comes through. Season 3 has been fantastic.
Agreed.
At the risk of being hyperbolic, Season 3 of The Expanse has been better than the last three Star Trek films, all the recent Star Wars films and Guardians of the Galaxy films rolled into one.
ha
I just read that The Expanse got picked up by Amazon. Good news.
Hurray! I just caught up watching the first 7 episodes of season 3, and there isn't a doubt in my mind that this is the best science fiction to come onto the screen in a long time. It's head and shoulders above everything else that's been out there in the past few years.
What are the different options for watching "The Expanse" ?
Watched "A Very English Scandal" on my Amazon Prime--a three-part mini-series starring Hugh Grant as Jeremy Thorpe, the English member of parliament in the 1960s who had a homosexual affair that came back to bite him in the toe later. Not my usual cup of tea (no English pun intended), but got such a good review in the NY Times that I decided to take a look. Really entertaining mix of drama and comedy, with fantastic performances, especially by Hugh Grant (with brown eyes--contact lenses, I guess) and Ben Whishaw. Not for kids or family viewing, but well worth checking it out. Unusual and high quality. For those who remember Hugh Grant in romantic-comedies...well, this is a new Hugh. Boy, can that guy act.
Superstore is very funny and good. Carry on.
Season 2 of Luke Cage was excellent.
Westworld is amazing
But I'll finish out the season.No, you won't. :(
But I'll finish out the season.No, you won't. :(
But I'll finish out the season.No, you won't. :(
Lol.
I always thought it was a good show but I kind of agree. I think it's post-mortem greatness was overblown. Also consider it's now a 15 year old show. Anyone who watched it 15 years ago remembers how much they liked it compared to other 2003 shows.
But I'll finish out the season.No, you won't. :(
Lol.
I always thought it was a good show but I kind of agree. I think it's post-mortem greatness was overblown. Also consider it's now a 15 year old show. Anyone who watched it 15 years ago remembers how much they liked it compared to other 2003 shows.
lol to @ketchup , yeah I know there are only like 14 episodes. Hell it's just like a Netflix season.
And @Dabnasty yeah there's been a lot of quality shows since then, and I don't think it aged very well. I do like a few of the characters, especially the Captain, Kailey, Irana, etc., but the whole revolvers in space thing is just not doing it for me from a logical standpoint. Where are the Chinese people? Why is the technology 500 years from now like 700 years old? I am lost.
But we just got to the first episode featuring a young Christina Hendricks. Holy god.
But I'll finish out the season.No, you won't. :(
Lol.
I always thought it was a good show but I kind of agree. I think it's post-mortem greatness was overblown. Also consider it's now a 15 year old show. Anyone who watched it 15 years ago remembers how much they liked it compared to other 2003 shows.
lol to @ketchup , yeah I know there are only like 14 episodes. Hell it's just like a Netflix season.
And @Dabnasty yeah there's been a lot of quality shows since then, and I don't think it aged very well. I do like a few of the characters, especially the Captain, Kailey, Irana, etc., but the whole revolvers in space thing is just not doing it for me from a logical standpoint. Where are the Chinese people? Why is the technology 500 years from now like 700 years old? I am lost.
But we just got to the first episode featuring a young Christina Hendricks. Holy god.
It had some good ideas, but there were several instances of cheesy execution letting it down.
And I liked the cowboys in space - I think it was supposed to signify that even the in the future, most people are poor (ie, can't afford nice space-vehicles or land-vehicles).
@iris lily does Ben Whishaw play Hugh's boyfriend? I love him.yes, Whishaw is the boyfriend.
We went away over the 4th and it was so hot I mostly stayed indoors (in between dips in the pool) watching The Handmaid's Tale S2. Yikes. It's beautifully and brutally done.
@iris lily does Ben Whishaw play Hugh's boyfriend? I love him.yes, Whishaw is the boyfriend.
We went away over the 4th and it was so hot I mostly stayed indoors (in between dips in the pool) watching The Handmaid's Tale S2. Yikes. It's beautifully and brutally done.
Superstore is very funny and good. Carry on.
Superstore is hilarious! I really need to find more comedies in that vein.
Superstore is very funny and good. Carry on.
Superstore is hilarious! I really need to find more comedies in that vein.
To me it is reminiscent of The Office and Parks and Rec, if you find any other than those two I'd be grateful for the heads up.
Superstore is very funny and good. Carry on.
Superstore is hilarious! I really need to find more comedies in that vein.
To me it is reminiscent of The Office and Parks and Rec, if you find any other than those two I'd be grateful for the heads up.
Superstore is very funny and good. Carry on.
Superstore is hilarious! I really need to find more comedies in that vein.
To me it is reminiscent of The Office and Parks and Rec, if you find any other than those two I'd be grateful for the heads up.
Superstore is very funny and good. Carry on.
Superstore is hilarious! I really need to find more comedies in that vein.
To me it is reminiscent of The Office and Parks and Rec, if you find any other than those two I'd be grateful for the heads up.
I really liked Community.
Community is A+ television.Superstore is very funny and good. Carry on.
Superstore is hilarious! I really need to find more comedies in that vein.
To me it is reminiscent of The Office and Parks and Rec, if you find any other than those two I'd be grateful for the heads up.
I really liked Community.
Just finished watching the first season of The Good Place on Netflix. Astonishingly good! I had caught a random bit of an episode once on tv and was totally confused about the show. Definitely has to be watched from the beginning to make sense.Yesss! The Good Place is so outrageously good. Just rewatched the first season with my girlfriend and it's even better on rewatch.
I’ve been watching Star Trek the original series on Hulu. Wow did they ever do a spectacular job cleaning up the image and improving the special effects. Gives the whole show a more serious and less kitschy feel. I’m almost through all 29 episodes of season 1 and it’s much better than I remember it. Dated, sure. But still with some cool insights into human nature. In some respects the fact that this show was actually on the air in 1967 is astonishing.On H&I channel they run the original series at 8pm week nights. Stands the test of time.
I’ve been watching Star Trek the original series on Hulu. Wow did they ever do a spectacular job cleaning up the image and improving the special effects. Gives the whole show a more serious and less kitschy feel. I’m almost through all 29 episodes of season 1 and it’s much better than I remember it. Dated, sure. But still with some cool insights into human nature. In some respects the fact that this show was actually on the air in 1967 is astonishing.I think I recall George Takei talking about it taking on a lot of gender/race issues that seemed progressive for the time, either directly or metaphorically (with the aliens).
I still need to catch up on Sense 8 and Stranger Things...have the second season to watch for both of them. Oh, and Westworld.
I’ve been watching Star Trek the original series on Hulu. Wow did they ever do a spectacular job cleaning up the image and improving the special effects. Gives the whole show a more serious and less kitschy feel. I’m almost through all 29 episodes of season 1 and it’s much better than I remember it. Dated, sure. But still with some cool insights into human nature. In some respects the fact that this show was actually on the air in 1967 is astonishing.I think I recall George Takei talking about it taking on a lot of gender/race issues that seemed progressive for the time, either directly or metaphorically (with the aliens).
I’ve been watching Star Trek the original series on Hulu. Wow did they ever do a spectacular job cleaning up the image and improving the special effects. Gives the whole show a more serious and less kitschy feel. I’m almost through all 29 episodes of season 1 and it’s much better than I remember it. Dated, sure. But still with some cool insights into human nature. In some respects the fact that this show was actually on the air in 1967 is astonishing.I think I recall George Takei talking about it taking on a lot of gender/race issues that seemed progressive for the time, either directly or metaphorically (with the aliens).
Yes, I have to imagine it didn't go over too well with the a lot of America at the time. But even beyond that, at least in the 1st season I've spotted several Shakespeare references (some very explicit), references to Milton, Hobbes, John Stuart Mill, and others that escape me at the moment. Clearly the writers of the show were well educated (or self taught). But there's lots of stuff that's referenced obliquely and you'd only catch it if you've read/experienced it yourself previously. Good stuff.
On the 2nd season now. If anything it looks even better than the first. Plots aren't as strong though (at least not yet, here's hoping it elevates a bit as it goes).
HBO announced a tv movie of Deadwood. Praise the lord and happy dance!
This has been rumored for a decade. Let us hope they get on with it and get it filmed and in the can before Ian Mcshane drops dead. Its not that he is ancient, but he is gettig up there in years and he was a hard drinker.
If there is no McShane in the production, might as well forget it.
We just started the new "Lost in Space" on Netflix. Wow, really really good. I recommend.
I've started to watch Outlander last week, yet still I can't decide was it a good idea of mine or not.
Ironically, but my husband enjoys this show :|
We just started the new "Lost in Space" on Netflix. Wow, really really good. I recommend.
There are some slow spots IMO but overall my fam dug it and we're looking forward to season two.
Just found the British mini-series "The Last Post" on Amazon Prime. It's about a group of British army soldiers and their wives posted in Aden in the 1960s, in the last years of British presence. The plots are a mixture of interpersonal drama among the expats and conflict between the British and the Arab guerrillas trying to push them out. It's only six episodes, so it goes quickly. One of the main roles is played by one of my favorite actresses from Call the Midwife (very different character, though!) and a supporting role is played by the actress who played Phryne Fisher on the Miss Fisher mystery series.
Anyone watch the new Jack Ryan series on amazon? Trying to decide if it’s worth my time
Anyone watch the new Jack Ryan series on amazon? Trying to decide if it’s worth my time
Travelers on Netflix. Best time-travel show I've watched.
We saw one episode of Ozark and it was so depressing that we gave up.
Travelers on Netflix. Best time-travel show I've watched.
I'm about halfway through season 1. Very smart show, so far.
Watched the episode U.S.S. Callister from Black Mirror, on Netflix, after seeing it recommended in a British newspaper. Season 4, if I remember right. Very gripping and I thought clever tie-in with Star Trek in an edge-of-your-seat science-fiction drama. Techno-expert goes bad and traps co-workers in scary Star Trek universe with psycho Captain Kirk.
We saw one episode of Ozark and it was so depressing that we gave up.
Give it another shot! Its so depressing you'll feel your soul shudder (if you're into that kinda thing)
Been watching the latest Ken Burns documentary "The Vietnam War". You look at the episode count and think "Oh, it's only 10 episodes, that's not that bad". Then you start watching and realize they are all 80 to 90 minutes long (or longer), so it ends up being over 17 hours.
But it's amazingly good. Might be the best documentary I've ever seen. I was born in 1972 so I grew up after this particular storm had passed, but seeing this documentary, its so thorough, so comprehensive, and so on-point, that I can now see how the ripples of this particular event has reverberated through my entire youth. But I was too young at the time to see or appreciate the tumult.
Been watching the latest Ken Burns documentary "The Vietnam War". You look at the episode count and think "Oh, it's only 10 episodes, that's not that bad". Then you start watching and realize they are all 80 to 90 minutes long (or longer), so it ends up being over 17 hours.
But it's amazingly good. Might be the best documentary I've ever seen. I was born in 1972 so I grew up after this particular storm had passed, but seeing this documentary, its so thorough, so comprehensive, and so on-point, that I can now see how the ripples of this particular event has reverberated through my entire youth. But I was too young at the time to see or appreciate the tumult.
Agreed on this. I saw this series when it was first broadcast. I immediately thought I would like to see it again sometime.
Been watching the latest Ken Burns documentary "The Vietnam War". You look at the episode count and think "Oh, it's only 10 episodes, that's not that bad". Then you start watching and realize they are all 80 to 90 minutes long (or longer), so it ends up being over 17 hours.
But it's amazingly good. Might be the best documentary I've ever seen. I was born in 1972 so I grew up after this particular storm had passed, but seeing this documentary, its so thorough, so comprehensive, and so on-point, that I can now see how the ripples of this particular event has reverberated through my entire youth. But I was too young at the time to see or appreciate the tumult.
Agreed on this. I saw this series when it was first broadcast. I immediately thought I would like to see it again sometime.
How similar in style is it to 'The World At War'? That's kinda my current bar for what a documentary about war should be.
So just now finished watching Turn, what a great show! General Simcoe was truly a nut job too. I'm now looking for something new to watch. I've really enjoyed Hell on Wheels, Godless and Longmire so I'm looking for something similar to these. Any suggestions? You guys haven't let me down yet!! :-)I seem to be on a western type of roll lately.....started with Godless, pretty effed up but loved it, wife not so much ;-). Next up came Hell on Wheels, really effed up and I loved it, wife REALLY REALLY didn't like that one at all!! (notice a trend here??) Now watching Longwire, not nearly as effed up, and wife seems to think this is step in the right direction :-)
Not a western but since you loved Hell on Wheels you might check out Turn. Hopefully your wife will like it!
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Thanks for the suggestion! I just searched it on Netflix, looks good, I'll have to check it out.
So just now finished watching Turn, what a great show! General Simcoe was truly a nut job too. I'm now looking for something new to watch. I've really enjoyed Hell on Wheels, Godless and Longmire so I'm looking for something similar to these. Any suggestions? You guys haven't let me down yet!! :-)I seem to be on a western type of roll lately.....started with Godless, pretty effed up but loved it, wife not so much ;-). Next up came Hell on Wheels, really effed up and I loved it, wife REALLY REALLY didn't like that one at all!! (notice a trend here??) Now watching Longwire, not nearly as effed up, and wife seems to think this is step in the right direction :-)
Not a western but since you loved Hell on Wheels you might check out Turn. Hopefully your wife will like it!
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Thanks for the suggestion! I just searched it on Netflix, looks good, I'll have to check it out.
The Killing, Sons of Anarchy, Black Mirror,
I'm currently loving "Kim's Convenience" on Netflix. Sitcom about a Korean immigrant family that runs a shop in Canada. The father is hilarious.+1 for Kim’s. I watched the whole series all seasons in a week when I was a TV addict.
This is Us is a really good show!
This is Us is a really good show! The episode "Memphis" has the distinction of being one of the few episodes of TV ever to make me cry.
Husband won't watch This is Us, but we've both really enjoyed The Handmaid's Tale and Castle Rock (Hulu).
This is Us is a really good show! The episode "Memphis" has the distinction of being one of the few episodes of TV ever to make me cry.
Husband won't watch This is Us, but we've both really enjoyed The Handmaid's Tale and Castle Rock (Hulu).
"Memphis" really put William on display! That was quite the emotional ride. The guy who plays him, Ron Cephas Jones, is just a magnificent actor, and I say that with him being on a show full of good actors (Milo being my favorite). I'm glad they're finding a few ways to bring Jones back in subsequent seasons, even if just for small scenes.
I think Milo Ventimiglia might be the most likable dude I've ever seen on a show. I don't know if it's the actor or the character or just the perfect combination. The Jack character can do no wrong.
The Haunting of Hill House on Netflix is stealing our eyeballs. SO wants to plow through all the episodes at once but I have to stop and get fresh air after each and manage to convince her not to push play for another haha. Its obviously a horror show, but the undercurrent of the family dynamics sets the show apart. Timothy Hutton is great in the show, reprising his disheveled father figure role of American Crime, same hair and everything heh. It's a great 1-2 punch, dysfunctional family drama/horror show.
I recently borrowed 'The Handmaid's Tale' from the library. I'm committing the cardinal sin of watching the series before reading the book but good gravy is it good.
I recently borrowed 'The Handmaid's Tale' from the library. I'm committing the cardinal sin of watching the series before reading the book but good gravy is it good.
It is SO good. That and Castle Rock convinced us to keep our basic Hulu subscription. We’re hoping other Hulu exclusive shows are of equally high quality.
"Bodyguard" on Netflix is really good. It was a huge hit in the UK and I can understand why. It's very suspenseful.I thought Bodyguard was really good, too. Wanderlust is another British one that showed up on Netflix recently that I enjoyed. Hadn't realised just how US-centric my viewing habits had become.
More of a specific taste, but "The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina" on Netflix is also good, and a good holiday watch for Halloween. I thought Kiernan Shipka did a great job on Mad Men so I was interested in seeing her in this. Be warned, it is very dark and goes all in on a lot of the conventions of witchcraft. These are not cute, funny witches...they are full-on servants of Satan.
"Bodyguard" on Netflix is really good. It was a huge hit in the UK and I can understand why. It's very suspenseful.I thought Bodyguard was really good, too. Wanderlust is another British one that showed up on Netflix recently that I enjoyed. Hadn't realised just how US-centric my viewing habits had become.
More of a specific taste, but "The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina" on Netflix is also good, and a good holiday watch for Halloween. I thought Kiernan Shipka did a great job on Mad Men so I was interested in seeing her in this. Be warned, it is very dark and goes all in on a lot of the conventions of witchcraft. These are not cute, funny witches...they are full-on servants of Satan.
There's a youtube video showing the original cast of Sabrina watching the new version. It's just a few minutes but kind of funny.
I was looking for something on the light side and started rewatching "Chuck," which is on Amazon Prime. The plot is fairly ridiculous, but the gist is that a computer repair guy who works at a fictional version of Best Buy ends up working for the CIA/NSA. One of the best parts is watching Yvonne Strahovski, who plays a very dark part on "The Handmaid's Tale" in a completely opposite role as a kickass female spy. Although now I will really be longing for her Handmaid's Tale character to haul off and roundhouse kick her terrible husband when he is being particularly awful...Chuck! I remember liking that show quite a lot when it was on. Might have to give it a rewatch. Yvonne Strahovski was also in Dexter and seeing her dropping f-bombs in there was extremely weird after only knowing her from Chuck.
Patriot on Prime.
It is hysterical in a really dark way, but the scenes that make me laugh the hardest are really difficult to explain to people because it makes me seem like some kind of kook.
The library had 'The Magicians' and now I have ANOTHER book to read after I'm done with the series.
Recently started Justified on Prime. It's sort of western-hillbilly thing going on.
MST3K, "The Gauntlet." We liked it. 6-episode season, sort of designed for a binge watch. The first episode (the atrocious "Mac and Me") ranks among the "best" of all time.
FYI, we are nerds.
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is fantastically done
I'd love to hear about other great sci-fi and drama TV shows on Netflix, in particular. :)
There's a ton. Luther, The Walking Dead, New Girl, Parks & Recreation, Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Into the Badlands, Love, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Sherlock, Miss Fischer's Murder Mysteries, Penny Dreadful, Spartacus, House of Cards, Mad Men, Sense 8, The 100, Copper, Hell on Wheels, Longmire, Psycho Pass (anime), Longmire, The Fall, The Tudors, Top of the Lake, Continuum, The Killing, iZombie, Z Nation, White Collar, Nikita, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, The Punisher, Dexter: all were excellent or at least very enjoyable in their various ways.
watching 'the man in the high castle'. i'm not sure if it's good yet.
We only just started watching Brooklyn 9-9 but are enjoying it. Definitely our brand of humor.Would also 100% recommend Brooklyn Nine-Nine. If you like Parks and Rec and/or The Good Place, it's similar humor-wise. It's on Hulu, and now NBC.
Man, comparing Brooklyn Nine Nine to Parks and Rec is some high praise!
Parks and Rec had SO much heart, and I know some people didn't like the P&R/Office documentary set-up, but I really thought it built intimacy with the characters. P&C nicely balanced goofy with serious; it's a tough balance to reach.
I'll have to check out BNN, but now I expect an absolutely wonderful show.
Are you saying he should curb... his enthusiasm?Man, comparing Brooklyn Nine Nine to Parks and Rec is some high praise!
Parks and Rec had SO much heart, and I know some people didn't like the P&R/Office documentary set-up, but I really thought it built intimacy with the characters. P&C nicely balanced goofy with serious; it's a tough balance to reach.
I'll have to check out BNN, but now I expect an absolutely wonderful show.
Definitely worth watching but maybe temper your expectations a bit...
It's clever and fast paced and it does have some of the same kind of humor, but I don't think there's nearly as much depth to the characters. They each have their set of quirks and they pretty much stick to it.
Ray DonovanOr you could also pay for your pay entertainment. It's really not expensive. I pirated an unbelievable amount of TV/movies in high school/college, but these days content providers have actually caught up and pretty much everything is available to stream somewhere legitimately, or purchase for pretty cheap. The argument for piracy has gotten very weak.
Homeland
Game of Thrones
TWD.
I think those are the only 4 shows I'm into.
I never missed a single episode of Ray Donovan since it started. I think it's one of the best show on TV. Season 6 just ended. One of the best season I've seen. And the best thing about it, is that you can watch it for free over the net. You just need to know where to look. Actually you can pretty much watch anything for free over the net..just need to arm your PC with Norton Security.
Ray DonovanOr you could also pay for your pay entertainment. It's really not expensive. I pirated an unbelievable amount of TV/movies in high school/college, but these days content providers have actually caught up and pretty much everything is available to stream somewhere legitimately, or purchase for pretty cheap. The argument for piracy has gotten very weak.
Homeland
Game of Thrones
TWD.
I think those are the only 4 shows I'm into.
I never missed a single episode of Ray Donovan since it started. I think it's one of the best show on TV. Season 6 just ended. One of the best season I've seen. And the best thing about it, is that you can watch it for free over the net. You just need to know where to look. Actually you can pretty much watch anything for free over the net..just need to arm your PC with Norton Security.
Or you could also pay for your pay entertainment. It's really not expensive. I pirated an unbelievable amount of TV/movies in high school/college, but these days content providers have actually caught up and pretty much everything is available to stream somewhere legitimately, or purchase for pretty cheap. The argument for piracy has gotten very weak.
Years ago, TV/movie piracy offered a product you could not buy at any price.Or you could also pay for your pay entertainment. It's really not expensive. I pirated an unbelievable amount of TV/movies in high school/college, but these days content providers have actually caught up and pretty much everything is available to stream somewhere legitimately, or purchase for pretty cheap. The argument for piracy has gotten very weak.
It always was. And I knew people years ago that did it when they could have easily afforded the content.
"We think there is a fundamental misconception about piracy. Piracy is almost always a service problem and not a pricing problem," he said. "If a pirate offers a product anywhere in the world, 24 x 7, purchasable from the convenience of your personal computer, and the legal provider says the product is region-locked, will come to your country 3 months after the US release, and can only be purchased at a brick and mortar store, then the pirate's service is more valuable."
The proof is in the proverbial pudding. "Prior to entering the Russian market, we were told that Russia was a waste of time because everyone would pirate our products. Russia is now about to become [Steam's] largest market in Europe," Newell said.
Just started watching the final season of "Longmire" on Netflix. I wish more shows like that one existed which showed stories about people living somewhere other than California, New York, and Chicago. There are massive sections of the United States where people live and they rarely get to see TV shows or movies about people they recognize. There are a few shows bucking this trend like Ozark and Better Call Saul, but mostly Hollywood ignores "flyover country."
Just started watching the final season of "Longmire" on Netflix. I wish more shows like that one existed which showed stories about people living somewhere other than California, New York, and Chicago. There are massive sections of the United States where people live and they rarely get to see TV shows or movies about people they recognize. There are a few shows bucking this trend like Ozark and Better Call Saul, but mostly Hollywood ignores "flyover country."
Been watching Punisher season 2, damn that show really took a dive. I've heard the term "Netflix bloat" bandied about, however never quite felt any shows I watched suffered too much from it. This season however is taking an eternity to get anywhere....
Recently watched(and recommend):
Preacher (based on graphic novel. oh goodness... how to explain in few words: religious overtones, supernatural grifter/thieves, heaven/hell/hitler and vampires and the word of god embodied into a very flawed human being)
Someone mentioned The Orville upthread, and I have to give it a big shout out, too--it's very uneven, and not every episode will bring joy, but when it's good...oh my goodness...it's Very Good. Heartfelt, funny, weird, optimistic...can be hard to categorize, and this is not your classic Isaac Asimov's science fiction. But a very entertaining show--sort of a parody of Star Trek: TNG and a tribute to it at the same time. A must-see is the best episode of them all--Season 2, Episode 6..."A Happy Refrain." Cutest, funniest, most romantic love story ever, and great music. The Orville is available on Amazon for streaming at $2.99 per episode. Take reviews with a grain of salt--regular people like it much better than the sour-puss critics do. (The crabby Den of Geek critic needs to have his house rolled in toilet paper.)
We just started watching Dark on Netflix. German sci-fi, looks to be convoluted and we'll done.
We just started watching Dark on Netflix. German sci-fi, looks to be convoluted and we'll done.
i loved it
Starterd watching Bordertown on Netflix last night. Takes place in Finland so the mouth/Words are off of course but its in English. I find after a bit it doesnt bother me. Anyhow I think its really really good.I like this one a lot, just 5 episodes in. Agree the whole mouth/audio thing was weird at first, I thought our connection was acting up or something. Now I don't notice it.
Since I finished Line of Duty on Hulu it was a struggle finding a new one I would like. But yea and behold I dug around and stard watching Silk on Hulu. Wife and I are both loving it. I am just stuck on these BBC series even though I have to put the captions on to make sure I am understanding things right.
Since I finished Line of Duty on Hulu it was a struggle finding a new one I would like. But yea and behold I dug around and stard watching Silk on Hulu. Wife and I are both loving it. I am just stuck on these BBC series even though I have to put the captions on to make sure I am understanding things right.
Other really great British series are: Luther, Sherlock, The Detectorists, Orphan Black, Travelers, Black Mirror. All great. Not to mention one of my favorites, Dr. Who (the rebooted series).
Since I finished Line of Duty on Hulu it was a struggle finding a new one I would like. But yea and behold I dug around and stard watching Silk on Hulu. Wife and I are both loving it. I am just stuck on these BBC series even though I have to put the captions on to make sure I am understanding things right.
Other really great British series are: Luther, Sherlock, The Detectorists, Orphan Black, Travelers, Black Mirror. All great. Not to mention one of my favorites, Dr. Who (the rebooted series).
So many great Brit shows. I would add Broadchurch, Happy Valley, Shetland, Endeavour, Cracker, Killing Eve, The Fall, and if you get tired of all the murders, Last Tango in Halifax is a lot of fun.
I'm not familiar with Line of Duty - will have to give it a try.
Since I finished Line of Duty on Hulu it was a struggle finding a new one I would like. But yea and behold I dug around and stard watching Silk on Hulu. Wife and I are both loving it. I am just stuck on these BBC series even though I have to put the captions on to make sure I am understanding things right.
Other really great British series are: Luther, Sherlock, The Detectorists, Orphan Black, Travelers, Black Mirror. All great. Not to mention one of my favorites, Dr. Who (the rebooted series).
So many great Brit shows. I would add Broadchurch, Happy Valley, Shetland, Endeavour, Cracker, Killing Eve, The Fall, and if you get tired of all the murders, Last Tango in Halifax is a lot of fun.
I'm not familiar with Line of Duty - will have to give it a try.
I am not a big fan of murder and detective shows, but that said, I did very much enjoy Happy Valley ( for the local color) and The Fall ( for seeing a murderer in his every day life, plus Gillian
Anderson is my new girl-crush) and Broadchurch (because...plot twist of sorts)
I am casting about now for something to watch. I’m trying Sex Education and I I think it will be OK as I get further into it. I just signed up for Netflix and I’m going to cram a few things into my first month that is free before I decide to continue with it.
Since I finished Line of Duty on Hulu it was a struggle finding a new one I would like. But yea and behold I dug around and stard watching Silk on Hulu. Wife and I are both loving it. I am just stuck on these BBC series even though I have to put the captions on to make sure I am understanding things right.
Other really great British series are: Luther, Sherlock, The Detectorists, Orphan Black, Travelers, Black Mirror. All great. Not to mention one of my favorites, Dr. Who (the rebooted series).
So many great Brit shows. I would add Broadchurch, Happy Valley, Shetland, Endeavour, Cracker, Killing Eve, The Fall, and if you get tired of all the murders, Last Tango in Halifax is a lot of fun.
I'm not familiar with Line of Duty - will have to give it a try.
I am not a big fan of murder and detective shows, but that said, I did very much enjoy Happy Valley ( for the local color) and The Fall ( for seeing a murderer in his every day life, plus Gillian
Anderson is my new girl-crush) and Broadchurch (because...plot twist of sorts)
I am casting about now for something to watch. I’m trying Sex Education and I I think it will be OK as I get further into it. I just signed up for Netflix and I’m going to cram a few things into my first month that is free before I decide to continue with it.
We’ve been cracking up at “Kim’s Convenience” on Netflix. It’s a well done sitcom, and the central family is loving without being sappy and annoying.
Starterd watching Bordertown on Netflix last night. Takes place in Finland so the mouth/Words are off of course but its in English. I find after a bit it doesnt bother me. Anyhow I think its really really good.
Letterkenny is a fun romp - pitter patter, let's get at 'er.
Just finished binge-watching the 3rd season of The Expanse. So good but not enough Chrisjen Avasarala ;-)
Just finished wating one Mississippi, very well done show. A comedy family drama but light Tig Nataro starsI really really liked One Mississippi, too.
Watching season one of Patriot on Amazon Prime. It's such an odd show. The first several episodes were actually a bit off-putting, but now I'm hooked. I think when I realized that the whole point was that everything went to hell and couldn't be salvaged took it from a "Fargo but with spies" feel to more of a tragic slow motion car crash with a few funny bits along the way. Not done yet, so we'll see how it goes.
Started watching the Americans and really love it.
anyone watching fleabag on amazon?
anyone watching fleabag on amazon?
anyone watching fleabag on amazon?
Finished season 1 a while back. Painful to watch, but I liked it :)
Watching season one of Patriot on Amazon Prime. It's such an odd show. The first several episodes were actually a bit off-putting, but now I'm hooked. I think when I realized that the whole point was that everything went to hell and couldn't be salvaged took it from a "Fargo but with spies" feel to more of a tragic slow motion car crash with a few funny bits along the way. Not done yet, so we'll see how it goes.
I totally agree. Patriot is one of my favorite shows. It's fantastic dark, absurdist humor.
It took me half a season but I finally got into Bosch on Amazon. It is actually really good. A little cheesy at times, and some of the casting is questionable, but it is nice to see some familiar faces from The Wire and Justified. Recommend for fans of SOA and the The Shield.
It took me half a season but I finally got into Bosch on Amazon. It is actually really good. A little cheesy at times, and some of the casting is questionable, but it is nice to see some familiar faces from The Wire and Justified. Recommend for fans of SOA and the The Shield.
I hated Bosch with a passion!
It took me half a season but I finally got into Bosch on Amazon. It is actually really good. A little cheesy at times, and some of the casting is questionable, but it is nice to see some familiar faces from The Wire and Justified. Recommend for fans of SOA and the The Shield.
Le Casa De Papel also has very high ratings on IMDB that leave me very confused. I could have sworn I watched a different show from everyone because I made it to the end thinking it gets better, and it instead is such a dumb show. I just don't understand why the rating don't reflect it. The show has some of the dumbest plot lines and characters I have ever come across.
I hated Bosch with a passion!
I get that, it took me a year to get through the first season, but I kept coming back to it because, A. I had watched everything else on Netflix, and B. it got very high IMDB ratings (8.4 /10). Typically anything above an 8 is usually a pretty good show.
It took me half a season but I finally got into Bosch on Amazon. It is actually really good. A little cheesy at times, and some of the casting is questionable, but it is nice to see some familiar faces from The Wire and Justified. Recommend for fans of SOA and the The Shield.
It took me half a season but I finally got into Bosch on Amazon. It is actually really good. A little cheesy at times, and some of the casting is questionable, but it is nice to see some familiar faces from The Wire and Justified. Recommend for fans of SOA and the The Shield.
Oh! Whoah! sO!a and The Shield and The Wire and Justified!!
Ok now, gotta try it.
It took me half a season but I finally got into Bosch on Amazon. It is actually really good. A little cheesy at times, and some of the casting is questionable, but it is nice to see some familiar faces from The Wire and Justified. Recommend for fans of SOA and the The Shield.
Oh! Whoah! sO!a and The Shield and The Wire and Justified!!
Ok now, gotta try it.
Fair warning - it starts slow!
With Good Omens coming May 31 on Amazon Prime Video, I just finished watching Terry Pratchett's Hogswatch. Next up is The Colour of Magic, followed by Going Postal.
Never got into GoT despite watching half of Season 1. Heard on the radio that GRRM said that the book ending is different from the TV series ending. I think I'll go read the books.
I rarely find people in real life who have watched The Marvelous Mrs Maisel and Black Sails. Two very good shows! I ignored Mrs Maisel for a while and it was such a good pleasant surprise!
Lol. There is never going to be a book ending.
I rarely find people in real life who have watched The Marvelous Mrs Maisel and Black Sails. Two very good shows! I ignored Mrs Maisel for a while and it was such a good pleasant surprise!
I rarely find people in real life who have watched The Marvelous Mrs Maisel and Black Sails. Two very good shows! I ignored Mrs Maisel for a while and it was such a good pleasant surprise!
I rarely find people in real life who have watched The Marvelous Mrs Maisel and Black Sails. Two very good shows! I ignored Mrs Maisel for a while and it was such a good pleasant surprise!
I watched a few episodes of Mrs. Maisel, and I Have positive ideas about it, it’s just that it’s relentlessly promoted and so I was a little sick of it just from the endless promotions. But that is a dumb criticism. It is a high-quality show and it’s got a lot going on that’s interesting
When I made problems with it is that I do not like that era of fashion and so I wins at almost everything that they all wear.
I rarely find people in real life who have watched The Marvelous Mrs Maisel and Black Sails. Two very good shows! I ignored Mrs Maisel for a while and it was such a good pleasant surprise!
I watched a few episodes of Mrs. Maisel, and I Have positive ideas about it, it’s just that it’s relentlessly promoted and so I was a little sick of it just from the endless promotions. But that is a dumb criticism. It is a high-quality show and it’s got a lot going on that’s interesting
When I made problems with it is that I do not like that era of fashion and so I wins at almost everything that they all wear.
I've never seen a promotion for it. Where are you seeing those?
Started watching the Americans and really love it.
Americans is a great show. I would highly recommend this especially to people who are interested in 1980's era spy craft.
I rarely find people in real life who have watched The Marvelous Mrs Maisel and Black Sails. Two very good shows! I ignored Mrs Maisel for a while and it was such a good pleasant surprise!
I watched a few episodes of Mrs. Maisel, and I Have positive ideas about it, it’s just that it’s relentlessly promoted and so I was a little sick of it just from the endless promotions. But that is a dumb criticism. It is a high-quality show and it’s got a lot going on that’s interesting
When I made problems with it is that I do not like that era of fashion and so I wins at almost everything that they all wear.
I've never seen a promotion for it. Where are you seeing those?
It took me half a season but I finally got into Bosch on Amazon. It is actually really good. A little cheesy at times, and some of the casting is questionable, but it is nice to see some familiar faces from The Wire and Justified. Recommend for fans of SOA and the The Shield.
Oh! Whoah! sO!a and The Shield and The Wire and Justified!!
Ok now, gotta try it.
Fair warning - it starts slow!
It took me half a season but I finally got into Bosch on Amazon. It is actually really good. A little cheesy at times, and some of the casting is questionable, but it is nice to see some familiar faces from The Wire and Justified. Recommend for fans of SOA and the The Shield.
Oh! Whoah! sO!a and The Shield and The Wire and Justified!!
Ok now, gotta try it.
Fair warning - it starts slow!
OK. I watched the first season of Bosch. I didn’t like it and I’ll say why below, but when you say start slow do you mean upcoming season gets better in character development or plotting? Did they get new writers?
I’m sorry to be such a wet blanket but I found this show to be predictable like network TV is predictable. I did not find the characters interesting, it Is a typical renegade cop doing good show. Note that Bosch only kills the bad guys in season one, There is nothing especially interesting about Bosch Even though they try to give him a backstory —prostitute mom—it aint all that.
When Season One opened in The Shield we knew right away that Vic Mackey was a bad guy with a gun who often did good things. He stole millions of dollars. He killed good people. The Shield’s characterization and plotting and everything about it was top notch. I love The Shield and I don’t watch cop shows, but that and The Wire transcended their genre.
So sorry, now I am back to searching for dramas I like. I’m finishing Ozark which I find decent.
It took me half a season but I finally got into Bosch on Amazon. It is actually really good. A little cheesy at times, and some of the casting is questionable, but it is nice to see some familiar faces from The Wire and Justified. Recommend for fans of SOA and the The Shield.
Oh! Whoah! sO!a and The Shield and The Wire and Justified!!
Ok now, gotta try it.
Fair warning - it starts slow!
OK. I watched the first season of Bosch. I didn’t like it and I’ll say why below, but when you say start slow do you mean upcoming season gets better in character development or plotting? Did they get new writers?
I’m sorry to be such a wet blanket but I found this show to be predictable like network TV is predictable. I did not find the characters interesting, it Is a typical renegade cop doing good show. Note that Bosch only kills the bad guys in season one, There is nothing especially interesting about Bosch Even though they try to give him a backstory —prostitute mom—it aint all that.
When Season One opened in The Shield we knew right away that Vic Mackey was a bad guy with a gun who often did good things. He stole millions of dollars. He killed good people. The Shield’s characterization and plotting and everything about it was top notch. I love The Shield and I don’t watch cop shows, but that and The Wire transcended their genre.
So sorry, now I am back to searching for dramas I like. I’m finishing Ozark which I find decent.
Fair enough, but The Shield and The Wire are two of the greatest shows of all time so everything is going to come up short. One thing about Bosch, it did seem to get better every season, as opposed something like SOA which gradually dropped away and then finally that disastrous last season.
Dead to Me on Netflix with Christine Applegate. Very twisted, entertaining!I am enjoying Dead to Me.
Dead to Me on Netflix with Christine Applegate. Very twisted, entertaining!I am enjoying Dead to Me.
Dead to Me on Netflix with Christine Applegate. Very twisted, entertaining!I am enjoying Dead to Me.
Have you watched Fargo the tv series on Hulu? For a SoA and Shield (and I assume Breaking Bad) fan, Fargo the series should be right up your alley. Dark, but also perversely funny. And I like how each season shifts the scope of the show.
Dead to Me on Netflix with Christine Applegate. Very twisted, entertaining!I am enjoying Dead to Me.
Have you watched Fargo the tv series on Hulu? For a SoA and Shield (and I assume Breaking Bad) fan, Fargo the series should be right up your alley. Dark, but also perversely funny. And I like how each season shifts the scope of the show.
Oh sure. Season 1 and 2 were really really good. Not so much with Season 3, but it was a good try at something different.
We're two episodes into Broadchurch on Netflix. So far, it's compelling.
We're two episodes into Broadchurch on Netflix. So far, it's compelling.Broadchurch 1st series was decent. Along those lines I liked Happy Valley and that one with Jillian
I watched Animal Kingdom on Amz Prime, because I like the kid from Peaky Blinders who’s in it but then moved to watching Southland on Hulu because Shawn Hatosy’s portrayal of Pope Cody on Animal Kingdom is so deep. The quintessential tender psychopath who needs a hair cut! Southland was new to me too, and also has some really good acting from Regina King and Hatosy again.
watched 2 episodes of Good Omens today on Amazon Prime. I'm a Terry Pratchett fan.
Not disappointed. Not super thrilled.
But it's nice to watch a show that's based on a book I've read.
I don't like to deep-dive into comparing books vs their visual productions.
Just chuffed.
watched 2 episodes of Good Omens today on Amazon Prime. I'm a Terry Pratchett fan.
Not disappointed. Not super thrilled.
But it's nice to watch a show that's based on a book I've read.
I don't like to deep-dive into comparing books vs their visual productions.
Just chuffed.
I'm enjoying it, although there seems to be more of an emphasis on the angel/demon friendship than in the book (of course it was a major plotline there, too, but I feel like it was balanced more with some of the other plots and characters.) I suppose that it makes sense when you have Michael Sheen and David Tennant playing those roles, and the rest of the cast is mostly newcomers.
The one thing that's not grabbing me is having Frances McDormand as the narrator. I get why the creators were trying to get away from having a plummy male voice as the Voice of God, but the narration has a certain Britishness to it that doesn't seem to gel with McDormand's flat Midwestern accent. Terry Pratchett's books (the narration really seems to have his writing style, although the book was a joint project) always have a strong narrative voice and I guess I've always imagined that voice as pretty similar to his actual speaking voice.
Barry.
Just finished Chernobyl, which was absolutely outstanding. I knew very little about this subject, given that I was an oblivious and self-involved teenager when it happened. For such a low-key, almost documentary-like approach, it is amazing how many times the show had me audibly and physically reacting to things that I just couldn't believe I was hearing and seeing.
Just finished Chernobyl, which was absolutely outstanding. I knew very little about this subject, given that I was an oblivious and self-involved teenager when it happened. For such a low-key, almost documentary-like approach, it is amazing how many times the show had me audibly and physically reacting to things that I just couldn't believe I was hearing and seeing.
I agree, great show... I have yet to watch the final episode though. I am concerned a bit that people will freak out about Nuclear now, unfortunately. I still believe that Nuclear is the best option to a big part of the global climate change issue, and a show like this is a step in the wrong direction. I have been recommending to people to watch "the Nuclear Option" on Netfix to present the other side of the issue.
Just finished Dead to Me on Netflix. Fun show with great characters that just got green lit for a second season. Highly recommend.
Just finished Dead to Me on Netflix. Fun show with great characters that just got green lit for a second season. Highly recommend.
I agree! Good show and many twists and turns! Like it!
Started the new season of Black Mirror last night (watched Striking Vipers). Very uncomfortable but extremely good episode. Maybe one of my overall favorites of the series. If the other two are as good, I have zero issue with the season being only three episodes.I thought the last season they did was the final! I had no idea there were going to be more! I might have to get netflix streaming again just for that.
Bugger... Watched it too fast... worth binging. I don't think there's a Season 2. I fell of Prime Video's default numbering of calling the first and only season as Season One. Imma ID10t.watched 2 episodes of Good Omens today on Amazon Prime. I'm a Terry Pratchett fan.
Not disappointed. Not super thrilled.
But it's nice to watch a show that's based on a book I've read.
I don't like to deep-dive into comparing books vs their visual productions.
Just chuffed.
I'm enjoying it, although there seems to be more of an emphasis on the angel/demon friendship than in the book (of course it was a major plotline there, too, but I feel like it was balanced more with some of the other plots and characters.) I suppose that it makes sense when you have Michael Sheen and David Tennant playing those roles, and the rest of the cast is mostly newcomers.
The one thing that's not grabbing me is having Frances McDormand as the narrator. I get why the creators were trying to get away from having a plummy male voice as the Voice of God, but the narration has a certain Britishness to it that doesn't seem to gel with McDormand's flat Midwestern accent. Terry Pratchett's books (the narration really seems to have his writing style, although the book was a joint project) always have a strong narrative voice and I guess I've always imagined that voice as pretty similar to his actual speaking voice.
Yeah, McDormand is a fine actress, but she's shouldn't have been picked here to narrate. Brian Cox would have been a better narrator as in The Color of Magic , but he plays Death. Cox's Death isn't as good as Christopher Lee's Death in Color of Magic, or Ian Richardson's Death in Hogfather, maybe because Cox's character doesn't get enough screen time.
I wish there was a slimy nasty character like Marc Warren's Teatime (Teh-ah-tim-eh).
It's only Season One... so the odd couple narrative is fine. It get's darker (I just got done with Ep4). I want Crowley's car.
Started the new season of Black Mirror last night (watched Striking Vipers). Very uncomfortable but extremely good episode. Maybe one of my overall favorites of the series. If the other two are as good, I have zero issue with the season being only three episodes.
Anyone else watch/watching Ozark? I'm likening it... very Breaking Bad-esque.
I wonder if I’ve mentioned The Good Place already. I can’t tell if American comedy has gotten better (not in terms of stand up, I love American stand up but more shows) but when I was a newbie here, I legitimately could never laugh at comedy shows.
- Silicon Valley - Jared’s character makes me laugh the most. It’s just those subtle moments.
- Brooklyn 99 - Initially, not a show that made me laugh but I picked it up again, and had moments where I laughed out loud.
- The Good Place - Doesn’t break my ribs but more hugely entertaining with just a refreshing idea.
Seeing some comments on the Good Omen. I thought it was a silly yet entertaining show. It is heavily carried by the two main characters.
watched 2 episodes of Good Omens today on Amazon Prime. I'm a Terry Pratchett fan.
Not disappointed. Not super thrilled.
But it's nice to watch a show that's based on a book I've read.
I don't like to deep-dive into comparing books vs their visual productions.
Just chuffed.
I'm enjoying it, although there seems to be more of an emphasis on the angel/demon friendship than in the book (of course it was a major plotline there, too, but I feel like it was balanced more with some of the other plots and characters.) I suppose that it makes sense when you have Michael Sheen and David Tennant playing those roles, and the rest of the cast is mostly newcomers.
The one thing that's not grabbing me is having Frances McDormand as the narrator. I get why the creators were trying to get away from having a plummy male voice as the Voice of God, but the narration has a certain Britishness to it that doesn't seem to gel with McDormand's flat Midwestern accent. Terry Pratchett's books (the narration really seems to have his writing style, although the book was a joint project) always have a strong narrative voice and I guess I've always imagined that voice as pretty similar to his actual speaking voice.
Anyone else watch/watching Ozark? I'm likening it... very Breaking Bad-esque.
Yep. Good show, although no doubt a complete rip off of Breaking Bad.
One difference I see - BB has a lot more interesting characters such as Saul, Mike, Gus, Hank, Kuby, Gale, Lydia, Todd, etc. I think the Ozark producers blew their whole wad on getting Jason Bateman and Laura Linney.
We just found "Alone" this weekend, a series that appears to be on the History Channel, but we found on Hulu. We NEVER binge anything, and we plowed through 6 episodes of this on Father's Day and watched 3 more last night after work. Almost done with Season 1. For us, this is what we were hoping Survivor was going to be when it was announced.
We just finished up the "Jessica Jones" series (Netflix). Highly enjoyable TV. I think that's my favorites of the four "Defenders" series.
We just finished up the "Jessica Jones" series (Netflix). Highly enjoyable TV. I think that's my favorites of the four "Defenders" series.
Good acting and character development? Good plot ?
We just finished up the "Jessica Jones" series (Netflix). Highly enjoyable TV. I think that's my favorites of the four "Defenders" series.
Good acting and character development? Good plot ?
I wonder if I’ve mentioned The Good Place already. I can’t tell if American comedy has gotten better (not in terms of stand up, I love American stand up but more shows) but when I was a newbie here, I legitimately could never laugh at comedy shows.
- Silicon Valley - Jared’s character makes me laugh the most. It’s just those subtle moments.
- Brooklyn 99 - Initially, not a show that made me laugh but I picked it up again, and had moments where I laughed out loud.
- The Good Place - Doesn’t break my ribs but more hugely entertaining with just a refreshing idea.
Seeing some comments on the Good Omen. I thought it was a silly yet entertaining show. It is heavily carried by the two main characters.
Now I'll have to watch Silicon Valley. I very much enjoy Brooklyn 99 and The Good Place.
Stranger Things Season 3 on Netflix. Very good.
Started watching a British series called fearless on Prime. Excellent but sadly looks to be only one season.
Started watching a British series called fearless on Prime. Excellent but sadly looks to be only one season.
I've noticed that British shows seem to end too early, and US shows seem to drag on for too long.
I enjoyed it, I'm waiting for season 3, I just read, it is supposed to start near the end of 2019.I rarely find people in real life who have watched The Marvelous Mrs Maisel and Black Sails. Two very good shows! I ignored Mrs Maisel for a while and it was such a good pleasant surprise!
Mrs. Maisel, that show is whip smart. It's also that rare show that (underneath all the wisecracks) has a benevolent world view.
Love it.
OMG, just started watching Breaking Bad on Netflix and I am totally addicted! LOVE IT! I am midway thru the second season! I will watch Ozark when I am finished with Breaking Bad.
Also, I probably will not watch more seasons of Better Call Saul, the spin off from Bebe. I watched three seasons that’s enough, too much of it lags.Wow, I completely disagree. If anything I think it's even better than Breaking Bad. Definitely better every season. Season four was phenomenal.
Big fan of BB.
I am walking away from Ozark after about 5-6 episodes. Is competent and entertaining is just not compelling for me.
I have Netflix and Hulu. I got Hulu to watch one show and rarely watch it now. I am thinking about cancelling it but before I do, can anyone suggest any good shows on Hulu? Seems most shows I find that I like are on Netflix.
I have Netflix and Hulu. I got Hulu to watch one show and rarely watch it now. I am thinking about cancelling it but before I do, can anyone suggest any good shows on Hulu? Seems most shows I find that I like are on Netflix.
I have Netflix and Hulu. I got Hulu to watch one show and rarely watch it now. I am thinking about cancelling it but before I do, can anyone suggest any good shows on Hulu? Seems most shows I find that I like are on Netflix.
What was the one show? Killing Eve is great. The Path is "ok".
Currently, on Netflix I have watched Breaking Bad and am now watching Better Call Saul and will watch Ozark after that.
Not sure what these types of shows these are considered. Crime, thriller. They all have the same theme. Illegal money, criminal activity, money laundering. Bad guys conniving to take what other bad guys have.
I guess these are the type of shows I like at this point in time. I also watched Hell on Wheels on Netflix. Very gritty and full of evil, nasty people. That show was great! A bit of history on building the rail road system.
Currently, on Netflix I have watched Breaking Bad and am now watching Better Call Saul and will watch Ozark after that.
Not sure what these types of shows these are considered. Crime, thriller. They all have the same theme. Illegal money, criminal activity, money laundering. Bad guys conniving to take what other bad guys have.
I guess these are the type of shows I like at this point in time. I also watched Hell on Wheels on Netflix. Very gritty and full of evil, nasty people. That show was great! A bit of history on building the rail road system.
Well this list is supposed to be what you like on tv but I am going to crab about what I don't like! I was so looking forward to Better Call Saul and it started off pretty good. We are on maybe episode 5 and it is so boring. I am thinking of not watching any more. It is very disappointing because I did hear it was good. I also heard it was slow moving. I don't want to put any more time into this show if it is going to be a drag season after season! Anyone else watch this and if so, does it ever get more thrilling?Yes. S01E06 (up next for you) is probably my favorite episode of the first season, which is a bit slow I'll admit. Each season is even better than the last, and season four is perfection. I think I said this before, but especially the later seasons I'd put above even Breaking Bad.
Well this list is supposed to be what you like on tv but I am going to crab about what I don't like! I was so looking forward to Better Call Saul and it started off pretty good. We are on maybe episode 5 and it is so boring. I am thinking of not watching any more. It is very disappointing because I did hear it was good. I also heard it was slow moving. I don't want to put any more time into this show if it is going to be a drag season after season! Anyone else watch this and if so, does it ever get more thrilling?
Well this list is supposed to be what you like on tv but I am going to crab about what I don't like! I was so looking forward to Better Call Saul and it started off pretty good. We are on maybe episode 5 and it is so boring. I am thinking of not watching any more. It is very disappointing because I did hear it was good. I also heard it was slow moving. I don't want to put any more time into this show if it is going to be a drag season after season! Anyone else watch this and if so, does it ever get more thrilling?
We all like Mike, and Jimmy’s shenanigans are sometimes funny. But I found the
Chuck character to be overwrought and I just do not care about Jimmy and Chuck’s childhood and antipathy.
Kim is a likable character but honestly, I think she is a weak character due to her involvement with huckster Jimmy. I watched thru Season 3. I can kinda see the attraction of a character that is mostly a Good Girl who likes the excitement of Bad Boy life. I was bored with Kim during much of Season 3 where She seemed to spend all of her time carping at Jimmy and flipping her ponytail, but then action picked up in last episodes.
Gus, one of the most interesting character in Breaking Bad, makes small appearances, but the element of surprise about him is already gone since we know what a Big Wig he really is due to BB.
I think that for me I’ve already seen Vince Gilligan’s mastery of the genre so the over all series is not as interesting as it might’ve been before Breaking Bad.
I'm still waiting for a show to fill my post Mad Men void. Come on now, someone has to be making something like it!
Just finished the second season of Broad Church on netflix.
Been really enjoying a lot of the BBC crime series they have on Netflix. However some of them have such hard accents that it's difficult for me to catch every word.
Just finished the second season of Broad Church on netflix.
Been really enjoying a lot of the BBC crime series they have on Netflix. However some of them have such hard accents that it's difficult for me to catch every word.
I loved Broadchurch and watch lots of British TV. Partly due to struggling with the accents and partly due to some series having HORRID sound quality, I tend to watch with subtitles on. Even on series of shows like Primeval that I've re-watched, I often find I misheard something along the way when I re-view it with the subtitles enabled.
Just finished the second season of Broad Church on netflix.
Been really enjoying a lot of the BBC crime series they have on Netflix. However some of them have such hard accents that it's difficult for me to catch every word.
Season 3 of Stranger things was very "meh"... a bit of a letdown. Just watched it all in about a week.
Just finished the second season of Broad Church on netflix.
Been really enjoying a lot of the BBC crime series they have on Netflix. However some of them have such hard accents that it's difficult for me to catch every word.
We loved Broadchurch. Season 3 is very good, better than season 2, not quite as good as season 1, in my opinion. We always use closed captions for the BBC shows!
There were a lot of rich cultural subthemes in season 3 of stranger things, such as the 80's music, cultural references such as the jazzercise studio, the way the mall was the teenage social center. Also, the series highlighted the US - Soviet cold war.
I'm still waiting for a show to fill my post Mad Men void. Come on now, someone has to be making something like it!
I'm still waiting for a show to fill my post Mad Men void. Come on now, someone has to be making something like it!
There are two shows that are completely different from Mad Men but are linked in the same category as Mad Men for me (in that I felt emotionally satisfied and artistically fulfilled and just flat out glad that I watched them and I still think of them sometimes): The Leftovers and Fleabag. I would say that what both share with Mad Med is a dark humor that just comes with being human but both are tragic too (the Leftovers moreso). Fleabag is funny w/tragedy and Leftovers is definitely a tragedy with flashes of humor and humanity.
The Americans sometimes leaves me feeling that way, but I haven't watched the last two seasons yet so don't know how I'll feel about the series as a whole.
I'm actually liking season 3, maybe more than season 2, which I think was a bit clunky and tried to cram in too much plot and action. I liked the pacing and the development of relationships. And the theming of course.
I'm still waiting for a show to fill my post Mad Men void. Come on now, someone has to be making something like it!
There are two shows that are completely different from Mad Men but are linked in the same category as Mad Men for me (in that I felt emotionally satisfied and artistically fulfilled and just flat out glad that I watched them and I still think of them sometimes): The Leftovers and Fleabag. I would say that what both share with Mad Med is a dark humor that just comes with being human but both are tragic too (the Leftovers moreso). Fleabag is funny w/tragedy and Leftovers is definitely a tragedy with flashes of humor and humanity.
The Americans sometimes leaves me feeling that way, but I haven't watched the last two seasons yet so don't know how I'll feel about the series as a whole.
tyort sorry to hear about your marriage. hopefully you've found some resolution.
The Boys is a fun superhero show, based on a fun comic.
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Derry Girls has been so much fun. DH and I are about to wrap up the 2nd season, and I'm laughing out loud during every episode.
On my own, I started The Mindy Project. Love it. It's silly, but perfect for times where I'm folding laundry or washing dishes.
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Derry Girls has been so much fun. DH and I are about to wrap up the 2nd season, and I'm laughing out loud during every episode.
On my own, I started The Mindy Project. Love it. It's silly, but perfect for times where I'm folding laundry or washing dishes.
I LOVE Derry Girls. I binged the first season, but I'm trying to space out the second season because I want the joy of it to last longer.
The Boys is a fun superhero show, based on a fun comic.
We just finished it, and upon reflection, I think I enjoyed it more than I originally thought. The guys who play Butcher and Homelander absolutely steal the show; both were perfectly cast. I know there is comic book material behind the show, but I also know the show runners made changes for the TV series, so they can pretty much take the storyline anywhere based on the ending.
Well, that's all I needed to know. I guess I'm watching The Boys next.The Boys is a fun superhero show, based on a fun comic.
We just finished it, and upon reflection, I think I enjoyed it more than I originally thought. The guys who play Butcher and Homelander absolutely steal the show; both were perfectly cast. I know there is comic book material behind the show, but I also know the show runners made changes for the TV series, so they can pretty much take the storyline anywhere based on the ending.
I think most of the characters were well cast . . . with the exception of Hughie. The guy they got for the role just didn't work IMHO. And FFS, they had Simon Pegg in the show already. How hard could it have been to convince the man that the character was based on to play him?
Well, that's all I needed to know. I guess I'm watching The Boys next.The Boys is a fun superhero show, based on a fun comic.
We just finished it, and upon reflection, I think I enjoyed it more than I originally thought. The guys who play Butcher and Homelander absolutely steal the show; both were perfectly cast. I know there is comic book material behind the show, but I also know the show runners made changes for the TV series, so they can pretty much take the storyline anywhere based on the ending.
I think most of the characters were well cast . . . with the exception of Hughie. The guy they got for the role just didn't work IMHO. And FFS, they had Simon Pegg in the show already. How hard could it have been to convince the man that the character was based on to play him?
The Boys is a fun superhero show, based on a fun comic.
Well, that's all I needed to know. I guess I'm watching The Boys next.The Boys is a fun superhero show, based on a fun comic.
We just finished it, and upon reflection, I think I enjoyed it more than I originally thought. The guys who play Butcher and Homelander absolutely steal the show; both were perfectly cast. I know there is comic book material behind the show, but I also know the show runners made changes for the TV series, so they can pretty much take the storyline anywhere based on the ending.
I think most of the characters were well cast . . . with the exception of Hughie. The guy they got for the role just didn't work IMHO. And FFS, they had Simon Pegg in the show already. How hard could it have been to convince the man that the character was based on to play him?
Warning, Simon has a VERY small part!! Do NOT watch it expecting to see much of him. I mean like maybe a minute of screen time per episode.
And @GuitarStv , I was surprised to find out that Pegg was the model for Hughie. I mean, it would change everything having a mousey-looking middle-aged guy in that role. Romance with you know who would obviously be out. I guess it could have worked, but I'm also guessing the powers-that-be wanted some 20-something romance possibilities to pull in a bigger demographic.
There were a lot of rich cultural subthemes in season 3 of stranger things, such as the 80's music, cultural references such as the jazzercise studio, the way the mall was the teenage social center. Also, the series highlighted the US - Soviet cold war.
The show is best when it's suspenseful, character driven fantasy-scifi-horror with a vaguely X-files feel. The third season made a bunch of unusual missteps for the series:
- Kept the kids apart for 90% of the season for some unknown reason so we didn't get the fun banter/dialogue from the earlier seasons
- Focused on 80s nostalgia in place of plot
- Action movie CG monsters were over-done
- Too much painfully bad 'young love' tripe
- Half-baked invasion of the body snatchers thing (which could have been awesome if more build up and payoff had happened with this but felt rushed and cartoonish)
- Half-baked Russian invasion subplot (which, again, could have been awesome with more build up and payoff but felt rushed and cartoonish)
- No suspense of any kind
I enjoyed the first two seasons because of a tight and well written character driven plot*. The 80s schlock was a fun backdrop, not the reason to watch.
*Notable exception was the chunk of the second season with L and the lost kids subplot that totally went nowhere . . .
I noticed Season 6 of "The Hundred" was just made available on Netflix.
I really enjoyed this sci fi show about a dystopian future.
I also love Jane the Virgin but somehow I got distracted from it. Maybe it was Season 3 or 4.
Because the plot gets very complicated I'm not sure at what point I should return back to it.
I'm also enjoying Jessica Jones, very good.
Oooooh, I loved The Leftovers. I was a big Lost fan, too.Thanks you guys. DH and I are now into watching
I am watching season 1 of Legion, and I'm somewhat overwhelmed by it.
We just got done catching up and watched the series finale of Legion. I'm still not exactly sure what all happened on that show, but I loved the weirdness/philosophy of it.
I just spent a few days in Oxford - had a great time hunting down some of the Morse/Endeavour locations!
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Derry Girls has been so much fun. DH and I are about to wrap up the 2nd season, and I'm laughing out loud during every episode.
On my own, I started The Mindy Project. Love it. It's silly, but perfect for times where I'm folding laundry or washing dishes.
I LOVE Derry Girls. I binged the first season, but I'm trying to space out the second season because I want the joy of it to last longer.
It has made me want to learn more about the IRA, too. I feel like I remember all the music and fashion from that era, but I wasn't paying much attention to international politics in the 90's.
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Derry Girls has been so much fun. DH and I are about to wrap up the 2nd season, and I'm laughing out loud during every episode.
On my own, I started The Mindy Project. Love it. It's silly, but perfect for times where I'm folding laundry or washing dishes.
I LOVE Derry Girls. I binged the first season, but I'm trying to space out the second season because I want the joy of it to last longer.
It has made me want to learn more about the IRA, too. I feel like I remember all the music and fashion from that era, but I wasn't paying much attention to international politics in the 90's.
Derry Girls is a riot--silly and stupid a lot, but will make you laugh out loud. The accents can be pretty hard to understand, but I found during season 1 that after one hard-to-get episode I could get the accent in my ear and comprehend most of it. The same thing happened when I started watching season 2. So stick with it--it may be unintelligible at first, but the more you listen, the more the words fall into place and you can understand. Just one example of how thick the accent is: The word "flyer" is not referring to an airline pilot. "Flyer" is how they say "flower."
I recently noticed that the first season of Billions was available on Amazon Prime.
Lots of investment talk and some good advice from Damian Lewis:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ky6wBYQl0yc
We really need something good to follow The Boys. I enjoyed that series way more than I was expecting to! Suggestions?
We just finished season 1 of “The Good Place.” What a fun, well-written show! My husband doesn’t always like sitcoms but he’s a fan of this one.
I recently noticed that the first season of Billions was available on Amazon Prime.
Lots of investment talk and some good advice from Damian Lewis:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ky6wBYQl0yc
Love Billions. Seeing Damian Lewis and Paul Giamatti go at it, head to head is a lot of fun (and intense!). The show is also very cool in that they have a deep knowledge of excellent films, and they'll do little shout outs like the last episode is a great homage to the Coppola/Hackman movie "The Conversation". Love that stuff.
As if I needed yet another show to watch, I've started watching The OA on Netflix. Very unusual sci fi show. I had only watched part of the first episode awhile back, and wasn't that interested in it. But then I read an LA Times article about how fans of the show went on a hunger strike when Netflix dropped the show after the 2nd season. One fan was in fact a tv writer herself.I'm a huge fan of The OA (have already dropped 5lbs on this hunger strike!). Actually heard one conspiracy theory the show wasn't really cancelled and that is a set-up for season 3/4 (will make more sense after season 2). I would suggest to wait a while before starting season 2 after watching 1--there are different interpretations you can have of season 1 that are constrained by season 2. I actually thought it was a miniseries when u watched it since season 1 is so perfectly self-contained.
So I gave the show a 2nd try and the plot definitely improved and captured my interest.
As if I needed yet another show to watch, I've started watching The OA on Netflix. Very unusual sci fi show. I had only watched part of the first episode awhile back, and wasn't that interested in it. But then I read an LA Times article about how fans of the show went on a hunger strike when Netflix dropped the show after the 2nd season. One fan was in fact a tv writer herself.I'm a huge fan of The OA (have already dropped 5lbs on this hunger strike!). Actually heard one conspiracy theory the show wasn't really cancelled and that is a set-up for season 3/4 (will make more sense after season 2). I would suggest to wait a while before starting season 2 after watching 1--there are different interpretations you can have of season 1 that are constrained by season 2. I actually thought it was a miniseries when u watched it since season 1 is so perfectly self-contained.
So I gave the show a 2nd try and the plot definitely improved and captured my interest.
Well, it took until the final episodes 7 and 8, but Carnival Row was worth the effort. It is certainly playing toward future seasons, but does well with a satisfying conclusion and launch by the end of season 1. Not my highest praise, buy lofty.
Started watching "Playing House" on Amazon Prime and highly recommend it. It's a dramedy about two female best friends (late 30s, I think) who move in together when one, who is pregnant, discovers that her husband is cheating on her. They have many ridiculous adventures. It's very warm and funny--it reminds me a bit of "Gilmore Girls" (in that it's set in a small town with lots of characters) but is not nearly as twee. I heard it recommended on NPR several years ago and have never been able to find it on streaming until now--I think it was originally broadcast on USA but for some reason only recently crossed over to streaming.
We finished both seasons of "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" and it really is a terrific show. Funny as heck and full of stuff we love like stand-up comedy and 1950s Americana. Their cast is wonderful too.
Now we're moving on to Marvel's "The Runaways" which is a teen show about a group of high school kids who discover their parents are supervillains and then team up to try to stop them. We've only seen one episode so far and it's full of angst and teen drama with soap opera style synthesizer music. It's made for Hulu so the budget is smaller than a network show, but it's a fun concept and I'm looking forward to seeing where this goes.
We finished both seasons of "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" and it really is a terrific show. Funny as heck and full of stuff we love like stand-up comedy and 1950s Americana. Their cast is wonderful too.
Now we're moving on to Marvel's "The Runaways" which is a teen show about a group of high school kids who discover their parents are supervillains and then team up to try to stop them. We've only seen one episode so far and it's full of angst and teen drama with soap opera style synthesizer music. It's made for Hulu so the budget is smaller than a network show, but it's a fun concept and I'm looking forward to seeing where this goes.
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is one of my favorites! If you decide you like "Runaways" you should try "Cloak and Dagger" which is also available via Hulu. That's another teen superhero drama (Marvel). It's a bit darker than Runaways but what I like about it is that a) it's set and actually films in New Orleans (love shows which get outside LA/Vancouver/Toronto to film) b) deals with the issue of race, but in a somewhat unusual way (the African-American male lead is from a wealthy, well-educated family while the white female lead is a petty criminal from a poor family, and the show talks about how privilege and race intersect in some weird ways for them) and c) the casting director should get some kind of award, because the chemistry between the two leads is just great. The one weak point of the show is that for plot reasons it keeps the two leads apart for much of the series, and it's much stronger when they are sharing scenes.
Good to see Fleabag getting recognized at the Emmys. The great thing about Fleabag is that you will know within the first 5 minutes whether or not it is a show for you.
Good to see Fleabag getting recognized at the Emmys. The great thing about Fleabag is that you will know within the first 5 minutes whether or not it is a show for you.
Yep. About 5 minutes into the first episode of Fleabag my wife and I were like . . . "this is a great show!"
Heteropaternal superfecundation - watching the first season of "American Horror Story" on Netflix and the tie-in to gruesome history as well as these references are keeping me going. It's not bad but no great, but I had to quote that phrase just because it is pretty awesome that they have a clinical, diagnostic, almost sophisticated term for this issue! I'll probably skip some seasons, but I heard that the asylum season was good.I dipped my toe into American horror story now and then but I don’t find it to be interesting or clever. The sets, costumes, characters, and Themes are interesting,theoretically, but the execution is just flat.
Heteropaternal superfecundation - watching the first season of "American Horror Story" on Netflix and the tie-in to gruesome history as well as these references are keeping me going. It's not bad but no great, but I had to quote that phrase just because it is pretty awesome that they have a clinical, diagnostic, almost sophisticated term for this issue! I'll probably skip some seasons, but I heard that the asylum season was good.I dipped my toe into American horror story now and then but I don’t find it to be interesting or clever. The sets, costumes, characters, and Themes are interesting,theoretically, but the execution is just flat.
Heteropaternal superfecundation - watching the first season of "American Horror Story" on Netflix and the tie-in to gruesome history as well as these references are keeping me going. It's not bad but no great, but I had to quote that phrase just because it is pretty awesome that they have a clinical, diagnostic, almost sophisticated term for this issue! I'll probably skip some seasons, but I heard that the asylum season was good.I dipped my toe into American horror story now and then but I don’t find it to be interesting or clever. The sets, costumes, characters, and Themes are interesting,theoretically, but the execution is just flat.
Like many, I find AHS to be super hit or miss. I enjoyed season 1, thought S2 was excellent (but didn't enjoy it as much), S3 is my absolute favorite, was indifferent to 4 and 5 (so much so that I never finished them) and then loved the Roanoke season. I always come back and try out a new season though, since each one varies so much in tone and style. I have high hopes for this new 1984 season!
sort of on topic: i only use one streaming service at a time and i'm about to quit amazon and i've already had netflix. what service would you recommend next?
sort of on topic: i only use one streaming service at a time and i'm about to quit amazon and i've already had netflix. what service would you recommend next?
sort of on topic: i only use one streaming service at a time and i'm about to quit amazon and i've already had netflix. what service would you recommend next?
+1sort of on topic: i only use one streaming service at a time and i'm about to quit amazon and i've already had netflix. what service would you recommend next?
HBO Now has a bunch of great stuff, it's only $15. Unlike Netflix or Amazon, HBO has a very high percentage of quality shows. You could spend a few months watching the stuff on there before moving on to a different service.
Been catching up on Doctor Who. Man I love this show. It seems so light and fluffy on the surface, but goes pretty deep and often quite dark. Very, very British!
I'm on the 2nd season with Peter Capaldi as the Doctor and it's much better than the first. And the first wasn't bad!
I recently watched Workin' Moms, Seasons 2 & 3, now available on Netflix (season 1 was on there a while back). It's a Canadian half-hour comedy, and it's uneven, but when it's funny, wow it is sure funny. I find that I do not like the main characters very much at all; they're all way too selfish. But I kind of like that the creator, who is also the main writer and who plays the main character, is willing to portray a character like this. There is a touch of Don Draper attractive-selfish anti-hero to her, a touch of Seinfeld ridiculous-observant humor, and there are tiny moments of realism that literally make me laugh out loud. The character's are unbelievably privileged, as many sitcom characters can be, but somehow I like it. But sometimes they even seem to realize that, and I like that sort of self-awareness, too. The last season had a storyline that I am sure could be quite offensive to someone more religious than I, a mediocre Catholic, and I don't think it was handled very well, tbh, but that still didn't drive me away.
GF and I binged Killing Eve season two over the weekend. Great show.
Yeah, apparently coming to Hulu in December. Can't stream it on BBC America or AMC even with a cable login so until then the only option is to buy the season for $20 on Amazon or sail the high seas.GF and I binged Killing Eve season two over the weekend. Great show.
Aww, I got all excited about this and then discovered it isn’t on Hulu yet. Boo.
I agree, though, great show. I’m glad to learn that the second season is just as engrossing.
Yeah, apparently coming to Hulu in December. Can't stream it on BBC America or AMC even with a cable login so until then the only option is to buy the season for $20 on Amazon or sail the high seas.GF and I binged Killing Eve season two over the weekend. Great show.
Aww, I got all excited about this and then discovered it isn’t on Hulu yet. Boo.
I agree, though, great show. I’m glad to learn that the second season is just as engrossing.
Been catching up on Doctor Who. Man I love this show. It seems so light and fluffy on the surface, but goes pretty deep and often quite dark. Very, very British!
I'm on the 2nd season with Peter Capaldi as the Doctor and it's much better than the first. And the first wasn't bad!
I've been watching the first season--not sure what I think of it--it is so weird and different. Very hokey. But I'm just going to continue watching, and kind of go with the flow. I think I'm going to either love it or hate it, and I don't yet know which it will be.
Has anyone watched the new (short) Queer Eye series that takes in Tokyo?
The first episode was legitimately heart-wrenching for me. I adored the woman (Yoko) and admittedly shed some tears. Even with the language barrier (which they explain at the very end), the intimacy and connection seemed very authentic to me and my family. I know it's just a TV show, but I think the Fab 4 are awesome and so ridiculously funny.
There are only four episodes, so we are spacing them out a bit to avoid binging them all in one or two nights.
Been catching up on Doctor Who. Man I love this show. It seems so light and fluffy on the surface, but goes pretty deep and often quite dark. Very, very British!
I'm on the 2nd season with Peter Capaldi as the Doctor and it's much better than the first. And the first wasn't bad!
I've been watching the first season--not sure what I think of it--it is so weird and different. Very hokey. But I'm just going to continue watching, and kind of go with the flow. I think I'm going to either love it or hate it, and I don't yet know which it will be.
I'm still chugging along in the second season. They just defeated the Dalek invasion of Earth, and Susan has just left the group to marry the nice Earth guy. William Hartnell is still Dr. Who. The show is getting much better--still hokey, but compelling hokey rather than stupid, cringe-worthy hokey. I think I'm in for the long haul.
Been catching up on Doctor Who. Man I love this show. It seems so light and fluffy on the surface, but goes pretty deep and often quite dark. Very, very British!
I'm on the 2nd season with Peter Capaldi as the Doctor and it's much better than the first. And the first wasn't bad!
I've been watching the first season--not sure what I think of it--it is so weird and different. Very hokey. But I'm just going to continue watching, and kind of go with the flow. I think I'm going to either love it or hate it, and I don't yet know which it will be.
I'm still chugging along in the second season. They just defeated the Dalek invasion of Earth, and Susan has just left the group to marry the nice Earth guy. William Hartnell is still Dr. Who. The show is getting much better--still hokey, but compelling hokey rather than stupid, cringe-worthy hokey. I think I'm in for the long haul.
I'm still jumping around on seasons and episodes--classic series and reboot--on Amazon Prime. I am currently watching the newer episodes with Matt Smith and David Tennant as the Doctor. They are sooooooo much better than the classic series, at least from what I've watched so far. David Tennant is incredibly good. I recommend the re-boot for exciting story-telling, great visuals, funny, dry quips at times. Can't really recommend the cheesy classic series except to get some background while yawning and rolling your eyes.
I just bingewatched the first season of No Offence. Really liked it, although the last episode was not great, IMO. Can't wait to get Season Two from the library.
I just bingewatched the first season of No Offence. Really liked it, although the last episode was not great, IMO. Can't wait to get Season Two from the library.
Oooh, I watched all 3 seasons of No Offence on Acorn. Really enjoyed it. Of course, I loved the original British Shameless & they have a similar sensibility.
Just finished Modern Love on Prime and I really enjoyed it. This would be a great Thanksgiving binge.
Has anyone watched the new (short) Queer Eye series that takes in Tokyo?
The first episode was legitimately heart-wrenching for me. I adored the woman (Yoko) and admittedly shed some tears. Even with the language barrier (which they explain at the very end), the intimacy and connection seemed very authentic to me and my family. I know it's just a TV show, but I think the Fab 4 are awesome and so ridiculously funny.
There are only four episodes, so we are spacing them out a bit to avoid binging them all in one or two nights.
Well, now you have to tell us which one you hate, since it is The Fab 5 =P
The Mandalorian, anyone?? My wife and I enjoyed the premiere on Tuesday, especially the dark, Western-vibe, and the surprise ending.
And I like that it's dropping weekly instead of all at once. Binge-culture is overrated to me. Everyone is watching different shows at different paces, and hell some folks binge a whole season in one weekend, so by the time "regular folks" watch it all, the other folks have moved on to other series. It's so fractured. Now part of that fracturing is just the result of having SO much content and SO many platforms, BUT I think dropping entire seasons of content also contributes to it.
With the Mandalorian, we'll have time to talk with other fans and speculate about what's going to happen. For me, that's a lot of the fun of watching a show - discussing it with my wife and friends. And people late to the party can catch up and still join in!
The Mandalorian, anyone?? My wife and I enjoyed the premiere on Tuesday, especially the dark, Western-vibe, and the surprise ending.
And I like that it's dropping weekly instead of all at once. Binge-culture is overrated to me. Everyone is watching different shows at different paces, and hell some folks binge a whole season in one weekend, so by the time "regular folks" watch it all, the other folks have moved on to other series. It's so fractured. Now part of that fracturing is just the result of having SO much content and SO many platforms, BUT I think dropping entire seasons of content also contributes to it.
With the Mandalorian, we'll have time to talk with other fans and speculate about what's going to happen. For me, that's a lot of the fun of watching a show - discussing it with my wife and friends. And people late to the party can catch up and still join in!
Has anyone watched the new (short) Queer Eye series that takes in Tokyo?
The first episode was legitimately heart-wrenching for me. I adored the woman (Yoko) and admittedly shed some tears. Even with the language barrier (which they explain at the very end), the intimacy and connection seemed very authentic to me and my family. I know it's just a TV show, but I think the Fab 4 are awesome and so ridiculously funny.
There are only four episodes, so we are spacing them out a bit to avoid binging them all in one or two nights.
Well, now you have to tell us which one you hate, since it is The Fab 5 =P
Oh no! My bad!
I don't even have a least favorite, but I guess it would be Anthoni if I was pressed to choose. He's the only one of the "new" Fab 5 that my wife and I don't think is an improvement over the original (Ted!).
Anyone remember TWoP (TV Without Pity)? That was a fun way to relive and extend the mystery and excitement of certain shows back in the day, during my boring hours at work. I think I particularly liked it for Veronica Mars, 24 and Lost.I used to love TWoP. Really liked it for Buffy. It got a bit less snarky in the latter years but I still found it a bit of fun.
Yes I thought Unbelievable was also an excellent show, and I understand that it closely hews to the actual events according to the Marshall Project, which is a criminal justice reform news source.
Last night I got my daughter hooked on the recent version of Sherlock from BBC that stars Benedict Cumberbatch. It's streaming on Netflix for free. I really like that each episode is 90 minutes long and is basically a movie but with continuity to what's come before.
Not sure if anyone is watching the Expanse on Amazon Prime.Everyone should watch The Expanse. Fantastic hard scifi.
I like this a lot since this is a sci-fi series which has not forgotten science. Also, like other sci-fi series, the future is not white and American.
Not sure if anyone is watching the Expanse on Amazon Prime.Everyone should watch The Expanse. Fantastic hard scifi.
I like this a lot since this is a sci-fi series which has not forgotten science. Also, like other sci-fi series, the future is not white and American.
Not sure if anyone is watching the Expanse on Amazon Prime.Everyone should watch The Expanse. Fantastic hard scifi.
I like this a lot since this is a sci-fi series which has not forgotten science. Also, like other sci-fi series, the future is not white and American.
Yeah, love The Expanse. High quality sci-fi. Season 4 is coming December 13th. I have to rewatch the prior season each time because I binge them and then forget details by the time the next season gets released.
Has anyone watched the new (short) Queer Eye series that takes in Tokyo?
The first episode was legitimately heart-wrenching for me. I adored the woman (Yoko) and admittedly shed some tears. Even with the language barrier (which they explain at the very end), the intimacy and connection seemed very authentic to me and my family. I know it's just a TV show, but I think the Fab 4 are awesome and so ridiculously funny.
There are only four episodes, so we are spacing them out a bit to avoid binging them all in one or two nights.
Well, now you have to tell us which one you hate, since it is The Fab 5 =P
Oh no! My bad!
I don't even have a least favorite, but I guess it would be Anthoni if I was pressed to choose. He's the only one of the "new" Fab 5 that my wife and I don't think is an improvement over the original (Ted!).
ooohh - Since you like Queer Eye and I think you were the one that started the thread for the final GOT season, I hope you've watched Jonathan Van Ness's "Gay of Thrones." It is my ultimate 5 minute pick me up and my husband loves it too!
Currently watching Designated Survivor. Seems like Season 2 isn't nearly as good/well thought out as Season 1....
Fall finale of "This is Us" was one of the better hours of television I've watched in recent years.
I can't imagine how hard it is, especially on network TV, to masterfully execute a story that moves backwards and forwards, spanning like 60 years (from "young Jack" scenes to "old Rebecca" scenes) and to weave them all together, but my god they nail it almost every time. And every time they introduce a new character, and I think, "Well geez how are they going to find room for them?" or "There's no way this actor can hold their own against all of these other talented actors," I'm proven wrong.
For those who have watched The Crown on Netflix, season 3 has started.
I watched one episode last night. Definitely prefer Claire Foy as the Queen compared to Olivia Compton.
For those who have watched The Crown on Netflix, season 3 has started.
I watched one episode last night. Definitely prefer Claire Foy as the Queen compared to Olivia Compton.
I dont love this Season 3. The Wales school episode was good, but I ammnot sure that the other historical events they highlight are very interesting. I dont buy the family i terference with
Charles-Camilla.
almost done with jack ryan. i haven't enjoyed it but i've got to finish it.
almost done with jack ryan. i haven't enjoyed it but i've got to finish it.
A definite drop off in season 2. Not great casting with John Krasinski.
Give Ray Donovan a try - a great example of how a strong lead can turn an otherwise run of the mill show into something pretty good.
almost done with jack ryan. i haven't enjoyed it but i've got to finish it.
A definite drop off in season 2. Not great casting with John Krasinski.
Give Ray Donovan a try - a great example of how a strong lead can turn an otherwise run of the mill show into something pretty good.
Yeah, I tried hard to pretend John Krasinski could get 'jacked', so to speak, but they might as well have cast Steve Carell as Jack Ryan :(
Maybe they can kill John off in season 3 and bring in Keifer Sutherland as Jack Ryan's childhood friend, Jack Bauer, to take the lead :)
almost done with jack ryan. i haven't enjoyed it but i've got to finish it.
A definite drop off in season 2. Not great casting with John Krasinski.
Give Ray Donovan a try - a great example of how a strong lead can turn an otherwise run of the mill show into something pretty good.
Yeah, I tried hard to pretend John Krasinski could get 'jacked', so to speak, but they might as well have cast Steve Carell as Jack Ryan :(
Maybe they can kill John off in season 3 and bring in Keifer Sutherland as Jack Ryan's childhood friend, Jack Bauer, to take the lead :)
i didn't watch 'the office' so i didn't recognize him as the guy from 'the office' at first. he looks like a character from a pixar movie though. aside from that, there was too much violence and not enough substance.
Ray Donovan Season 1 has been added to Amazon Prime. Pretty good so far.
Not to bring this off topic, but surely you could get a streaming service or two (and rotate on and off a few others if desired) for less than the price of basic cable. And there's just as much "mainstream" stuff on streaming as "prestige" stuff.
Does anyone watch the shows like The Conners, Mom, Modern Family, Big Bang Theory, etc? The 'mainstream' stuff.
I do, since I refuse to pay any more than basic cable fee.
I like them sometimes. Maybe due to there being different writers for different episodes. Some episodes can be very good, some just plain awful, imho.
Not to bring this off topic, but surely you could get a streaming service or two (and rotate on and off a few others if desired) for less than the price of basic cable. And there's just as much "mainstream" stuff on streaming as "prestige" stuff.
Does anyone watch the shows like The Conners, Mom, Modern Family, Big Bang Theory, etc? The 'mainstream' stuff.
I do, since I refuse to pay any more than basic cable fee.
I like them sometimes. Maybe due to there being different writers for different episodes. Some episodes can be very good, some just plain awful, imho.
Not to bring this off topic, but surely you could get a streaming service or two (and rotate on and off a few others if desired) for less than the price of basic cable. And there's just as much "mainstream" stuff on streaming as "prestige" stuff.
Does anyone watch the shows like The Conners, Mom, Modern Family, Big Bang Theory, etc? The 'mainstream' stuff.
I do, since I refuse to pay any more than basic cable fee.
I like them sometimes. Maybe due to there being different writers for different episodes. Some episodes can be very good, some just plain awful, imho.
Not sure if anyone is watching the Expanse on Amazon Prime.Everyone should watch The Expanse. Fantastic hard scifi.
I like this a lot since this is a sci-fi series which has not forgotten science. Also, like other sci-fi series, the future is not white and American.
Yeah, love The Expanse. High quality sci-fi. Season 4 is coming December 13th. I have to rewatch the prior season each time because I binge them and then forget details by the time the next season gets released.
Agreed with everyone above! The Expanse is really good.
One thing that drives me insane, though, is Alex's awful Texas (or whatever it's supposed to be) drawl. It's so bad, y'all.Agreed. It's quite ubiquitous, mendacious, and polyglottal. Like a couple of donkey balls.
One thing that drives me insane, though, is Alex's awful Texas (or whatever it's supposed to be) drawl. It's so bad, y'all.
One thing that drives me insane, though, is Alex's awful Texas (or whatever it's supposed to be) drawl. It's so bad, y'all.
It is supposed to be a bad imitation of a Texas drawl.
In the books, they did give an explanation. The first settlers to Mariner Valley consisted of large waves of Indian and Chinese settlers and a smaller contingent of Texans. Apparently the accent was infectious because everyone from Mariner Valley now has that cowboy drawl.
One thing that drives me insane, though, is Alex's awful Texas (or whatever it's supposed to be) drawl. It's so bad, y'all.
It is supposed to be a bad imitation of a Texas drawl.
In the books, they did give an explanation. The first settlers to Mariner Valley consisted of large waves of Indian and Chinese settlers and a smaller contingent of Texans. Apparently the accent was infectious because everyone from Mariner Valley now has that cowboy drawl.
Okay, that's better. It helps, anyway. Still annoys the crap out of me.
Letterkenny.
Jesus Christ, I can't even begin to explain how brilliant Letterkenny is. You might need to be Canadian to get it, but if you do, it's bloody genius, otherwise it might seem like the dumbest shit you've ever seen.
To be fair...
It may only be brilliant to a just a certain region of Canada.
Letterkenny.
Jesus Christ, I can't even begin to explain how brilliant Letterkenny is. You might need to be Canadian to get it, but if you do, it's bloody genius, otherwise it might seem like the dumbest shit you've ever seen.
To be fair...
It may only be brilliant to a just a certain region of Canada.
It is one of the funniest shows I've ever seen. (Disclaimer: I grew up close enough to the US-Canada border that the Windsor CBC affiliate is standard local TV, and I grew up with bilingual Canadian Sesame Street.)
Letterkenny.
Jesus Christ, I can't even begin to explain how brilliant Letterkenny is. You might need to be Canadian to get it, but if you do, it's bloody genius, otherwise it might seem like the dumbest shit you've ever seen.
To be fair...
It may only be brilliant to a just a certain region of Canada.
It is one of the funniest shows I've ever seen. (Disclaimer: I grew up close enough to the US-Canada border that the Windsor CBC affiliate is standard local TV, and I grew up with bilingual Canadian Sesame Street.)
It's really just absolute genius deeply embedded in profound idiocy.
Letterkenny.
Jesus Christ, I can't even begin to explain how brilliant Letterkenny is. You might need to be Canadian to get it, but if you do, it's bloody genius, otherwise it might seem like the dumbest shit you've ever seen.
To be fair...
It may only be brilliant to a just a certain region of Canada.
It is one of the funniest shows I've ever seen. (Disclaimer: I grew up close enough to the US-Canada border that the Windsor CBC affiliate is standard local TV, and I grew up with bilingual Canadian Sesame Street.)
It's really just absolute genius deeply embedded in profound idiocy.
This is an accurate description.
Letterkenny.
Jesus Christ, I can't even begin to explain how brilliant Letterkenny is. You might need to be Canadian to get it, but if you do, it's bloody genius, otherwise it might seem like the dumbest shit you've ever seen.
To be fair...
It may only be brilliant to a just a certain region of Canada.
It is one of the funniest shows I've ever seen. (Disclaimer: I grew up close enough to the US-Canada border that the Windsor CBC affiliate is standard local TV, and I grew up with bilingual Canadian Sesame Street.)
It's really just absolute genius deeply embedded in profound idiocy.
We just finished season 2 of Dark (Netflix). Wow, that is a really well done and mind-bending show.
Now we can put our Netflix account on hiatus and pick up Amazon Prime Video for a few months. Any recommendations for that service? Our watch list already includes Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Fleabag, The Expanse, and Man in the High Castle (we’ve seen all but the last season).
We just finished season 2 of Dark (Netflix). Wow, that is a really well done and mind-bending show.
Now we can put our Netflix account on hiatus and pick up Amazon Prime Video for a few months. Any recommendations for that service? Our watch list already includes Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Fleabag, The Expanse, and Man in the High Castle (we’ve seen all but the last season).
Bosch , Goliath are two I really enjoyed. Goliath a bit weird at times but still entertaining.
I had just watched a couple of the Season 1 episodes of the Crown, and then my wife got ahead of me and I never caught up and I just gave up. I missed Season 2 as well.
Then she invited me to watch Season 3 last week, and we watched all 10 episodes and both liked it. I thought the casting was strong: Phillip may have been my favorite, as he is so delightfully snobbish. Even his little actions like waving away the servers are funny to me. And Dickey is like the coolest dude in the world. That actor (Tywin from GoT) just has so much gravitas; I'm not sure how he does it. I also love Anne, Margaret (who had two great episodes) and Elizabeth, who admittedly doesn't get as much development imo because of her need to keep a stiff upper lip. I was meh on Charles; he was so whiny.
I'm glad they're keeping the cast around for Season 4. Helena Bonham Carter (age 53) will better age into her roll. It was a stretch viewing her as a 35-year-old at the beginning.
In the meantime, I'll go back and watch the first two seasons.
I want to see the LetterKenney show to find out if I am a moron.
I am watching SEE and The Mandolorian, both are working well to not binge watch and I wouldn't subscribe to Apple TV or Disney+ for either of these shows.
I think The Mandolorian might translate fine to binge watching, but SEE seems to have more repetitive scenes with less interesting characters. I don't imagine I would still be watching if I wasn't waiting 7 days+ between episodes. But with the wait, I am still entertained.
The Madolorian is great. I hope Disney makes this quality and better Star Wars universe shows at least until I die.
These shows make me think these streaming services could have a gimick where your account isn't allowed to watch another episode until a certain number of days have passed from watching the previous episode, or certain episodes are only available on certain days. Something to make the viewing more significant, like this show is only for people that really want to put some work into being able to watch it, rather than "this show is for whoever can stand it". Maybe that is stupid.
I want to see the LetterKenney show to find out if I am a moron.
I am watching SEE and The Mandolorian, both are working well to not binge watch and I wouldn't subscribe to Apple TV or Disney+ for either of these shows.
I think The Mandolorian might translate fine to binge watching, but SEE seems to have more repetitive scenes with less interesting characters. I don't imagine I would still be watching if I wasn't waiting 7 days+ between episodes. But with the wait, I am still entertained.
The Madolorian is great. I hope Disney makes this quality and better Star Wars universe shows at least until I die.
These shows make me think these streaming services could have a gimick where your account isn't allowed to watch another episode until a certain number of days have passed from watching the previous episode, or certain episodes are only available on certain days. Something to make the viewing more significant, like this show is only for people that really want to put some work into being able to watch it, rather than "this show is for whoever can stand it". Maybe that is stupid.
I want to see the LetterKenney show to find out if I am a moron.
I dislike intensely having to wait for new episodes. For me it really destroys the cumulative power of long form storytelling. In fact there are shows right now that I'm very interested in watching that I've waited till their season is completed before I even start episode one (Watchmen, the Mandalorian and His Dark Materials).
However, for other shows that aren't long form, like pretty much all the sitcoms or weekly detective shows - they can be a week apart and it's fine.
I want to see the LetterKenney show to find out if I am a moron.
I had just watched a couple of the Season 1 episodes of the Crown, and then my wife got ahead of me and I never caught up and I just gave up. I missed Season 2 as well.
Then she invited me to watch Season 3 last week, and we watched all 10 episodes and both liked it. I thought the casting was strong: Phillip may have been my favorite, as he is so delightfully snobbish. Even his little actions like waving away the servers are funny to me. And Dickey is like the coolest dude in the world. That actor (Tywin from GoT) just has so much gravitas; I'm not sure how he does it. I also love Anne, Margaret (who had two great episodes) and Elizabeth, who admittedly doesn't get as much development imo because of her need to keep a stiff upper lip. I was meh on Charles; he was so whiny.
I'm glad they're keeping the cast around for Season 4. Helena Bonham Carter (age 53) will better age into her roll. It was a stretch viewing her as a 35-year-old at the beginning.
In the meantime, I'll go back and watch the first two seasons.
LI had exactly this reaction to Game of Thrones. I respected it so much that after watching season one. I put it down and told myself I would not watch the production until it ended. So – I still have not seen Game of Thrones. I will binge watch it over a few months this year or maybe next year.I am watching SEE and The Mandolorian, both are working well to not binge watch and I wouldn't subscribe to Apple TV or Disney+ for either of these shows.
I think The Mandolorian might translate fine to binge watching, but SEE seems to have more repetitive scenes with less interesting characters. I don't imagine I would still be watching if I wasn't waiting 7 days+ between episodes. But with the wait, I am still entertained.
The Madolorian is great. I hope Disney makes this quality and better Star Wars universe shows at least until I die.
These shows make me think these streaming services could have a gimick where your account isn't allowed to watch another episode until a certain number of days have passed from watching the previous episode, or certain episodes are only available on certain days. Something to make the viewing more significant, like this show is only for people that really want to put some work into being able to watch it, rather than "this show is for whoever can stand it". Maybe that is stupid.
I want to see the LetterKenney show to find out if I am a moron.
I dislike intensely having to wait for new episodes. For me it really destroys the cumulative power of long form storytelling. In fact there are shows right now that I'm very interested in watching that I've waited till their season is completed before I even start episode one (Watchmen, the Mandalorian and His Dark Materials).
However, for other shows that aren't long form, like pretty much all the sitcoms or weekly detective shows - they can be a week apart and it's fine.
I dislike the long time interruptions in those types of shows, too. But I actually hate more waiting 8-16 months between seasons than a week or two between episodes. The Americans was a perfect example of this for me, because the storyline was always pretty intricate. I could follow it when I binge-watched a season over the course of 3 days. But, I couldn't even find a good 10-minute recap or article that would refresh me enough, a year later, to prepare for the next season. I've mostly given up and avoid the intense storyline shows now, even though I'm disappointed to miss out. In theory, I'm waiting until their series finale then I can watch everything all together, but by the time it comes around, usually the show has jumped the shark and I get complicated feedback about which seasons are worth it and which are not, then don't end up watching any of it. I'm having a hard time working out a good TV watching strategy...but I guess on the plus side I have a lot of time on my hands for other fun stuff?
There's nothing stopping people from watching one episode a week when a show drops a full season at once. Or once a month. You have control to space it out however you want.It's hard to imagine those days when you had to 'tune in' at a prescribed day and time and have to rush around during commercials so as not to miss stuff! 'Lost' was the last show that I 'suffered through' recording the show once a week, but needing to watch it that night because people would be talking about it the next day.
There's nothing stopping people from watching one episode a week when a show drops a full season at once. Or once a month. You have control to space it out however you want.It's hard to imagine those days when you had to 'tune in' at a prescribed day and time and have to rush around during commercials so as not to miss stuff! 'Lost' was the last show that I 'suffered through' recording the show once a week, but needing to watch it that night because people would be talking about it the next day.
I love the fact that I can watch some of 'my show' whenever I want, then watch an episode of 'our show' with family when they are available, and not have to finish off an episode if I'm tired or need to do something else... I'm with the folks that wait for full seasons to be at least mostly done before I start watching.
There's nothing stopping people from watching one episode a week when a show drops a full season at once. Or once a month. You have control to space it out however you want.It's hard to imagine those days when you had to 'tune in' at a prescribed day and time and have to rush around during commercials so as not to miss stuff! 'Lost' was the last show that I 'suffered through' recording the show once a week, but needing to watch it that night because people would be talking about it the next day.
I love the fact that I can watch some of 'my show' whenever I want, then watch an episode of 'our show' with family when they are available, and not have to finish off an episode if I'm tired or need to do something else... I'm with the folks that wait for full seasons to be at least mostly done before I start watching.
I was thinking about this the other day. Back in the 90s, Sunday night on Fox would drop a new Simpsons (before they were total shit) and X-File episode . . . and both were fantastic must watch TV. Lots of people scheduled their lives around broadcast times.
It's awesome that we can all watch whatever we want whenever we want it now . . . but I feel like a tiny bit of magic has been lost in the process.
Yeah, I think the "magic" is the lost shared experience.
Watching a show together as a family can be still be quality time, especially if there are post-episode discussions. My kiddos have learned lessons about economics and business by watching episodes of things like Great Food Truck Race and Shark Tank with me. It wouldn't have been nearly as effective watching the episodes on at different times on different devices.
And then, an entire society "watching a show together" can create moments for people to analyze stories, you know, like English professors might have you discuss a book back in school. Discussing foreshadowing and speculating what might happen next. Interpreting characters' motivations. Discussing themes of a show. Those are still valuable skills, but they're mostly lost when people binge content and then almost immediately move on to the next thing. It's like participating in one of those hot dog eating contest where it's all NOM NOM NOM without any short of self restraint (or enjoyment!)
Why not enjoy a leisurely meal (with conversation) instead?
There's nothing stopping people from watching one episode a week when a show drops a full season at once. Or once a month. You have control to space it out however you want.It's hard to imagine those days when you had to 'tune in' at a prescribed day and time and have to rush around during commercials so as not to miss stuff! 'Lost' was the last show that I 'suffered through' recording the show once a week, but needing to watch it that night because people would be talking about it the next day.
I love the fact that I can watch some of 'my show' whenever I want, then watch an episode of 'our show' with family when they are available, and not have to finish off an episode if I'm tired or need to do something else... I'm with the folks that wait for full seasons to be at least mostly done before I start watching.
I was thinking about this the other day. Back in the 90s, Sunday night on Fox would drop a new Simpsons (before they were total shit) and X-File episode . . . and both were fantastic must watch TV. Lots of people scheduled their lives around broadcast times.
It's awesome that we can all watch whatever we want whenever we want it now . . . but I feel like a tiny bit of magic has been lost in the process.
Yeah, I think the "magic" is the lost shared experience.
Watching a show together as a family can be still be quality time, especially if there are post-episode discussions. My kiddos have learned lessons about economics and business by watching episodes of things like Great Food Truck Race and Shark Tank with me. It wouldn't have been nearly as effective watching the episodes on at different times on different devices.
And then, an entire society "watching a show together" can create moments for people to analyze stories, you know, like English professors might have you discuss a book back in school. Discussing foreshadowing and speculating what might happen next. Interpreting characters' motivations. Discussing themes of a show. Those are still valuable skills, but they're mostly lost when people binge content and then almost immediately move on to the next thing. It's like participating in one of those hot dog eating contest where it's all NOM NOM NOM without any show of self restraint (or enjoyment!)
Why not enjoy a leisurely meal (with conversation) instead?
For those who like sci-fi shows, The Expanse Season 4 has started on Amazon Prime.
After seeing 5 episodes, I am really enjoying it. The fourth book was the one I least liked of the 7. But season 4 is quite good.
For those who like sci-fi shows, The Expanse Season 4 has started on Amazon Prime.
After seeing 5 episodes, I am really enjoying it. The fourth book was the one I least liked of the 7. But season 4 is quite good.
We started watching Season 4, too, and we're enjoying it. Haven't read any of the books.
I had just watched a couple of the Season 1 episodes of the Crown, and then my wife got ahead of me and I never caught up and I just gave up. I missed Season 2 as well.
Then she invited me to watch Season 3 last week, and we watched all 10 episodes and both liked it. I thought the casting was strong: Phillip may have been my favorite, as he is so delightfully snobbish. Even his little actions like waving away the servers are funny to me. And Dickey is like the coolest dude in the world. That actor (Tywin from GoT) just has so much gravitas; I'm not sure how he does it. I also love Anne, Margaret (who had two great episodes) and Elizabeth, who admittedly doesn't get as much development imo because of her need to keep a stiff upper lip. I was meh on Charles; he was so whiny.
I'm glad they're keeping the cast around for Season 4. Helena Bonham Carter (age 53) will better age into her roll. It was a stretch viewing her as a 35-year-old at the beginning.
In the meantime, I'll go back and watch the first two seasons.
I thought season 3 The Crown was not nearly as good as the first two seasons. The writing just isn’t as interesting and there is no one episode that drew me in except for that Welsh mining disaster episode. And of course the luminous beauty of Claire Foy and the actress who played Margaret are missing.
Some of the major details in the Charles and Camilla storyline are not true so that bugs me, and I am just not interested in seeing princess Diana in future episodes. We have been princess Diana’d to death
I’m glad the actor who plays Philip is making an impact on you guys. He did not for me, and when I heard he was nominated for a Golden Globe award I didn’t even know which character that was on The Crown.
Watched the new Netflix series "The Witcher" over the holidays. Was glad I had not seen the reviews, which were terrible, because I liked the show quite a bit. It definitely had some overlap with Game of Thrones (fantasy world, lots of sex and violence) but fixed some of the things that had bothered me--women play much stronger roles than the early seasons of GOT and although there is certainly discussion of their more limited choices in a fantasy-type world they have much more agency than GOT. There are three main plotlines and women have the leads in two of them. I also liked the fact that there was more humor in the plotline about the monster-hunter. There's also more time spent with non-elites than in Game of Thrones. The plotting is sort of complicated and they just throw you into it (I guess they think a lot of the audience will be familiar with the video games/books the series is based on) but although I had to pay attention I enjoyed the process of sorting out what was going on. The series isn't perfect--the premiere is only so-so, and I didn't like that they basically sidelined two of the main characters for the finale-- but if it's your kind of thing I think it's worth a look!
The Witcher was awesome. Throw a coin to your Witcher, oh valley of plenty.....
Also fun is the Umbrella Academy. I appreciate Diego.
The Witcher was awesome. Throw a coin to your Witcher, oh valley of plenty.....
Also fun is the Umbrella Academy. I appreciate Diego.
I liked #5, but maybe that's because I'm also an arrogant asshole at heart.
I'm still waiting for a show to fill my post Mad Men void. Come on now, someone has to be making something like it!
There are two shows that are completely different from Mad Men but are linked in the same category as Mad Men for me (in that I felt emotionally satisfied and artistically fulfilled and just flat out glad that I watched them and I still think of them sometimes): The Leftovers and Fleabag. I would say that what both share with Mad Med is a dark humor that just comes with being human but both are tragic too (the Leftovers moreso). Fleabag is funny w/tragedy and Leftovers is definitely a tragedy with flashes of humor and humanity.
The Americans sometimes leaves me feeling that way, but I haven't watched the last two seasons yet so don't know how I'll feel about the series as a whole.
Oh gosh, I am still mourning the end of The Americans. The last season is so suspenseful and interesting and the last episode is just sublime. PS I just finished Fleabag and I liked it as well. Maybe I need to try Leftovers.
Been catching up on Doctor Who. Man I love this show. It seems so light and fluffy on the surface, but goes pretty deep and often quite dark. Very, very British!
I'm on the 2nd season with Peter Capaldi as the Doctor and it's much better than the first. And the first wasn't bad!
I've been watching the first season--not sure what I think of it--it is so weird and different. Very hokey. But I'm just going to continue watching, and kind of go with the flow. I think I'm going to either love it or hate it, and I don't yet know which it will be.
I'm still chugging along in the second season. They just defeated the Dalek invasion of Earth, and Susan has just left the group to marry the nice Earth guy. William Hartnell is still Dr. Who. The show is getting much better--still hokey, but compelling hokey rather than stupid, cringe-worthy hokey. I think I'm in for the long haul.
I'm still jumping around on seasons and episodes--classic series and reboot--on Amazon Prime. I am currently watching the newer episodes with Matt Smith and David Tennant as the Doctor. They are sooooooo much better than the classic series, at least from what I've watched so far. David Tennant is incredibly good. I recommend the re-boot for exciting story-telling, great visuals, funny, dry quips at times. Can't really recommend the cheesy classic series except to get some background while yawning and rolling your eyes.
Agreed! The original series was cheesy/bad and the reboot is cheesy/good (and a lot more clever).
Okay, Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is as good as I'd been told it was.
I know! That last episode was sublime. The scene in the parking garage, wow!I'm still waiting for a show to fill my post Mad Men void. Come on now, someone has to be making something like it!
There are two shows that are completely different from Mad Men but are linked in the same category as Mad Men for me (in that I felt emotionally satisfied and artistically fulfilled and just flat out glad that I watched them and I still think of them sometimes): The Leftovers and Fleabag. I would say that what both share with Mad Med is a dark humor that just comes with being human but both are tragic too (the Leftovers moreso). Fleabag is funny w/tragedy and Leftovers is definitely a tragedy with flashes of humor and humanity.
The Americans sometimes leaves me feeling that way, but I haven't watched the last two seasons yet so don't know how I'll feel about the series as a whole.
Oh gosh, I am still mourning the end of The Americans. The last season is so suspenseful and interesting and the last episode is just sublime. PS I just finished Fleabag and I liked it as well. Maybe I need to try Leftovers.
Just finished Americans last night. The last episode was wonderful! It is in that small group of shows that I think ended perfectly.
I am watching “killing Eve “ and am on episode 4ish and I think it’s not wonderful. I mean, I like the sociopath girl for being interesting, but am already tired of Sandra Oh. They will soon have to tell me a VERY good reason why sociopath girl doesn’t want to actually KILL Eve because it is obvious she can, any time she wants to.
This gets critical reviews which is why I will stick with it a bit longer.
I am watching “killing Eve “ and am on episode 4ish and I think it’s not wonderful. I mean, I like the sociopath girl for being interesting, but am already tired of Sandra Oh. They will soon have to tell me a VERY good reason why sociopath girl doesn’t want to actually KILL Eve because it is obvious she can, any time she wants to.
This gets critical reviews which is why I will stick with it a bit longer.
Yes it's definitely one of those shows that requires extra effort in suspension of disbelief, sometimes I think the show is more comedy than drama (same creator/writer as Fleabag). For me, the show is all about Jodie Comer's performance, and the fantastic European shooting locations.
'top of the lake' was a snoozer. it could have been good but it was so slow. i'm kinda tired of elizabeth moss now.
I am watching “killing Eve “ and am on episode 4ish and I think it’s not wonderful. I mean, I like the sociopath girl for being interesting, but am already tired of Sandra Oh. They will soon have to tell me a VERY good reason why sociopath girl doesn’t want to actually KILL Eve because it is obvious she can, any time she wants to.
This gets critical reviews which is why I will stick with it a bit longer.
Yes it's definitely one of those shows that requires extra effort in suspension of disbelief, sometimes I think the show is more comedy than drama (same creator/writer as Fleabag). For me, the show is all about Jodie Comer's performance, and the fantastic European shooting locations.
I'm still waiting for a show to fill my post Mad Men void. Come on now, someone has to be making something like it!
Been kinda Binge Watching Chicago PD on Prime. I have occasionally watched a few episodes in the past on network tv and thought i would like it and gotta say watching it in order it really is a good show with a lot of back stories. Really enjoying itWe watch the entire "Chicago" trilogy and feel they do an excellent job. Chicago Med is probably the weakest of the three, but PD and Fire are both amazing and into their 6th or 7th seasons.
I am watching “killing Eve “ and am on episode 4ish and I think it’s not wonderful. I mean, I like the sociopath girl for being interesting, but am already tired of Sandra Oh. They will soon have to tell me a VERY good reason why sociopath girl doesn’t want to actually KILL Eve because it is obvious she can, any time she wants to.
This gets critical reviews which is why I will stick with it a bit longer.
Yes it's definitely one of those shows that requires extra effort in suspension of disbelief, sometimes I think the show is more comedy than drama (same creator/writer as Fleabag). For me, the show is all about Jodie Comer's performance, and the fantastic European shooting locations.
I am watching “killing Eve “ and am on episode 4ish and I think it’s not wonderful. I mean, I like the sociopath girl for being interesting, but am already tired of Sandra Oh. They will soon have to tell me a VERY good reason why sociopath girl doesn’t want to actually KILL Eve because it is obvious she can, any time she wants to.
This gets critical reviews which is why I will stick with it a bit longer.
Yes it's definitely one of those shows that requires extra effort in suspension of disbelief, sometimes I think the show is more comedy than drama (same creator/writer as Fleabag). For me, the show is all about Jodie Comer's performance, and the fantastic European shooting locations.
It's absolutely a comedy, and the plot is just a vehicle for dialogue and chemistry between the characters and a showcase of style and flair. The plot doesn't really matter.
Sandra Oh's character is annoying, which is initially so aggravating since we're so often supposed to love main characters, but I found I settled into her once I accepted that she's not supposed to be liked, she's supposed to be absurd, similar to Fleabag.
Both Fleabag and Killing Eve had me follow the same arc of "this is shit, why does everyone love it?" To "oh, I adore when that secondary character is on screen" To "I really enjoyed that episode" To "fuck Waller-Bridge is brilliant sometimes" To "I need to rewatch this from the beginning so that I can go back and appreciate those early episodes that I disliked initially"
I am watching “killing Eve “ and am on episode 4ish and I think it’s not wonderful. I mean, I like the sociopath girl for being interesting, but am already tired of Sandra Oh. They will soon have to tell me a VERY good reason why sociopath girl doesn’t want to actually KILL Eve because it is obvious she can, any time she wants to.
This gets critical reviews which is why I will stick with it a bit longer.
Yes it's definitely one of those shows that requires extra effort in suspension of disbelief, sometimes I think the show is more comedy than drama (same creator/writer as Fleabag). For me, the show is all about Jodie Comer's performance, and the fantastic European shooting locations.
It's absolutely a comedy, and the plot is just a vehicle for dialogue and chemistry between the characters and a showcase of style and flair. The plot doesn't really matter.
Sandra Oh's character is annoying, which is initially so aggravating since we're so often supposed to love main characters, but I found I settled into her once I accepted that she's not supposed to be liked, she's supposed to be absurd, similar to Fleabag.
Both Fleabag and Killing Eve had me follow the same arc of "this is shit, why does everyone love it?" To "oh, I adore when that secondary character is on screen" To "I really enjoyed that episode" To "fuck Waller-Bridge is brilliant sometimes" To "I need to rewatch this from the beginning so that I can go back and appreciate those early episodes that I disliked initially"
I am watching “killing Eve “ and am on episode 4ish and I think it’s not wonderful. I mean, I like the sociopath girl for being interesting, but am already tired of Sandra Oh. They will soon have to tell me a VERY good reason why sociopath girl doesn’t want to actually KILL Eve because it is obvious she can, any time she wants to.
This gets critical reviews which is why I will stick with it a bit longer.
Yes it's definitely one of those shows that requires extra effort in suspension of disbelief, sometimes I think the show is more comedy than drama (same creator/writer as Fleabag). For me, the show is all about Jodie Comer's performance, and the fantastic European shooting locations.
It's absolutely a comedy, and the plot is just a vehicle for dialogue and chemistry between the characters and a showcase of style and flair. The plot doesn't really matter.
Sandra Oh's character is annoying, which is initially so aggravating since we're so often supposed to love main characters, but I found I settled into her once I accepted that she's not supposed to be liked, she's supposed to be absurd, similar to Fleabag.
Both Fleabag and Killing Eve had me follow the same arc of "this is shit, why does everyone love it?" To "oh, I adore when that secondary character is on screen" To "I really enjoyed that episode" To "fuck Waller-Bridge is brilliant sometimes" To "I need to rewatch this from the beginning so that I can go back and appreciate those early episodes that I disliked initially"
I didn't find the main character in Fleabag to be unlikable, or particularly absurd.
Been kinda Binge Watching Chicago PD on Prime. I have occasionally watched a few episodes in the past on network tv and thought i would like it and gotta say watching it in order it really is a good show with a lot of back stories. Really enjoying itWe watch the entire "Chicago" trilogy and feel they do an excellent job. Chicago Med is probably the weakest of the three, but PD and Fire are both amazing and into their 6th or 7th seasons.
season 3 of 'the crown'. i'm not sure how i feel about olivia coleman as the queen but it's ok so far. i think i'm getting burned out on this golden age of television.
Letterkenny.
Jesus Christ, I can't even begin to explain how brilliant Letterkenny is. You might need to be Canadian to get it, but if you do, it's bloody genius, otherwise it might seem like the dumbest shit you've ever seen.
To be fair...
It may only be brilliant to a just a certain region of Canada.
I paid for CBS All Access (I know, I know) to watch Star Trek Picard. I've viewed the first two episodes, and am cautiously optimistic. The first one had an awful lot of set-up, which was probably necessary to do, but did end with an exciting cliffhanger that would draw you into the second episode. Episode two was full of action and intrigue--definitely has me hooked, and I want to see more. The show "feels" like Star Trek, and it's great to see Captain (now Admiral) Picard again.
season 3 of 'the crown'. i'm not sure how i feel about olivia coleman as the queen but it's ok so far. i think i'm getting burned out on this golden age of television.
I love Olivia Colman but thought that Tobias Menzies (Prince Philip) and Erin Doherty (Princess Anne) were the true stars of season 3. Both of them absolutely nailed their characters.
I paid for CBS All Access (I know, I know) to watch Star Trek Picard. I've viewed the first two episodes, and am cautiously optimistic. The first one had an awful lot of set-up, which was probably necessary to do, but did end with an exciting cliffhanger that would draw you into the second episode. Episode two was full of action and intrigue--definitely has me hooked, and I want to see more. The show "feels" like Star Trek, and it's great to see Captain (now Admiral) Picard again.
For anyone curious - for a few more days you can watch the first episode on YouTube and Amazon Prime. Probably other places too.
I really liked the first episode. Am going through a particularly busy time right now but once things calm down I'll subscribe to CBS and watch Picard and Discovery...
Letterkenny.
Jesus Christ, I can't even begin to explain how brilliant Letterkenny is. You might need to be Canadian to get it, but if you do, it's bloody genius, otherwise it might seem like the dumbest shit you've ever seen.
To be fair...
It may only be brilliant to a just a certain region of Canada.
Neither DW or I are Canadian but we love Letterkenny. It's absolutely hilarious.
I don't know if I really like this one yet, but curious if others here were fans of The Affair (with Dominic West of The Wire and Maura Tierney of ER). I think I am just such a huge sucker for a semi-mystery that I am getting sucked into a possibly not very good TV show?
I definitely want to watch a lot more ASAP to find out what's being investigated. And I do like the two-person perspective. It's fun to take in what they are showing us through that. But in the two episodes I've watched so far, it seems quite slow - I get impatient - and the long, slow shots and artsy/dramatic camera work at times seems over the top for this show. I'm really on the fence and don't want to read anything online about it and spoil the mystery, but curious about others' views and curious to see how I'll feel about it in a few episodes.
I don't know if I really like this one yet, but curious if others here were fans of The Affair (with Dominic West of The Wire and Maura Tierney of ER). I think I am just such a huge sucker for a semi-mystery that I am getting sucked into a possibly not very good TV show?It is a great show through season 3, but I am someone who prefers very slow narratives. The narrative pace picks up a little but not a ton. Some of the season 2 episodes are incredibly good. The multiple-perspective approach is an excellent idea and I hope other shows in the future copy it to some extent. Like many shows, I think it overstays its welcome starting at some point into season 4.
I definitely want to watch a lot more ASAP to find out what's being investigated. And I do like the two-person perspective. It's fun to take in what they are showing us through that. But in the two episodes I've watched so far, it seems quite slow - I get impatient - and the long, slow shots and artsy/dramatic camera work at times seems over the top for this show. I'm really on the fence and don't want to read anything online about it and spoil the mystery, but curious about others' views and curious to see how I'll feel about it in a few episodes.
I don't know if I really like this one yet, but curious if others here were fans of The Affair (with Dominic West of The Wire and Maura Tierney of ER). I think I am just such a huge sucker for a semi-mystery that I am getting sucked into a possibly not very good TV show?
I definitely want to watch a lot more ASAP to find out what's being investigated. And I do like the two-person perspective. It's fun to take in what they are showing us through that. But in the two episodes I've watched so far, it seems quite slow - I get impatient - and the long, slow shots and artsy/dramatic camera work at times seems over the top for this show. I'm really on the fence and don't want to read anything online about it and spoil the mystery, but curious about others' views and curious to see how I'll feel about it in a few episodes.
I don't know if I really like this one yet, but curious if others here were fans of The Affair (with Dominic West of The Wire and Maura Tierney of ER). I think I am just such a huge sucker for a semi-mystery that I am getting sucked into a possibly not very good TV show?
I definitely want to watch a lot more ASAP to find out what's being investigated. And I do like the two-person perspective. It's fun to take in what they are showing us through that. But in the two episodes I've watched so far, it seems quite slow - I get impatient - and the long, slow shots and artsy/dramatic camera work at times seems over the top for this show. I'm really on the fence and don't want to read anything online about it and spoil the mystery, but curious about others' views and curious to see how I'll feel about it in a few episodes.
It never gets better. If you don't like it within a few episodes of season 1, you won't ever like it.
I used to watch it to fall asleep and because I too get sucked into a mystery, but by mid way season 4, I just hated it and every character in it so much that I wanted every single one of them to either die or go to jail.
A coworker spoiled a major death for me and I said "oh, good" and stopped watching.
I don't know if I really like this one yet, but curious if others here were fans of The Affair (with Dominic West of The Wire and Maura Tierney of ER). I think I am just such a huge sucker for a semi-mystery that I am getting sucked into a possibly not very good TV show?
I definitely want to watch a lot more ASAP to find out what's being investigated. And I do like the two-person perspective. It's fun to take in what they are showing us through that. But in the two episodes I've watched so far, it seems quite slow - I get impatient - and the long, slow shots and artsy/dramatic camera work at times seems over the top for this show. I'm really on the fence and don't want to read anything online about it and spoil the mystery, but curious about others' views and curious to see how I'll feel about it in a few episodes.
It never gets better. If you don't like it within a few episodes of season 1, you won't ever like it.
I used to watch it to fall asleep and because I too get sucked into a mystery, but by mid way season 4, I just hated it and every character in it so much that I wanted every single one of them to either die or go to jail.
A coworker spoiled a major death for me and I said "oh, good" and stopped watching.
Wow, so many of you have watched it! I'd never heard of it before my husband (usually light years behind me wrt pop culture) suggested it.
I already have ...less than neutral feelings for pretty much every character. I can imagine hating them all eventually. DH has conflicting feelings about it so far too, so I'm guessing it'll be the rest of the season at best. If we get impatient and give it up I'll just read a synopsis of what happens.
I didn't not read this entire thread, but any Schitt's Creek love in here? Fantastic show!
We just finished our Tivo'd season of Watchmen, and that was the most WHAT THE F-ING HELL IS GOING ON?!?!! fun that I've had in a long time. When I would try to explain it to my sisters, I would hear myself sounding like I was on acid. Good times.
I am going back on CBS All Access through my Amazon Prime and watching favorite shows from the different Star Trek series. I watched "Yesteryear" from the Animated Series--the one written by D.C. Fontana where Spock goes back in time to save the life of himself as a child. Yes, a cartoon, but well-worth watching. And I watched "Trials and Tribble-ations" from DS9--a warm-hearted, funny mash-up of DS9 and TOS--fun and entertaining. Last night I watched "Yesterday's Enterprise" from TNG. Another keeper. With Discovery and even ST: Picard being relatively okay but a little iffy, I'm enjoying some of these oldies.
Started watching DS9 a while back. Quit. Started again. Quit. Finally reached the second season. Wow - much better. Looks better, acting seems to have improved, story line has improved. I'm more interested. A friend said DS9 was their favorite ST series and I could not figure out why. Maybe there is something to like here afterall.
My latest "discovery" is "Sacred Games". Definitely not family room TV but very interesting so far (five episodes in). Its on Netflix.I could not get thru episode 1 of it. Maybe it was because I grew up in Mumbai (Bombay).
I am going back on CBS All Access through my Amazon Prime and watching favorite shows from the different Star Trek series. I watched "Yesteryear" from the Animated Series--the one written by D.C. Fontana where Spock goes back in time to save the life of himself as a child. Yes, a cartoon, but well-worth watching. And I watched "Trials and Tribble-ations" from DS9--a warm-hearted, funny mash-up of DS9 and TOS--fun and entertaining. Last night I watched "Yesterday's Enterprise" from TNG. Another keeper. With Discovery and even ST: Picard being relatively okay but a little iffy, I'm enjoying some of these oldies.
Started watching DS9 a while back. Quit. Started again. Quit. Finally reached the second season. Wow - much better. Looks better, acting seems to have improved, story line has improved. I'm more interested. A friend said DS9 was their favorite ST series and I could not figure out why. Maybe there is something to like here afterall.
My latest "discovery" is "Sacred Games". Definitely not family room TV but very interesting so far (five episodes in). Its on Netflix.
My latest "discovery" is "Sacred Games". Definitely not family room TV but very interesting so far (five episodes in). Its on Netflix.Going to put it on watchlist, I've read (and enjoyed) the book.
My latest "discovery" is "Sacred Games". Definitely not family room TV but very interesting so far (five episodes in). Its on Netflix.Going to put it on watchlist, I've read (and enjoyed) the book.
As an Indian-Kenyan-American, I find Mumbai to be a very interesting city (having spent some time backpacking in India after high school). The book was riveting (for me).My latest "discovery" is "Sacred Games". Definitely not family room TV but very interesting so far (five episodes in). Its on Netflix.Going to put it on watchlist, I've read (and enjoyed) the book.
I may give this a second chance. My library has the book, so I'll read it and if I like it I'll rewatch.
I didn't not read this entire thread, but any Schitt's Creek love in here? Fantastic show!
Absolutely!
I had a friend come and stay for three nights so we could binge the latest season :)
The final season (6) isn't here in Australia yet, so I am simultaneously looking forward to it and sad that it will be ending.
As an Indian-Kenyan-American, I find Mumbai to be a very interesting city (having spent some time backpacking in India after high school). The book was riveting (for me).My latest "discovery" is "Sacred Games". Definitely not family room TV but very interesting so far (five episodes in). Its on Netflix.Going to put it on watchlist, I've read (and enjoyed) the book.
I may give this a second chance. My library has the book, so I'll read it and if I like it I'll rewatch.
I've learnt to not judge a TV series by the first episode. There are some Amazon Original TV series made in India that are quite good, but you'd have to watch the first 2 episodes. Like all things Indian, a slow flame melds all those lovely spices, time is the answer.
As an Indian-Kenyan-American, I find Mumbai to be a very interesting city (having spent some time backpacking in India after high school). The book was riveting (for me).My latest "discovery" is "Sacred Games". Definitely not family room TV but very interesting so far (five episodes in). Its on Netflix.Going to put it on watchlist, I've read (and enjoyed) the book.
I may give this a second chance. My library has the book, so I'll read it and if I like it I'll rewatch.
I've learnt to not judge a TV series by the first episode. There are some Amazon Original TV series made in India that are quite good, but you'd have to watch the first 2 episodes. Like all things Indian, a slow flame melds all those lovely spices, time is the answer.
If you like books on Mumbai, please read Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts. He is an Australian criminal who escaped from prison and ended up in Bombay. This guy has perfectly described Bombay when I was growing up. He lived there and was involved with the Indian mafia there. I read the book multiple times, there are no factual errors.
Watching "Walking Through History" on Amazon Prime. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walking_Through_History
Beautiful scenery; using it to plan walks and hikes when we have to visit wife's family in UK.
Tony Robinson is still funny as ever (in reference to his Blackadder and Time Team days).
The Pharmacist on Netflix. 4 part documentary.Is it a documentary? I haven’t watched it, but ?I thought it was drama.
After Life (written/starring Ricky Gervais) is phenomenal. Netflix.
He's a widower who doesn't give two shits who begins figuring life out. Definitely a situation where if you like the trailer, then it's probably for you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIGGKSHMQOM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIGGKSHMQOM)
If you're sensitive to or upset by discussion of suicide or swearing, this is NOT for you.
As an Indian-Kenyan-American, I find Mumbai to be a very interesting city (having spent some time backpacking in India after high school). The book was riveting (for me).My latest "discovery" is "Sacred Games". Definitely not family room TV but very interesting so far (five episodes in). Its on Netflix.Going to put it on watchlist, I've read (and enjoyed) the book.
I may give this a second chance. My library has the book, so I'll read it and if I like it I'll rewatch.
I've learnt to not judge a TV series by the first episode. There are some Amazon Original TV series made in India that are quite good, but you'd have to watch the first 2 episodes. Like all things Indian, a slow flame melds all those lovely spices, time is the answer.
Been watching Counterpart. It's a STARZ series but it's now available for free on Amazon Prime. It's excellent. JK Simmons just puts on an acting clinic as 2 slightly different versions of the same character.
Plus it has a main plot involving flu's and pandemics, so.... timely.
We started Designated Survivor last week. It is really good so far, but the premise seems like something that would lost its luster after a season or two.
After Life (written/starring Ricky Gervais) is phenomenal. Netflix.
He's a widower who doesn't give two shits who begins figuring life out. Definitely a situation where if you like the trailer, then it's probably for you: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIGGKSHMQOM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIGGKSHMQOM)
If you're sensitive to or upset by discussion of suicide or swearing, this is NOT for you.
I did watch After Life and liked it very much.
My wife and I started watching Tiger King on Netflix over the weekend. It is wild! She was on the fence after seeing the trailer but was way on board after watching the first episode!
I finished watching Noragami. It's everything I love about anime and my inner sixteen year old is purring.
We just started Schitt's Creek. I didn't realize it was Catherine O'Hara and Eugene Levy! Buuut....I don't know. The first three episodes were funny and cute and a little annoying. It just seems like something that would make a fun movie, but a TV series that goes on and on and on? I feel like we might get sick of it. But I'm willing to give COH and EL some serious leeway, so I imagine we'll finish out the season at least.
I'm sure there must be a lot of references to it around here, but the search function has always been a little iffy for me on this forum. So please advise - if we are just "meh" on it after the first season, should we persist?
I watched the first four episodes of The Expanse last night. The production values are pretty good and I'm enjoying the writing.You're in for a treat.
Ok, I know this isn't common, but we just didn't love Schitt's Creek after the first season. We're gonna put it aside and maybe come back to it. I do think it's funny, but the characters are soooooo....just obvious after one episode, it sort of feels like we're just watching the same thing over and over again?
We're going to try Killing Eve next.
Ok, I know this isn't common, but we just didn't love Schitt's Creek after the first season. We're gonna put it aside and maybe come back to it. I do think it's funny, but the characters are soooooo....just obvious after one episode, it sort of feels like we're just watching the same thing over and over again?
We're going to try Killing Eve next.
My wife and I just finished Tiger King, and have moved on to Money Heist / La Casa de Papel. Both were good in their own ways. I liked Tiger King in the same way I enjoyed watching the Jerry Springer show from time to time. Money Heist is the best bank heist show/movie I've seen in a while.
I just saw an episode of 'Run' on HBO. Wow, I loved it. So I don't hate all the stuff on HBO, after all.
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Been catching up on the HBO content available on Hulu this month. I had been really looking forward to watching "Barry" but was kinda disappointed. I enjoyed it but it was very similar in feel to Amazon's "Patriot" which is just such a better show. I don't know why Barry got so much hype and Patriot been overlooked.
Ozark is awesome.
Ozark is awesome.
Love Ozark - I'm always curious to see what they are going to steal from Breaking Bad next!
Ozark is awesome.
Love Ozark - I'm always curious to see what they are going to steal from Breaking Bad next!
I just saw an episode of 'Run' on HBO. Wow, I loved it. So I don't hate all the stuff on HBO, after all.
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Yeah, good pacing and the end of the first episode is about as good as it gets. Pretty complicated; are they lying to each other, lying to themselves, one is a lie and the other is getting sucked in, or maybe the liar can't go through with the consequences, or is it going to work itself out? Fingers crossed the season keeps up the intensity.
Ok, I know this isn't common, but we just didn't love Schitt's Creek after the first season. We're gonna put it aside and maybe come back to it. I do think it's funny, but the characters are soooooo....just obvious after one episode, it sort of feels like we're just watching the same thing over and over again?
We're going to try Killing Eve next.
I am getting AMC now that the cable co has given us about 5 additional channels for free because of corona. So I was looking forward to checking out Killing Eve. Big disappointment. It was OK, but it was just the same old stuff. i.e., weird person doing violent things that just aren't believable anyway. Same as all the other 'shocking' shows. I'm just tired of it. I made it through about 25 minutes (including 2 big commercial breaks of course). No more.
On the good news front, though. I am watching (on ABC?) a sitcom called 'Bless this Mess' about folks in small town Nebraska. Most of the cast are irritating self-absorbed types, but I like the older guy played by Ed Begley and his romantic relationship with the lady sherriff in the town. If the episode has Ed in it, I like it.
Ok, I know this isn't common, but we just didn't love Schitt's Creek after the first season. We're gonna put it aside and maybe come back to it. I do think it's funny, but the characters are soooooo....just obvious after one episode, it sort of feels like we're just watching the same thing over and over again?
We're going to try Killing Eve next.
I am getting AMC now that the cable co has given us about 5 additional channels for free because of corona. So I was looking forward to checking out Killing Eve. Big disappointment. It was OK, but it was just the same old stuff. i.e., weird person doing violent things that just aren't believable anyway. Same as all the other 'shocking' shows. I'm just tired of it. I made it through about 25 minutes (including 2 big commercial breaks of course). No more.
On the good news front, though. I am watching (on ABC?) a sitcom called 'Bless this Mess' about folks in small town Nebraska. Most of the cast are irritating self-absorbed types, but I like the older guy played by Ed Begley and his romantic relationship with the lady sherriff in the town. If the episode has Ed in it, I like it.
We made it through the whole first season of Killing Eve. Sort of sorry I did. The first episode, we weren't sure, but we had the disc of 4 so....there was an episode or two that were red flags, but episode 4 was better, so we thought we'd try the last 4 of the season. The last one was really cringeworthy and I could not suspend my disbelief. I can't believe it's still going. Also, I know Phoebe Waller-Bridge was the writer and I had heard such great things about Fleabag....and now I'm not sure if we should watch THAT.
Ok, I know this isn't common, but we just didn't love Schitt's Creek after the first season. We're gonna put it aside and maybe come back to it. I do think it's funny, but the characters are soooooo....just obvious after one episode, it sort of feels like we're just watching the same thing over and over again?
We're going to try Killing Eve next.
I am getting AMC now that the cable co has given us about 5 additional channels for free because of corona. So I was looking forward to checking out Killing Eve. Big disappointment. It was OK, but it was just the same old stuff. i.e., weird person doing violent things that just aren't believable anyway. Same as all the other 'shocking' shows. I'm just tired of it. I made it through about 25 minutes (including 2 big commercial breaks of course). No more.
On the good news front, though. I am watching (on ABC?) a sitcom called 'Bless this Mess' about folks in small town Nebraska. Most of the cast are irritating self-absorbed types, but I like the older guy played by Ed Begley and his romantic relationship with the lady sherriff in the town. If the episode has Ed in it, I like it.
We made it through the whole first season of Killing Eve. Sort of sorry I did. The first episode, we weren't sure, but we had the disc of 4 so....there was an episode or two that were red flags, but episode 4 was better, so we thought we'd try the last 4 of the season. The last one was really cringeworthy and I could not suspend my disbelief. I can't believe it's still going. Also, I know Phoebe Waller-Bridge was the writer and I had heard such great things about Fleabag....and now I'm not sure if we should watch THAT.
Since I like 'Run' so much, I've googled it, and it turns out that Waller-Bridge ius involved in 'Fleabag' , 'Run', and "Killing Eve'. I'm not going to let it ruin my enjoyment of 'Run', if possible.
I haven't ever seen 'Fleabag'. Maybe I would like it, don't know.
Since I like 'Run' so much, I've googled it, and it turns out that Waller-Bridge ius involved in 'Fleabag' , 'Run', and "Killing Eve'. I'm not going to let it ruin my enjoyment of 'Run', if possible.
I haven't ever seen 'Fleabag'. Maybe I would like it, don't know.
I'm not even interested in seeing Tiger King. Sounds so predictable.
Seems like the new thing to do in TV series is to 'out-weird', 'out-sleaze' and 'out-lowlife' the other shows.
Oh wow, look, a bunch of weirdo scum**gs running around and someone is trying to insert a plot! How amazing, let's binge-watch! No thank you.
I'll take normal folks with some *relatable* and believable things going on, where good things happen once in a while, lol.
Since I like 'Run' so much, I've googled it, and it turns out that Waller-Bridge ius involved in 'Fleabag' , 'Run', and "Killing Eve'. I'm not going to let it ruin my enjoyment of 'Run', if possible.
I haven't ever seen 'Fleabag'. Maybe I would like it, don't know.
I'm not even interested in seeing Tiger King. Sounds so predictable.
Seems like the new thing to do in TV series is to 'out-weird', 'out-sleaze' and 'out-lowlife' the other shows.
Oh wow, look, a bunch of weirdo scum**gs running around and someone is trying to insert a plot! How amazing, let's binge-watch! No thank you.
I'll take normal folks with some *relatable* and believable things going on, where good things happen once in a while, lol.
Ozark is awesome.
Love Ozark - I'm always curious to see what they are going to steal from Breaking Bad next!
LOL, yeah, that's pretty spot on, except I really enjoy Ozark and couldn't get through Breaking Bad after season 1.
I think I just adore Laura Linney, although, what's up with so many of her characters having brothers with mental illness? That's an odd form of typecasting.
I just finished the fourth season of 'The Good Place' and it's raining on my face.It was so good.
Since I like 'Run' so much, I've googled it, and it turns out that Waller-Bridge ius involved in 'Fleabag' , 'Run', and "Killing Eve'. I'm not going to let it ruin my enjoyment of 'Run', if possible.
I haven't ever seen 'Fleabag'. Maybe I would like it, don't know.
I'm not even interested in seeing Tiger King. Sounds so predictable.
Seems like the new thing to do in TV series is to 'out-weird', 'out-sleaze' and 'out-lowlife' the other shows.
Oh wow, look, a bunch of weirdo scum**gs running around and someone is trying to insert a plot! How amazing, let's binge-watch! No thank you.
I'll take normal folks with some *relatable* and believable things going on, where good things happen once in a while, lol.
Since I like 'Run' so much, I've googled it, and it turns out that Waller-Bridge ius involved in 'Fleabag' , 'Run', and "Killing Eve'. I'm not going to let it ruin my enjoyment of 'Run', if possible.
I haven't ever seen 'Fleabag'. Maybe I would like it, don't know.
I'm not even interested in seeing Tiger King. Sounds so predictable.
Seems like the new thing to do in TV series is to 'out-weird', 'out-sleaze' and 'out-lowlife' the other shows.
Oh wow, look, a bunch of weirdo scum**gs running around and someone is trying to insert a plot! How amazing, let's binge-watch! No thank you.
I'll take normal folks with some *relatable* and believable things going on, where good things happen once in a while, lol.
I don't know about new. Survivor. Judge Judy. Jerry Springer. Cops. The TV landscape has always had a place for scum and villainy.
Since I like 'Run' so much, I've googled it, and it turns out that Waller-Bridge ius involved in 'Fleabag' , 'Run', and "Killing Eve'. I'm not going to let it ruin my enjoyment of 'Run', if possible.
I haven't ever seen 'Fleabag'. Maybe I would like it, don't know.
I'm not even interested in seeing Tiger King. Sounds so predictable.
Seems like the new thing to do in TV series is to 'out-weird', 'out-sleaze' and 'out-lowlife' the other shows.
Oh wow, look, a bunch of weirdo scum**gs running around and someone is trying to insert a plot! How amazing, let's binge-watch! No thank you.
I'll take normal folks with some *relatable* and believable things going on, where good things happen once in a while, lol.
I don't know about new. Survivor. Judge Judy. Jerry Springer. Cops. The TV landscape has always had a place for scum and villainy.
Of course you're right, Psychstashe. I never got into those specific shows too much. Although I will admit to really enjoying Breaking Bad. And one of my favorite movies of all time is Pulp Fiction. Both of them violent and sleazy.
I guess my tastes have changed. Now I want a different thing. Like the show 'Run'.
the detectorists was great.Since I like 'Run' so much, I've googled it, and it turns out that Waller-Bridge ius involved in 'Fleabag' , 'Run', and "Killing Eve'. I'm not going to let it ruin my enjoyment of 'Run', if possible.
I haven't ever seen 'Fleabag'. Maybe I would like it, don't know.
I'm not even interested in seeing Tiger King. Sounds so predictable.
Seems like the new thing to do in TV series is to 'out-weird', 'out-sleaze' and 'out-lowlife' the other shows.
Oh wow, look, a bunch of weirdo scum**gs running around and someone is trying to insert a plot! How amazing, let's binge-watch! No thank you.
I'll take normal folks with some *relatable* and believable things going on, where good things happen once in a while, lol.
I don't know about new. Survivor. Judge Judy. Jerry Springer. Cops. The TV landscape has always had a place for scum and villainy.
Of course you're right, Psychstashe. I never got into those specific shows too much. Although I will admit to really enjoying Breaking Bad. And one of my favorite movies of all time is Pulp Fiction. Both of them violent and sleazy.
I guess my tastes have changed. Now I want a different thing. Like the show 'Run'.
You should check out the show "The Dectorists" it's free on Amazon Prime and is quite charming, in the best sense of the word. These people are well worth spending time with. A lovely British show.
We just finished the entire Jane the Virgin series -- it's now one (if not the #1) of our favorite shows of all time. DH doesn't like the drama/violence of shows like Game of Thrones/Breaking Bad/Ozark (all of which I loved) and so we had asked friends of binge-worthy, feel-good shows we could watch together. Jane was a lot of that and more -- truly delightful and heartwarming, and we are so sad it's over. There are a number of Mustachian themes that run through the show too and a lot of good-hearted poking fun at the spendypants crowd. The less you know about it in advance, the better it is. :)
The Detecorists is a small masterpiece. For anyone who liked British The Office, Gareth (Mackenzie Crook) produces and stars.the detectorists was great.Since I like 'Run' so much, I've googled it, and it turns out that Waller-Bridge ius involved in 'Fleabag' , 'Run', and "Killing Eve'. I'm not going to let it ruin my enjoyment of 'Run', if possible.
I haven't ever seen 'Fleabag'. Maybe I would like it, don't know.
I'm not even interested in seeing Tiger King. Sounds so predictable.
Seems like the new thing to do in TV series is to 'out-weird', 'out-sleaze' and 'out-lowlife' the other shows.
Oh wow, look, a bunch of weirdo scum**gs running around and someone is trying to insert a plot! How amazing, let's binge-watch! No thank you.
I'll take normal folks with some *relatable* and believable things going on, where good things happen once in a while, lol.
I don't know about new. Survivor. Judge Judy. Jerry Springer. Cops. The TV landscape has always had a place for scum and villainy.
Of course you're right, Psychstashe. I never got into those specific shows too much. Although I will admit to really enjoying Breaking Bad. And one of my favorite movies of all time is Pulp Fiction. Both of them violent and sleazy.
I guess my tastes have changed. Now I want a different thing. Like the show 'Run'.
You should check out the show "The Dectorists" it's free on Amazon Prime and is quite charming, in the best sense of the word. These people are well worth spending time with. A lovely British show.
watching after life. pretty dark but funny.
watching after life. pretty dark but funny.
After Life is/was AMAZING. Best thing we've seen in a while. Ricky Gervais also has a standup routine on Netflix called "Humanity", if you want to see more from him. Loved all of his series. "Extras" was good too, if you can find it.
I just signed up for HBO Now. Never had HBO before but one of my credit cards is offering a credit on streaming subscriptions that I can use for it. I'm really looking forward to Watchmen, Run, and finishing GOT ages behind everyone else. What else have I missed on HBO?Big Little Lies
I just signed up for HBO Now. Never had HBO before but one of my credit cards is offering a credit on streaming subscriptions that I can use for it. I'm really looking forward to Watchmen, Run, and finishing GOT ages behind everyone else. What else have I missed on HBO?Big Little Lies
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Westworld
The Wire
The Jinx
And things I've been heartily recommended but haven't watched myself:
Chernobyl
Veep
Succession
Gentleman Jack
The Leftovers
Sharp Objects
Barry
I just signed up for HBO Now. Never had HBO before but one of my credit cards is offering a credit on streaming subscriptions that I can use for it. I'm really looking forward to Watchmen, Run, and finishing GOT ages behind everyone else. What else have I missed on HBO?
I just signed up for HBO Now. Never had HBO before but one of my credit cards is offering a credit on streaming subscriptions that I can use for it. I'm really looking forward to Watchmen, Run, and finishing GOT ages behind everyone else. What else have I missed on HBO?Big Little Lies
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Westworld
The Wire
The Jinx
And things I've been heartily recommended but haven't watched myself:
Chernobyl
Veep
Succession
Gentleman Jack
The Leftovers
Sharp Objects
Barry
I just signed up for HBO Now. Never had HBO before but one of my credit cards is offering a credit on streaming subscriptions that I can use for it. I'm really looking forward to Watchmen, Run, and finishing GOT ages behind everyone else. What else have I missed on HBO?Big Little Lies
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Westworld
The Wire
The Jinx
And things I've been heartily recommended but haven't watched myself:
Chernobyl
Veep
Succession
Gentleman Jack
The Leftovers
Sharp Objects
Barry
Just in case you still have a free hour every week, HBO's 'The Plot Against America' is also good, based on an historical fiction novel of the same name. A nice break from what I wish were a fictional present; showing how seemingly good, convenient intentions can go awry.
Just in case you still have a free hour every week, HBO's 'The Plot Against America' is also good, based on an historical fiction novel of the same name. A nice break from what I wish were a fictional present; showing how seemingly good, convenient intentions can go awry.
I am burning out on tv, keep looking for high quality shows, but there aren’t that many andI have tried them all.
I think I will finish the current season of Curb and then drop HBO, drop Acorn, maybe even drop Netflix. Just for a while. That will force myself to do more podcast listening and reading.
Were there any other sci-fi geeks watching the last season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars?
The last four episodes of the series all tied together and were very well done. I especially thought the last two episodes were fantastic. The artistry of the music and animation in those two episodes was truly amazing.
I watched the first season of Leftovers and couldn't get into it. I felt like I was just killing time to get it watched, so I gave up after the first season. I'm surprised to hear years later people raving about it. But I'm pretty picky, and I wouldn't take the time to watch most of the shows listed and am much more likely to give up after a few episodes these days if I don't think a series is good. It's just as well as I don't have much time as a full time worker for another year or so. But I might try to start on some series in the near future - old or new, whatever. So, what's why I'm reading this thread.I just signed up for HBO Now. Never had HBO before but one of my credit cards is offering a credit on streaming subscriptions that I can use for it. I'm really looking forward to Watchmen, Run, and finishing GOT ages behind everyone else. What else have I missed on HBO?Big Little Lies
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Westworld
The Wire
The Jinx
And things I've been heartily recommended but haven't watched myself:
Chernobyl
Veep
Succession
Gentleman Jack
The Leftovers
Sharp Objects
Barry
You've reminded of a couple shows that I'd love to watch but forgot about: Chernobyl, Gentleman Jack. Thanks! Adding them to my list before I forget again. I'm also totally going to watch The Leftovers again. It's one of my all-time favorite shows and kinda timely, no?
Were there any other sci-fi geeks watching the last season of Star Wars: The Clone Wars?
The last four episodes of the series all tied together and were very well done. I especially thought the last two episodes were fantastic. The artistry of the music and animation in those two episodes was truly amazing.
I just started watching the series and used a guide for chronological viewing. Did you watch Rebels?
I watched the first season of Leftovers and couldn't get into it. I felt like I was just killing time to get it watched, so I gave up after the first season. I'm surprised to hear years later people raving about it. But I'm pretty picky, and I wouldn't take the time to watch most of the shows listed and am much more likely to give up after a few episodes these days if I don't think a series is good. It's just as well as I don't have much time as a full time worker for another year or so. But I might try to start on some series in the near future - old or new, whatever. So, what's why I'm reading this thread.I just signed up for HBO Now. Never had HBO before but one of my credit cards is offering a credit on streaming subscriptions that I can use for it. I'm really looking forward to Watchmen, Run, and finishing GOT ages behind everyone else. What else have I missed on HBO?Big Little Lies
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Westworld
The Wire
The Jinx
And things I've been heartily recommended but haven't watched myself:
Chernobyl
Veep
Succession
Gentleman Jack
The Leftovers
Sharp Objects
Barry
You've reminded of a couple shows that I'd love to watch but forgot about: Chernobyl, Gentleman Jack. Thanks! Adding them to my list before I forget again. I'm also totally going to watch The Leftovers again. It's one of my all-time favorite shows and kinda timely, no?
We have not been having good luck with TV shows lately. We just started Fleabag and I think it might be the 4th we abandon in a row at/before the end of the first season. We've only watched two episodes. It's interesting and totally different than anything else I've watched, so I want to like it! But, it's so painful to watch.This is the same reason why I have never been able to watch the Office. When it first came out, I was working in the Ireland-based customer service call centre for a US company and it was just way to close to a lot of what my life was turning into. Still can't watch entire episodes of it. Only managed about ten minutes of the first episode of Fleabag for similar reasons. I'll go back to them at a different stage of life and enjoy them more, I expect. For now, it just all cuts a bit too close to the bone.
Last night I was wondering why I cringed so much since I looooove a good horror movie. Both are things that can be hard to watch and that you don't want to happen in real life, right? Except horror movies *don't* happen in real life, that's why it's ok and even fun to watch them! But the thing is, the Fleabag stuff *does* happen in real life. Sure, it happens constantly and without respite in the TV show, whereas if we are lucky it's much more rare in real life, but it's like PTSD being forced to watch all the awkward situations and painful moments that you are often trying to avoid or tamp down in real life, just one after another non-stop.
Please help me with a different way of seeing/framing this? Because right now, it just feels like watching it will be some kind of psychological torture, though I know a lot of people have loved it.
I couldnt read Dilbert comics for the same reason, too much like real life. Now that I am retired I would probably enjoy it.We have not been having good luck with TV shows lately. We just started Fleabag and I think it might be the 4th we abandon in a row at/before the end of the first season. We've only watched two episodes. It's interesting and totally different than anything else I've watched, so I want to like it! But, it's so painful to watch.This is the same reason why I have never been able to watch the Office. When it first came out, I was working in the Ireland-based customer service call centre for a US company and it was just way to close to a lot of what my life was turning into. Still can't watch entire episodes of it. Only managed about ten minutes of the first episode of Fleabag for similar reasons. I'll go back to them at a different stage of life and enjoy them more, I expect. For now, it just all cuts a bit too close to the bone.
Last night I was wondering why I cringed so much since I looooove a good horror movie. Both are things that can be hard to watch and that you don't want to happen in real life, right? Except horror movies *don't* happen in real life, that's why it's ok and even fun to watch them! But the thing is, the Fleabag stuff *does* happen in real life. Sure, it happens constantly and without respite in the TV show, whereas if we are lucky it's much more rare in real life, but it's like PTSD being forced to watch all the awkward situations and painful moments that you are often trying to avoid or tamp down in real life, just one after another non-stop.
Please help me with a different way of seeing/framing this? Because right now, it just feels like watching it will be some kind of psychological torture, though I know a lot of people have loved it.
Since I like 'Run' so much, I've googled it, and it turns out that Waller-Bridge ius involved in 'Fleabag' , 'Run', and "Killing Eve'. I'm not going to let it ruin my enjoyment of 'Run', if possible.
I haven't ever seen 'Fleabag'. Maybe I would like it, don't know.
I'm not even interested in seeing Tiger King. Sounds so predictable.
Seems like the new thing to do in TV series is to 'out-weird', 'out-sleaze' and 'out-lowlife' the other shows.
Oh wow, look, a bunch of weirdo scum**gs running around and someone is trying to insert a plot! How amazing, let's binge-watch! No thank you.
I'll take normal folks with some *relatable* and believable things going on, where good things happen once in a while, lol.
I don't know about new. Survivor. Judge Judy. Jerry Springer. Cops. The TV landscape has always had a place for scum and villainy.
Of course you're right, Psychstashe. I never got into those specific shows too much. Although I will admit to really enjoying Breaking Bad. And one of my favorite movies of all time is Pulp Fiction. Both of them violent and sleazy.
I guess my tastes have changed. Now I want a different thing. Like the show 'Run'.
You should check out the show "The Dectorists" it's free on Amazon Prime and is quite charming, in the best sense of the word. These people are well worth spending time with. A lovely British show.
I just signed up for HBO Now. Never had HBO before but one of my credit cards is offering a credit on streaming subscriptions that I can use for it. I'm really looking forward to Watchmen, Run, and finishing GOT ages behind everyone else. What else have I missed on HBO?Big Little Lies
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Westworld
The Wire
The Jinx
And things I've been heartily recommended but haven't watched myself:
Chernobyl
Veep
Succession
Gentleman Jack
The Leftovers
Sharp Objects
Barry
You've reminded of a couple shows that I'd love to watch but forgot about: Chernobyl, Gentleman Jack. Thanks! Adding them to my list before I forget again. I'm also totally going to watch The Leftovers again. It's one of my all-time favorite shows and kinda timely, no?
Just started Barry on HBO. It's phenomenal but difficult to describe/sell to someone. Certainly unique.
Chernobyl was a fantastic show. If you get the chance, watch it.
Chernobyl was a fantastic show. If you get the chance, watch it.
I've watched the first 2 episodes of Chernobyl so far. I'm pacing myself because I'm real jittery about watching anything nuclear right now. I made the mistake about a month ago to watch "Threads" when it was on Mubi. I had no idea what it was, got sucked in, and then was straight-up traumatized by watching it. For anyone curious, DO NOT EVER WATCH "THREADS". It's a documentary-style film about nuclear holocaust produced by the BBC in 1984. It apparently traumatized 6 million Brits when it first aired and didn't air again for nearly a decade.
Threads definitely traumatised me when I saw it about six or seven years ago. Not really one of those films you'd watch twice.Chernobyl was a fantastic show. If you get the chance, watch it.
I've watched the first 2 episodes of Chernobyl so far. I'm pacing myself because I'm real jittery about watching anything nuclear right now. I made the mistake about a month ago to watch "Threads" when it was on Mubi. I had no idea what it was, got sucked in, and then was straight-up traumatized by watching it. For anyone curious, DO NOT EVER WATCH "THREADS". It's a documentary-style film about nuclear holocaust produced by the BBC in 1984. It apparently traumatized 6 million Brits when it first aired and didn't air again for nearly a decade.
Just watched "Space Force" on Netflix. It wasn't world-changing television, but I enjoyed it. Steve Carell plays the first commander in chief of the new "Space Force." He's not the idiot of The Office--he's actually pretty competent in his wheelhouse (fighter pilot/career military officer) but kind of a doofus outside of it. Somehow they got John Malkovich to play the chief scientist and their slowly evolving friendship is quite charming.
I finally make it through Ken Burns' 18-hour slog through the Vietnam war (streaming on Netflix). While I wouldn't say I liked it, it was time well spent to gain a better understanding of a topic that tends to only be superficially discussed in the American version of history.
I finally make it through Ken Burns' 18-hour slog through the Vietnam war (streaming on Netflix). While I wouldn't say I liked it, it was time well spent to gain a better understanding of a topic that tends to only be superficially discussed in the American version of history.
I've been watching Hanna on Amazon - it's pretty bad, but fun to see Linden and Holder back together again.
Just started Barry on HBO. It's phenomenal but difficult to describe/sell to someone. Certainly unique.
If you like Barry, you must watch Patriot on Amazon Prime.
We have not been having good luck with TV shows lately. We just started Fleabag and I think it might be the 4th we abandon in a row at/before the end of the first season. We've only watched two episodes. It's interesting and totally different than anything else I've watched, so I want to like it! But, it's so painful to watch.
Last night I was wondering why I cringed so much since I looooove a good horror movie. Both are things that can be hard to watch and that you don't want to happen in real life, right? Except horror movies *don't* happen in real life, that's why it's ok and even fun to watch them! But the thing is, the Fleabag stuff *does* happen in real life. Sure, it happens constantly and without respite in the TV show, whereas if we are lucky it's much more rare in real life, but it's like PTSD being forced to watch all the awkward situations and painful moments that you are often trying to avoid or tamp down in real life, just one after another non-stop.
Please help me with a different way of seeing/framing this? Because right now, it just feels like watching it will be some kind of psychological torture, though I know a lot of people have loved it.
Don’t remember where the recommendation came from, but Community has been a fun find.Streets ahead.
Don’t remember where the recommendation came from, but Community has been a fun find.Streets ahead.
Don’t remember where the recommendation came from, but Community has been a fun find.Streets ahead.
I'm streets behind
Don’t remember where the recommendation came from, but Community has been a fun find.Streets ahead.
I'm streets behind
This is all gay code.
I see your value now.Don’t remember where the recommendation came from, but Community has been a fun find.Streets ahead.
I'm streets behind
This is all gay code.
Not sure if I was the one to suggest Community, but it's my favorite show ever. Netflix releasing it during the quarantine was my one bright light of happiness. I've slowly binged all six seasons (alas, no movie...yet) and I'm starting over again now.
I see your value now.Don’t remember where the recommendation came from, but Community has been a fun find.Streets ahead.
I'm streets behind
This is all gay code.
Not sure if I was the one to suggest Community, but it's my favorite show ever. Netflix releasing it during the quarantine was my one bright light of happiness. I've slowly binged all six seasons (alas, no movie...yet) and I'm starting over again now.
My wife and I were completely wrecked by 'Normal People' (on Hulu or CBC Gem for the Canadians) over the week end. Binged in two nights.I haven't seen it yet but when I started to read about people watching it I finally picked up the book, which I bought about eight months ago, and read it. So good. I can't wait to watch it sometime. I've only seen a few clips so far. But enough to enjoy this bit, too: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hko2W7TDHxk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hko2W7TDHxk)
Absolutely not the cute lovey-dovey coming of age story we were expecting. Such a wild ride. Amazing acting and cinematography.
Made us want to read the book.
My wife and I were completely wrecked by 'Normal People' (on Hulu or CBC Gem for the Canadians) over the week end. Binged in two nights.I haven't seen it yet but when I started to read about people watching it I finally picked up the book, which I bought about eight months ago, and read it. So good. I can't wait to watch it sometime. I've only seen a few clips so far. But enough to enjoy this bit, too: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hko2W7TDHxk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hko2W7TDHxk)
Absolutely not the cute lovey-dovey coming of age story we were expecting. Such a wild ride. Amazing acting and cinematography.
Made us want to read the book.
And the finale, Abed to Jeff.I see your value now.Don’t remember where the recommendation came from, but Community has been a fun find.Streets ahead.
I'm streets behind
This is all gay code.
Not sure if I was the one to suggest Community, but it's my favorite show ever. Netflix releasing it during the quarantine was my one bright light of happiness. I've slowly binged all six seasons (alas, no movie...yet) and I'm starting over again now.
lol the pilot, Jeff to Abed. God I love the characters so much. Britta is my spirit animal.
Pose - so fabulous.
I see your value now.
Finished Bojack Horseman and just gutted it's done.
Pose - so fabulous.
I would like to like that because those shows about drag queens and their competitions are always fun, but the acting was so immature in the first episode that I couldn’t stomach it.
Oh, OK. Mainly what I know about ball culture is the old documentary Paris is Burning which did have some drag queens. That documentary included the older person, I think she was a drag queen, who kept a dead body in a trunk in her closet for 15 years. It was discovered after she died. Apparently POSE use that real life situation in one of the episodes.Pose - so fabulous.
I would like to like that because those shows about drag queens and their competitions are always fun, but the acting was so immature in the first episode that I couldn’t stomach it.
I disagree. I really liked the acting - I didn't find it "immature" even though almost all of the lead characters were played by first time actors.
And none of them are drag queens. They're transgender women. The only time there is ever drag in Pose is in the last episode of the last season.
I'm finally watching Game of Thrones. Should I stop before the final season?My vote is on stopping after season six ends. It's a little cliffhangery but it would have been a great "and then the show was cancelled after that" ending. Additionally, the last two episodes of season six are two of my favorite episodes of the entire show.
Oh, OK. Mainly what I know about ball culture is the old documentary Paris is Burning which did have some drag queens. That documentary included the older person, I think she was a drag queen, who kept a dead body in a trunk in her closet for 15 years. It was discovered after she died. Apparently POSE use that real life situation in one of the episodes.Pose - so fabulous.
I would like to like that because those shows about drag queens and their competitions are always fun, but the acting was so immature in the first episode that I couldn’t stomach it.
I disagree. I really liked the acting - I didn't find it "immature" even though almost all of the lead characters were played by first time actors.
And none of them are drag queens. They're transgender women. The only time there is ever drag in Pose is in the last episode of the last season.
I'm finally watching Game of Thrones. Should I stop before the final season?
I'm finally watching Game of Thrones. Should I stop before the final season?
See it through.
I watched the entire series within the last year and I suspect that the loyal viewers who spent 8 years to reach the conclusion were a lot more emotionally invested in the story and therefore... well, it sounds like you already have an idea of it so I won't say anymore.
I'm finally watching Game of Thrones. Should I stop before the final season?
See it through.
I watched the entire series within the last year and I suspect that the loyal viewers who spent 8 years to reach the conclusion were a lot more emotionally invested in the story and therefore... well, it sounds like you already have an idea of it so I won't say anymore.
It's really difficult for any show that goes on for many years to finish gracefully.
Lost, How I Met Your Mother, and Dexter are all shows that I loved for years, but view mostly negatively now, just because of the ending.
Agree.I'm finally watching Game of Thrones. Should I stop before the final season?
See it through.
I watched the entire series within the last year and I suspect that the loyal viewers who spent 8 years to reach the conclusion were a lot more emotionally invested in the story and therefore... well, it sounds like you already have an idea of it so I won't say anymore.
It's really difficult for any show that goes on for many years to finish gracefully.
Lost, How I Met Your Mother, and Dexter are all shows that I loved for years, but view mostly negatively now, just because of the ending.
The ending of Dexter made me want to throw things at my TV. So disappointing.
I'm finally watching Game of Thrones. Should I stop before the final season?
See it through.
I watched the entire series within the last year and I suspect that the loyal viewers who spent 8 years to reach the conclusion were a lot more emotionally invested in the story and therefore... well, it sounds like you already have an idea of it so I won't say anymore.
It's really difficult for any show that goes on for many years to finish gracefully.
Lost, How I Met Your Mother, and Dexter are all shows that I loved for years, but view mostly negatively now, just because of the ending.
The ending of Dexter made me want to throw things at my TV. So disappointing.
And the finale, Abed to Jeff.I see your value now.Don’t remember where the recommendation came from, but Community has been a fun find.Streets ahead.
I'm streets behind
This is all gay code.
Not sure if I was the one to suggest Community, but it's my favorite show ever. Netflix releasing it during the quarantine was my one bright light of happiness. I've slowly binged all six seasons (alas, no movie...yet) and I'm starting over again now.
lol the pilot, Jeff to Abed. God I love the characters so much. Britta is my spirit animal.
It's my only show I've been hooked on since the pilot aired on live TV (remember live TV?). It dropped the fall of my first semester at college, so it was very well-timed.
Being a Community fan during its run was not easy. It was cancelled twice (three times?), moved to midseason once out of the blue, Dan Harmon fired, Dan Harmon rehired, "October 19", Chevy Chase behind the scenes antics, other cast members leaving, moved to Yahoo Screen of all things for season six (on literally the day the actors' contracts were about to expire), all kinds of insanity.
I'm finally watching Game of Thrones. Should I stop before the final season?
And the finale, Abed to Jeff.I see your value now.Don’t remember where the recommendation came from, but Community has been a fun find.Streets ahead.
I'm streets behind
This is all gay code.
Not sure if I was the one to suggest Community, but it's my favorite show ever. Netflix releasing it during the quarantine was my one bright light of happiness. I've slowly binged all six seasons (alas, no movie...yet) and I'm starting over again now.
lol the pilot, Jeff to Abed. God I love the characters so much. Britta is my spirit animal.
It's my only show I've been hooked on since the pilot aired on live TV (remember live TV?). It dropped the fall of my first semester at college, so it was very well-timed.
Being a Community fan during its run was not easy. It was cancelled twice (three times?), moved to midseason once out of the blue, Dan Harmon fired, Dan Harmon rehired, "October 19", Chevy Chase behind the scenes antics, other cast members leaving, moved to Yahoo Screen of all things for season six (on literally the day the actors' contracts were about to expire), all kinds of insanity.
Troy and Abed in the morning...🎶
Love this show.
Leonard likes this post!And the finale, Abed to Jeff.I see your value now.Don’t remember where the recommendation came from, but Community has been a fun find.Streets ahead.
I'm streets behind
This is all gay code.
Not sure if I was the one to suggest Community, but it's my favorite show ever. Netflix releasing it during the quarantine was my one bright light of happiness. I've slowly binged all six seasons (alas, no movie...yet) and I'm starting over again now.
lol the pilot, Jeff to Abed. God I love the characters so much. Britta is my spirit animal.
It's my only show I've been hooked on since the pilot aired on live TV (remember live TV?). It dropped the fall of my first semester at college, so it was very well-timed.
Being a Community fan during its run was not easy. It was cancelled twice (three times?), moved to midseason once out of the blue, Dan Harmon fired, Dan Harmon rehired, "October 19", Chevy Chase behind the scenes antics, other cast members leaving, moved to Yahoo Screen of all things for season six (on literally the day the actors' contracts were about to expire), all kinds of insanity.
Troy and Abed in the morning...🎶
Love this show.
I live for the community reddit. And I have never met a fellow fan in RL who wasn't at least as cool as Leonard or Magnitude, or Vicki (if they are a girl)
I'm finally watching Game of Thrones. Should I stop before the final season?
I'm currently in season two. The story is as good as expected, but watching all of the torture is rough.
I'm finally watching Game of Thrones. Should I stop before the final season?
I'm currently in season two. The story is as good as expected, but watching all of the torture is rough.
I recall the early seasons of GOT as being hard going for that reason. I enjoyed the series much more once some of the trodden-upon started to get their own back.
I really enjoyed Upload, which Amazon added a couple of months ago.
I really enjoyed Upload, which Amazon added a couple of months ago.
seconded - (posted about it earlier in the thread)... surprised no one else chimed in at the time. It really is a fun watch for something so heavy! And I love how they ended the first season.
I really enjoyed Upload, which Amazon added a couple of months ago.
seconded - (posted about it earlier in the thread)... surprised no one else chimed in at the time. It really is a fun watch for something so heavy! And I love how they ended the first season.
You found it heavy? I found it was kind of like a lighter "The Good Place".
I really enjoyed Upload, which Amazon added a couple of months ago.
seconded - (posted about it earlier in the thread)... surprised no one else chimed in at the time. It really is a fun watch for something so heavy! And I love how they ended the first season.
You found it heavy? I found it was kind of like a lighter "The Good Place".
We just finished season 2 of Umbrella Academy, which was good (aside from a couple small things), and I'm looking forward to season 2 of The Boys, which comes out in early September.
It's probably frowned upon by many, but 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' is a guilty pleasure. I took a long hiatus so I've probably missed a season or two, but now watching Season 10 and you can just tell Larry David and everyone involved seem to have a lot of fun making it. You don't have to watch every episode to enjoy it, which I also like.
We just finished season 2 of Umbrella Academy, which was good (aside from a couple small things), and I'm looking forward to season 2 of The Boys, which comes out in early September.
Umbrella Academy love! Luther and Vanya were much more likable this season.
Diego needs a hug. His scene with Reginald was heartbreaking.
We just finished season 2 of Umbrella Academy, which was good (aside from a couple small things), and I'm looking forward to season 2 of The Boys, which comes out in early September.
Umbrella Academy love! Luther and Vanya were much more likable this season.
Diego needs a hug. His scene with Reginald was heartbreaking.
I think Diego needs a lecture a lot more than a hug. He was the most unlikable character to me this season.
He's hell bent on preventing Kennedy's assassination, despite knowing the consequences of changing a known historical event. Even when Five is trying to get his help stopping the apocalypse, he'd rather stop the Kennedy assassination.
On that note, when being told that they could stop the apocalypse by returning to the present, only a couple of the siblings seemed to make that a priority.
It was entertaining, but their motivations just didn't make sense to me.
We just finished season 2 of Umbrella Academy, which was good (aside from a couple small things), and I'm looking forward to season 2 of The Boys, which comes out in early September.
Umbrella Academy love! Luther and Vanya were much more likable this season.
Diego needs a hug. His scene with Reginald was heartbreaking.
I think Diego needs a lecture a lot more than a hug. He was the most unlikable character to me this season.
He's hell bent on preventing Kennedy's assassination, despite knowing the consequences of changing a known historical event. Even when Five is trying to get his help stopping the apocalypse, he'd rather stop the Kennedy assassination.
On that note, when being told that they could stop the apocalypse by returning to the present, only a couple of the siblings seemed to make that a priority.
It was entertaining, but their motivations just didn't make sense to me.
I'm finally watching Game of Thrones. Should I stop before the final season?
See it through.
I watched the entire series within the last year and I suspect that the loyal viewers who spent 8 years to reach the conclusion were a lot more emotionally invested in the story and therefore... well, it sounds like you already have an idea of it so I won't say anymore.
It's really difficult for any show that goes on for many years to finish gracefully.
Lost, How I Met Your Mother, and Dexter are all shows that I loved for years, but view mostly negatively now, just because of the ending.
The ending of Dexter made me want to throw things at my TV. So disappointing.
The first season of Dexter is some of the best television I've ever seen . . . but the ending was ridiculously terrible. So very disappointing.
Agree.
In general endings seem to disappoint more often than not. I thought Breaking Bad did a great job of it, though.
I'm finally watching Game of Thrones. Should I stop before the final season?
I'm currently in season two. The story is as good as expected, but watching all of the torture is rough.
Saw 'Fleabg Season 1' available on dvd at the library!
Checked it out. Watched the first 2 episodes and ejected it. Unwatchable, for me.
I had heard good things about it. Disappointing.
Same reason I hated 'Killing Eve', which was the very unlikable and narcissistic main character. Killing Eve and Fleabag are both by Waller-Bridge.
Will now look for 'Run' at the library. I saw the first episode on cable, and liked it a lot, but then that channel went away. 'Run' is produced by Waller-Bridge, but I don't think she has creative input (thank God, lol).
Will now look for 'Run' at the library. I saw the first episode on cable, and liked it a lot, but then that channel went away. 'Run' is produced by Waller-Bridge, but I don't think she has creative input (thank God, lol).
Has anyone seen Away on Netflix?
I am a huge Hilary Swank fan after million dollar baby. And l love sci-fi. So, I hope this is going to be good!
Just started watching Schitt's Creek on Netflix. Very cute comedy about a very filthy rich family evicted from their mega mansion by IRS for failure to pay taxes and forced to live in a hick town the father bought as a joke for his son's birthday. They check into a grungy motel in Schitt's Creek that is totally horrifying to their champagne tastes. They have little clue how to deal with common folk. Son, who I think they said was 34 years old is told by his father to 'get a job' after buying some expensive under eye cream from Europe. He talks to the desk clerk about how to find a job. She opens the newspaper and finds him a job to apply for as a 'bag boy' at a grocery store. He says "how much would that pay" and she says probably minimum wage and he says "that is probably like $45 an hour", she says yes!Love Schitt's Creek. You're in for a good ride. It stays consistently excellent for all six seasons.
Just started watching Schitt's Creek on Netflix. Very cute comedy about a very filthy rich family evicted from their mega mansion by IRS for failure to pay taxes and forced to live in a hick town the father bought as a joke for his son's birthday. They check into a grungy motel in Schitt's Creek that is totally horrifying to their champagne tastes. They have little clue how to deal with common folk. Son, who I think they said was 34 years old is told by his father to 'get a job' after buying some expensive under eye cream from Europe. He talks to the desk clerk about how to find a job. She opens the newspaper and finds him a job to apply for as a 'bag boy' at a grocery store. He says "how much would that pay" and she says probably minimum wage and he says "that is probably like $45 an hour", she says yes!Love Schitt's Creek. You're in for a good ride. It stays consistently excellent for all six seasons.
Just make sure you know how to fold in the cheese.
Has anyone seen Away on Netflix?
I am a huge Hilary Swank fan after million dollar baby. And l love sci-fi. So, I hope this is going to be good!
I'm trying to like it, but it really is dry... maybe that was intentional, and I'm not 100% disliking it, but meh...
Saw 'Fleabg Season 1' available on dvd at the library!
Checked it out. Watched the first 2 episodes and ejected it. Unwatchable, for me.
I had heard good things about it. Disappointing.
Same reason I hated 'Killing Eve', which was the very unlikable and narcissistic main character. Killing Eve and Fleabag are both by Waller-Bridge.
Will now look for 'Run' at the library. I saw the first episode on cable, and liked it a lot, but then that channel went away. 'Run' is produced by Waller-Bridge, but I don't think she has creative input (thank God, lol).
Saw 'Fleabg Season 1' available on dvd at the library!
Checked it out. Watched the first 2 episodes and ejected it. Unwatchable, for me.
I had heard good things about it. Disappointing.
Same reason I hated 'Killing Eve', which was the very unlikable and narcissistic main character. Killing Eve and Fleabag are both by Waller-Bridge.
Will now look for 'Run' at the library. I saw the first episode on cable, and liked it a lot, but then that channel went away. 'Run' is produced by Waller-Bridge, but I don't think she has creative input (thank God, lol).
I always pipe in when this comes up.
I also hated the first several episodes of Fleabag, truly despised it. It eventually grew on me over the first season, but I would not say I particularly liked it, although the supporting character dynamics really grew on me.
Then season 2 was probably my favourite season of television I've ever seen. I've rewatched it a few times.
So who is enjoying The Boys on Amazon?
With it being weekly for the next 4 weeks, people can (gasp!) actually talk about the show relatively spoiler-free, assuming you at least keep up with it each Friday.
So who is enjoying The Boys on Amazon?
With it being weekly for the next 4 weeks, people can (gasp!) actually talk about the show relatively spoiler-free, assuming you at least keep up with it each Friday.
Personally, I think that the second season started out really slowly. The 4th episode was the first one that got me excited again about the concept. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy a superhero tripping on shrooms as much as the next guy, but that sequence went on way too long.
So who is enjoying The Boys on Amazon?
With it being weekly for the next 4 weeks, people can (gasp!) actually talk about the show relatively spoiler-free, assuming you at least keep up with it each Friday.
Personally, I think that the second season started out really slowly. The 4th episode was the first one that got me excited again about the concept. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy a superhero tripping on shrooms as much as the next guy, but that sequence went on way too long.
So who is enjoying The Boys on Amazon?
With it being weekly for the next 4 weeks, people can (gasp!) actually talk about the show relatively spoiler-free, assuming you at least keep up with it each Friday.
Personally, I think that the second season started out really slowly. The 4th episode was the first one that got me excited again about the concept. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy a superhero tripping on shrooms as much as the next guy, but that sequence went on way too long.
So who is enjoying The Boys on Amazon?
With it being weekly for the next 4 weeks, people can (gasp!) actually talk about the show relatively spoiler-free, assuming you at least keep up with it each Friday.
Personally, I think that the second season started out really slowly. The 4th episode was the first one that got me excited again about the concept. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy a superhero tripping on shrooms as much as the next guy, but that sequence went on way too long.
I am not familiar with the comics (so any comics readers, no spoilers please) but I'm guessing the writers are gonna try a redemption arc for Deep? I mean, yes he's a predator and a total ass, but we've seen mass murders 'redeemed' before on shows, so you never know. I did feel sorry for him when his 'buddy' got killed in Episode 3. And at least they are trying to explain his assholeishhness. (I'm trying to be subtle for Kris, even though the whole point of weekly drops is to facilitate fandom chats! :) )
So who is enjoying The Boys on Amazon?
With it being weekly for the next 4 weeks, people can (gasp!) actually talk about the show relatively spoiler-free, assuming you at least keep up with it each Friday.
Personally, I think that the second season started out really slowly. The 4th episode was the first one that got me excited again about the concept. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy a superhero tripping on shrooms as much as the next guy, but that sequence went on way too long.
I am not familiar with the comics (so any comics readers, no spoilers please) but I'm guessing the writers are gonna try a redemption arc for Deep? I mean, yes he's a predator and a total ass, but we've seen mass murders 'redeemed' before on shows, so you never know. I did feel sorry for him when his 'buddy' got killed in Episode 3. And at least they are trying to explain his assholeishhness. (I'm trying to be subtle for Kris, even though the whole point of weekly drops is to facilitate fandom chats! :) )
There were quite a few pretty significant divergences from the comics regarding plot and character development in season 1. I'm not sure that a comic reader actually could tell you with any reliable accuracy what will happen. :P
So who is enjoying The Boys on Amazon?
With it being weekly for the next 4 weeks, people can (gasp!) actually talk about the show relatively spoiler-free, assuming you at least keep up with it each Friday.
Personally, I think that the second season started out really slowly. The 4th episode was the first one that got me excited again about the concept. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy a superhero tripping on shrooms as much as the next guy, but that sequence went on way too long.
We really liked season 1, but we’re irritated they’re releasing them weekly, so we’re waiting until all of season 2 is out before we start watching.
In the meantime, we started watching The Umbrella Academy, which I had heard good things about. Went in with pretty low expectations... it is a delight! Funny and intriguing, and great use of music.
How many rewatches of The West Wing are allowed before you officially have a problem?
Asking for a friend...
Anyone watching 'Ratched' on Netflix? I won't spoil, but it's my latest infatuation. NPR had a segment on it which got me interested...It has been promoted on Netflix and I will watch it if it any good. The promotions seem like it is a little heavy handed.
I'll preface my opinion on Ratched to say that I love the striking use of colors, wardrobe, and setting in 1947 California. The subject matter isn't for everyone and this never would've seen the light of day pre-Netflix. Sarah Paulson is fantastic. But it's also dealing with nurses having flashbacks post WWII and psychiatric methods in 1947, so it's not for the squeamish. It also got panned by critics, but user ratings were better - so I really have no idea if you'll like it! Also not sure when or if it'll get the second season, so you can always wait. I didn't watch 'Homecoming' until the second season, and having the full story arc made it much more enjoyable.Anyone watching 'Ratched' on Netflix? I won't spoil, but it's my latest infatuation. NPR had a segment on it which got me interested...I’ve been promoted on Netflix and I want it if it was any good. I’m finishing Madame president right now. Keep Blanchester doing a great job. So far I’m not all that impressed with Abba what’s your name playing Shirley Chisholm and she just won an Emmy for it.
My new addiction, the drama Succession, won best drama and TV at the Emmy awards as it should. Jeremy Strong won best actor as he should.
Just binge-watched all 6 episodes of "Staged" (ABC iview for Aussies) with David Tennant and Michael Sheen (guest appearances by Samuel L Jackson and Judi Dench). Hilarious. I didn't think I was ready to watch anything made/referring to Lockdown but it is so so good.
How many rewatches of The West Wing are allowed before you officially have a problem?
Asking for a friend...
I don’t know, but the limit is probably the same for Mad Men (can’t remember if I’ve watched that one 3 or 4 times now).
Just got done with Schitt's Creek and it was a hidden gem of a show! Right now there are 5 seasons and the 6th season is set to drop on Netflix I think October 2nd. It is the last season for the show as far as I know.
What a great show if you need to get a few laughs. Great acting, lots of good subject matter. Love it! you kind of fall in love with this family!
We're starting to get caught up on Series 12 of the "Doctor Who" revival now. We went to a movie theater event back in January for the series premiere, but then COVID-19 happened and we never caught up on the rest of the series. I liked the two part series premiere, but episode 3 was really preachy. I'm hoping it improves. It feels like they are too afraid to let Jodie Whittaker make the Doctor her own, but I hope that changes. I'd like to see the spin she could really put on the character like all the other actors who have played the part.
We're starting to get caught up on Series 12 of the "Doctor Who" revival now. We went to a movie theater event back in January for the series premiere, but then COVID-19 happened and we never caught up on the rest of the series. I liked the two part series premiere, but episode 3 was really preachy. I'm hoping it improves. It feels like they are too afraid to let Jodie Whittaker make the Doctor her own, but I hope that changes. I'd like to see the spin she could really put on the character like all the other actors who have played the part.
I just started this season as well, because my sister in law got HBO max and is sharing with us (because she's nice, and she uses our Netflix :)). I can't decide if I like it either. I like the characters overall, and it always takes a few episodes to get used to a new actor for the Doctor. I've felt like the writing and season story arc continuity has been going slowly downhill for a few years, though, so I'm also hoping it improves and doesn't follow that trend :)
The Rosa Parks episode just confused me - like, why is the villain there? He has literally no backstory that explains what he's doing, and it doesn't make sense. They could have just gone to see Rosa Parks and the Civil Rights movement, and the episode probably would have been just as good.
I love new Who, so I hope it grows on me.
Just got done with Schitt's Creek and it was a hidden gem of a show! Right now there are 5 seasons and the 6th season is set to drop on Netflix I think October 2nd. It is the last season for the show as far as I know.
What a great show if you need to get a few laughs. Great acting, lots of good subject matter. Love it! you kind of fall in love with this family!
Not hidden anymore, which is nice. Just took in a record haul of Emmy awards.
"My Octopus Teacher" is a very emotional documentary on Netflix about a relationship a diver has to an octopus he befriends in a kelp forest.
Also excellent is "Kiss the Ground" which explains how farmers could sequester carbon into soil and reverse the amount of CO2 in the atmosphere.
The earths soil may be key for combating climate change
Succession is my favorite show in a good while. Definitely gonna try and work some of that dialogue into my daily use.Well Fxxk off! ! You little slime puppy.
Decidedly not prestige TV, but fun - I've been watching Lucifer (on Netflix) as background. Some seasons are good enough that I take them off background and pay attention.
The reasons that I probably like it:
It scratches that Buffy/Angel itch if you were a fan back in the day. All the characters are approximately the same age as BtVS characters would be grown up so it feels like a natural sort of extension of that supernatural drama without retreading teenage problems.
It is also one of those shows that is filled with actors from other shows I used to enjoy (Six from BSG, Principal Wood from Buffy, Jesus from TrueBlood) and that generates a sort of automatic good will when watching.
Decidedly not prestige TV, but fun - I've been watching Lucifer (on Netflix) as background. Some seasons are good enough that I take them off background and pay attention.
The reasons that I probably like it:
It scratches that Buffy/Angel itch if you were a fan back in the day. All the characters are approximately the same age as BtVS characters would be grown up so it feels like a natural sort of extension of that supernatural drama without retreading teenage problems.
It is also one of those shows that is filled with actors from other shows I used to enjoy (Six from BSG, Principal Wood from Buffy, Jesus from TrueBlood) and that generates a sort of automatic good will when watching.
I try, but this show often leaves me a little nauseated when it gets too gross re:women. I have buddies who love it, so I too keep it on as background that I don't mind ignoring.
The female lead is also insufferably bad, and her way overdone microbladed eyebrows drive me bonkers. Her eyebrow person needs to mellow out a bit.
I don't hate the actual Lucifer character, except for the barf-inducing scenes with women, but I'm only in season 1, so maybe this gets better over time?
Overall I don't hate it, but I am interested to see parts of it that allow me to make sense of why so many people love it, because so far in season 1, it's pretty much drivel.
I liked The Haunting of Hill House, but the Haunting of Bly Manor is just so incredibly slow. I want to like it, and it's not unwatchable, but I find myself doing lots of other things (reading the newspaper, washing dishes, laundry) with it on in the background... Hoping that the final episodes make it worth putting in the time. Ugh.
I liked The Haunting of Hill House, but the Haunting of Bly Manor is just so incredibly slow. I want to like it, and it's not unwatchable, but I find myself doing lots of other things (reading the newspaper, washing dishes, laundry) with it on in the background... Hoping that the final episodes make it worth putting in the time. Ugh.
Decidedly not prestige TV, but fun - I've been watching Lucifer (on Netflix) as background. Some seasons are good enough that I take them off background and pay attention.
The reasons that I probably like it:
It scratches that Buffy/Angel itch if you were a fan back in the day. All the characters are approximately the same age as BtVS characters would be grown up so it feels like a natural sort of extension of that supernatural drama without retreading teenage problems.
It is also one of those shows that is filled with actors from other shows I used to enjoy (Six from BSG, Principal Wood from Buffy, Jesus from TrueBlood) and that generates a sort of automatic good will when watching.
I try, but this show often leaves me a little nauseated when it gets too gross re:women. I have buddies who love it, so I too keep it on as background that I don't mind ignoring.
The female lead is also insufferably bad, and her way overdone microbladed eyebrows drive me bonkers. Her eyebrow person needs to mellow out a bit.
I don't hate the actual Lucifer character, except for the barf-inducing scenes with women, but I'm only in season 1, so maybe this gets better over time?
Overall I don't hate it, but I am interested to see parts of it that allow me to make sense of why so many people love it, because so far in season 1, it's pretty much drivel.
One of the strengths of the show is the secondary characters, and those took awhile to get interesting--Lucifer's brother Amenadiel and sidekick Mazikeen, his psychologist Dr. Linda, Chloe's ex-husband and current colleague Dan, and a couple more who arrive later in the series. I liked it better as it evolved into more of an ensemble show.
I liked The Haunting of Hill House, but the Haunting of Bly Manor is just so incredibly slow. I want to like it, and it's not unwatchable, but I find myself doing lots of other things (reading the newspaper, washing dishes, laundry) with it on in the background... Hoping that the final episodes make it worth putting in the time. Ugh.
We started that last night and liked the first episode (thought the set-up was good). Thanks for the heads up on the slowness.
We got completely engrossed in the Haunting of Hill House so hopefully this new series will pay off at the end.
I liked The Haunting of Hill House, but the Haunting of Bly Manor is just so incredibly slow. I want to like it, and it's not unwatchable, but I find myself doing lots of other things (reading the newspaper, washing dishes, laundry) with it on in the background... Hoping that the final episodes make it worth putting in the time. Ugh.
We started that last night and liked the first episode (thought the set-up was good). Thanks for the heads up on the slowness.
We got completely engrossed in the Haunting of Hill House so hopefully this new series will pay off at the end.
I'm on Episode 7 and really can't recommend it. It is neither creepy nor horror. There are little moments of psychological trepidation, but it's mostly just confused people struggling with who they are, what they are trying to escape, and some uncomfortable truths. It would have been OK as a 2 hour movie, but 9 episodes draws it out waaaaaay too much. I'm really struggling to finish... still hoping for a miracle!
There's a glimmer of a supernatural element, but that's about it.
I liked The Haunting of Hill House, but the Haunting of Bly Manor is just so incredibly slow. I want to like it, and it's not unwatchable, but I find myself doing lots of other things (reading the newspaper, washing dishes, laundry) with it on in the background... Hoping that the final episodes make it worth putting in the time. Ugh.
We started that last night and liked the first episode (thought the set-up was good). Thanks for the heads up on the slowness.
We got completely engrossed in the Haunting of Hill House so hopefully this new series will pay off at the end.
I'm on Episode 7 and really can't recommend it. It is neither creepy nor horror. There are little moments of psychological trepidation, but it's mostly just confused people struggling with who they are, what they are trying to escape, and some uncomfortable truths. It would have been OK as a 2 hour movie, but 9 episodes draws it out waaaaaay too much. I'm really struggling to finish... still hoping for a miracle!
There's a glimmer of a supernatural element, but that's about it.
Ah, bummer. Again, thanks for the heads-up.
Finished Away on Netflix. It was good.
Been going thru the Endeavour series about young Inspector Morse. Amazon Prime Video.Completed all 7 seasons last night.
I liked The Haunting of Hill House, but the Haunting of Bly Manor is just so incredibly slow. I want to like it, and it's not unwatchable, but I find myself doing lots of other things (reading the newspaper, washing dishes, laundry) with it on in the background... Hoping that the final episodes make it worth putting in the time. Ugh.
We started that last night and liked the first episode (thought the set-up was good). Thanks for the heads up on the slowness.
We got completely engrossed in the Haunting of Hill House so hopefully this new series will pay off at the end.
I'm on Episode 7 and really can't recommend it. It is neither creepy nor horror. There are little moments of psychological trepidation, but it's mostly just confused people struggling with who they are, what they are trying to escape, and some uncomfortable truths. It would have been OK as a 2 hour movie, but 9 episodes draws it out waaaaaay too much. I'm really struggling to finish... still hoping for a miracle!
There's a glimmer of a supernatural element, but that's about it.
Ah, bummer. Again, thanks for the heads-up.
Episode 8 was the best and can mostly be viewed on its own. The rest is pretty terrible.
I liked The Haunting of Hill House, but the Haunting of Bly Manor is just so incredibly slow. I want to like it, and it's not unwatchable, but I find myself doing lots of other things (reading the newspaper, washing dishes, laundry) with it on in the background... Hoping that the final episodes make it worth putting in the time. Ugh.
We started that last night and liked the first episode (thought the set-up was good). Thanks for the heads up on the slowness.
We got completely engrossed in the Haunting of Hill House so hopefully this new series will pay off at the end.
I'm on Episode 7 and really can't recommend it. It is neither creepy nor horror. There are little moments of psychological trepidation, but it's mostly just confused people struggling with who they are, what they are trying to escape, and some uncomfortable truths. It would have been OK as a 2 hour movie, but 9 episodes draws it out waaaaaay too much. I'm really struggling to finish... still hoping for a miracle!
There's a glimmer of a supernatural element, but that's about it.
Ah, bummer. Again, thanks for the heads-up.
Episode 8 was the best and can mostly be viewed on its own. The rest is pretty terrible.
It's slow, but we just finished episode 5 and really enjoyed it.
Anyone watching Utopia??
I thought "The Boys" was brutal, but it's like petting kittens compared to Utopia. Great characters though, the kids in it are particularly good, and I typically don't like kid characters in TV shows.
Anyone watching Utopia??
I thought "The Boys" was brutal, but it's like petting kittens compared to Utopia. Great characters though, the kids in it are particularly good, and I typically don't like kid characters in TV shows.
Definitely enjoyed Utopia. It's different, but keeps you watching and guessing what will happen. I mean, it's totally ridiculous, but no complaints even with the conclusion.
Anyone watching Utopia??
I thought "The Boys" was brutal, but it's like petting kittens compared to Utopia. Great characters though, the kids in it are particularly good, and I typically don't like kid characters in TV shows.
Definitely enjoyed Utopia. It's different, but keeps you watching and guessing what will happen. I mean, it's totally ridiculous, but no complaints even with the conclusion.
Same, I found it so pleasant to watch a show where nothing was off the table, so it was a lot harder to predict each step along the way because, yeah, that character might die, or might be evil, or might be crazy, who knows.
It reminded me of Dirk Gently, which I also adored, but obviously much, much darker.
Apparently there's a UK version, I'm trying to figure out where to stream it.
Anyone watching Utopia??
I thought "The Boys" was brutal, but it's like petting kittens compared to Utopia. Great characters though, the kids in it are particularly good, and I typically don't like kid characters in TV shows.
Definitely enjoyed Utopia. It's different, but keeps you watching and guessing what will happen. I mean, it's totally ridiculous, but no complaints even with the conclusion.
Same, I found it so pleasant to watch a show where nothing was off the table, so it was a lot harder to predict each step along the way because, yeah, that character might die, or might be evil, or might be crazy, who knows.
It reminded me of Dirk Gently, which I also adored, but obviously much, much darker.
Apparently there's a UK version, I'm trying to figure out where to stream it.
I started Utopia recently and have been unable to stop.
I need to get back to Dirk Gently. I loved the books (anything by Douglas Adams), and I enjoyed the show when I was able to watch it, but having to watch at specific times every week is such a hassle.
Anyone watching Utopia??
I thought "The Boys" was brutal, but it's like petting kittens compared to Utopia. Great characters though, the kids in it are particularly good, and I typically don't like kid characters in TV shows.
Definitely enjoyed Utopia. It's different, but keeps you watching and guessing what will happen. I mean, it's totally ridiculous, but no complaints even with the conclusion.
Same, I found it so pleasant to watch a show where nothing was off the table, so it was a lot harder to predict each step along the way because, yeah, that character might die, or might be evil, or might be crazy, who knows.
It reminded me of Dirk Gently, which I also adored, but obviously much, much darker.
Apparently there's a UK version, I'm trying to figure out where to stream it.
I started Utopia recently and have been unable to stop.
I need to get back to Dirk Gently. I loved the books (anything by Douglas Adams), and I enjoyed the show when I was able to watch it, but having to watch at specific times every week is such a hassle.
?? Isn't Dirk Gently on Netflix??
Why do you have to watch it at a certain time?
+1. Really enjoying every minute of The Queen’s Gambit. Currently on the third episode.
+1. Really enjoying every minute of The Queen’s Gambit. Currently on the third episode.
It's beautiful to watch. The styling is phenomenal.
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We have watched the first 8 episodes of Schitts Creek. Does it like, get funny eventually or should we bail if we're not digging it by now? It got such good reviews, and I know some shows take a while to get going, but I can't remember a single line of dialogue so far that's stuck with me. The writing just seems so bland.
And I'm re-watching New Girl with the family (for obvious reasons). Our teenager is digging it and wants to binge ahead of our pace.
We have watched the first 8 episodes of Schitts Creek. Does it like, get funny eventually or should we bail if we're not digging it by now? It got such good reviews, and I know some shows take a while to get going, but I can't remember a single line of dialogue so far that's stuck with me. The writing just seems so bland.
And I'm re-watching New Girl with the family (for obvious reasons). Our teenager is digging it and wants to binge ahead of our pace.
We just finished season 1. It was funny, but not funny enough to keep going. We’re gonna bail. We might come back to it later if we’re hard up for entertainment.
We have watched the first 8 episodes of Schitts Creek. Does it like, get funny eventually or should we bail if we're not digging it by now? It got such good reviews, and I know some shows take a while to get going, but I can't remember a single line of dialogue so far that's stuck with me. The writing just seems so bland.
And I'm re-watching New Girl with the family (for obvious reasons). Our teenager is digging it and wants to binge ahead of our pace.
We just finished season 1. It was funny, but not funny enough to keep going. We’re gonna bail. We might come back to it later if we’re hard up for entertainment.
I felt the same, but only made it through 3 episodes. I went in with low expectations and it was pretty much exactly what I expected.
We did not really start digging Schitt's Creek until season 2. But it is the kind of comedy that is not normally our thing, so our eventual love of it surprised even us. We actively disliked it at first. I could see it simply not working at all for some people.
ETA: Nick mentions New Girl, which my sisters just love and they binge watched several seasons while all three of us were on a 'sister's vacation' together. I thought it was cute enough to keep watching without much complaint, and wondered if my husband would like it and tried it on him when I got home. He hung on grimly for a dozen episodes and was like, "NO MORE". He hated everyone on that show.
Comedy is pretty specific to individual taste, I think. Far more than drama.
+1. Really enjoying every minute of The Queen’s Gambit. Currently on the third episode.
We have watched the first 8 episodes of Schitts Creek. Does it like, get funny eventually or should we bail if we're not digging it by now? It got such good reviews, and I know some shows take a while to get going, but I can't remember a single line of dialogue so far that's stuck with me. The writing just seems so bland.
And I'm re-watching New Girl with the family (for obvious reasons). Our teenager is digging it and wants to binge ahead of our pace.
We just finished season 1. It was funny, but not funny enough to keep going. We’re gonna bail. We might come back to it later if we’re hard up for entertainment.
I felt the same, but only made it through 3 episodes. I went in with low expectations and it was pretty much exactly what I expected.
I think of Shitts Creek the same wayI think of Absolutely Fabulous: it is ridiculous, stupid, over the top, unsubtle, overdone.
But also funny and silly. And Shitt’s Creek is sweeter than AbFab in their family relationships.
Keep in mind that my all time heroine is Patsy from AbFam. how I would love to have legs up to my neck, be able to wear anything and look like a dream, and drink my breakfast while living above an Odd Bins.
We have watched the first 8 episodes of Schitts Creek. Does it like, get funny eventually or should we bail if we're not digging it by now? It got such good reviews, and I know some shows take a while to get going, but I can't remember a single line of dialogue so far that's stuck with me. The writing just seems so bland.
And I'm re-watching New Girl with the family (for obvious reasons). Our teenager is digging it and wants to binge ahead of our pace.
We just finished season 1. It was funny, but not funny enough to keep going. We’re gonna bail. We might come back to it later if we’re hard up for entertainment.
I felt the same, but only made it through 3 episodes. I went in with low expectations and it was pretty much exactly what I expected.
I think of Shitts Creek the same wayI think of Absolutely Fabulous: it is ridiculous, stupid, over the top, unsubtle, overdone.
But also funny and silly. And Shitt’s Creek is sweeter than AbFab in their family relationships.
Keep in mind that my all time heroine is Patsy from AbFam. how I would love to have legs up to my neck, be able to wear anything and look like a dream, and drink my breakfast while living above an Odd Bins.
Right, cheers, thanks a lot. (Patsy is the best.)
We did not really start digging Schitt's Creek until season 2. But it is the kind of comedy that is not normally our thing, so our eventual love of it surprised even us. We actively disliked it at first. I could see it simply not working at all for some people.
ETA: Nick mentions New Girl, which my sisters just love and they binge watched several seasons while all three of us were on a 'sister's vacation' together. I thought it was cute enough to keep watching without much complaint, and wondered if my husband would like it and tried it on him when I got home. He hung on grimly for a dozen episodes and was like, "NO MORE". He hated everyone on that show.
Comedy is pretty specific to individual taste, I think. Far more than drama.
I can only do New Girl in smaller doses, and I really love some of the characters and the dynamics.
But...I can't stand Nick Miller. Cannot stand him.
No offense @Nick_Miller
+1. Really enjoying every minute of The Queen’s Gambit. Currently on the third episode.
yes. it's a winner so far.
To each their own. The Queen's Gambit is one of the best mini-series I've seen in a long time. I thought it was great!+1. Really enjoying every minute of The Queen’s Gambit. Currently on the third episode.
yes. it's a winner so far.
we finished it last night. it was pretty good but not great. i kinda wanted more from the ending but overall i recommend it.
We have watched the first 8 episodes of Schitts Creek. Does it like, get funny eventually or should we bail if we're not digging it by now? It got such good reviews, and I know some shows take a while to get going, but I can't remember a single line of dialogue so far that's stuck with me. The writing just seems so bland.
And I'm re-watching New Girl with the family (for obvious reasons). Our teenager is digging it and wants to binge ahead of our pace.
We just finished season 1. It was funny, but not funny enough to keep going. We’re gonna bail. We might come back to it later if we’re hard up for entertainment.
I felt the same, but only made it through 3 episodes. I went in with low expectations and it was pretty much exactly what I expected.
I think of Shitts Creek the same wayI think of Absolutely Fabulous: it is ridiculous, stupid, over the top, unsubtle, overdone.
But also funny and silly. And Shitt’s Creek is sweeter than AbFab in their family relationships.
Keep in mind that my all time heroine is Patsy from AbFam. how I would love to have legs up to my neck, be able to wear anything and look like a dream, and drink my breakfast while living above an Odd Bins.
Right, cheers, thanks a lot. (Patsy is the best.)
:Patsy gesturing with disgust to the mass of nicotine patches covering her: THEY'RE ALL DEAD NOW!!!!
Can't believe I remember that quote. Haven't seen the show in 20 years at least.
We have watched the first 8 episodes of Schitts Creek. Does it like, get funny eventually or should we bail if we're not digging it by now? It got such good reviews, and I know some shows take a while to get going, but I can't remember a single line of dialogue so far that's stuck with me. The writing just seems so bland.
And I'm re-watching New Girl with the family (for obvious reasons). Our teenager is digging it and wants to binge ahead of our pace.
We just finished season 1. It was funny, but not funny enough to keep going. We’re gonna bail. We might come back to it later if we’re hard up for entertainment.
I felt the same, but only made it through 3 episodes. I went in with low expectations and it was pretty much exactly what I expected.
I think of Shitts Creek the same wayI think of Absolutely Fabulous: it is ridiculous, stupid, over the top, unsubtle, overdone.
But also funny and silly. And Shitt’s Creek is sweeter than AbFab in their family relationships.
Keep in mind that my all time heroine is Patsy from AbFam. how I would love to have legs up to my neck, be able to wear anything and look like a dream, and drink my breakfast while living above an Odd Bins.
Right, cheers, thanks a lot. (Patsy is the best.)
:Patsy gesturing with disgust to the mass of nicotine patches covering her: THEY'RE ALL DEAD NOW!!!!
Can't believe I remember that quote. Haven't seen the show in 20 years at least.
This is strange to me. I absoluately love AbFab. Have seen every episode multiple times. However, I just did not love Schitt's Creek. I watched the first 3 episodes and it just seemed like your usual sitcom, which I'm not into. If it became absurdist and crazy like Abfab I'd be really into it though. Maybe I should keep watching to see if it becomes funny?
We have watched the first 8 episodes of Schitts Creek. Does it like, get funny eventually or should we bail if we're not digging it by now? It got such good reviews, and I know some shows take a while to get going, but I can't remember a single line of dialogue so far that's stuck with me. The writing just seems so bland.
And I'm re-watching New Girl with the family (for obvious reasons). Our teenager is digging it and wants to binge ahead of our pace.
We just finished season 1. It was funny, but not funny enough to keep going. We’re gonna bail. We might come back to it later if we’re hard up for entertainment.
I felt the same, but only made it through 3 episodes. I went in with low expectations and it was pretty much exactly what I expected.
I think of Shitts Creek the same wayI think of Absolutely Fabulous: it is ridiculous, stupid, over the top, unsubtle, overdone.
But also funny and silly. And Shitt’s Creek is sweeter than AbFab in their family relationships.
Keep in mind that my all time heroine is Patsy from AbFam. how I would love to have legs up to my neck, be able to wear anything and look like a dream, and drink my breakfast while living above an Odd Bins.
Right, cheers, thanks a lot. (Patsy is the best.)
:Patsy gesturing with disgust to the mass of nicotine patches covering her: THEY'RE ALL DEAD NOW!!!!
Can't believe I remember that quote. Haven't seen the show in 20 years at least.
This is strange to me. I absoluately love AbFab. Have seen every episode multiple times. However, I just did not love Schitt's Creek. I watched the first 3 episodes and it just seemed like your usual sitcom, which I'm not into. If it became absurdist and crazy like Abfab I'd be really into it though. Maybe I should keep watching to see if it becomes funny?
Don’t remember where the recommendation came from, but Community has been a fun find.
Don’t remember where the recommendation came from, but Community has been a fun find.
Holy cow, in season 2 episode 16, Vice President (at that time) Joe Biden* comes to Greendale Community College. On his way, traveling with secret service, he wakes up from a nap and says, 'Hm, I just had a dream that I was a regular President'.
* Well, it wasn't actually Joe Biden, just the 'back of his head'. But it's still awfully ironic :)
To each their own. The Queen's Gambit is one of the best mini-series I've seen in a long time. I thought it was great!+1. Really enjoying every minute of The Queen’s Gambit. Currently on the third episode.
yes. it's a winner so far.
we finished it last night. it was pretty good but not great. i kinda wanted more from the ending but overall i recommend it.
To each their own. The Queen's Gambit is one of the best mini-series I've seen in a long time. I thought it was great!+1. Really enjoying every minute of The Queen’s Gambit. Currently on the third episode.
yes. it's a winner so far.
we finished it last night. it was pretty good but not great. i kinda wanted more from the ending but overall i recommend it.
Another vote for The Queen's Gambit - really great to look at, even if the story line was a little predictable. The only real knock I have is the odd casting of the the little kid from Love Actually.
To each their own. The Queen's Gambit is one of the best mini-series I've seen in a long time. I thought it was great!+1. Really enjoying every minute of The Queen’s Gambit. Currently on the third episode.
yes. it's a winner so far.
we finished it last night. it was pretty good but not great. i kinda wanted more from the ending but overall i recommend it.
Another vote for The Queen's Gambit - really great to look at, even if the story line was a little predictable. The only real knock I have is the odd casting of the the little kid from Love Actually.
Really? I actually loved him. I thought he was a perfect chess sex symbol.
it was sort of a disney ending. i figured a chess show would have something more convoluted. i still recommend it though.
I just started watching "Counterpart" on Starz, starring JK Simmons, whom I love.
It's REALLY fantastic so far, and I'm only a few episodes in. It's an espionage show set in Berlin with a seriously unique twist to it.
It's slick as hell, the cast is amazing, the dialogue and character dyamics are sharp, and the action is very well executed (no pun intended). I can't really say much about why it's so interesting without spoiling the first episode, and I'm only about 4 episodes in, but so far I'm really enjoying it, and I'm shocked I've never heard of it before.
I just started watching "Counterpart" on Starz, starring JK Simmons, whom I love.
It's REALLY fantastic so far, and I'm only a few episodes in. It's an espionage show set in Berlin with a seriously unique twist to it.
It's slick as hell, the cast is amazing, the dialogue and character dyamics are sharp, and the action is very well executed (no pun intended). I can't really say much about why it's so interesting without spoiling the first episode, and I'm only about 4 episodes in, but so far I'm really enjoying it, and I'm shocked I've never heard of it before.
my gf is german so she enjoys a good berliner crime drama. have you seen babylon berlin?
My wife and I really enjoyed Queens' Gambit. We're suckers for most period pieces, and this might be Anya Taylor-Joy's star turn. Damn, she was watchable as hell, even in a (fairly) subdued roll.She was memorable in The Witch. She was watchable in the not great film The Miniaturist.
So now we have all of these other "recommended by Netflix" series we can watch based on us liking QG. All look to take place between late 1800s and early 1900s. They all look pretty decent.
I just started watching "Counterpart" on Starz, starring JK Simmons, whom I love.
It's REALLY fantastic so far, and I'm only a few episodes in. It's an espionage show set in Berlin with a seriously unique twist to it.
It's slick as hell, the cast is amazing, the dialogue and character dyamics are sharp, and the action is very well executed (no pun intended). I can't really say much about why it's so interesting without spoiling the first episode, and I'm only about 4 episodes in, but so far I'm really enjoying it, and I'm shocked I've never heard of it before.
my gf is german so she enjoys a good berliner crime drama. have you seen babylon berlin?
I just started watching "Counterpart" on Starz, starring JK Simmons, whom I love.
It's REALLY fantastic so far, and I'm only a few episodes in. It's an espionage show set in Berlin with a seriously unique twist to it.
It's slick as hell, the cast is amazing, the dialogue and character dyamics are sharp, and the action is very well executed (no pun intended). I can't really say much about why it's so interesting without spoiling the first episode, and I'm only about 4 episodes in, but so far I'm really enjoying it, and I'm shocked I've never heard of it before.
my gf is german so she enjoys a good berliner crime drama. have you seen babylon berlin?
I haven't, but I've seen a few Berlin crime dramas, and Counterpart is very, very different. It's closer to a British spy drama with American style spy drama violence set in Berlin and...well, sort of Berlin.
My wife and I really enjoyed Queens' Gambit. We're suckers for most period pieces, and this might be Anya Taylor-Joy's star turn. Damn, she was watchable as hell, even in a (fairly) subdued roll.
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My wife and I really enjoyed Queens' Gambit. We're suckers for most period pieces, and this might be Anya Taylor-Joy's star turn. Damn, she was watchable as hell, even in a (fairly) subdued roll.She was memorable in The Witch. She was watchable in the not great film The Miniaturist.
So now we have all of these other "recommended by Netflix" series we can watch based on us liking QG. All look to take place between late 1800s and early 1900s. They all look pretty decent.
I havent seen Emma but am having a hard time visualizing her as jane Austen’s self assured heroine..
My wife and I really enjoyed Queens' Gambit. We're suckers for most period pieces, and this might be Anya Taylor-Joy's star turn. Damn, she was watchable as hell, even in a (fairly) subdued roll.She was memorable in The Witch. She was watchable in the not great film The Miniaturist.
So now we have all of these other "recommended by Netflix" series we can watch based on us liking QG. All look to take place between late 1800s and early 1900s. They all look pretty decent.
I havent seen Emma but am having a hard time visualizing her as jane Austen’s self assured heroine..
Emma was pretty cute. I’m not sure how well it worked if you didn’t already know the story, but it was gorgeous to look at.
We're starting Season 3 of Schitt's Creek. I'd give Season One a 5/10. We almost dumped it, but I was like, "Let's give it one more season, I hear it picks up."
Season Two was much more fun, and we laughed much more than we had before. I'd give Season 2 a 7/10 with clear paths for continued character growth, and I'm guessing stronger seasons ahead.
And is anyone else watching The Crown? I don't remember what Margaret Thatcher was like, but Gillian Anderson, imo, has crushed it, just totally disappearing into her character. Hell, I had a huge crush on her during her X-Files days but I keep forgetting it's even her.
We're starting Season 3 of Schitt's Creek. I'd give Season One a 5/10. We almost dumped it, but I was like, "Let's give it one more season, I hear it picks up."
Season Two was much more fun, and we laughed much more than we had before. I'd give Season 2 a 7/10 with clear paths for continued character growth, and I'm guessing stronger seasons ahead.
And is anyone else watching The Crown? I don't remember what Margaret Thatcher was like, but Gillian Anderson, imo, has crushed it, just totally disappearing into her character. Hell, I had a huge crush on her during her X-Files days but I keep forgetting it's even her.
Nick you can’t have Gillian! On some other threadI declared my girl crush on Gillian Anderson.
She has put out so many great performances in recent years: The Fall is a wonderful multi-episode tale about a serial killer. She plays a big city detective in the case. She is fab as That her. I loved her as Lily Bart in House of Mirth.
But her languid, destroyed-by-lost- love role as Lady Deadham in Bleak House haunts me.
I dipped into Sex
Education but haven’t gone further with it.
We're starting Season 3 of Schitt's Creek. I'd give Season One a 5/10. We almost dumped it, but I was like, "Let's give it one more season, I hear it picks up."
Season Two was much more fun, and we laughed much more than we had before. I'd give Season 2 a 7/10 with clear paths for continued character growth, and I'm guessing stronger seasons ahead.
And is anyone else watching The Crown? I don't remember what Margaret Thatcher was like, but Gillian Anderson, imo, has crushed it, just totally disappearing into her character. Hell, I had a huge crush on her during her X-Files days but I keep forgetting it's even her.
Nick you can’t have Gillian! On some other threadI declared my girl crush on Gillian Anderson.
She has put out so many great performances in recent years: The Fall is a wonderful multi-episode tale about a serial killer. She plays a big city detective in the case. She is fab as That her. I loved her as Lily Bart in House of Mirth.
But her languid, destroyed-by-lost- love role as Lady Deadham in Bleak House haunts me.
I dipped into Sex
Education but haven’t gone further with it.
:elbows everyone: OUT OF THE WAY! I'm first in line for Gillian. She's been on my short list of 'will jump preference fence for' since college.
We're starting Season 3 of Schitt's Creek. I'd give Season One a 5/10. We almost dumped it, but I was like, "Let's give it one more season, I hear it picks up."
Season Two was much more fun, and we laughed much more than we had before. I'd give Season 2 a 7/10 with clear paths for continued character growth, and I'm guessing stronger seasons ahead.
And is anyone else watching The Crown? I don't remember what Margaret Thatcher was like, but Gillian Anderson, imo, has crushed it, just totally disappearing into her character. Hell, I had a huge crush on her during her X-Files days but I keep forgetting it's even her.
We've been watching "Farscape" on Amazon Prime. It's a sci-fi series from Australia produced in the late 90s/early 2000s with special effects and puppetry by the Jim Henson Company. It's great to watch if you are into really weird sci-fi. They explore the truly alien on this show. And the creatures are just tremendous. Great fun!
We've been watching "Farscape" on Amazon Prime. It's a sci-fi series from Australia produced in the late 90s/early 2000s with special effects and puppetry by the Jim Henson Company. It's great to watch if you are into really weird sci-fi. They explore the truly alien on this show. And the creatures are just tremendous. Great fun!
Ugh, I feel like every boy I dated in the 90s tried to get me into Farscape.
Lovesick (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lovesick_(TV_series))
We've been watching "Farscape" on Amazon Prime. It's a sci-fi series from Australia produced in the late 90s/early 2000s with special effects and puppetry by the Jim Henson Company. It's great to watch if you are into really weird sci-fi. They explore the truly alien on this show. And the creatures are just tremendous. Great fun!
Ugh, I feel like every boy I dated in the 90s tried to get me into Farscape.
LOL - my now husband definitely showed me a million episodes of Farscape in the early aughts. I eventually sort of enjoyed it. Dr. Mac from Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries was in the later seasons.
We've been watching "Farscape" on Amazon Prime. It's a sci-fi series from Australia produced in the late 90s/early 2000s with special effects and puppetry by the Jim Henson Company. It's great to watch if you are into really weird sci-fi. They explore the truly alien on this show. And the creatures are just tremendous. Great fun!
Ugh, I feel like every boy I dated in the 90s tried to get me into Farscape.
LOL - my now husband definitely showed me a million episodes of Farscape in the early aughts. I eventually sort of enjoyed it. Dr. Mac from Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries was in the later seasons.
Well, I for one am enjoying our trips to Planet Brisbane in the Dingo Nebula. Thank you very much.
Lovesick (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lovesick_(TV_series))
"Lovesick" was adorable! I watched it twice.
We're starting Season 3 of Schitt's Creek. I'd give Season One a 5/10. We almost dumped it, but I was like, "Let's give it one more season, I hear it picks up."
Season Two was much more fun, and we laughed much more than we had before. I'd give Season 2 a 7/10 with clear paths for continued character growth, and I'm guessing stronger seasons ahead.
And is anyone else watching The Crown? I don't remember what Margaret Thatcher was like, but Gillian Anderson, imo, has crushed it, just totally disappearing into her character. Hell, I had a huge crush on her during her X-Files days but I keep forgetting it's even her.
Nick you can’t have Gillian! On some other threadI declared my girl crush on Gillian Anderson.
She has put out so many great performances in recent years: The Fall is a wonderful multi-episode tale about a serial killer. She plays a big city detective in the case. She is fab as That her. I loved her as Lily Bart in House of Mirth.
But her languid, destroyed-by-lost- love role as Lady Deadham in Bleak House haunts me.
I dipped into Sex
Education but haven’t gone further with it.
:elbows everyone: OUT OF THE WAY! I'm first in line for Gillian. She's been on my short list of 'will jump preference fence for' since college.
Total girl crush on Gillian Anderson here. I loved Scully, especially as a biochem major in undergrad. In the early 2000s, I recommended The House of Mirth to my skeptical then-boss, who was NOT an X-files fan, and he came in the next Monday and told me that he was blown away. Husband and I both loved The Fall. And now I need to track down Bleak House so thanks for the rec.
Although the Crown is basically a fancy soap opera, the portrayals of Margaret Thatcher, Princess Diana, Princess Anne, and Prince Philip (along with those of the young QE2 and Winston Churchill in the first two seasons) have been outstanding and so much fun.
We're starting Season 3 of Schitt's Creek. I'd give Season One a 5/10. We almost dumped it, but I was like, "Let's give it one more season, I hear it picks up."
Season Two was much more fun, and we laughed much more than we had before. I'd give Season 2 a 7/10 with clear paths for continued character growth, and I'm guessing stronger seasons ahead.
And is anyone else watching The Crown? I don't remember what Margaret Thatcher was like, but Gillian Anderson, imo, has crushed it, just totally disappearing into her character. Hell, I had a huge crush on her during her X-Files days but I keep forgetting it's even her.
Nick you can’t have Gillian! On some other threadI declared my girl crush on Gillian Anderson.
She has put out so many great performances in recent years: The Fall is a wonderful multi-episode tale about a serial killer. She plays a big city detective in the case. She is fab as That her. I loved her as Lily Bart in House of Mirth.
But her languid, destroyed-by-lost- love role as Lady Deadham in Bleak House haunts me.
I dipped into Sex
Education but haven’t gone further with it.
:elbows everyone: OUT OF THE WAY! I'm first in line for Gillian. She's been on my short list of 'will jump preference fence for' since college.
Total girl crush on Gillian Anderson here. I loved Scully, especially as a biochem major in undergrad. In the early 2000s, I recommended The House of Mirth to my skeptical then-boss, who was NOT an X-files fan, and he came in the next Monday and told me that he was blown away. Husband and I both loved The Fall. And now I need to track down Bleak House so thanks for the rec.
Although the Crown is basically a fancy soap opera, the portrayals of Margaret Thatcher, Princess Diana, Princess Anne, and Prince Philip (along with those of the young QE2 and Winston Churchill in the first two seasons) have been outstanding and so much fun.
No love for Olivia Colman? I haven't got that far yet, but I'm really looking forward to it, given she won the Golden Globe for the role.
We're starting Season 3 of Schitt's Creek. I'd give Season One a 5/10. We almost dumped it, but I was like, "Let's give it one more season, I hear it picks up."
Season Two was much more fun, and we laughed much more than we had before. I'd give Season 2 a 7/10 with clear paths for continued character growth, and I'm guessing stronger seasons ahead.
And is anyone else watching The Crown? I don't remember what Margaret Thatcher was like, but Gillian Anderson, imo, has crushed it, just totally disappearing into her character. Hell, I had a huge crush on her during her X-Files days but I keep forgetting it's even her.
Nick you can’t have Gillian! On some other threadI declared my girl crush on Gillian Anderson.
She has put out so many great performances in recent years: The Fall is a wonderful multi-episode tale about a serial killer. She plays a big city detective in the case. She is fab as That her. I loved her as Lily Bart in House of Mirth.
But her languid, destroyed-by-lost- love role as Lady Deadham in Bleak House haunts me.
I dipped into Sex
Education but haven’t gone further with it.
:elbows everyone: OUT OF THE WAY! I'm first in line for Gillian. She's been on my short list of 'will jump preference fence for' since college.
Total girl crush on Gillian Anderson here. I loved Scully, especially as a biochem major in undergrad. In the early 2000s, I recommended The House of Mirth to my skeptical then-boss, who was NOT an X-files fan, and he came in the next Monday and told me that he was blown away. Husband and I both loved The Fall. And now I need to track down Bleak House so thanks for the rec.
Although the Crown is basically a fancy soap opera, the portrayals of Margaret Thatcher, Princess Diana, Princess Anne, and Prince Philip (along with those of the young QE2 and Winston Churchill in the first two seasons) have been outstanding and so much fun.
No love for Olivia Colman? I haven't got that far yet, but I'm really looking forward to it, given she won the Golden Globe for the role.
She's one of my favorite actors and does a fine job, as always, but I think she's a bit overshadowed by some of the other actors on The Crown. I'm honestly shocked that Tobias Menzies hasn't won more awards for his role on the show.
We're starting Season 3 of Schitt's Creek. I'd give Season One a 5/10. We almost dumped it, but I was like, "Let's give it one more season, I hear it picks up."
Season Two was much more fun, and we laughed much more than we had before. I'd give Season 2 a 7/10 with clear paths for continued character growth, and I'm guessing stronger seasons ahead.
And is anyone else watching The Crown? I don't remember what Margaret Thatcher was like, but Gillian Anderson, imo, has crushed it, just totally disappearing into her character. Hell, I had a huge crush on her during her X-Files days but I keep forgetting it's even her.
Nick you can’t have Gillian! On some other threadI declared my girl crush on Gillian Anderson.
She has put out so many great performances in recent years: The Fall is a wonderful multi-episode tale about a serial killer. She plays a big city detective in the case. She is fab as That her. I loved her as Lily Bart in House of Mirth.
But her languid, destroyed-by-lost- love role as Lady Deadham in Bleak House haunts me.
I dipped into Sex
Education but haven’t gone further with it.
:elbows everyone: OUT OF THE WAY! I'm first in line for Gillian. She's been on my short list of 'will jump preference fence for' since college.
Total girl crush on Gillian Anderson here. I loved Scully, especially as a biochem major in undergrad. In the early 2000s, I recommended The House of Mirth to my skeptical then-boss, who was NOT an X-files fan, and he came in the next Monday and told me that he was blown away. Husband and I both loved The Fall. And now I need to track down Bleak House so thanks for the rec.
Although the Crown is basically a fancy soap opera, the portrayals of Margaret Thatcher, Princess Diana, Princess Anne, and Prince Philip (along with those of the young QE2 and Winston Churchill in the first two seasons) have been outstanding and so much fun.
No love for Olivia Colman? I haven't got that far yet, but I'm really looking forward to it, given she won the Golden Globe for the role.
She's one of my favorite actors and does a fine job, as always, but I think she's a bit overshadowed by some of the other actors on The Crown. I'm honestly shocked that Tobias Menzies hasn't won more awards for his role on the show.
Agreed, love Olivia Coleman, but I actually prefered Claire Foy's performance as the Queen. I felt she so nailed the stoic seriousness of her. I found Olivia Coleman's queen more likeable, but not really what I wanted from the character.
Last season of The Crown I thought Coleman was just Ok. But she had to follow the beautiful, ethereally beautiful, Clair Foye. And the writing in Season 3 was lackluster. Season 4 is more interesting and as such so is the Queen herself.
Coleman was great in Broadchurch and enormously wonderful in
The Favourite. Loved that movie!
I thought
Mendes was forgetable last season, but I like him better in S4.
In case any Crown fans haven't seen this
https://www.comedy.co.uk/online/videos/21412/kieran-hodgson-the-crown-impressions/
Last season of The Crown I thought Coleman was just Ok. But she had to follow the beautiful, ethereally beautiful, Clair Foye. And the writing in Season 3 was lackluster. Season 4 is more interesting and as such so is the Queen herself.
Coleman was great in Broadchurch and enormously wonderful in
The Favourite. Loved that movie!
I thought
Mendes was forgetable last season, but I like him better in S4.
Yes, pretty impressive that she is equally good playing a character like DS Miller as she is the playing Queen of England! If you haven't listened, fans may like Colman's appearance on David Tennant's podcast (first episode).
I’m going through a documentary phase and THE KEEPERS on Netflix has really stayed with me. It’s about the murder of a young, beloved nun and a sexual abuse conspiracy with the Catholic Church in Baltimore.
watched 'hillbilly elegy' on netflix last night. i thought it was awful. was the book any good?
watched 'hillbilly elegy' on netflix last night. i thought it was awful. was the book any good?
I thought the book was great, but that might be b/c it almost perfectly reflected my spouse's lived background/experience/changing awareness (though he's become more politically liberal over time than the book's author has, but then my husband is much older than the book's author and was not as liberal when I met him as he has become).
Adapting the book to film or miniseries always sounded like an absolute recipe for disaster to me, unless it was actually adapted by someone of similar background to the author. Having typical Hollywood types adapt it in an attempt to be Oscar-baity seemed like a terrible idea from the get-go. Even then, Hollywood could have picked an interesting edgy director who might have done something with it. But....Ron Howard, so...
watched 'hillbilly elegy' on netflix last night. i thought it was awful. was the book any good?
I thought the book was great, but that might be b/c it almost perfectly reflected my spouse's lived background/experience/changing awareness (though he's become more politically liberal over time than the book's author has, but then my husband is much older than the book's author and was not as liberal when I met him as he has become).
Adapting the book to film or miniseries always sounded like an absolute recipe for disaster to me, unless it was actually adapted by someone of similar background to the author. Having typical Hollywood types adapt it in an attempt to be Oscar-baity seemed like a terrible idea from the get-go. Even then, Hollywood could have picked an interesting edgy director who might have done something with it. But....Ron Howard, so...
The Kominsky Method.
I watched the first episode a few years ago and thought it was kind of dumb, and thought that since I didn't care at all about Michael Douglas and Nancy Travis and their lukewarm chemistry that I would find the entire show tedious. I liked Alan Arkin as his buddy, but didn't think that would be enough to keep me interested.
Well, I was wrong. The show is barely, barely about Michael and Nancy as a couple. It's actually about Michael and Alan and their senior male friendship love bond, and even better, it's more about Alan Arkin than it is about Michael Douglas.
The dialogue is ridiculous and fantastic, and Arkin is actually really touching in his representation of a man dealing with still being very much in love with his wife who recently died.
watched 'hillbilly elegy' on netflix last night. i thought it was awful. was the book any good?
I thought the book was great, but that might be b/c it almost perfectly reflected my spouse's lived background/experience/changing awareness (though he's become more politically liberal over time than the book's author has, but then my husband is much older than the book's author and was not as liberal when I met him as he has become).
Adapting the book to film or miniseries always sounded like an absolute recipe for disaster to me, unless it was actually adapted by someone of similar background to the author. Having typical Hollywood types adapt it in an attempt to be Oscar-baity seemed like a terrible idea from the get-go. Even then, Hollywood could have picked an interesting edgy director who might have done something with it. But....Ron Howard, so...
i don't know if anyone has seen the old movie 'the wild and wonderful whites of west virginia'. it was a fairly crazy movie/documentary about hillbilly/drug addiction/elvis impersonators that starts off funny and gets more depressing as it goes along. it opened my eyes to the whole appalachian poverty and drug abuse scene.
watched 'hillbilly elegy' on netflix last night. i thought it was awful. was the book any good?
I thought the book was great, but that might be b/c it almost perfectly reflected my spouse's lived background/experience/changing awareness (though he's become more politically liberal over time than the book's author has, but then my husband is much older than the book's author and was not as liberal when I met him as he has become).
Adapting the book to film or miniseries always sounded like an absolute recipe for disaster to me, unless it was actually adapted by someone of similar background to the author. Having typical Hollywood types adapt it in an attempt to be Oscar-baity seemed like a terrible idea from the get-go. Even then, Hollywood could have picked an interesting edgy director who might have done something with it. But....Ron Howard, so...
i don't know if anyone has seen the old movie 'the wild and wonderful whites of west virginia'. it was a fairly crazy movie/documentary about hillbilly/drug addiction/elvis impersonators that starts off funny and gets more depressing as it goes along. it opened my eyes to the whole appalachian poverty and drug abuse scene.
It's not just the south/southeast. My husband is a western boy, born and bred, but his experience is the same. I think that type of poor rural experience is pretty common, regardless of area of the country. I remember a few years ago, we started to watch Winter's Bone, got 20 minutes in, and he was so upset that he couldn't watch anymore...took him right back to the life that he struggled so much to break away from.
Watched Bridgerton over the Christmas weekend. Highly recommend if you enjoy fluffy romantic drama (be aware, this is historical fantasy, so the ties to actual history are tenuous at best). FYI, the sex is pretty abundant and explicit so it's not an all-ages series. Gorgeous to look act and well acted.
Watched Bridgerton over the Christmas weekend. Highly recommend if you enjoy fluffy romantic drama (be aware, this is historical fantasy, so the ties to actual history are tenuous at best). FYI, the sex is pretty abundant and explicit so it's not an all-ages series. Gorgeous to look act and well acted.
I watched it this Christmas. With my parents.
What I expected: a pretty series plump with wish-fulfillment and gorgeous costumes and people.
What it was: all of the above, with softcore porn.
I mean, I liked it, but I would have preferred a head's up so I didn't watch it with Mom and Dad. y
Watched Bridgerton over the Christmas weekend. Highly recommend if you enjoy fluffy romantic drama (be aware, this is historical fantasy, so the ties to actual history are tenuous at best). FYI, the sex is pretty abundant and explicit so it's not an all-ages series. Gorgeous to look act and well acted.
I watched it this Christmas. With my parents.
What I expected: a pretty series plump with wish-fulfillment and gorgeous costumes and people.
What it was: all of the above, with softcore porn.
I mean, I liked it, but I would have preferred a head's up so I didn't watch it with Mom and Dad. y
Thanks for the batsignal!Watched Bridgerton over the Christmas weekend. Highly recommend if you enjoy fluffy romantic drama (be aware, this is historical fantasy, so the ties to actual history are tenuous at best). FYI, the sex is pretty abundant and explicit so it's not an all-ages series. Gorgeous to look act and well acted.
I watched it this Christmas. With my parents.
What I expected: a pretty series plump with wish-fulfillment and gorgeous costumes and people.
What it was: all of the above, with softcore porn.
I mean, I liked it, but I would have preferred a head's up so I didn't watch it with Mom and Dad. y
@Dicey FYI... Because I believe I saw you looking for Intel!
Has anyone here mentioned Cobra Kai (on Netflix)? Its a bit of a guilty pleasure, seeing a surprising number of actors from the original Karate Kid movies. Lots of nostalgia, pretty funny, a really great dynamic between the lead characters, though it is pretty ridiculous (soap opera level) with the amount of drama. Season 3 just came out this past week.
Has anyone here mentioned Cobra Kai (on Netflix)? Its a bit of a guilty pleasure, seeing a surprising number of actors from the original Karate Kid movies. Lots of nostalgia, pretty funny, a really great dynamic between the lead characters, though it is pretty ridiculous (soap opera level) with the amount of drama. Season 3 just came out this past week.
I liked season 1 quite a bit, but not so much season 2. Haven't started 3 yet.
I think the thing I liked about 1 was that there wasn't really a "bad guy", just two people with different life experiences trying to do the best they can and winding up going in very different directions. You know, much like real life is for most normal people. Season 2 kinda abandoned that though, and it doesn't look like 3 is going to be better.
Has anyone here mentioned Cobra Kai (on Netflix)? Its a bit of a guilty pleasure, seeing a surprising number of actors from the original Karate Kid movies. Lots of nostalgia, pretty funny, a really great dynamic between the lead characters, though it is pretty ridiculous (soap opera level) with the amount of drama. Season 3 just came out this past week.
I liked season 1 quite a bit, but not so much season 2. Haven't started 3 yet.
I think the thing I liked about 1 was that there wasn't really a "bad guy", just two people with different life experiences trying to do the best they can and winding up going in very different directions. You know, much like real life is for most normal people. Season 2 kinda abandoned that though, and it doesn't look like 3 is going to be better.
That's also my general feeling about the show.
Has anyone here mentioned Cobra Kai (on Netflix)? Its a bit of a guilty pleasure, seeing a surprising number of actors from the original Karate Kid movies. Lots of nostalgia, pretty funny, a really great dynamic between the lead characters, though it is pretty ridiculous (soap opera level) with the amount of drama. Season 3 just came out this past week.
Prime just informed me that there's a new season of 'The Expanse'! Now I know what I'll be doing after 'The Mandalorian' second season ends this Friday...
Watched Bridgerton over the Christmas weekend. Highly recommend if you enjoy fluffy romantic drama (be aware, this is historical fantasy, so the ties to actual history are tenuous at best). FYI, the sex is pretty abundant and explicit so it's not an all-ages series. Gorgeous to look act and well acted.
I watched it this Christmas. With my parents.
What I expected: a pretty series plump with wish-fulfillment and gorgeous costumes and people.
What it was: all of the above, with softcore porn.
I mean, I liked it, but I would have preferred a head's up so I didn't watch it with Mom and Dad. y
I watched it but found a lot of it kind of painful.
I actually enjoyed the frivolous silliness of the Shonda world, and the Gossip Girl plot. It was very pretty, and fun, and light, and a number of the actors were quite good.
I just couldn't care about the main couple.
The guy was a knock off Mr D'Arcy with the weirdest version of daddy issues I've ever seen, and the girl swings wildly between being painfully naive and deeply savvy as it suits the plot.
I was so not invested in these characters together that their sudden onset rampant softcore porn was really off putting. Plus they were both so childish and child-like that it was really creepy. It didn't feel like I was watching adults, and it was so relentless.
I *kind of* like the concept that the first several episodes are all chaste glances and him doing up her glove buttons, and puritanical flirty shit like that, and then suddenly it's mashed together bodies non-stop, because it kind of acts as an artistic representation of what it would have been like for women at the time. Romance goes from one extremely chaste thing to another extremely graphic one in the blink of an eye. It being jarring for e made me reflect on the experience of the women in the period.
I did not enjoy the experience myself, but that would have been true for a lot of those women...
[/quote]Watched Bridgerton over the Christmas weekend. Highly recommend if you enjoy fluffy romantic drama (be aware, this is historical fantasy, so the ties to actual history are tenuous at best). FYI, the sex is pretty abundant and explicit so it's not an all-ages series. Gorgeous to look act and well acted.
I watched it this Christmas. With my parents.
What I expected: a pretty series plump with wish-fulfillment and gorgeous costumes and people.
What it was: all of the above, with softcore porn.
I mean, I liked it, but I would have preferred a head's up so I didn't watch it with Mom and Dad. y
I watched it but found a lot of it kind of painful.
I actually enjoyed the frivolous silliness of the Shonda world, and the Gossip Girl plot. It was very pretty, and fun, and light, and a number of the actors were quite good.
I just couldn't care about the main couple.
The guy was a knock off Mr D'Arcy with the weirdest version of daddy issues I've ever seen, and the girl swings wildly between being painfully naive and deeply savvy as it suits the plot.
I was so not invested in these characters together that their sudden onset rampant softcore porn was really off putting. Plus they were both so childish and child-like that it was really creepy. It didn't feel like I was watching adults, and it was so relentless.
I *kind of* like the concept that the first several episodes are all chaste glances and him doing up her glove buttons, and puritanical flirty shit like that, and then suddenly it's mashed together bodies non-stop, because it kind of acts as an artistic representation of what it would have been like for women at the time. Romance goes from one extremely chaste thing to another extremely graphic one in the blink of an eye. It being jarring for e made me reflect on the experience of the women in the period.
I did not enjoy the experience myself, but that would have been true for a lot of those women...
OK, thanks for this. It is a big NOPE for me.
Without knowing anything about Bridgerton I watched the first 10 minutes and the tone was just so odd that I had to sign off. It was comedic but not clever.I googled a bit of information about it and see that it is not a traditional costume drama. I’ve heard about Shonda Rhimes Shonda Rhimes Shonda Rimes but I didn’t know really who that person was, I would’ve bet on her being a female country-western singer.
So yesterday I looked up Shonda Rhimes and see that she has produced several television shows I would never watch. Yeah, I’m skipping Bridgerton.
I know I'm over a year late on this, but my wife and I watched the whole Watchmen series on HBO Max this week and...wow.
Complex, relevant plot and themes. Superb acting and casting. Eye-catching visuals and transitions. And so many fascinating characters, I mean hell I can't even pick my favorite because there are four or five characters I liked so much I'd watch a whole series just about them. Regina King, who I can't believe is 50 years old, crushed it. Props to the showrunners for putting a middle-aged black woman in the center of this 'comic book' story. The unfiltered examination into racism over the last 100 years in Episode 6 was probably one the most absorbing, can't-look-away hours of entertainment I've experienced in the last decade.
I was a tiny bit disappointed in the finale, but still, I have to score this 9.5/10. My wife was perhaps even more sucked in than I was; each night she was like, "Nick, want to watch one more?"
IMO, this BLEW AWAY WW84, Soul, Mandalorian, etc. It just wasn't even close. I would have paid $15 for this alone and felt I got a great deal. 9 hours of top notch entertainment. Strongest possible recommend.
We've started watching 'Raised by Wolves'. Only a couple episodes in so far, but it's good sci-fi.
We've started watching 'Raised by Wolves'. Only a couple episodes in so far, but it's good sci-fi.
I take it back. Plot goes crazy off the rails and things totally stop making sense in the final episodes. Chracters just doing things that make no sense, glaring plot holes, ugh. I hate to see such good sci-fi potential wasted like this.
We've started watching 'Raised by Wolves'. Only a couple episodes in so far, but it's good sci-fi.
I take it back. Plot goes crazy off the rails and things totally stop making sense in the final episodes. Chracters just doing things that make no sense, glaring plot holes, ugh. I hate to see such good sci-fi potential wasted like this.
it seems like a show i would like but it got mediocre reviews on rotten tomatoes. i'll give it a pass.
i think this golden age of tv is fading. not much seems appealing.
Are there any other "This is Us" fans around? I think that's my wife and I's fave show these days, at least among those on network TV. We're pretty invested in these last 1.5 years to see how everyone's arcs get wrapped up. Well, everyone other than Kate. I just don't care for her or her storyline.
And we finished Schitts Creek tonight. We adore comedies that layer on the character development and the tears. Among Johnny, Moira, Alexis, and David, I have no freakin' idea which one I loved the most. I could make an argument for any of them. That's a sign of a damn fine cast and some really strong writing. I thought the first season was a 5/10 but it got so much stronger. I'd give the whole series a 9/10.
I'm finding "Being Erica" on Hulu to be a nice light drama. Has anyone else picked up this one?I agree - I enjoyed it years ago.
Giving Schitt's Creek another try after kind of shrugging at season 1.
Giving Schitt's Creek another try after kind of shrugging at season 1.
I watched it and enjoyed it, but I also don't get the adoration for it. I found the Roses to be incredibly, annoyingly self-centered, as their most defining character trait. The only exception was Johnny. The other three though I found completely unlikable. They do grow over the course of the show, but it's growing from being "an incredibly awful person" to being a "merely worse than average person".
Is The Good Place smart? I dunno, first episode didnt strike me that way especially although yes, It is probably better than most of the pablum on network TV.Are there any other "This is Us" fans around? I think that's my wife and I's fave show these days, at least among those on network TV. We're pretty invested in these last 1.5 years to see how everyone's arcs get wrapped up. Well, everyone other than Kate. I just don't care for her or her storyline.
And we finished Schitts Creek tonight. We adore comedies that layer on the character development and the tears. Among Johnny, Moira, Alexis, and David, I have no freakin' idea which one I loved the most. I could make an argument for any of them. That's a sign of a damn fine cast and some really strong writing. I thought the first season was a 5/10 but it got so much stronger. I'd give the whole series a 9/10.
I love This Is Us! Haven’t watched the most recent episode yet so thanks for not spoiling it. :-) Randall and his family are my favorites. I’m not a big crier but the episode titled “Memphis,” the road trip that Randall took with William, absolutely gutted me.
I still need to watch Schitt’s Creek. I keep starting it and getting sidetracked. We just finished The Good Place, though, so it’s time for another smart comedy.
Giving Schitt's Creek another try after kind of shrugging at season 1.
I watched it and enjoyed it, but I also don't get the adoration for it. I found the Roses to be incredibly, annoyingly self-centered, as their most defining character trait. The only exception was Johnny. The other three though I found completely unlikable. They do grow over the course of the show, but it's growing from being "an incredibly awful person" to being a "merely worse than average person".
I enjoy fiction about terrible people if it's well-written/acted. This bodes well.
Is The Good Place smart? I dunno, first episode didnt strike me that way especially although yes, It is probably better than most of the pablum on network TV.
Has anyone here mentioned Cobra Kai (on Netflix)? Its a bit of a guilty pleasure, seeing a surprising number of actors from the original Karate Kid movies. Lots of nostalgia, pretty funny, a really great dynamic between the lead characters, though it is pretty ridiculous (soap opera level) with the amount of drama. Season 3 just came out this past week.
I just finished binging the 3 seasons of Yellowstone. Not at all the kind of show that I usually watch, but it was a guilty pleasure. Not a single character, not a one, has any redeeming qualities at all but for the son’s young indigenous wife. You keep thinking, oh, here comes this person’s redemption, but nope! Haha.
We just started watching season 5 of "The Expanse". We're two episodes in and it seems to be going a little slow right now. I hope it's building up to something good.
We just started watching season 5 of "The Expanse". We're two episodes in and it seems to be going a little slow right now. I hope it's building up to something good.
I'm really, REALLY struggling with The Expanse. This season has been nothing like the former seasons and one plot line is so ridiculous that I can barely stand it... And it is the main plot line, and it keeps getting more ridiculous, and now thus has made it predictable what is ultimately going to happen... there is absolutely no way to redeem it other than the most ridiculous outcome.... ARGH!!!
We just started watching season 5 of "The Expanse". We're two episodes in and it seems to be going a little slow right now. I hope it's building up to something good.
I'm really, REALLY struggling with The Expanse. This season has been nothing like the former seasons and one plot line is so ridiculous that I can barely stand it... And it is the main plot line, and it keeps getting more ridiculous, and now thus has made it predictable what is ultimately going to happen... there is absolutely no way to redeem it other than the most ridiculous outcome.... ARGH!!!
I will say, they're doing a good job keeping *mostly* in line with the books so far. I have NO IDEA what they're going to do next season since the actor who plays Alex isn't coming back.
Because I'm curious, why do you think the main plot line is ridiculous?
Has anyone here mentioned Cobra Kai (on Netflix)? Its a bit of a guilty pleasure, seeing a surprising number of actors from the original Karate Kid movies. Lots of nostalgia, pretty funny, a really great dynamic between the lead characters, though it is pretty ridiculous (soap opera level) with the amount of drama. Season 3 just came out this past week.
Love it. A lot of nostalgia for those of us who grew up in the 80's, great writing, and William Zabka really carries the show imo.
I tried the new "The Stand" miniseries on CBS. I loved the older version, and in general I have liked "survivors of disaster" stories. But it turns out I just cannot watch a pandemic series right now. Maybe in a year or two.
American Vandal was both funny, and surprisingly insightful as social commentary.
We just started watching season 5 of "The Expanse". We're two episodes in and it seems to be going a little slow right now. I hope it's building up to something good.
I'm really, REALLY struggling with The Expanse. This season has been nothing like the former seasons and one plot line is so ridiculous that I can barely stand it... And it is the main plot line, and it keeps getting more ridiculous, and now thus has made it predictable what is ultimately going to happen... there is absolutely no way to redeem it other than the most ridiculous outcome.... ARGH!!!
I will say, they're doing a good job keeping *mostly* in line with the books so far. I have NO IDEA what they're going to do next season since the actor who plays Alex isn't coming back.
Because I'm curious, why do you think the main plot line is ridiculous?
I'm being careful not to spoil anything specific for anyone. Let's just say, people become useless and permanently disabled quickly in Alaska in the winter when they are under-dressed for the weather, I'd imagine absolute zero to be worse. And everything that has come after that. And I enjoy when the James Bond villains devise elaborate plots to kill him after capturing him, and I liked 'The Astronaut Farmer' and 'The Martian', so maybe it's just the way it is being handled, with no explanation or science.
We just started watching season 5 of "The Expanse". We're two episodes in and it seems to be going a little slow right now. I hope it's building up to something good.
I'm really, REALLY struggling with The Expanse. This season has been nothing like the former seasons and one plot line is so ridiculous that I can barely stand it... And it is the main plot line, and it keeps getting more ridiculous, and now thus has made it predictable what is ultimately going to happen... there is absolutely no way to redeem it other than the most ridiculous outcome.... ARGH!!!
I will say, they're doing a good job keeping *mostly* in line with the books so far. I have NO IDEA what they're going to do next season since the actor who plays Alex isn't coming back.
Because I'm curious, why do you think the main plot line is ridiculous?
I'm being careful not to spoil anything specific for anyone. Let's just say, people become useless and permanently disabled quickly in Alaska in the winter when they are under-dressed for the weather, I'd imagine absolute zero to be worse. And everything that has come after that. And I enjoy when the James Bond villains devise elaborate plots to kill him after capturing him, and I liked 'The Astronaut Farmer' and 'The Martian', so maybe it's just the way it is being handled, with no explanation or science.
We saw the scene in question and had a similar reaction to it as you. It was definitely a WTF moment on a show that was sold mostly as a "hard science fiction" program. This season has been very strange for us to watch because it's been much more like a space opera than anything that has come before.
We are watching a "Call My Agent", a French series ("Dix Pour Cent" en français), on Netflix. For non-French speakers, it has English subtitles. It's a hoot. The main characters are talent agents; there are many notable cameos from well-known French actresses, especially in the later seasons as it gained popularity. Isabelle Adjani, Juliette Binoche, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Jean Reno, Monica Bellucci ... and Sigourney Weaver(!?)Oh I am watching that right now, too! It is decent.
Sadly, no Jody Foster, who speaks impeccable French.
Another interesting detail is that Liliane Rovère, who plays agent Arlette Azémar in the series, dated Jazz musician Chet Baker in real life. And that fact is woven into season 2 episode 5 ... they even show an actual old photo of Rovère and Baker.
We just started watching season 5 of "The Expanse". We're two episodes in and it seems to be going a little slow right now. I hope it's building up to something good.
I'm really, REALLY struggling with The Expanse. This season has been nothing like the former seasons and one plot line is so ridiculous that I can barely stand it... And it is the main plot line, and it keeps getting more ridiculous, and now thus has made it predictable what is ultimately going to happen... there is absolutely no way to redeem it other than the most ridiculous outcome.... ARGH!!!
I will say, they're doing a good job keeping *mostly* in line with the books so far. I have NO IDEA what they're going to do next season since the actor who plays Alex isn't coming back.
Because I'm curious, why do you think the main plot line is ridiculous?
I'm being careful not to spoil anything specific for anyone. Let's just say, people become useless and permanently disabled quickly in Alaska in the winter when they are under-dressed for the weather, I'd imagine absolute zero to be worse. And everything that has come after that. And I enjoy when the James Bond villains devise elaborate plots to kill him after capturing him, and I liked 'The Astronaut Farmer' and 'The Martian', so maybe it's just the way it is being handled, with no explanation or science.
We saw the scene in question and had a similar reaction to it as you. It was definitely a WTF moment on a show that was sold mostly as a "hard science fiction" program. This season has been very strange for us to watch because it's been much more like a space opera than anything that has come before.
Yes, episode 10 has just about brought a tear to my eye, and not in a good way :(
The remake of All Creatures Great and Small on PBS—the PBS app has all the first season episodes. It’s beautiful scenery and sweet stories and the overweight dog being led down the sidewalk after a sausage on a stick so relatable. :)
The remake of All Creatures Great and Small on PBS—the PBS app has all the first season episodes. It’s beautiful scenery and sweet stories and the overweight dog being led down the sidewalk after a sausage on a stick so relatable. :)
Aah, someone else enjoying this as well.
But... what of Tricki Woo!?
The remake of All Creatures Great and Small on PBS—the PBS app has all the first season episodes. It’s beautiful scenery and sweet stories and the overweight dog being led down the sidewalk after a sausage on a stick so relatable. :)
Aah, someone else enjoying this as well.
But... what of Tricki Woo!?
I’m watching it, too. I have mixed feelings. It’s much less faithful to the books than the original series. They have made up all sorts of soap opera backstory out of thin air. I kind of love this Mrs. Hall, but again, she’s a far leap from the books. I don’t love this Tristan. The scenery is gorgeous and the local color is great.
Anyone watching Insecure on HBO Max? We just finished season 1. I'm struggling to really pull for any of the characters, but the flip side is that they all have so much room to grow.
We've just started (re)watching The Office, American version. I've watched it before, DH has never seen it. It's been 2 episodes and DH isn't liking it. I thought I remember liking it immediately, but maybe it did take some time to get into? Alternately, maybe with the passage of time some of it isn't just as fun and interesting (to the extent it's been [over]done by others since then). Also, after our recent political experience, it's tough to watch a narcissist and, as much as I love Dwight, an eager conspiracy theorist and think it's as funny as I used to.
We just started watching Cobra Kai. How the f*ck is Ralph Macchio almost 60?!
Rewatching Seinfeld (I was a huge fan in the 90s and had taped every episode on video!) with my daughter who is seeing it for the first time. It has held up surprisingly well for the most part (she points out aaaaallll the problemetic stuff to me, and yes, I do see it). We both find it very funny. She loves Kramer (my least favourite character) while I adore George and Newman.
The British Office (the original one) is so much better. I saw the British one years ago and just couldn't watch the American version when it came out.
I just finished Call my Agent. It was fab. I loved all the cameos and especially loved Andrea. Great actor and great character.
Michael's hatred of Toby just cracks me up in the US version. Also Creed has few lines, but they're generally gold.Toby is such an ineffectual sad sack. He makes me squirm. That is, of course, the point of Gervaise humor—make ‘em squirm! I’m citing Ricky Gervais here because he invented the tone of The Office. I don’t think there was a Toby on his British version.
Best I've seen in the last year is Watchmen. Became only more relevant with the Black Lives Matter movement.
WandaVision is high concept and amazingly creative, with added American sitcom nostalgia. Might be a good crossover show even if you don't love the Marvel universe.
I like the space opera of Expanse. Great special effects. I find it funny that the poster above things surviving vacuum exposure if more "far out" than an alien infecting the solar system (trying not to get into specifics here).
I rewatched Maniac on Netflix recently, and it remains glorious.
So...I understand that I'm way behind the curve here, but I recently watched seasons 1-3 of Yellowstone and it's phenomenal imo.
So...I understand that I'm way behind the curve here, but I recently watched seasons 1-3 of Yellowstone and it's phenomenal imo.
Yeah...it's TV...a certain suspension of belief is part of the deal. I just try to enjoy TV and movies for the stories they're trying to tell and don't tend to get too bogged down in the details
So...I understand that I'm way behind the curve here, but I recently watched seasons 1-3 of Yellowstone and it's phenomenal imo.
Personally I find the plots to reeeeeally push the boundaries of suspension of disbelief but its over-the-topness is probably its main appeal. Who would have thought "ultra-violent Montana rancher/cowboy soap opera" would be such a big hit.
Season 4 drops this summer. I only pull for the ranch hands/cowboys at this point.
'Black Sails'
I forget if I already mentioned it here, but I'm all about pirates. And Toby Stephens. And Toby Stephens as a pirate. Yum.
Bridgerton is so dumb, but the insane costumes are SO enjoyable, as is the soundtrack. The leads are also very attractive naked, and they are naked a lot. But seriously, I want to wear ALL of Simon's outfits....those brocade waistcoats!
'Black Sails'
I forget if I already mentioned it here, but I'm all about pirates. And Toby Stephens. And Toby Stephens as a pirate. Yum.
'Black Sails'
I forget if I already mentioned it here, but I'm all about pirates. And Toby Stephens. And Toby Stephens as a pirate. Yum.
Yes! I liked Black Sails a lot. Watched season1 and most of season2 on Hulu while I had a free trial...but never completed it. How many seasons were there in total?
'Black Sails'
I forget if I already mentioned it here, but I'm all about pirates. And Toby Stephens. And Toby Stephens as a pirate. Yum.
Yes! I liked Black Sails a lot. Watched season1 and most of season2 on Hulu while I had a free trial...but never completed it. How many seasons were there in total?
I will have to check out Black Sails.
Currently watching The Last Kingdom on Netflix.
'Black Sails'
I forget if I already mentioned it here, but I'm all about pirates. And Toby Stephens. And Toby Stephens as a pirate. Yum.
Yes! I liked Black Sails a lot. Watched season1 and most of season2 on Hulu while I had a free trial...but never completed it. How many seasons were there in total?
My wife and I have very recently become engrossed in To Catch a Smuggler on NatGeo. There aren't many episodes, but each one has been fun. We've come to realize that there are a ton of great engineers in the drug smuggling game, lol. The different ways these people come up with to try and sneak drugs into the U.S. is amazing
I've been watching The Durrells in Corfu - a little lighter than my normal taste but worth it for the wonderful scenery and fun performance from Josh O'Connor (The Crown). Keeley Hawes is excellent as always.
A friend recommended "The Kominsky Method" and we're about eight episodes in. It's enjoyable, in a mindlessly entertaining sort of way. I haven't followed this thread closely since we don't watch a ton of TV. Apologies if this is something that was discussed twenty pages ago.
Best I've seen in the last year is Watchmen. Became only more relevant with the Black Lives Matter movement.
WandaVision is high concept and amazingly creative, with added American sitcom nostalgia. Might be a good crossover show even if you don't love the Marvel universe.
I like the space opera of Expanse. Great special effects. I find it funny that the poster above things surviving vacuum exposure if more "far out" than an alien infecting the solar system (trying not to get into specifics here).
I rewatched Maniac on Netflix recently, and it remains glorious.
I feel that way about "Selling Sunset". I lived in LA in the 80's and it's so much history repeating itself. Of course, I binge watched it when I was sick a year ago and haven't watched it since.Best I've seen in the last year is Watchmen. Became only more relevant with the Black Lives Matter movement.
WandaVision is high concept and amazingly creative, with added American sitcom nostalgia. Might be a good crossover show even if you don't love the Marvel universe.
I like the space opera of Expanse. Great special effects. I find it funny that the poster above things surviving vacuum exposure if more "far out" than an alien infecting the solar system (trying not to get into specifics here).
I rewatched Maniac on Netflix recently, and it remains glorious.
May have been mentioned in the 30 odd previous pages here, but I'm watching Billions now on Amazon Prime. It's been around for 5 seasons. 1st season is pretty darn entertaining. Good guys vs bad guys, both with redeeming and less redeeming qualities. Lots of psychology. Lots of hedonism, "billionaire porn". Manhattan lifestyle is interesting and I enjoy the voyeurism.
I always feel emotionally manipulated by "This Is Us".I enjoyed Season 1, but decided it was a bit too treacle-y for me. Have not returned to it. I try to forget that I find the dad of the family extremely attractive.
Late to the game, but just watched all of The Fall with Gillian Anderson over the last like 4 days. Really engrossing and great overall (except weird that her voice kept getting raspier over the course of the series?). So in case anyone missed it, it's worth going back for.
Has anyone been watching Better Call Saul later seasons? I watched Season 1 when it was new and liked it but never went back for Season 2 when it finally came out. Wondering if it's worth it now that Season 6, which looks to be the last(?), is about to get started.
Late to the game, but just watched all of The Fall with Gillian Anderson over the last like 4 days. Really engrossing and great overall (except weird that her voice kept getting raspier over the course of the series?). So in case anyone missed it, it's worth going back for.
Has anyone been watching Better Call Saul later seasons? I watched Season 1 when it was new and liked it but never went back for Season 2 when it finally came out. Wondering if it's worth it now that Season 6, which looks to be the last(?), is about to get started.
Has anyone been watching Better Call Saul later seasons? I watched Season 1 when it was new and liked it but never went back for Season 2 when it finally came out. Wondering if it's worth it now that Season 6, which looks to be the last(?), is about to get started.
I keep hearing great things about Bosch so I tried it. I’m not a fan of cop shows, but The Wire transcends its genre and I loved Justified, And people suggested for those reasons I would love Bosch as well.
I also think the lead character is extremely handsome. I enjoyed him as the man in black from lost.
But sorry I did not get into the show. I thought it was cheesy. And maybe it was those kind of 70s vibe that I just could not get beyond.I watched a few episodes in season one and see the lead character as a good cop who sometimes does bad in order to accomplish his good mission.
I find bad cops who sometimes do good, like Vic Mackey in The Shield, to be a whole lot more interesting.
I keep hearing great things about Bosch so I tried it. I’m not a fan of cop shows, but The Wire transcends its genre and I loved Justified, And people suggested for those reasons I would love Bosch as well.
I also think the lead character is extremely handsome. I enjoyed him as the man in black from lost.
But sorry I did not get into the show. I thought it was cheesy. And maybe it was those kind of 70s vibe that I just could not get beyond.I watched a few episodes in season one and see the lead character as a good cop who sometimes does bad in order to accomplish his good mission.
I find bad cops who sometimes do good, like Vic Mackey in The Shield, to be a whole lot more interesting.
Yeah I see the Justified comparison, Raylan could be super cheesy also, but I think allowing Raylan to riff off the lighter characters like Boyd and Dewey Crowe overcame some of that. Bosch attempts the same with the "Crate and Barrel" characters, but it's less effective.
anyone interested in the hemingway show on pbs? i'll probably start it but i usually fall asleep during those ken burns shows. i want to like it.
I recommend It’s A Sin.
Best I've seen in the last year is Watchmen. Became only more relevant with the Black Lives Matter movement.
WandaVision is high concept and amazingly creative, with added American sitcom nostalgia. Might be a good crossover show even if you don't love the Marvel universe.
I like the space opera of Expanse. Great special effects. I find it funny that the poster above things surviving vacuum exposure if more "far out" than an alien infecting the solar system (trying not to get into specifics here).
I rewatched Maniac on Netflix recently, and it remains glorious.
May have been mentioned in the 30 odd previous pages here, but I'm watching Billions now on Amazon Prime. It's been around for 5 seasons. 1st season is pretty darn entertaining. Good guys vs bad guys, both with redeeming and less redeeming qualities. Lots of psychology. Lots of hedonism, "billionaire porn". Manhattan lifestyle is interesting and I enjoy the voyeurism.
Best I've seen in the last year is Watchmen. Became only more relevant with the Black Lives Matter movement.
WandaVision is high concept and amazingly creative, with added American sitcom nostalgia. Might be a good crossover show even if you don't love the Marvel universe.
I like the space opera of Expanse. Great special effects. I find it funny that the poster above things surviving vacuum exposure if more "far out" than an alien infecting the solar system (trying not to get into specifics here).
I rewatched Maniac on Netflix recently, and it remains glorious.
May have been mentioned in the 30 odd previous pages here, but I'm watching Billions now on Amazon Prime. It's been around for 5 seasons. 1st season is pretty darn entertaining. Good guys vs bad guys, both with redeeming and less redeeming qualities. Lots of psychology. Lots of hedonism, "billionaire porn". Manhattan lifestyle is interesting and I enjoy the voyeurism.
I recently gave Billions a shot, my interest in Paul Giamatti and Damian Lewis outweighing my disinterest in the alpha dickhead world in which it's set. About to finish season 2 and I'm genuinely entertained. It's much better than I expected. Seems doubtful they can keep this up for 5 seasons but I'm in to find out.
Also Wags is dangerously close to becoming my favorite tv character of all time, despite being the precise antithesis of me as a person.
Incidentally, the actor who plays Wags was also my favourite on Suits.
Incidentally, the actor who plays Wags was also my favourite on Suits.
I only just realized he also played Gale on Breaking Bad. Dude's got chops.
I always feel emotionally manipulated by "This Is Us".
I always feel emotionally manipulated by "This Is Us".
Yes, but it's good enough that I am willing to overlook that. I really like storytelling that jumps around in time.
I had high expectations for this but found it merely okay. By covering an array of people over so many years in just 4+ hours, it compressed character development and story line beyond what could get me very emotionally invested in the individuals. HBO's adaptation of And the Band Played On, for instance, does a good job of converting 600 dense pages into a <2.5 hour runtime while even maintaining occasionally impressive elements of emotional poignancy (even if a bit maudlin). Also, I do wish It's a Sin was more ambitious in its design. Angels in America, for example, is something that definitely shot for the moon (though perhaps I simply suffer from an overwrought sense of taste). Where It's a Sin tries to make sense of AIDS and its human toll and what it all means, we have Ritchie say things like "That's what people will forget: that it was so much fun" -- exactly the sort of sex-obsessed hedonism that Larry Kramer railed against in Faggots, but I guess what else could Ritchie say right then?I recommend It’s A Sin.
I seriously had to come back to find this post and yell: TALK ABOUT A FUCKING UNDERSELL!
Wow. Hey folks, if you want to feel something, watch this show.
DH and I both loved it. Every character is brilliant, and it will rip your damn heart out, stuff it back in, and then warm it back up with truly heartwarming character dynamics. A review called it "wrenching yet joyful" and I really can't say it better than that.
If you were part of or allied with the gay community in the 80s and 90s, then this show is a really authentic call back to the experience of the AIDS epidemic at the time. If you weren't exposed to it back in the day, then, as another review described it, it's an immersive storytelling, and even more worth watching, IMO.
I could see myself rewatching it. The first run through was so caught up in what was going to happen, I think I would enjoy a second run through with more attention to the individual characters and relationships. It's a fairly big cast.
"La!"
I had high expectations for this but found it merely okay. By covering an array of people over so many years in just 4+ hours, it compressed character development and story line beyond what could get me very emotionally invested in the individuals. HBO's adaptation of And the Band Played On, for instance, does a good job of converting 600 dense pages into a <2.5 hour runtime while even maintaining occasionally impressive elements of emotional poignancy (even if a bit maudlin). Also, I do wish It's a Sin was more ambitious in its design. Angels in America, for example, is something that definitely shot for the moon (though perhaps I simply suffer from an overwrought sense of taste). Where It's a Sin tries to make sense of AIDS and its human toll and what it all means, we have Ritchie say things like "That's what people will forget: that it was so much fun" -- exactly the sort of sex-obsessed hedonism that Larry Kramer railed against in Faggots, but I guess what else could Ritchie say right then?I recommend It’s A Sin.
I seriously had to come back to find this post and yell: TALK ABOUT A FUCKING UNDERSELL!
Wow. Hey folks, if you want to feel something, watch this show.
DH and I both loved it. Every character is brilliant, and it will rip your damn heart out, stuff it back in, and then warm it back up with truly heartwarming character dynamics. A review called it "wrenching yet joyful" and I really can't say it better than that.
If you were part of or allied with the gay community in the 80s and 90s, then this show is a really authentic call back to the experience of the AIDS epidemic at the time. If you weren't exposed to it back in the day, then, as another review described it, it's an immersive storytelling, and even more worth watching, IMO.
I could see myself rewatching it. The first run through was so caught up in what was going to happen, I think I would enjoy a second run through with more attention to the individual characters and relationships. It's a fairly big cast.
"La!"
Loved the music choices in this and wish they would have let some of that breathe a bit more. Oh, and fun fact: apparently the Jill Baxter character is based closely on a friend of Russel Davies's and the real Jill (Jill Nadler) appears as Christine Baxter.
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Elsewhere in the recommendations above, I found The Fall to be very good or maybe even excellent. The raspy voice problem (not just Stella--Jim Burns was also raspy AF) is one of the reasons I absolutely could not get through Peaky Blinders -- but the attention to detail and pacing of The Fall kept me very engaged in spite of this distraction. Reminded me of some of what was good about Mindhunter (Netflix; canceled after Season 2) that I liked.
I get what your'e saying about Ritchie--maybe I just wanted a different perspective from him by the end, but it makes him more realistic the way things went. People are the way they are to their last breath.I had high expectations for this but found it merely okay. By covering an array of people over so many years in just 4+ hours, it compressed character development and story line beyond what could get me very emotionally invested in the individuals. HBO's adaptation of And the Band Played On, for instance, does a good job of converting 600 dense pages into a <2.5 hour runtime while even maintaining occasionally impressive elements of emotional poignancy (even if a bit maudlin). Also, I do wish It's a Sin was more ambitious in its design. Angels in America, for example, is something that definitely shot for the moon (though perhaps I simply suffer from an overwrought sense of taste). Where It's a Sin tries to make sense of AIDS and its human toll and what it all means, we have Ritchie say things like "That's what people will forget: that it was so much fun" -- exactly the sort of sex-obsessed hedonism that Larry Kramer railed against in Faggots, but I guess what else could Ritchie say right then?I recommend It’s A Sin.
I seriously had to come back to find this post and yell: TALK ABOUT A FUCKING UNDERSELL!
Wow. Hey folks, if you want to feel something, watch this show.
DH and I both loved it. Every character is brilliant, and it will rip your damn heart out, stuff it back in, and then warm it back up with truly heartwarming character dynamics. A review called it "wrenching yet joyful" and I really can't say it better than that.
If you were part of or allied with the gay community in the 80s and 90s, then this show is a really authentic call back to the experience of the AIDS epidemic at the time. If you weren't exposed to it back in the day, then, as another review described it, it's an immersive storytelling, and even more worth watching, IMO.
I could see myself rewatching it. The first run through was so caught up in what was going to happen, I think I would enjoy a second run through with more attention to the individual characters and relationships. It's a fairly big cast.
"La!"
Loved the music choices in this and wish they would have let some of that breathe a bit more. Oh, and fun fact: apparently the Jill Baxter character is based closely on a friend of Russel Davies's and the real Jill (Jill Nadler) appears as Christine Baxter.
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Elsewhere in the recommendations above, I found The Fall to be very good or maybe even excellent. The raspy voice problem (not just Stella--Jim Burns was also raspy AF) is one of the reasons I absolutely could not get through Peaky Blinders -- but the attention to detail and pacing of The Fall kept me very engaged in spite of this distraction. Reminded me of some of what was good about Mindhunter (Netflix; canceled after Season 2) that I liked.
I actually liked how deeply flawed Ritchie's character is. What I loved about the show was that the focus was the sense of community and support. It's all about the love of your chosen family, even when you are deeply, deeply, humanly flawed, you can still be loved. Ritchie isn't in any way a sympathetic character, he handles everything about as badly as possible.
I loved Angels in America, and it was a hell of a ride, but a totally different tone. I think there's more than enough space for both types of narrative. What I found refreshing was how sweet and joyful It's A Sin was. It made me so nostalgic for my days of living in a crowded apartment with gay men in my early 20s.
Just started watching "Wayne", and I completely understand why it has 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. Really fresh dialogue and energy.
It's not the easiest to describe, but it's darkly funny as hell, very casually violent, and the characters are fantastic.
It's about two teenagers on a revenge road trip. The main character is Wayne, who is very messed up, but quite loved by those around him despite being totally out of control.
So far I'm only a few episodes in, but I've laughed A LOT...which is great because I've been stuck in bed for two weeks and need a lot of high quality entertainment.
Just started watching "Wayne", and I completely understand why it has 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. Really fresh dialogue and energy.
It's not the easiest to describe, but it's darkly funny as hell, very casually violent, and the characters are fantastic.
It's about two teenagers on a revenge road trip. The main character is Wayne, who is very messed up, but quite loved by those around him despite being totally out of control.
So far I'm only a few episodes in, but I've laughed A LOT...which is great because I've been stuck in bed for two weeks and need a lot of high quality entertainment.
Thanks for bringing Wayne to my attention. It's terrific! So messed up and funny.
This description made me laugh.Just started watching "Wayne", and I completely understand why it has 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. Really fresh dialogue and energy.
It's not the easiest to describe, but it's darkly funny as hell, very casually violent, and the characters are fantastic.
It's about two teenagers on a revenge road trip. The main character is Wayne, who is very messed up, but quite loved by those around him despite being totally out of control.
So far I'm only a few episodes in, but I've laughed A LOT...which is great because I've been stuck in bed for two weeks and need a lot of high quality entertainment.
Thanks for bringing Wayne to my attention. It's terrific! So messed up and funny.
I laughed so much. The characters and dialogue are amazing. I'm trying to find something to compare it to, and I just can't.
It's a very violent revenge, buddies on a road trip, heartwarming teen romance?
watched season 1 of goliath. not watching season 2I watched some of goliath several years ago and I thought it was dumb.
watched season 1 of goliath. not watching season 2I watched some of goliath several years ago and I thought it was dumb.
I highly recommend the Australian series Rake She is of the same genre. It’s about a down and out attorney who is charming and well, rakish, and has adventures in the courtroom.
Isn’t that lead actor great!?? And the first season where he is so successful in the courtroom is a scream. I won’t be more specific to save the surprises for those who have not seen it. A great supporting casts is in it, and occasional well known actors like Toniwatched season 1 of goliath. not watching season 2I watched some of goliath several years ago and I thought it was dumb.
I highly recommend the Australian series Rake She is of the same genre. It’s about a down and out attorney who is charming and well, rakish, and has adventures in the courtroom.
Australian TV is the best, it really is.
I've been trying to get people to watch Rake for years, people don't know what they're missing.
Isn’t that lead actor great!?? And the first season where he is so successful in the courtroom is a scream. I won’t be more specific to save the surprises for those who have not seen it. A great supporting casts is in it, and occasional well known actors like Toniwatched season 1 of goliath. not watching season 2I watched some of goliath several years ago and I thought it was dumb.
I highly recommend the Australian series Rake She is of the same genre. It’s about a down and out attorney who is charming and well, rakish, and has adventures in the courtroom.
I've always loved Richard Roxburgh. I don't think people know him from much except Moulin Rouge.
Australian TV is the best, it really is.
I've been trying to get people to watch Rake for years, people don't know what they're missing.
Colette and .Sam Neil make guest appearances.
Isn’t that lead actor great!?? And the first season where he is so successful in the courtroom is a scream. I won’t be more specific to save the surprises for those who have not seen it. A great supporting casts is in it, and occasional well known actors like Toniwatched season 1 of goliath. not watching season 2I watched some of goliath several years ago and I thought it was dumb.
I highly recommend the Australian series Rake She is of the same genre. It’s about a down and out attorney who is charming and well, rakish, and has adventures in the courtroom.
I've always loved Richard Roxburgh. I don't think people know him from much except Moulin Rouge.
Australian TV is the best, it really is.
I've been trying to get people to watch Rake for years, people don't know what they're missing.
Colette and .Sam Neil make guest appearances.
Isn’t that lead actor great!?? And the first season where he is so successful in the courtroom is a scream. I won’t be more specific to save the surprises for those who have not seen it. A great supporting casts is in it, and occasional well known actors like Toniwatched season 1 of goliath. not watching season 2I watched some of goliath several years ago and I thought it was dumb.
I highly recommend the Australian series Rake She is of the same genre. It’s about a down and out attorney who is charming and well, rakish, and has adventures in the courtroom.
I've always loved Richard Roxburgh. I don't think people know him from much except Moulin Rouge.
Australian TV is the best, it really is.
I've been trying to get people to watch Rake for years, people don't know what they're missing.
Colette and .Sam Neil make guest appearances.
I loved the early seasons of Rake but it did fade towards the end. They attempted a US version a few years ago with Greg Kinnear but it was awful.
Also worth a look is Tangle with Ben Mendelsohn (Bloodline, etc).
Isn’t that lead actor great!?? And the first season where he is so successful in the courtroom is a scream. I won’t be more specific to save the surprises for those who have not seen it. A great supporting casts is in it, and occasional well known actors like Toniwatched season 1 of goliath. not watching season 2I watched some of goliath several years ago and I thought it was dumb.
I highly recommend the Australian series Rake She is of the same genre. It’s about a down and out attorney who is charming and well, rakish, and has adventures in the courtroom.
I've always loved Richard Roxburgh. I don't think people know him from much except Moulin Rouge.
Australian TV is the best, it really is.
I've been trying to get people to watch Rake for years, people don't know what they're missing.
Colette and .Sam Neil make guest appearances.
I loved the early seasons of Rake but it did fade towards the end. They attempted a US version a few years ago with Greg Kinnear but it was awful.
Also worth a look is Tangle with Ben Mendelsohn (Bloodline, etc).
Oh! Ben Mendelssohn! I was just thinking about him after this talk about Rake. His work on Bloodline was the best supporting performance on tv in years. He inhabited that character.
I recently gave Billions a shot, my interest in Paul Giamatti and Damian Lewis outweighing my disinterest in the alpha dickhead world in which it's set. About to finish season 2 and I'm genuinely entertained. It's much better than I expected. Seems doubtful they can keep this up for 5 seasons but I'm in to find out.
Also Wags is dangerously close to becoming my favorite tv character of all time, despite being the precise antithesis of me as a person.
They can't, the plot starts getting ridiculous, but it remains really fun to watch. It's just that it starts requiring a little more patience with the writers and the main characters. Kind of like a better acted, edgier version of Suits, but just as overwrought.
Incidentally, the actor who plays Wags was also my favourite on Suits.
In my primal need for more Succession I watched 20 minutes of Billions but do not much like it.I recently gave Billions a shot, my interest in Paul Giamatti and Damian Lewis outweighing my disinterest in the alpha dickhead world in which it's set. About to finish season 2 and I'm genuinely entertained. It's much better than I expected. Seems doubtful they can keep this up for 5 seasons but I'm in to find out.
Also Wags is dangerously close to becoming my favorite tv character of all time, despite being the precise antithesis of me as a person.
They can't, the plot starts getting ridiculous, but it remains really fun to watch. It's just that it starts requiring a little more patience with the writers and the main characters. Kind of like a better acted, edgier version of Suits, but just as overwrought.
Incidentally, the actor who plays Wags was also my favourite on Suits.
Boy you weren't kidding. I think I happened to have weighed in after just watching what is probably the pinnacle episode of the series.Spoiler: show
Still entertaining, and I'll likely finish the series, but the plot is definitely getting looser and taking bigger leaps.
In my primal need for more Succession I watched 20 minutes of Billions but do not much like it.I recently gave Billions a shot, my interest in Paul Giamatti and Damian Lewis outweighing my disinterest in the alpha dickhead world in which it's set. About to finish season 2 and I'm genuinely entertained. It's much better than I expected. Seems doubtful they can keep this up for 5 seasons but I'm in to find out.
Also Wags is dangerously close to becoming my favorite tv character of all time, despite being the precise antithesis of me as a person.
They can't, the plot starts getting ridiculous, but it remains really fun to watch. It's just that it starts requiring a little more patience with the writers and the main characters. Kind of like a better acted, edgier version of Suits, but just as overwrought.
Incidentally, the actor who plays Wags was also my favourite on Suits.
Boy you weren't kidding. I think I happened to have weighed in after just watching what is probably the pinnacle episode of the series.Spoiler: show
Still entertaining, and I'll likely finish the series, but the plot is definitely getting looser and taking bigger leaps.
A fellow fan of Succession tells me to try Billions for 2 full episodes, perhaps it will grow on me. Both of us understand it is a pale thing when compared to the brilliance of
Succession. I only bring up Succession because alpha dickheads abound there.
Suits and Billions are often recommended to those who like
Succession.
The Invincible cartoon on Amazon prime is a decent show. I remember seeing this comic that Kirkman was writing a while back, but somehow decided that it was targeted at tweens and wouldn't be interesting to an adult. Wrong on both counts!
The Invincible cartoon on Amazon prime is a decent show. I remember seeing this comic that Kirkman was writing a while back, but somehow decided that it was targeted at tweens and wouldn't be interesting to an adult. Wrong on both counts!
The Invincible cartoon on Amazon prime is a decent show. I remember seeing this comic that Kirkman was writing a while back, but somehow decided that it was targeted at tweens and wouldn't be interesting to an adult. Wrong on both counts!
I might have to check it out! Our family enjoys well-crafted animated movies/series big time. HBO Max has a ton of DC animated offerings but I've binged through most of the good stuff I think.
started watching 'river' on prime. i like nichola walker and she seems interesting in the show but i just can't seem to care. i think i'm burned out on tv.
The Invincible cartoon on Amazon prime is a decent show. I remember seeing this comic that Kirkman was writing a while back, but somehow decided that it was targeted at tweens and wouldn't be interesting to an adult. Wrong on both counts!
I might have to check it out! Our family enjoys well-crafted animated movies/series big time. HBO Max has a ton of DC animated offerings but I've binged through most of the good stuff I think.
IDK, how old are your kids? It's pretty gruesome.
The Invincible cartoon on Amazon prime is a decent show. I remember seeing this comic that Kirkman was writing a while back, but somehow decided that it was targeted at tweens and wouldn't be interesting to an adult. Wrong on both counts!
I might have to check it out! Our family enjoys well-crafted animated movies/series big time. HBO Max has a ton of DC animated offerings but I've binged through most of the good stuff I think.
IDK, how old are your kids? It's pretty gruesome.
Oh yeah. It's Robert Kirkman . . . he's a fan of gore. Don't watch this cartoon with young kids. The first episode seems pretty tame for like 3/4s of it, but gets pretty damned unsuitable in the last 1/4.
The Invincible cartoon on Amazon prime is a decent show. I remember seeing this comic that Kirkman was writing a while back, but somehow decided that it was targeted at tweens and wouldn't be interesting to an adult. Wrong on both counts!
I might have to check it out! Our family enjoys well-crafted animated movies/series big time. HBO Max has a ton of DC animated offerings but I've binged through most of the good stuff I think.
IDK, how old are your kids? It's pretty gruesome.
Oh yeah. It's Robert Kirkman . . . he's a fan of gore. Don't watch this cartoon with young kids. The first episode seems pretty tame for like 3/4s of it, but gets pretty damned unsuitable in the last 1/4.
So like animated equivalent of the Boys?
Mine are in high school and middle school but that might still be too much for them. And it's not like we don't have a ton of other options. Sounds like something I will "scout ahead" on and check out first.
I've mostly been watching television because there aren't many new movies at the moment.
Loved WandaVision on Disney+ because it was so interesting to try to figure out what was going on. Scarlet Witch was not a character I had much interest in, and now I am excited to see her again in the next Dr. Strange movie. Liked The Falcon and the Winter Soldier OK, but it was much more conventional than WandaVision.
Have been watching The Nevers on HBO Max and enjoying it a lot. Steampunk about Victorian women with superpowers is my kind of thing.
Watched Shadow and Bone on Netflix. It's pretty light viewing, but I enjoyed a fantasy series based on a non-British culture (Tsarist Russia).
My "somehow I never watched that" series at the moment is Buffy the Vampire Slayer. I was just a little too old for it when it first came out, and in the past I had seen the first and the latest seasons which are not the strongest. A podcast host I like was doing a Buffy series so I thought I would give it a try. I am enjoying it much more this time through although not all has aged well.
watched season 1 of goliath. not watching season 2I watched some of goliath several years ago and I thought it was dumb.
I highly recommend the Australian series Rake She is of the same genre. It’s about a down and out attorney who is charming and well, rakish, and has adventures in the courtroom.
Australian TV is the best, it really is.
I've been trying to get people to watch Rake for years, people don't know what they're missing.
watched season 1 of goliath. not watching season 2I watched some of goliath several years ago and I thought it was dumb.
I highly recommend the Australian series Rake She is of the same genre. It’s about a down and out attorney who is charming and well, rakish, and has adventures in the courtroom.
Australian TV is the best, it really is.
I've been trying to get people to watch Rake for years, people don't know what they're missing.
I love Rake. I also recommend an Australian series about new motherhood called "the Let Down" on Netflix. Please Like Me is also pretty good although I often wanted to slap the main character.
The Comeback with Lisa Kudrow is pretty funny. It is about a self important actress whose time has passed, but her career is revived in a tv sitcom. Her hunger for fame is the running joke.
Kudrow’s video series called Web Therapy is also about a self important therapist who practices in front of a camera. It is more of a sketch comedy, but it has great guest appearances from well known actors. This Kudrow character is obnoxious, while .the .comeback star is just to be pitied.
speaking of good series not well known by former Friends stars, Matt LeBlanc’s show Episodes is good, too. Another TV show about a former well-known TV actor.
I am re-watching The Girlfriend Experience on Amazon with Riley Keough. Wow she was good in this and she is in every frame of this production. She was nominated for a couple of awards for this.
The Comeback with Lisa Kudrow is pretty funny. It is about a self important actress whose time has passed, but her career is revived in a tv sitcom. Her hunger for fame is the running joke.
Kudrow’s video series called Web Therapy is also about a self important therapist who practices in front of a camera. It is more of a sketch comedy, but it has great guest appearances from well known actors. This Kudrow character is obnoxious, while .the .comeback star is just to be pitied.
speaking of good series not well known by former Friends stars, Matt LeBlanc’s show Episodes is good, too. Another TV show about a former well-known TV actor.
I am re-watching The Girlfriend Experience on Amazon with Riley Keough. Wow she was good in this and she is in every frame of this production. She was nominated for a couple of awards for this.
Episodes is great, I really enjoyed their take on a clever British show being remade in America and ending up totally cannibalized. The characters are fantastic, and I really liked all of the actors.
I tried watching The Girlfriend Experience, but I ended up getting to agitated by endless silences and expressionless monotone speaking. I couldn't even make it through 2 episodes. I may have just not been in the mood for it though, so I might give it another shot.
The Comeback with Lisa Kudrow is pretty funny. It is about a self important actress whose time has passed, but her career is revived in a tv sitcom. Her hunger for fame is the running joke.
Kudrow’s video series called Web Therapy is also about a self important therapist who practices in front of a camera. It is more of a sketch comedy, but it has great guest appearances from well known actors. This Kudrow character is obnoxious, while .the .comeback star is just to be pitied.
speaking of good series not well known by former Friends stars, Matt LeBlanc’s show Episodes is good, too. Another TV show about a former well-known TV actor.
I am re-watching The Girlfriend Experience on Amazon with Riley Keough. Wow she was good in this and she is in every frame of this production. She was nominated for a couple of awards for this.
Episodes is great, I really enjoyed their take on a clever British show being remade in America and ending up totally cannibalized. The characters are fantastic, and I really liked all of the actors.
I tried watching The Girlfriend Experience, but I ended up getting to agitated by endless silences and expressionless monotone speaking. I couldn't even make it through 2 episodes. I may have just not been in the mood for it though, so I might give it another shot.
Her non-expressive face one of the reasons why I think she did a good job as the lead character in The Girlfriend Experience. The character explains that she is an introvert and she doesn’t really like people. When she meets Her male clients, she turns on the charm in a quiet way, obviousthat it is part of her “job.”
The Comeback with Lisa Kudrow is pretty funny. It is about a self important actress whose time has passed, but her career is revived in a tv sitcom. Her hunger for fame is the running joke.
Kudrow’s video series called Web Therapy is also about a self important therapist who practices in front of a camera. It is more of a sketch comedy, but it has great guest appearances from well known actors. This Kudrow character is obnoxious, while .the .comeback star is just to be pitied.
speaking of good series not well known by former Friends stars, Matt LeBlanc’s show Episodes is good, too. Another TV show about a former well-known TV actor.
I am re-watching The Girlfriend Experience on Amazon with Riley Keough. Wow she was good in this and she is in every frame of this production. She was nominated for a couple of awards for this.
Episodes is great, I really enjoyed their take on a clever British show being remade in America and ending up totally cannibalized. The characters are fantastic, and I really liked all of the actors.
I tried watching The Girlfriend Experience, but I ended up getting to agitated by endless silences and expressionless monotone speaking. I couldn't even make it through 2 episodes. I may have just not been in the mood for it though, so I might give it another shot.
DH had never seen Breaking Bad, so we're watching that now and it's really fun to rewatch it. I remember just enough to find pleasure in seeing the beginning again, with the advantage of hindisght. But I also remember so little of the specifics of each episode that I'm still often on the edge of my seat trying to remember what happens next. I was worried DH wouldn't like it, but so far he's pretty interested. I'm hoping he gets committed enough so that we rewatch the whole series.
I feel like BB is a comedy first, drama second, which earns it a little more leeway with the cheesy dialogue and implausible story lines.I always thought of it as a comedy that got a bit more serious and/or intense as the seasons went on. There are some not terribly great episodes in the middle, as happens with most long-running series. But I thought the final episode(s) wrapped up everything very satisfyingly.
Well, I know what I'll be watching as soon as it's released: 30 Helens agree: The Kids In The Hall have begun shooting their Amazon series (https://www.avclub.com/30-helens-agree-the-kids-in-the-hall-have-begun-shooti-1846976224)
Well, I know what I'll be watching as soon as it's released: 30 Helens agree: The Kids In The Hall have begun shooting their Amazon series (https://www.avclub.com/30-helens-agree-the-kids-in-the-hall-have-begun-shooti-1846976224)
Well, I know what I'll be watching as soon as it's released: 30 Helens agree: The Kids In The Hall have begun shooting their Amazon series (https://www.avclub.com/30-helens-agree-the-kids-in-the-hall-have-begun-shooti-1846976224)
Talk about the long tail of the internet... Brain Candy came out in 1996, which is about the last time I thought about the Kids in the Hall (and crushing your head (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t4pmlHRokg) :).
Well, I know what I'll be watching as soon as it's released: 30 Helens agree: The Kids In The Hall have begun shooting their Amazon series (https://www.avclub.com/30-helens-agree-the-kids-in-the-hall-have-begun-shooti-1846976224)
Talk about the long tail of the internet... Brain Candy came out in 1996, which is about the last time I thought about the Kids in the Hall (and crushing your head (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t4pmlHRokg) :).
I had my first kiss in a movie theater watching Brain Candy, it was a suitably odd circumstance for how weird the guy was. Lol
I barely watched TV growing up, mostly because we got almost no channels, and only one clearly, but my father insisted that we watch Kids in The Hall, it was pretty much the only show we watched religiously as a family.
Well, I know what I'll be watching as soon as it's released: 30 Helens agree: The Kids In The Hall have begun shooting their Amazon series (https://www.avclub.com/30-helens-agree-the-kids-in-the-hall-have-begun-shooti-1846976224)
Talk about the long tail of the internet... Brain Candy came out in 1996, which is about the last time I thought about the Kids in the Hall (and crushing your head (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8t4pmlHRokg) :).
I had my first kiss in a movie theater watching Brain Candy, it was a suitably odd circumstance for how weird the guy was. Lol
I barely watched TV growing up, mostly because we got almost no channels, and only one clearly, but my father insisted that we watch Kids in The Hall, it was pretty much the only show we watched religiously as a family.
I grew up 15 miles from the Canadian border, so we always had the Windsor-Essex CBC affiliate and a few other Canadian TV channels. Hockey Night in Canada was miles better than US coverage of the NHL. The original Degrassi series were very popular with us late Gen-Xers. I have tried and failed to explain Polka Dot Door to US people who didn’t grow up in metro Detroit.
I feel bad about supporting Joss Whedon (for many reasons), but shit, the series is already made and the actors deserve support. My only concern is whether it can stick the landing. So many shows build up strong story arcs and then sorta fizzle at the end.
I feel bad about supporting Joss Whedon (for many reasons), but shit, the series is already made and the actors deserve support. My only concern is whether it can stick the landing. So many shows build up strong story arcs and then sorta fizzle at the end.
Joss Whedon is stepping down and they've got a new showrunner, so if they can keep up the quality and storyline, maybe you can feel better about it :) I've really enjoyed this first half, and I'm interested to see where they go after the mid-season break.
I feel bad about supporting Joss Whedon (for many reasons), but shit, the series is already made and the actors deserve support. My only concern is whether it can stick the landing. So many shows build up strong story arcs and then sorta fizzle at the end.
Joss Whedon is stepping down and they've got a new showrunner, so if they can keep up the quality and storyline, maybe you can feel better about it :) I've really enjoyed this first half, and I'm interested to see where they go after the mid-season break.
We finished it this weekend. The finale took a few minutes to adapt to, but I warmed up to it, and I'm glad some questions were answered instead of letting them drag on for the second half of the Season. I'm really looking forward to Season 1, Part 2, but from everything I've read, we won't get those episodes until 2022. Maladie and Mundi steal every scene they get, imo. I love the cast.
I feel bad about supporting Joss Whedon (for many reasons), but shit, the series is already made and the actors deserve support. My only concern is whether it can stick the landing. So many shows build up strong story arcs and then sorta fizzle at the end.
Joss Whedon is stepping down and they've got a new showrunner, so if they can keep up the quality and storyline, maybe you can feel better about it :) I've really enjoyed this first half, and I'm interested to see where they go after the mid-season break.
We finished it this weekend. The finale took a few minutes to adapt to, but I warmed up to it, and I'm glad some questions were answered instead of letting them drag on for the second half of the Season. I'm really looking forward to Season 1, Part 2, but from everything I've read, we won't get those episodes until 2022. Maladie and Mundi steal every scene they get, imo. I love the cast.
It was definitely a wild final episode, I had to double check I'd chosen the right show!
I feel bad about supporting Joss Whedon (for many reasons), but shit, the series is already made and the actors deserve support. My only concern is whether it can stick the landing. So many shows build up strong story arcs and then sorta fizzle at the end.
Joss Whedon is stepping down and they've got a new showrunner, so if they can keep up the quality and storyline, maybe you can feel better about it :) I've really enjoyed this first half, and I'm interested to see where they go after the mid-season break.
We finished it this weekend. The finale took a few minutes to adapt to, but I warmed up to it, and I'm glad some questions were answered instead of letting them drag on for the second half of the Season. I'm really looking forward to Season 1, Part 2, but from everything I've read, we won't get those episodes until 2022. Maladie and Mundi steal every scene they get, imo. I love the cast.
It was definitely a wild final episode, I had to double check I'd chosen the right show!
Haha! About 2 minutes into the finale, Mrs. Miller clicked the remote to make sure we had selected the right series.
Started watching Loudermilk. Freaking hilarious. Ron Livingston (Office Space) is the lead. Got hooked a few minutes into the first episode. I'm 3 in. Amazon Prime Video.
Started watching Loudermilk. Freaking hilarious. Ron Livingston (Office Space) is the lead. Got hooked a few minutes into the first episode. I'm 3 in. Amazon Prime Video.This thread caused me to look up Loudermilk. I’m watching it right now. It’s amusing.
I just watched the new Bo Burnham "comedy" special on Netflix. I put comedy in quotes because it wasn't very funny. It was far more depressing than funny.
we've been watching 'clarkson's farm' on amazon. it's easy entertainment. he's sort of a likeable asshole. he has a beautiful piece of land that i hope he doesn't ruin.
we've been watching 'clarkson's farm' on amazon. it's easy entertainment. he's sort of a likeable asshole. he has a beautiful piece of land that i hope he doesn't ruin.
we've been watching 'clarkson's farm' on amazon. it's easy entertainment. he's sort of a likeable asshole. he has a beautiful piece of land that i hope he doesn't ruin.
Watching the preview for this, I about did a spit take when Clarkson said he was pushing 60. Dude looks absolutely atrocious for his age.
we've been watching 'clarkson's farm' on amazon. it's easy entertainment. he's sort of a likeable asshole. he has a beautiful piece of land that i hope he doesn't ruin.
Watching the preview for this, I about did a spit take when Clarkson said he was pushing 60. Dude looks absolutely atrocious for his age.
he was a smoker. did he say 750,000 cigarettes?
Watching "Sweet Tooth" on Netflix. It's another futuristic dystopian setting, with the main character as a half-human, half-animal hybrid child.Thanks for this suggestion, I watched the whole series in the past couple days. Dystopian but with a lighter touch.
So far it's been interesting to watch and the young actor is engaging, but I get a little too anxious watching shows where the good guys constantly have to out-run and out-wit the bad guys. I'll watch more this week and see where it goes.
Has no one recommended Hacks yet? I recommend Hacks.
Final Season of Bosch just became available. Gotta love the Stringer Bell reference!what did they say about Stringer?
Has no one recommended Hacks yet? I recommend Hacks.
Hacks is great. I love Jean Smart so much.
I breezed theough Feel Good on NEtflix, a comedy series with Mae Martin, a standup comedian.I did the same a couple of months ago. Really enjoyed it - another one that flies past when you're watching but manages to pack in quite a bit of food for thought.
It is semi-autobiographical and is about her addiction and love life, navigating gender and sexual orientations roles.
She is a cute girl who looks about 14. She is 30.
Lisa Kudrow plays her mother.
finished the last season of 'bosch'. it was consistently good though not great.
started 'hand of god'. not that great so far.
anyone watching 'the tomorrow war'?
finished the last season of 'bosch'. it was consistently good though not great.
started 'hand of god'. not that great so far.
anyone watching 'the tomorrow war'?
Okay, so I'm a few episodes into Sweet Tooth, and certain things just don't make sense to me.It didn't appear that all human babies were born hybrids, as evidenced in later episodes. And since the appearance of hybrids seemed to coincide with the virus, why would it be far-fetched that some segment of the population assumed they caused it? Aren't we now dealing with people who still assume the COVID-19 vaccination makes you sterile/isn't needed because it's all a hoax/is Bill Gates' microchip?
So all kids born after a certain point are hybrids? And for no rational reason, everyone assumes that the hybrids cause the illness, even though that makes zero sense?
But the part that makes absolutely no sense is that if all children are born hybrid after that point, do they all just intend to let the human race die out? And am I really supposed to believe that the entire population was just like "yep, go ahead and murder ALL of our babies, no problem, they obviously caused the illness despite there being no evidence of that". The strongest human drive on earth is to protect offspring, far stronger than survival instinct, so I'm not buying that an entire generation were like "yep, kill our adorable furry babies"
It just doesn't make sense to me, unless I misunderstood something along the way.
Loved Mr Inbetween on Hulu.
finished the last season of 'bosch'. it was consistently good though not great.
started 'hand of god'. not that great so far.
anyone watching 'the tomorrow war'?
Hand Of God really grew on me.
You just kind of have to eventually go with the flow of the ridiculousness, but there are some really fun characters and dynamics.
i saw that apple tv is making 'wool' into a tv show. i can not wait.
https://www.thedowndeep.net/2021/05/casting-on-rebecca-ferguson-announced-as-juliette/
Ted Lasso. Just devoured season 1 on a rec from a friend and it might be the greatest thing ever.
My wife and I watched Virgin River on Netflix, which I didn't really care for, but she enjoyed.
We watched the movie Friday Night Lights and decided to try the series of the same name on Netflix and we have both been enjoying that.
Before those, we binged Castle and Criminal Minds.
Anyone watch The Chair on Netflix with Sandra Oh? I watched it and have mixed but generally positive feelings about it, at least compared to most crap on Netflix.
Anyone watch The Chair on Netflix with Sandra Oh? I watched it and have mixed but generally positive feelings about it, at least compared to most crap on Netflix.
We watched it and enjoyed it quite a bit!
My husband is an academic and still enjoyed it. I know a lot of our academic friends that are women and POC have disliked it because it hit a little too close to home and brought up a lot of negative stuff for them.
Started watching Loudermilk. Freaking hilarious. Ron Livingston (Office Space) is the lead. Got hooked a few minutes into the first episode. I'm 3 in. Amazon Prime Video.
Great call! Fits my sense of humor perfectly.
Started watching Loudermilk. Freaking hilarious. Ron Livingston (Office Space) is the lead. Got hooked a few minutes into the first episode. I'm 3 in. Amazon Prime Video.This thread caused me to look up Loudermilk. I’m watching it right now. It’s amusing.
Anyone watch The Chair on Netflix with Sandra Oh? I watched it and have mixed but generally positive feelings about it, at least compared to most crap on Netflix.
We watched it and enjoyed it quite a bit!
My husband is an academic and still enjoyed it. I know a lot of our academic friends that are women and POC have disliked it because it hit a little too close to home and brought up a lot of negative stuff for them.
Me, too. I used to be a department chair before I resigned my tenured position out of general disgust. I hear lots of good things about this series, including from women POC who say it is almost too painfully accurate. Personally, I don’t think I can watch it. I left academia for a reason.
Anyone watch The Chair on Netflix with Sandra Oh? I watched it and have mixed but generally positive feelings about it, at least compared to most crap on Netflix.
We watched it and enjoyed it quite a bit!
My husband is an academic and still enjoyed it. I know a lot of our academic friends that are women and POC have disliked it because it hit a little too close to home and brought up a lot of negative stuff for them.
Me, too. I used to be a department chair before I resigned my tenured position out of general disgust. I hear lots of good things about this series, including from women POC who say it is almost too painfully accurate. Personally, I don’t think I can watch it. I left academia for a reason.
I haven't watched it yet. I suspect it will make me grateful that I left academia in the postdoc stage.
Anyone watch The Chair on Netflix with Sandra Oh? I watched it and have mixed but generally positive feelings about it, at least compared to most crap on Netflix.
So... we watched Season 1 of Black Sails a few years ago, was intrigued and enjoyed it but just never got around to Season 2 etc until last month. Season 2 was a GIANT step up from an already good show, and we started just burning through the series. Finished the series finale last night and... Wow. I am feeling actively offended that this show is so overlooked. That is how you do a chewy, thematically rich, character-driven show with awesome action and incredibly complex plot, drive it efficiently through a tidy 4 seasons, and nail that dismount.
And the fact that Toby Stephens (in particular, though the entire show was over looked in all but technical categories) was ignored for awards feels borderline criminal to me. His Captain Flint is one of the most amazing fictional characters we've ever encountered.
It's weird to me that it seems like no one has watched this show. All I can figure is that the first half of season 1 felt too trashy for critics to bite, and too slow/political/talky for the action fans to bite. And so it slipped under the cultural radar. Then I suspect that a certain demographic of the audience that WAS into it in Season 1 might have bailed in outrage when a certain vital character motivation comes to light in Season 2.
Whatever, I'm spreading the word. This show is really great, a meditation on identity and how it's shaped (by us and by society and by myths and stories we tell about ourselves and each other), and also on power and politics. It subverts a lot of expectations of Historical Epics Starring White Guys (though it stars some white guys). It reminded me a lot of some of my favorite Shakespearean history plays (e.g., the Henriad) only more diverse and inclusive.
Great stuff. And the final scene of the series could not be more perfect.
***A word of warning: if you have interest in the series, I STRONGLY recommend that you not internet search for ANYTHING about it, b/c even a lot of the headlines of articles about it, let alone the articles themselves, are aggravatingly spoilery. Don't even google any of the character names. Don't even google the real pirates in the show to find out their history. Trust me, you can wait until you are done watching to do that and be happier for it. Just find the show and start watching.***
***Second word of warning: The show takes about 5 eps to get over the 'look at us we're an ADULT pirate show' vibe. Don't worry, it definitely gets past that. There is also a gang rape that occurs early in the show. I don't remember it being particularly graphic, but it is certainly upsetting, so fair warning for trigger. And there are, not surprisingly, a few instances of gruesome violence scattered throughout (most of which you can see coming in time to avoid if wished).***
So... we watched Season 1 of Black Sails a few years ago, was intrigued and enjoyed it but just never got around to Season 2 etc until last month. Season 2 was a GIANT step up from an already good show, and we started just burning through the series. Finished the series finale last night and... Wow. I am feeling actively offended that this show is so overlooked. That is how you do a chewy, thematically rich, character-driven show with awesome action and incredibly complex plot, drive it efficiently through a tidy 4 seasons, and nail that dismount.
And the fact that Toby Stephens (in particular, though the entire show was over looked in all but technical categories) was ignored for awards feels borderline criminal to me. His Captain Flint is one of the most amazing fictional characters we've ever encountered.
It's weird to me that it seems like no one has watched this show. All I can figure is that the first half of season 1 felt too trashy for critics to bite, and too slow/political/talky for the action fans to bite. And so it slipped under the cultural radar. Then I suspect that a certain demographic of the audience that WAS into it in Season 1 might have bailed in outrage when a certain vital character motivation comes to light in Season 2.
Whatever, I'm spreading the word. This show is really great, a meditation on identity and how it's shaped (by us and by society and by myths and stories we tell about ourselves and each other), and also on power and politics. It subverts a lot of expectations of Historical Epics Starring White Guys (though it stars some white guys). It reminded me a lot of some of my favorite Shakespearean history plays (e.g., the Henriad) only more diverse and inclusive.
Great stuff. And the final scene of the series could not be more perfect.
***A word of warning: if you have interest in the series, I STRONGLY recommend that you not internet search for ANYTHING about it, b/c even a lot of the headlines of articles about it, let alone the articles themselves, are aggravatingly spoilery. Don't even google any of the character names. Don't even google the real pirates in the show to find out their history. Trust me, you can wait until you are done watching to do that and be happier for it. Just find the show and start watching.***
***Second word of warning: The show takes about 5 eps to get over the 'look at us we're an ADULT pirate show' vibe. Don't worry, it definitely gets past that. There is also a gang rape that occurs early in the show. I don't remember it being particularly graphic, but it is certainly upsetting, so fair warning for trigger. And there are, not surprisingly, a few instances of gruesome violence scattered throughout (most of which you can see coming in time to avoid if wished).***
I might check it out. On Netflix it says something about it being intended to be a prequel to something called Treasure Island, but assuming that's not necessary or important to watch to make sense of anything?
So... we watched Season 1 of Black Sails a few years ago, was intrigued and enjoyed it but just never got around to Season 2 etc until last month. Season 2 was a GIANT step up from an already good show, and we started just burning through the series. Finished the series finale last night and... Wow. I am feeling actively offended that this show is so overlooked. That is how you do a chewy, thematically rich, character-driven show with awesome action and incredibly complex plot, drive it efficiently through a tidy 4 seasons, and nail that dismount.
And the fact that Toby Stephens (in particular, though the entire show was over looked in all but technical categories) was ignored for awards feels borderline criminal to me. His Captain Flint is one of the most amazing fictional characters we've ever encountered.
It's weird to me that it seems like no one has watched this show. All I can figure is that the first half of season 1 felt too trashy for critics to bite, and too slow/political/talky for the action fans to bite. And so it slipped under the cultural radar. Then I suspect that a certain demographic of the audience that WAS into it in Season 1 might have bailed in outrage when a certain vital character motivation comes to light in Season 2.
Whatever, I'm spreading the word. This show is really great, a meditation on identity and how it's shaped (by us and by society and by myths and stories we tell about ourselves and each other), and also on power and politics. It subverts a lot of expectations of Historical Epics Starring White Guys (though it stars some white guys). It reminded me a lot of some of my favorite Shakespearean history plays (e.g., the Henriad) only more diverse and inclusive.
Great stuff. And the final scene of the series could not be more perfect.
***A word of warning: if you have interest in the series, I STRONGLY recommend that you not internet search for ANYTHING about it, b/c even a lot of the headlines of articles about it, let alone the articles themselves, are aggravatingly spoilery. Don't even google any of the character names. Don't even google the real pirates in the show to find out their history. Trust me, you can wait until you are done watching to do that and be happier for it. Just find the show and start watching.***
***Second word of warning: The show takes about 5 eps to get over the 'look at us we're an ADULT pirate show' vibe. Don't worry, it definitely gets past that. There is also a gang rape that occurs early in the show. I don't remember it being particularly graphic, but it is certainly upsetting, so fair warning for trigger. And there are, not surprisingly, a few instances of gruesome violence scattered throughout (most of which you can see coming in time to avoid if wished).***
I might check it out. On Netflix it says something about it being intended to be a prequel to something called Treasure Island, but assuming that's not necessary or important to watch to make sense of anything?
Right, it's a prequel to the classic novel, but it's not necessary to know the novel (I read it years ago and found it dull, and have seen a couple movie versions of it, but still didn't remember that much about it when I started watching BS). In fact, in some ways, it's probably better not to know the novel, though there's a special pleasure in watching the characters in the show be VERY different as their younger-self 'show' versions than what they end up being like in their famous much older novel counterparts, and then observing how the show manages to develop them to the point where you can 'see' the novel versions emerge.
So... we watched Season 1 of Black Sails a few years ago, was intrigued and enjoyed it but just never got around to Season 2 etc until last month. Season 2 was a GIANT step up from an already good show, and we started just burning through the series. Finished the series finale last night and... Wow. I am feeling actively offended that this show is so overlooked. That is how you do a chewy, thematically rich, character-driven show with awesome action and incredibly complex plot, drive it efficiently through a tidy 4 seasons, and nail that dismount.
And the fact that Toby Stephens (in particular, though the entire show was over looked in all but technical categories) was ignored for awards feels borderline criminal to me. His Captain Flint is one of the most amazing fictional characters we've ever encountered.
It's weird to me that it seems like no one has watched this show. All I can figure is that the first half of season 1 felt too trashy for critics to bite, and too slow/political/talky for the action fans to bite. And so it slipped under the cultural radar. Then I suspect that a certain demographic of the audience that WAS into it in Season 1 might have bailed in outrage when a certain vital character motivation comes to light in Season 2.
Whatever, I'm spreading the word. This show is really great, a meditation on identity and how it's shaped (by us and by society and by myths and stories we tell about ourselves and each other), and also on power and politics. It subverts a lot of expectations of Historical Epics Starring White Guys (though it stars some white guys). It reminded me a lot of some of my favorite Shakespearean history plays (e.g., the Henriad) only more diverse and inclusive.
Great stuff. And the final scene of the series could not be more perfect.
***A word of warning: if you have interest in the series, I STRONGLY recommend that you not internet search for ANYTHING about it, b/c even a lot of the headlines of articles about it, let alone the articles themselves, are aggravatingly spoilery. Don't even google any of the character names. Don't even google the real pirates in the show to find out their history. Trust me, you can wait until you are done watching to do that and be happier for it. Just find the show and start watching.***
***Second word of warning: The show takes about 5 eps to get over the 'look at us we're an ADULT pirate show' vibe. Don't worry, it definitely gets past that. There is also a gang rape that occurs early in the show. I don't remember it being particularly graphic, but it is certainly upsetting, so fair warning for trigger. And there are, not surprisingly, a few instances of gruesome violence scattered throughout (most of which you can see coming in time to avoid if wished).***
In honor of Michael K. Williams, I'm finally getting around to watching 'The Wire'. Love the dialogue, production value and acting is a bit sketchy, but helps me appreciate just how great it must've been. Sorta like Paul Morphy (and even Bobby Fischer) in the day before Computers and Internets had their way with 'improving' everything...
In honor of Michael K. Williams, I'm finally getting around to watching 'The Wire'. Love the dialogue, production value and acting is a bit sketchy, but helps me appreciate just how great it must've been. Sorta like Paul Morphy (and even Bobby Fischer) in the day before Computers and Internets had their way with 'improving' everything...
In honor of Michael K. Williams, I'm finally getting around to watching 'The Wire'. Love the dialogue, production value and acting is a bit sketchy, but helps me appreciate just how great it must've been. Sorta like Paul Morphy (and even Bobby Fischer) in the day before Computers and Internets had their way with 'improving' everything...
In honor of Michael K. Williams, I'm finally getting around to watching 'The Wire'. Love the dialogue, production value and acting is a bit sketchy, but helps me appreciate just how great it must've been. Sorta like Paul Morphy (and even Bobby Fischer) in the day before Computers and Internets had their way with 'improving' everything...
Omar comin’!!!
A man has to have a code.
Back in 2002,an anti-hero robber of drug kingpins, an openly gay black man, was a pretty unusual ,dude.
It took me a few trys to get into The Wire. I finally turned on subtitles, which helped with sound level and clarity of speech. So many Baltimore scenes were what I see each day in St. Louis. The Projects in The Wire are exactly the same set of buildings as the ones down the street from me. The burned out Victorian shells up in North St. louis, a couple of miles from me, look like those in The Wire.
The once lovely 19th century and the Gubmnt-built crap in both cities are remarkably similar.
Started watching 'The Man in the High Castle' . . . it's an old Philip K Dick story that I somehow missed reading as a child. Kind of an alternate future sort of thing, about life in the world where the Germans and Japanese won the second World War and divided up everything between each other. Very well acted, and well written plot.
Wanted to recommend "Charite at War" on Netflix. Based on a real-life German hospital trying to function during mid-to-end of WWII, also with major characters based on real-life people.There are three series of Charité so far. The first was set at the end of the 19th century and focused on TB vaccine research. The second one is set in WWII and the third around the time the Berlin Wall was built.
Really compelling. For me it showed how psychologically torturous it must have been to live life under a regime where your neighbors and co-workers could be spies and turn you in to the Gestapo for something as simple as listening to the BBC on the radio. We always imagine that war-time life is difficult because of food shortages or rationing of gas or other material things, but the relentless emotional and psychological oppression seems even more onerous.
A definite recommend. (it said Season 1, but I don't know if it continues and it's just not on Netflix?)
Wanted to recommend "Charite at War" on Netflix. Based on a real-life German hospital trying to function during mid-to-end of WWII, also with major characters based on real-life people.There are three series of Charité so far. The first was set at the end of the 19th century and focused on TB vaccine research. The second one is set in WWII and the third around the time the Berlin Wall was built.
Really compelling. For me it showed how psychologically torturous it must have been to live life under a regime where your neighbors and co-workers could be spies and turn you in to the Gestapo for something as simple as listening to the BBC on the radio. We always imagine that war-time life is difficult because of food shortages or rationing of gas or other material things, but the relentless emotional and psychological oppression seems even more onerous.
A definite recommend. (it said Season 1, but I don't know if it continues and it's just not on Netflix?)
Started watching 'The Man in the High Castle' . . . it's an old Philip K Dick story that I somehow missed reading as a child. Kind of an alternate future sort of thing, about life in the world where the Germans and Japanese won the second World War and divided up everything between each other. Very well acted, and well written plot.
I loved that one. Enjoy!
Started watching 'The Man in the High Castle' . . . it's an old Philip K Dick story that I somehow missed reading as a child. Kind of an alternate future sort of thing, about life in the world where the Germans and Japanese won the second World War and divided up everything between each other. Very well acted, and well written plot.
I loved that one. Enjoy!
+1 My only complaint, and maybe it's my own failing, but it just moves so slowly. I was captivated by the alternate history aspect, but also wanted the 'mystery' part of the plot to move forward too. Who or what was the man in the high castle??!!! I ended up reading the book and then skipping to the end of the series when it was finally released, so ultimately I wasn't quite so frustrated...
Season 3 of "What We Do in the Shadows" (FX vampire comedy series) is in progress, and the first two eps are on Hulu. This is one of the funniest shows I've seen in a long time.
Season 3 of "What We Do in the Shadows" (FX vampire comedy series) is in progress, and the first two eps are on Hulu. This is one of the funniest shows I've seen in a long time.
Have you watched the original movie? We saw it (and love it) before watching the first season of the series, so it fell a bit flat since most of the humor repeats itself, except that it drags on over longer screen time.
Season 3 of "What We Do in the Shadows" (FX vampire comedy series) is in progress, and the first two eps are on Hulu. This is one of the funniest shows I've seen in a long time.
Have you watched the original movie? We saw it (and love it) before watching the first season of the series, so it fell a bit flat since most of the humor repeats itself, except that it drags on over longer screen time.
Started watching 'The Man in the High Castle' . . . it's an old Philip K Dick story that I somehow missed reading as a child. Kind of an alternate future sort of thing, about life in the world where the Germans and Japanese won the second World War and divided up everything between each other. Very well acted, and well written plot.
I loved that one. Enjoy!
+1 My only complaint, and maybe it's my own failing, but it just moves so slowly. I was captivated by the alternate history aspect, but also wanted the 'mystery' part of the plot to move forward too. Who or what was the man in the high castle??!!! I ended up reading the book and then skipping to the end of the series when it was finally released, so ultimately I wasn't quite so frustrated...
The Man in the High Castle was so very very dark.I watched two seasons put it down skipped some time and then went back and finished it. Mainly I want to see what happened to that German hi commander guy in New York City and his family.
my favorite dramas are lighter and they have a touch of levity in some way. This one was unrelieved darkness, one tone and for that reason was a bit dull.
Started watching 'The Man in the High Castle' . . . it's an old Philip K Dick story that I somehow missed reading as a child. Kind of an alternate future sort of thing, about life in the world where the Germans and Japanese won the second World War and divided up everything between each other. Very well acted, and well written plot.
I loved that one. Enjoy!
+1 My only complaint, and maybe it's my own failing, but it just moves so slowly. I was captivated by the alternate history aspect, but also wanted the 'mystery' part of the plot to move forward too. Who or what was the man in the high castle??!!! I ended up reading the book and then skipping to the end of the series when it was finally released, so ultimately I wasn't quite so frustrated...
The Man in the High Castle was so very very dark.I watched two seasons put it down skipped some time and then went back and finished it. Mainly I want to see what happened to that German hi commander guy in New York City and his family.
my favorite dramas are lighter and they have a touch of levity in some way. This one was unrelieved darkness, one tone and for that reason was a bit dull.
Huh. I don't find it all that dark. Handmaid's Tale was much darker IMO.
Season 3 of "What We Do in the Shadows" (FX vampire comedy series) is in progress, and the first two eps are on Hulu. This is one of the funniest shows I've seen in a long time.
Have you watched the original movie? We saw it (and love it) before watching the first season of the series, so it fell a bit flat since most of the humor repeats itself, except that it drags on over longer screen time.
Season 2 really hit its stride, for sure!
Love Guillermo! <3
We felt this as well, at first. Loved the movie, thought the show was just ok. However, the show got better as it went along.
Started watching 'The Man in the High Castle' . . . it's an old Philip K Dick story that I somehow missed reading as a child. Kind of an alternate future sort of thing, about life in the world where the Germans and Japanese won the second World War and divided up everything between each other. Very well acted, and well written plot.
I loved that one. Enjoy!
+1 My only complaint, and maybe it's my own failing, but it just moves so slowly. I was captivated by the alternate history aspect, but also wanted the 'mystery' part of the plot to move forward too. Who or what was the man in the high castle??!!! I ended up reading the book and then skipping to the end of the series when it was finally released, so ultimately I wasn't quite so frustrated...
The Man in the High Castle was so very very dark.I watched two seasons put it down skipped some time and then went back and finished it. Mainly I want to see what happened to that German hi commander guy in New York City and his family.
my favorite dramas are lighter and they have a touch of levity in some way. This one was unrelieved darkness, one tone and for that reason was a bit dull.
Huh. I don't find it all that dark. Handmaid's Tale was much darker IMO.
Depends how sensitized you are to Nazis
I have surpassed 100 lifetime posts so I can finally post in the off topic threads...
I tend to mostly watch and enjoy foreign and less-heard-of shows that have little mainstream appeal.
All-time favorite TV series:
Detectorists -- this is a quirky British show about people who are passionate about hunting for treasure with metal detectors. It's hard to explain the appeal but you will likely know if it's for you very quickly. It is sincere, lyrical, quirky, and just darn good. Available to stream on Acorn TV and I believe also Amazon Prime.
Other favorites include:
The Bureau -- great French spy drama that some have compared to The Wire. It is a slow burn but outstanding in all respects. On Sundance streaming.
Top of the Lake -- excellent, atmospheric thriller set in New Zealand starring Elisabeth Moss. There are two seasons, but I only really recommend the first. On Hulu.
Escape at Dannemora -- prison escape drama with Benicio Del Toro and Paul Dano. I believe it is based on a true story. An outstanding series that feels very authentic and was filmed in a real prison setting. On Amazon Prime.
Only Murders in the Building -- Steve Martin/Martin Short/Selena Gomez whodunnit that is currently dropping new episodes weekly on Hulu. A lot of fun with some good one liners.
Noodle,
my homie! I grew up in the same area as Mare of Easttown is set, and I've also been urged by a high school friend to check it out.
Ever been to LaSpada's for hoagies??
Alas, I don't have HBO so I'm hoping it will show up somewhere else eventually.
Noodle,
my homie! I grew up in the same area as Mare of Easttown is set, and I've also been urged by a high school friend to check it out.
Ever been to LaSpada's for hoagies??
Alas, I don't have HBO so I'm hoping it will show up somewhere else eventually.
Quoting myself to say that HBO was free last weekend so I binge watched Mare of Easttown. Great little series of 7 or 8 episodes. Fans are hoping for a Season 2 but right now it doesn't look like that's happening. I was surprised to see that 3 of the top actors were British, and they definitely nailed the unique Phillly/Delco accent.
Noodle,
my homie! I grew up in the same area as Mare of Easttown is set, and I've also been urged by a high school friend to check it out.
Ever been to LaSpada's for hoagies??
Alas, I don't have HBO so I'm hoping it will show up somewhere else eventually.
Quoting myself to say that HBO was free last weekend so I binge watched Mare of Easttown. Great little series of 7 or 8 episodes. Fans are hoping for a Season 2 but right now it doesn't look like that's happening. I was surprised to see that 3 of the top actors were British, and they definitely nailed the unique Phillly/Delco accent.
Loved this. I just can't figure out what Guy Pearce was doing in that show. Why put in an Emmy winning actor in such a dull role. I thought for sure something was going to come of his character!
Noodle,
my homie! I grew up in the same area as Mare of Easttown is set, and I've also been urged by a high school friend to check it out.
Ever been to LaSpada's for hoagies??
Alas, I don't have HBO so I'm hoping it will show up somewhere else eventually.
Quoting myself to say that HBO was free last weekend so I binge watched Mare of Easttown. Great little series of 7 or 8 episodes. Fans are hoping for a Season 2 but right now it doesn't look like that's happening. I was surprised to see that 3 of the top actors were British, and they definitely nailed the unique Phillly/Delco accent.
Loved this. I just can't figure out what Guy Pearce was doing in that show. Why put in an Emmy winning actor in such a dull role. I thought for sure something was going to come of his character!
Really? I was just happy to see him get a role in something that wasn't low budget and awful. He's had a pretty terrible run since he was a big deal.
Yes, he had a nice little run after LA Confidential and Memento but all good things come to an end. The Jack Irish series isn't too bad, if you like Australian tv.
Australian tv is the BEST tv.
Australian tv is the BEST tv.
Can you recommend some good Australian TV series? I've seen Mystery Road, and I thought the first series was pretty good.
Not sure if it's available where you are but Fisk is lowkey gold about a middle aged female lawyer who leaves Sydney to go to Melbourne and ends up working at a suburban solicitors office. Very Australian humour, dry and builds on itself. "When Helen Tudor-Fisk's life falls apart, she takes a job in a small suburban firm specializing in wills and probate, assuming that because the clients are dead she won't have to deal with people."Australian tv is the BEST tv.
Can you recommend some good Australian TV series? I've seen Mystery Road, and I thought the first series was pretty good.
Not sure if it's available where you are but Fisk is lowkey gold about a middle aged female lawyer who leaves Sydney to go to Melbourne and ends up working at a suburban solicitors office. Very Australian humour, dry and builds on itself. "When Helen Tudor-Fisk's life falls apart, she takes a job in a small suburban firm specializing in wills and probate, assuming that because the clients are dead she won't have to deal with people."Australian tv is the BEST tv.
Can you recommend some good Australian TV series? I've seen Mystery Road, and I thought the first series was pretty good.
Please Like Me is really good.
I just finished The Chair.
It was very good, and a very accurate representation of academic bullshit, except IMO, it was actually too light on the bullshit. Unless academia has gotten less vile since I left? Which seems doubtful.
Do you believe this because all old white men are all racist, sexist, or both?I just finished The Chair.
It was very good, and a very accurate representation of academic bullshit, except IMO, it was actually too light on the bullshit. Unless academia has gotten less vile since I left? Which seems doubtful.
So, I started The Chair, but I literally could not get five minutes in without being completely unable to get past the fact that virtually everyone in that department was an old white person, and the vast majority men. So…. How did Ji-Yoon Kim ever get elected chair?
It seems incredibly unrealistic. I mean, does the show explain that a bit further in?
I just finished The Chair.
It was very good, and a very accurate representation of academic bullshit, except IMO, it was actually too light on the bullshit. Unless academia has gotten less vile since I left? Which seems doubtful.
So, I started The Chair, but I literally could not get five minutes in without being completely unable to get past the fact that virtually everyone in that department was an old white person, and the vast majority men. So…. How did that woman ever get elected chair?
It seems incredibly unrealistic. I mean, does the show explain that a bit further in?
Do you believe this because all old white men are all racist, sexist, or both?I just finished The Chair.
It was very good, and a very accurate representation of academic bullshit, except IMO, it was actually too light on the bullshit. Unless academia has gotten less vile since I left? Which seems doubtful.
So, I started The Chair, but I literally could not get five minutes in without being completely unable to get past the fact that virtually everyone in that department was an old white person, and the vast majority men. So…. How did Ji-Yoon Kim ever get elected chair?
It seems incredibly unrealistic. I mean, does the show explain that a bit further in?
Do you believe this because all old white men are all racist, sexist, or both?I just finished The Chair.
It was very good, and a very accurate representation of academic bullshit, except IMO, it was actually too light on the bullshit. Unless academia has gotten less vile since I left? Which seems doubtful.
So, I started The Chair, but I literally could not get five minutes in without being completely unable to get past the fact that virtually everyone in that department was an old white person, and the vast majority men. So…. How did Ji-Yoon Kim ever get elected chair?
It seems incredibly unrealistic. I mean, does the show explain that a bit further in?
I believe this because I spent literal decades in academia.
Yes, but there must be an explanation either rooted in meritocracy or sexism/racism. I majored in sciences where the chair position was by all indications not highly sought after and presumably not terribly higher in status than the other full professors, so for me, believing that someone not the most senior position in the department would assume it was not a shocking concept.Do you believe this because all old white men are all racist, sexist, or both?I just finished The Chair.
It was very good, and a very accurate representation of academic bullshit, except IMO, it was actually too light on the bullshit. Unless academia has gotten less vile since I left? Which seems doubtful.
So, I started The Chair, but I literally could not get five minutes in without being completely unable to get past the fact that virtually everyone in that department was an old white person, and the vast majority men. So…. How did Ji-Yoon Kim ever get elected chair?
It seems incredibly unrealistic. I mean, does the show explain that a bit further in?
I believe this because I spent literal decades in academia.
Same. And I can't speak for Kris, but I suspect neither of us have much interest in taking this bait.
I just finished The Chair.
It was very good, and a very accurate representation of academic bullshit, except IMO, it was actually too light on the bullshit. Unless academia has gotten less vile since I left? Which seems doubtful.
So, I started The Chair, but I literally could not get five minutes in without being completely unable to get past the fact that virtually everyone in that department was an old white person, and the vast majority men. So…. How did that woman ever get elected chair?
It seems incredibly unrealistic. I mean, does the show explain that a bit further in?
No, I think the viewer is supposed to concoct a narrative for themselves as to how she was elected. My instinct was to assume that no one else really wanted the job because they're all old and lazy and not cut out for the hard work and political bullshit when they can just coast. Plus they specifically talk about using the fact that she's a woman of colour to promote the faculty.
I can absolutely believe it, my old faculty was almost exclusively old white men, and none of them wanted the role. It was like hot potato between the two youngest guys in their 50s just tossing the role back at each other as soon as they could weasel out of it.
My biggest issue with the show is the very messy love interest. DH just kept rolling his eyes and saying "she's so out of his league it's gross". I actively wanted bad outcomes for his character.
I just finished The Chair.
It was very good, and a very accurate representation of academic bullshit, except IMO, it was actually too light on the bullshit. Unless academia has gotten less vile since I left? Which seems doubtful.
So, I started The Chair, but I literally could not get five minutes in without being completely unable to get past the fact that virtually everyone in that department was an old white person, and the vast majority men. So…. How did that woman ever get elected chair?
It seems incredibly unrealistic. I mean, does the show explain that a bit further in?
No, I think the viewer is supposed to concoct a narrative for themselves as to how she was elected. My instinct was to assume that no one else really wanted the job because they're all old and lazy and not cut out for the hard work and political bullshit when they can just coast. Plus they specifically talk about using the fact that she's a woman of colour to promote the faculty.
I can absolutely believe it, my old faculty was almost exclusively old white men, and none of them wanted the role. It was like hot potato between the two youngest guys in their 50s just tossing the role back at each other as soon as they could weasel out of it.
My biggest issue with the show is the very messy love interest. DH just kept rolling his eyes and saying "she's so out of his league it's gross". I actively wanted bad outcomes for his character.
Yes, I totally understand that lack of desire by old white men to take on the work. I was elected chair of my department for the first time probably for that reason.
But… yeah, racism plus sexism… in a department that white, I just don’t see it.
I just finished The Chair.
It was very good, and a very accurate representation of academic bullshit, except IMO, it was actually too light on the bullshit. Unless academia has gotten less vile since I left? Which seems doubtful.
So, I started The Chair, but I literally could not get five minutes in without being completely unable to get past the fact that virtually everyone in that department was an old white person, and the vast majority men. So…. How did that woman ever get elected chair?
It seems incredibly unrealistic. I mean, does the show explain that a bit further in?
No, I think the viewer is supposed to concoct a narrative for themselves as to how she was elected. My instinct was to assume that no one else really wanted the job because they're all old and lazy and not cut out for the hard work and political bullshit when they can just coast. Plus they specifically talk about using the fact that she's a woman of colour to promote the faculty.
I can absolutely believe it, my old faculty was almost exclusively old white men, and none of them wanted the role. It was like hot potato between the two youngest guys in their 50s just tossing the role back at each other as soon as they could weasel out of it.
My biggest issue with the show is the very messy love interest. DH just kept rolling his eyes and saying "she's so out of his league it's gross". I actively wanted bad outcomes for his character.
Yes, I totally understand that lack of desire by old white men to take on the work. I was elected chair of my department for the first time probably for that reason.
But… yeah, racism plus sexism… in a department that white, I just don’t see it.
That's why the specific conversations with the Dean about how they keep using her image to bolster their image stood out to me. So no one wants the job, and the department is actively pushing to make her the face of the department. Seems plausible to me.
She's also replacing the love interest guy who had the role before her until he lost his wife. So I also assumed that he lobbied for her, and he clearly holds a lot of sway as the youngish superstar of the department, until things go sideways for him.
Okay, I stopped after less than ten minutes because it felt fake to me. So I guess I have to give it the whole first episode to see whether I buy it.
Okay, I stopped after less than ten minutes because it felt fake to me. So I guess I have to give it the whole first episode to see whether I buy it.
The show is not aspirational or inspirational in any way if that helps put it in context. It's not about a brilliant, trailblazing woman of colour making her mark in a traditionally white male environment.
It's more about the bullshit of academia than anything else, it isn't trying to sell you on anything, it's not earnest or hopeful, and Sandra Oh's character isn't a #girlboss who is kicking ass.
For me, it would have been great if they had just kept the love interest guy a messy best friend. The entire plot would have still worked. That was the only off putting part for me, and I'm very sensitive to unrealistic aspirational #girlboss crap.
Good list, I would add Mr InBetween on Hulu.
Good list, I would add Mr InBetween on Hulu.
Oh, I completely forgot about Mr. InBetween. I loved that show! It's brutally honest and raw. For those who like anti-hero shows like Breaking Bad, you'll probably like it. Trivia: the series was directed by Nash Edgerton, brother of actor Joel Edgerton.
I know it's jumping on the bandwagon, but Netflix's South Korean 'Squid Game' is keeping me entertained these days.
I recently finished season 3 of Sex Education and it was wonderful.
Granted, I've been singing their glee-club version of "fuck the pain away" for days because it's a serious ear-worm.
Australian tv is the BEST tv.
Can you recommend some good Australian TV series? I've seen Mystery Road, and I thought the first series was pretty good.
Rake is about a debauched lawyer, it's so offensively hilarious. DH and I quote it often.
Wentworth is about a women's prison, and the show makes Orange Is The New Black look like a warm hug. Truly amazing characters, and some of the best, most dynamic villains I've ever seen.
Offspring is a great light comedy about a single doctor, her dating life, and her nutty family. It's better than it sounds by that description.
Please Like Me is a fucking gem. I don't even know how to describe it but it's about a guy coming out, and his nutty family and friends. But it's funny, and moving, and brilliant. It takes time to really get into it beyond being a quirky comedy, but you end up *very* attached to the characters and any time I think about the ending, I have to pause for a little bit and reflect...and I finished it 6 years ago.
Wonderland is basically an Aussie take on Friends where most of the characters live in the same building, in sets of roommates, and one character is another's sister. So yeah, Aussie Friends.
Australian TV really is the best. It somehow manages to be more cynical AND more earnest than American TV. I don't know how they manage it, but they do.
If you're looking for another Australian show on Netflix, I really loved "The Letdown". It's about new parenthood but it's so funny and generally great that I don't think you'd have to be a parent to enjoy it.
I just started Squid Game. It's a little gory, but entertaining thus far.
I just started Squid Game. It's a little gory, but entertaining thus far.
I hear it is a searingly brutal indictment of capitalism. Haven’t seen any of it yet, though.
almost done with 'escape at dannemora'. what a well done creepy show. i actually felt claustrophobic at one point.
I’m late to it but Line of Duty on my Britbox subscription is so good. I inadvertently began with Season 6 because I like Kelly MacDonalds voice but Season 3 is my fave.
I love a me a good police show.
I just started Squid Game. It's a little gory, but entertaining thus far.
I hear it is a searingly brutal indictment of capitalism. Haven’t seen any of it yet, though.
Eh.
Six episodes in, that's not really the vibe I'm getting from it. More an indictment of how most people will choose to behave, given the chance.
I just started Squid Game. It's a little gory, but entertaining thus far.
I hear it is a searingly brutal indictment of capitalism. Haven’t seen any of it yet, though.
Eh.
Six episodes in, that's not really the vibe I'm getting from it. More an indictment of how most people will choose to behave, given the chance.
I guess the director intended it to be an indictment of capitalism.
www.teenvogue.com/story/squid-game-social-allegory-informed-by-korean-history
Watched two pilots lately,
The first is Maid on Netflix, which hits hard for those of us who hate the sense of financial insecurity. Young mother trying to make it on her own in the Pacific Northwest despite no job skills and no family support. Intense.
Watched two pilots lately,
The first is Maid on Netflix, which hits hard for those of us who hate the sense of financial insecurity. Young mother trying to make it on her own in the Pacific Northwest despite no job skills and no family support. Intense.
I was sceptical of Maid at first, thinking it was going to be a feel good, pretty young white woman changes her life by pulling herself up by her bootstraps, and while there was an element of that, I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the series. It did a good job of showing the impacts of inter generational poverty, alcoholism, mental illness and abuse, and how difficult it really is for women to escape abusive relationships when a child is involved. While there are resources for women with children escaping abuse, they fall short of what is needed to be successful in the mid to long run, and too many women get pulled back into the abusive relationship.
On a different note, I am enjoying Foundation on Apple +. Sci-Fi/Fantasy is not my usual genre, but it has good production value and I am finding the story interesting.
Watched two pilots lately,
The first is Maid on Netflix, which hits hard for those of us who hate the sense of financial insecurity. Young mother trying to make it on her own in the Pacific Northwest despite no job skills and no family support. Intense.
I was sceptical of Maid at first, thinking it was going to be a feel good, pretty young white woman changes her life by pulling herself up by her bootstraps, and while there was an element of that, I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the series. It did a good job of showing the impacts of inter generational poverty, alcoholism, mental illness and abuse, and how difficult it really is for women to escape abusive relationships when a child is involved. While there are resources for women with children escaping abuse, they fall short of what is needed to be successful in the mid to long run, and too many women get pulled back into the abusive relationship.
On a different note, I am enjoying Foundation on Apple +. Sci-Fi/Fantasy is not my usual genre, but it has good production value and I am finding the story interesting.
Just finished Maid last night. It was exhausting but also had good moments. I read the book a year or so ago, and like many adaptations, skipped some major plot points while focusing on others that weren't really there in the book. Mainly the mentally-ill mother played by Margaret Qualley's real-life mother Andie McDowell. It is good to see people climb out of terrible situations and generational poverty and abuse however. And the series silently highlighted things that would be helpful, like affordable college, health care and universal quality day care.
On a different note, I am enjoying Foundation on Apple +. Sci-Fi/Fantasy is not my usual genre, but it has good production value and I am finding the story interesting.
I just started Squid Game. It's a little gory, but entertaining thus far.
I hear it is a searingly brutal indictment of capitalism. Haven’t seen any of it yet, though.
Eh.
Six episodes in, that's not really the vibe I'm getting from it. More an indictment of how most people will choose to behave, given the chance.
I guess the director intended it to be an indictment of capitalism.
www.teenvogue.com/story/squid-game-social-allegory-informed-by-korean-history
Having now finished the series, I can confirm that the final episode in particular gets pretty little heavy handed in it's indictment of capitalism. :P
On a different note, I am enjoying Foundation on Apple +. Sci-Fi/Fantasy is not my usual genre, but it has good production value and I am finding the story interesting.
Apple made the first episode of Foundation available for free to everyone, so I checked it out. The production is big budget AAA movie quality. I liked the first episode and look forward to watching the rest after all episodes become available.
On a different note, I am enjoying Foundation on Apple +. Sci-Fi/Fantasy is not my usual genre, but it has good production value and I am finding the story interesting.
Apple made the first episode of Foundation available for free to everyone, so I checked it out. The production is big budget AAA movie quality. I liked the first episode and look forward to watching the rest after all episodes become available.
Another series that is coming out on Apple is Wool, which I have high hopes for.
On a different note, I am enjoying Foundation on Apple +. Sci-Fi/Fantasy is not my usual genre, but it has good production value and I am finding the story interesting.
Apple made the first episode of Foundation available for free to everyone, so I checked it out. The production is big budget AAA movie quality. I liked the first episode and look forward to watching the rest after all episodes become available.
Another series that is coming out on Apple is Wool, which I have high hopes for.
+1.
On a different note, I am enjoying Foundation on Apple +. Sci-Fi/Fantasy is not my usual genre, but it has good production value and I am finding the story interesting.
Apple made the first episode of Foundation available for free to everyone, so I checked it out. The production is big budget AAA movie quality. I liked the first episode and look forward to watching the rest after all episodes become available.
Another series that is coming out on Apple is Wool, which I have high hopes for.
+1.
Wool is such a good anthology! I haven't seen Foundation yet, but the preview looks way more action-y than I remember the book being. How is it so far?
On a different note, I am enjoying Foundation on Apple +. Sci-Fi/Fantasy is not my usual genre, but it has good production value and I am finding the story interesting.
Apple made the first episode of Foundation available for free to everyone, so I checked it out. The production is big budget AAA movie quality. I liked the first episode and look forward to watching the rest after all episodes become available.
Another series that is coming out on Apple is Wool, which I have high hopes for.
+1.
Wool is such a good anthology! I haven't seen Foundation yet, but the preview looks way more action-y than I remember the book being. How is it so far?
The first episode is closer to the book than I thought it would be. There are alterations, but they're covering the main plot points OK so far.
We are VERY late to the party, but crap, Peaky Blinders on Netflix is awesomesauce!
No spoilers please, I just wanted to draw attention to the show to anyone else who likes period pieces (1920s England) or gangster stuff or Sam Neil (oh my god I can tell he's having SO much fun with his part! I won't think of him as just the Jurassic Park Guy ever again).
I love the music, the characters' swagger, the cinematography, the acting, it's all top notch. We'll be done binging in a few weeks (but damn, the episodes are meaty so it's hard to find time for more than one per night).
We are VERY late to the party, but crap, Peaky Blinders on Netflix is awesomesauce!
No spoilers please, I just wanted to draw attention to the show to anyone else who likes period pieces (1920s England) or gangster stuff or Sam Neil (oh my god I can tell he's having SO much fun with his part! I won't think of him as just the Jurassic Park Guy ever again).
I love the music, the characters' swagger, the cinematography, the acting, it's all top notch. We'll be done binging in a few weeks (but damn, the episodes are meaty so it's hard to find time for more than one per night).
I'm very interested in trying this, but I think I'll wait until the verdict is in on the final season.. I've gotten burned a couple times before getting sucked into series that weren't done and that really struggled to stick the landing.
I'm not sure how big a role Helen McCory had, so between the pandemic delays and her death, I'm wary until Season 6 is out and the thing is wrapped up and reviews are in.
Seasons 1 and 2 (TOM HARDY!) are some of the best tv I've seen, 3 goes a bit of the rails re timelines but it recovers for Seasons 4 and 5.We are VERY late to the party, but crap, Peaky Blinders on Netflix is awesomesauce!
No spoilers please, I just wanted to draw attention to the show to anyone else who likes period pieces (1920s England) or gangster stuff or Sam Neil (oh my god I can tell he's having SO much fun with his part! I won't think of him as just the Jurassic Park Guy ever again).
I love the music, the characters' swagger, the cinematography, the acting, it's all top notch. We'll be done binging in a few weeks (but damn, the episodes are meaty so it's hard to find time for more than one per night).
I'm very interested in trying this, but I think I'll wait until the verdict is in on the final season.. I've gotten burned a couple times before getting sucked into series that weren't done and that really struggled to stick the landing.
I'm not sure how big a role Helen McCory had, so between the pandemic delays and her death, I'm wary until Season 6 is out and the thing is wrapped up and reviews are in.
I get it! Let she or he who has not been burned step forward!
We just sort of blundered onto it, and since we're still waiting on most of our shows to renew (they're coming soon, though!) we gave it a chance and dug it immediately. Hell, I didn't even know the last season wasn't wrapped up yet. Looks like it's set to drop in February. I think we'll keep pushing through; once Thanksgiving hits, we'll be juggling Hawkeye and Boba Fett and tons of other new stuff. The time is now to binge PB.
I finished the final season of Shameless (US), it was kind of rough to get through. My partner started Maid but I haven't watched it yet; she basically lived that life already, young mother, no support, PNW.
Lots of (deserved) love for The Wire, but anyone watch Treme (David Simon's post The Wire show)? I really enjoyed it.
My guilty pleasure is Trailer Park Boys.
I finished the final season of Shameless (US), it was kind of rough to get through. My partner started Maid but I haven't watched it yet; she basically lived that life already, young mother, no support, PNW.
Lots of (deserved) love for The Wire, but anyone watch Treme (David Simon's post The Wire show)? I really enjoyed it.
My guilty pleasure is Trailer Park Boys.
I watched a couple episodes of Treme years ago but it was far too preachy for my taste. The
Big Man from Afton (John Goodman ) was always moaning or outraged about some social justice issue.
It is too bad because it had some interesting characters, some interesting set ups, and a wonderful setting. I loved seeing Bunk in it (Wendall Pierce.) It truly has some elements that should’ve made it a big success.
I just finished watching The Chair on Netflix and Agree with the points discussed here.
I very much like Love on the
Spectrum on
Netflix, about young people with various degrees of
Autism in the dating game.
We loved On the Spectrum! Michael was the star of the show! He was uniquely entertaining and so hilarious.
I finished the final season of Shameless (US), it was kind of rough to get through. My partner started Maid but I haven't watched it yet; she basically lived that life already, young mother, no support, PNW.I couldn't get into Treme but didn't try to hard and might give a another shot given it has its die-hard fans. Speaking of HBO, I just got caught up on Succession which I would say is shaping up to be a top 5 all-time HBO series (my ranking: #1 Six Feet Under, #2 The Wire, #3 Sopranos?). The production is impeccable and it manages to generally stay balanced on a fine line between comedy and drama. The characters are all terrible people, so if that is off-putting, it might not be for some (for me, that is a bonus!).
Lots of (deserved) love for The Wire, but anyone watch Treme (David Simon's post The Wire show)? I really enjoyed it.
My guilty pleasure is Trailer Park Boys.
I finished the final season of Shameless (US), it was kind of rough to get through. My partner started Maid but I haven't watched it yet; she basically lived that life already, young mother, no support, PNW.
Lots of (deserved) love for The Wire, but anyone watch Treme (David Simon's post The Wire show)? I really enjoyed it.
My guilty pleasure is Trailer Park Boys.
I watched a couple episodes of Treme years ago but it was far too preachy for my taste. The
Big Man from Afton (John Goodman ) was always moaning or outraged about some social justice issue.
It is too bad because it had some interesting characters, some interesting set ups, and a wonderful setting. I loved seeing Bunk in it (Wendall Pierce.) It truly has some elements that should’ve made it a big success.
I just finished watching The Chair on Netflix and Agree with the points discussed here.
I very much like Love on the
Spectrum on
Netflix, about young people with various degrees of
Autism in the dating game.
We loved On the Spectrum! Michael was the star of the show! He was uniquely entertaining and so hilarious.
watching 'upload' on amazon. kinda good. kinda funny.
watching 'upload' on amazon. kinda good. kinda funny.
I finished the final season of Shameless (US), it was kind of rough to get through. My partner started Maid but I haven't watched it yet; she basically lived that life already, young mother, no support, PNW.I couldn't get into Treme but didn't try to hard and might give a another shot given it has its die-hard fans. Speaking of HBO, I just got caught up on Succession which I would say is shaping up to be a top 5 all-time HBO series (my ranking: #1 Six Feet Under, #2 The Wire, #3 Sopranos?). The production is impeccable and it manages to generally stay balanced on a fine line between comedy and drama. The characters are all terrible people, so if that is off-putting, it might not be for some (for me, that is a bonus!).
Lots of (deserved) love for The Wire, but anyone watch Treme (David Simon's post The Wire show)? I really enjoyed it.
My guilty pleasure is Trailer Park Boys.
I finished the final season of Shameless (US), it was kind of rough to get through. My partner started Maid but I haven't watched it yet; she basically lived that life already, young mother, no support, PNW.I couldn't get into Treme but didn't try to hard and might give a another shot given it has its die-hard fans. Speaking of HBO, I just got caught up on Succession which I would say is shaping up to be a top 5 all-time HBO series (my ranking: #1 Six Feet Under, #2 The Wire, #3 Sopranos?). The production is impeccable and it manages to generally stay balanced on a fine line between comedy and drama. The characters are all terrible people, so if that is off-putting, it might not be for some (for me, that is a bonus!).
Lots of (deserved) love for The Wire, but anyone watch Treme (David Simon's post The Wire show)? I really enjoyed it.
My guilty pleasure is Trailer Park Boys.
I thought Treme was fine. I liked the characters and the music but didn't love the stories. If you like David Simon's work I'd throw in recommendations for The Corner and for Show Me a Hero, which was quietly excellent.
The brilliance of Succession cannot be disputed.I finished the final season of Shameless (US), it was kind of rough to get through. My partner started Maid but I haven't watched it yet; she basically lived that life already, young mother, no support, PNW.I couldn't get into Treme but didn't try to hard and might give a another shot given it has its die-hard fans. Speaking of HBO, I just got caught up on Succession which I would say is shaping up to be a top 5 all-time HBO series (my ranking: #1 Six Feet Under, #2 The Wire, #3 Sopranos?). The production is impeccable and it manages to generally stay balanced on a fine line between comedy and drama. The characters are all terrible people, so if that is off-putting, it might not be for some (for me, that is a bonus!).
Lots of (deserved) love for The Wire, but anyone watch Treme (David Simon's post The Wire show)? I really enjoyed it.
My guilty pleasure is Trailer Park Boys.
The brilliance of Succession cannot be disputed.I finished the final season of Shameless (US), it was kind of rough to get through. My partner started Maid but I haven't watched it yet; she basically lived that life already, young mother, no support, PNW.I couldn't get into Treme but didn't try to hard and might give a another shot given it has its die-hard fans. Speaking of HBO, I just got caught up on Succession which I would say is shaping up to be a top 5 all-time HBO series (my ranking: #1 Six Feet Under, #2 The Wire, #3 Sopranos?). The production is impeccable and it manages to generally stay balanced on a fine line between comedy and drama. The characters are all terrible people, so if that is off-putting, it might not be for some (for me, that is a bonus!).
Lots of (deserved) love for The Wire, but anyone watch Treme (David Simon's post The Wire show)? I really enjoyed it.
My guilty pleasure is Trailer Park Boys.
I’m staying away from all discussion of season 3 of Succession. I’m waiting for it all to be released and then I will re-subscribe to HBO next spring. I want to be able to binge watch it over a long weekend. I agree with you that is in the top five television dramas of all time for me.
I finished the final season of Shameless (US), it was kind of rough to get through. My partner started Maid but I haven't watched it yet; she basically lived that life already, young mother, no support, PNW.I couldn't get into Treme but didn't try to hard and might give a another shot given it has its die-hard fans. Speaking of HBO, I just got caught up on Succession which I would say is shaping up to be a top 5 all-time HBO series (my ranking: #1 Six Feet Under, #2 The Wire, #3 Sopranos?). The production is impeccable and it manages to generally stay balanced on a fine line between comedy and drama. The characters are all terrible people, so if that is off-putting, it might not be for some (for me, that is a bonus!).
Lots of (deserved) love for The Wire, but anyone watch Treme (David Simon's post The Wire show)? I really enjoyed it.
My guilty pleasure is Trailer Park Boys.
I thought Treme was fine. I liked the characters and the music but didn't love the stories. If you like David Simon's work I'd throw in recommendations for The Corner and for Show Me a Hero, which was quietly excellent.
about the only thing i remember from 'treme' was john goodman's rant video
I don't know if I've mentioned this before but Couples Therapy is amazing.
I watched the first season a few years ago and I thought it was a scripted show, like In Treatment, but way more realistic. Only at the last episode did I read the disclaimer and see that it's actually real couples therapy!
It's incredible how none of the couples pull any punches in front of the cameras, but that also speaks to how profoundly oblivious most people are about themselves in the first place. That's the thing with marital conflict, each side believes themselves to be totally reasonable.
It's similar in style and editing to Netflix's Dating Around. It's almost like a natural sequel to Dating Around actually, lol.
I can't get DH to watch it, it stressea him out too much, but I enjoy the puzzle of interpersonal conflict, for me I get the same enjoyment as someone might get watching The Amazing Race. It's all collaborative problem solving.
I don't know if I've mentioned this before but Couples Therapy is amazing.
I watched the first season a few years ago and I thought it was a scripted show, like In Treatment, but way more realistic. Only at the last episode did I read the disclaimer and see that it's actually real couples therapy!
It's incredible how none of the couples pull any punches in front of the cameras, but that also speaks to how profoundly oblivious most people are about themselves in the first place. That's the thing with marital conflict, each side believes themselves to be totally reasonable.
It's similar in style and editing to Netflix's Dating Around. It's almost like a natural sequel to Dating Around actually, lol.
I can't get DH to watch it, it stressea him out too much, but I enjoy the puzzle of interpersonal conflict, for me I get the same enjoyment as someone might get watching The Amazing Race. It's all collaborative problem solving.
I loved season one of Couples Therapy. I just finished season two and I wasn’t as enthralled with it.
I didn’t think the couple that wasn’t married would really make it. She just seem so distant and disinterested in the relationship. Then he got her a puppy and she was super happy. I don’t know, that seems like a temporary fix to me.
This may be reflecting my involvement in dog rescue, but puppies are enormous amount of work and are never a good surprise gift. But whatever.
I've started watching Peaky Blinders, and it seems to be a fun show so far.
The North Water is rather fantastic, if you are ready for 5 episodes of Victorian whale-ship mystery up in the Arctic. Colin Farrell and Jack O'Connell are amazing.
Guardian write-up (https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2021/aug/28/north-water-bbc-amc-colin-farrell-stephen-graham-jack-oconnell-andrew-haigh)
Watched two pilots lately,Finally got around to watching Maid (I think your recommendation was the first I noticed) and it was very good overall--maybe the best Netflix series since Unbelievable, in particular episodes ~4-8. It's nice to see that Netflix still occasionally tries for quality rather than quantity.
The first is Maid on Netflix, which hits hard for those of us who hate the sense of financial insecurity. Young mother trying to make it on her own in the Pacific Northwest despite no job skills and no family support. Intense.
The second is Ordinary Joe (an NBC show on Hulu as well). Concept of three different versions of Joe based on what could happen if he made a different decision on the day of his college graduation. VERY heartfelt, nice music. Reminds me of early This Is Us.
I recommend them both.
JGS
I am watching Maid right now. It is great.The lead actress is strong.I am glad to see Andy McDowell, an actress I do not like, play a character I do not have to like.Watched two pilots lately,Finally got around to watching Maid (I think your recommendation was the first I noticed) and it was very good overall--maybe the best Netflix series since Unbelievable, in particular episodes ~4-8. It's nice to see that Netflix still occasionally tries for quality rather than quantity.
The first is Maid on Netflix, which hits hard for those of us who hate the sense of financial insecurity. Young mother trying to make it on her own in the Pacific Northwest despite no job skills and no family support. Intense.
The second is Ordinary Joe (an NBC show on Hulu as well). Concept of three different versions of Joe based on what could happen if he made a different decision on the day of his college graduation. VERY heartfelt, nice music. Reminds me of early This Is Us.
I recommend them both.
JGS
Watching Giri/Haji on Netflix. Wow! It's like a Japanese yakuza film story mixed with an English police procedural. The writing, acting, directing all outstanding.Giri/Haji is good!
Watching Giri/Haji on Netflix. Wow! It's like a Japanese yakuza film story mixed with an English police procedural. The writing, acting, directing all outstanding.Giri/Haji is good!
We are working our way through Industry which I think is better than the reviews make it out to be. I like a series that doesn't spell everything out for you and which you need to work out at the same time as the characters. But also, urgh investment banking.
On a different note, I am enjoying Foundation on Apple +. Sci-Fi/Fantasy is not my usual genre, but it has good production value and I am finding the story interesting.
Apple made the first episode of Foundation available for free to everyone, so I checked it out. The production is big budget AAA movie quality. I liked the first episode and look forward to watching the rest after all episodes become available.
Wool is such a good anthology! I haven't seen Foundation yet, but the preview looks way more action-y than I remember the book being. How is it so far?
The first episode is closer to the book than I thought it would be. There are alterations, but they're covering the main plot points OK so far.
I am watching Maid right now. It is great.The lead actress is strong.I am glad to see Andy McDowell, an actress I do not like, play a character I do not have to like.Watched two pilots lately,Finally got around to watching Maid (I think your recommendation was the first I noticed) and it was very good overall--maybe the best Netflix series since Unbelievable, in particular episodes ~4-8. It's nice to see that Netflix still occasionally tries for quality rather than quantity.
The first is Maid on Netflix, which hits hard for those of us who hate the sense of financial insecurity. Young mother trying to make it on her own in the Pacific Northwest despite no job skills and no family support. Intense.
The second is Ordinary Joe (an NBC show on Hulu as well). Concept of three different versions of Joe based on what could happen if he made a different decision on the day of his college graduation. VERY heartfelt, nice music. Reminds me of early This Is Us.
I recommend them both.
JGS
I am watching Maid right now. It is great.The lead actress is strong.I am glad to see Andy McDowell, an actress I do not like, play a character I do not have to like.Watched two pilots lately,Finally got around to watching Maid (I think your recommendation was the first I noticed) and it was very good overall--maybe the best Netflix series since Unbelievable, in particular episodes ~4-8. It's nice to see that Netflix still occasionally tries for quality rather than quantity.
The first is Maid on Netflix, which hits hard for those of us who hate the sense of financial insecurity. Young mother trying to make it on her own in the Pacific Northwest despite no job skills and no family support. Intense.
The second is Ordinary Joe (an NBC show on Hulu as well). Concept of three different versions of Joe based on what could happen if he made a different decision on the day of his college graduation. VERY heartfelt, nice music. Reminds me of early This Is Us.
I recommend them both.
JGS
The lead actress is Andy McDowell's real life daughter...which made it all the more interesting when I learned that.
Sex Education, pretty charming show on Netflix.I love Gillian Anderson, but I could not get into that show. I suppose I should try it again.
Single mom is a very open sex researcher and therapist who's teenage son starts giving surprisingly good sex advice (for money) at his high school.
Sex Education, pretty charming show on Netflix.
Single mom is a very open sex researcher and therapist who's teenage son starts giving surprisingly good sex advice (for money) at his high school.
I have been watching Dr. Death
Holy shit
I have been watching Dr. Death
Holy shit
I have been watching Dr. Death
Holy shit
I can’t get that on Amazon prime or Netflix, but I would think sooner or later it’s going to come to prime. I know it’s getting lots of accolades.
I have been watching Dr. Death
Holy shit
Care to say more? I've never heard of it.
I have been watching Dr. Death
Holy shit
Care to say more? I've never heard of it.
It is a dramatization of a true story about a grossly incompetent and sociopathic American neurosurgeon whose track record of killing and maiming patients goes unchecked as he hops from state to state, and then hospital to hospital. He was finally imprisoned in 2017 I believe, so it is a relatively new case.
Not something you want to watch if you are expecting surgery.
The main actors are Alec Baldwin, Christian Slater and Joshua Jackson with a small part by Kelsey Grammer
I watched it in Canada through Prime Stack TV add on, which was on sale on Black Friday for $1/month for the first three months. I won’t be keeping it after that but figured why not. I have definitely gotten my $1 worth on this one.
So reverse question here... what's worth watching on Showtime streaming? I signed up for a couple months at $.99/month during Amazon's Black Friday sale, mostly because I really wanted to see 1917 again and I saw they had it. Now I have a couple months to peruse the catalog but there is so much stuff and most of it I've never heard of. I have seen Dexter and most of Billions before, but other than those is there anything special I should check out in the next 6 weeks before I cancel?
So reverse question here... what's worth watching on Showtime streaming? I signed up for a couple months at $.99/month during Amazon's Black Friday sale, mostly because I really wanted to see 1917 again and I saw they had it. Now I have a couple months to peruse the catalog but there is so much stuff and most of it I've never heard of. I have seen Dexter and most of Billions before, but other than those is there anything special I should check out in the next 6 weeks before I cancel?
I absolutely hated the first episode of And Just Like That. If there was anything good in it, I missed it. That ending deserved a warning label.
I need to go watch a Hallmark xmas movie now.
I absolutely hated the first episode of And Just Like That. If there was anything good in it, I missed it. That ending deserved a warning label.
I need to go watch a Hallmark xmas movie now.
I'm watching it right now, just started and it's TERRIBLE
ETA: it's just getting worse!Spoiler: show
I absolutely hated the first episode of And Just Like That. If there was anything good in it, I missed it. That ending deserved a warning label.
I need to go watch a Hallmark xmas movie now.
I'm watching it right now, just started and it's TERRIBLE
ETA: it's just getting worse!Spoiler: show
All of the scenes they dropped throughout YouTube we’re so cringe that maybe I’ve decided not to watch it. I will miss Kim Catrell anyway.
But I like Sarah Jessica parker’s clothes.
I have been watching Dr. Death
Holy shit
Care to say more? I've never heard of it.
It is a dramatization of a true story about a grossly incompetent and sociopathic American neurosurgeon whose track record of killing and maiming patients goes unchecked as he hops from state to state, and then hospital to hospital. He was finally imprisoned in 2017 I believe, so it is a relatively new case.
Not something you want to watch if you are expecting surgery.
The main actors are Alec Baldwin, Christian Slater and Joshua Jackson with a small part by Kelsey Grammer
I watched it in Canada through Prime Stack TV add on, which was on sale on Black Friday for $1/month for the first three months. I won’t be keeping it after that but figured why not. I have definitely gotten my $1 worth on this one.
I've started watching Peaky Blinders, and it seems to be a fun show so far.
We're on Season 4, and it's still fun! And Season 6 should drop sometime in early 2022, so you picked a great time to start streaming.
For something you can really sink your teeth into, there are 7 seasons of Ray Donovan. Great cast, but I did find the seasons started to repeat themselves after awhile.
If you missed it when it first came out a few years ago, Brotherhood is quite underrated imo. Loosely based on William and Whitey Bulger. Only 3 seasons so you can knock it out in a week if you're dedicated.
Escape at Dannemora. Outstanding prison-break drama with Benicio del Toro, Patricia Arquette and Paul Dano.
https://www.sho.com/escape-at-dannemora
Also, if you like spycraft, some seasons of Homeland were quite entertaining.
So far we have watched three episodes of Station Eleven and wow, it is so good. I was wondering how they would be able to translate the novel to the screen and they have done a sterling job. All the acting is excellent, the script is great, the visuals are stunning.
Watched a bit of Station Eleven, but I agree that it's just not working for me. As uniwelder points out, it suffers from probably being created prior to the pandemic, so the end of the world scenes are just jarringly unrealistic. I'll forge ahead, but the jumping around has bucked me off for the time being.
Watched a bit of Station Eleven, but I agree that it's just not working for me. As uniwelder points out, it suffers from probably being created prior to the pandemic, so the end of the world scenes are just jarringly unrealistic. I'll forge ahead, but the jumping around has bucked me off for the time being.
Just watched the third episode and I think I'm done. There's some character background, but overall very little happens. And there's more virus nonsense. Apparently the flu had been going around the world and wasn't particularly troublesome (I'm assuming because everyone is going about their business in the usual fashion), but now in the span of 24 hours it has mutated simultaneously across multiple continents into an incredibly deadly form that's killing everyone. I haven't read the book, so I'm hoping that background knowledge could have cleared up some of my annoyance, though it shouldn't be necessary for the show to make sense. I really wanted to like this series, but just don't get the appeal.
edited to add-- @mspym is it necessary to read the book to appreciate the film series? All the reviews I read online are from people that were fans of the book. Should I just ignore the bad science and hope the story gets better in future episodes? I think the plot and characters are good-- a bit slow perhaps. Screen time could easily be cut in half and not miss anything, or is that exactly what I'm missing?
just signed up for apple tv and we're enjoying 'ted lasso'. it's fun and refreshing.
I have been watching Dr. DeathWe did too and same reaction. Watch the documentary that is there on it as well, and it get's even crazier with the stuff that did not even make the show.
Holy shit
Landscapers on HBO is just very great in so many ways. It is based on the true story of an unassuming, unremarkable, British couple who murder the wife’s parents and live off their savings and social security checks for 15 years.
The director does this oddly wonderful thing of showing the sets being built and torn down around the characters. It is kinda mesmerizing and well, oddly wonderful. Theatrical comes to mind. I really like it. The final of the 4 part series airs next week.
Oh, and Olivia Colman. Enough said.
Landscapers on HBO is just very great in so many ways. It is based on the true story of an unassuming, unremarkable, British couple who murder the wife’s parents and live off their savings and social security checks for 15 years.
The director does this oddly wonderful thing of showing the sets being built and torn down around the characters. It is kinda mesmerizing and well, oddly wonderful. Theatrical comes to mind. I really like it. The final of the 4 part series airs next week.
Oh, and Olivia Colman. Enough said.
I’ve seen this suggested on my HBO account. Thanks for the heads up. I’ll probably watch it next.
I’ve binged season 3 of Succession over three days. It was wonderful. While I have not been a huge fan of Roman, not like true hard-core Romulus fans, in this season I can understand why everyone loves Roman. Kieran Culkan does a great job with his role.
Only Murders in the Building was really good. It was suspenseful enough that I felt compelled to binge all 10 episodes within a few days.
Only Murders in the Building was really good. It was suspenseful enough that I felt compelled to binge all 10 episodes within a few days.
I love that show! We’re watching with our roommate and haven’t finished it yet.
Ted Lasso was amazing, and were a few episodes into Mythic Quest now which is also promising (figured we’d try to find a way to use the rest of the month’a Apple TV subscription). It’s definitely worth the $5 for a month to watch Ted Lasso.
almost done with 'foundation'. meh. what else is good on apple tv?
almost done with 'foundation'. meh. what else is good on apple tv?
almost done with 'foundation'. meh. what else is good on apple tv?
Oddly, the part I liked the most about the Foundation series was the side story about Empire . . . which was completely made up and not in the Foundation books.
Apple TV has The Boys, which isn't a bad show.
almost done with 'foundation'. meh. what else is good on apple tv?
Oddly, the part I liked the most about the Foundation series was the side story about Empire . . . which was completely made up and not in the Foundation books.
Apple TV has The Boys, which isn't a bad show.
Well that is disappointing to hear, that was my favourite part too. Should I still bother with the books then?
I was initially skeptical but it's really good and improves as the series progressalmost done with 'foundation'. meh. what else is good on apple tv?
For All Mankind.
Alternative history where the Russians got to the moon first. Really good production values, and a lot of Apollo 13 kind of stuff.
I am watching LulaRich on Prime, interview style documentary series on a Mormon based MLM business selling low quality fast fashion, primarily knits like leggings in hideous prints.
What is with the Mormons and MLMs? The only person I know who is deep into MLM is a Mormon as well.
The overstepping of this scam into telling women how to be good wives, encouraging weight loss surgery is super bizarre. Actually telling people to get a new husband if the husband wouldn’t agree to quit their career to also go all in on the MLM. Encouraging all profits to be spent on a monthly basis on luxury goods, grooming etc. Just crazy stuff.
Watched two pilots lately,
The first is Maid on Netflix, which hits hard for those of us who hate the sense of financial insecurity. Young mother trying to make it on her own in the Pacific Northwest despite no job skills and no family support. Intense.
The second is Ordinary Joe (an NBC show on Hulu as well). Concept of three different versions of Joe based on what could happen if he made a different decision on the day of his college graduation. VERY heartfelt, nice music. Reminds me of early This Is Us.
I recommend them both.
JGS
Landscapers on HBO is just very great in so many ways. It is based on the true story of an unassuming, unremarkable, British couple who murder the wife’s parents and live off their savings and social security checks for 15 years.
The director does this oddly wonderful thing of showing the sets being built and torn down around the characters. It is kinda mesmerizing and well, oddly wonderful. Theatrical comes to mind. I really like it. The final of the 4 part series airs next week.
Oh, and Olivia Colman. Enough said.
"This is Us" started back up for its last season run. I am pretty sure they are going to rip their hearts out by May. The writers are so incredibly skilled on this show; I'd put them up with writers of Mad Men, Breaking Bad, Ozark, Peaky Blinders, etc.
Landscapers on HBO is just very great in so many ways. It is based on the true story of an unassuming, unremarkable, British couple who murder the wife’s parents and live off their savings and social security checks for 15 years.
The director does this oddly wonderful thing of showing the sets being built and torn down around the characters. It is kinda mesmerizing and well, oddly wonderful. Theatrical comes to mind. I really like it. The final of the 4 part series airs next week.
Oh, and Olivia Colman. Enough said.
I finished Landscapers and, yes, I thought it was wonderful too. I watch gobs of British-people-murdering-each-other shows but this was really uniquely done. I loved the breaking of the 4th wall and the use of black & white and period film styles to illustrate Susan's fantasist thinking. As well as the very selective glimpses of characters interacting instead of a linear drama. Olivia Colman is great but I thought David Thewlis was brilliant in it.
almost done with 'foundation'. meh. what else is good on apple tv?
For All Mankind.
Alternative history where the Russians got to the moon first. Really good production values, and a lot of Apollo 13 kind of stuff.
Watched two pilots lately,
The first is Maid on Netflix, which hits hard for those of us who hate the sense of financial insecurity. Young mother trying to make it on her own in the Pacific Northwest despite no job skills and no family support. Intense.
The second is Ordinary Joe (an NBC show on Hulu as well). Concept of three different versions of Joe based on what could happen if he made a different decision on the day of his college graduation. VERY heartfelt, nice music. Reminds me of early This Is Us.
I recommend them both.
JGS
I watched the first two episodes of Ordinary Joe last night. So far it's amazing! Thanks for the recommendation.
almost done with 'foundation'. meh. what else is good on apple tv?
For All Mankind.
Alternative history where the Russians got to the moon first. Really good production values, and a lot of Apollo 13 kind of stuff.
stared watching that last night. not too bad so far.
I still have three weeks on my free trial of Showtime. Is there anything else I should watch while I still have it?
Watched a bit of Station Eleven, but I agree that it's just not working for me. As uniwelder points out, it suffers from probably being created prior to the pandemic, so the end of the world scenes are just jarringly unrealistic. I'll forge ahead, but the jumping around has bucked me off for the time being.
Just watched the third episode and I think I'm done. There's some character background, but overall very little happens. And there's more virus nonsense. Apparently the flu had been going around the world and wasn't particularly troublesome (I'm assuming because everyone is going about their business in the usual fashion), but now in the span of 24 hours it has mutated simultaneously across multiple continents into an incredibly deadly form that's killing everyone. I haven't read the book, so I'm hoping that background knowledge could have cleared up some of my annoyance, though it shouldn't be necessary for the show to make sense. I really wanted to like this series, but just don't get the appeal.
edited to add-- @mspym is it necessary to read the book to appreciate the film series? All the reviews I read online are from people that were fans of the book. Should I just ignore the bad science and hope the story gets better in future episodes? I think the plot and characters are good-- a bit slow perhaps. Screen time could easily be cut in half and not miss anything, or is that exactly what I'm missing?
The book got a lot of great reviews/made a lot of best of lists back in the day. I found it...ok. Not at all memorable. However, if you are really into dystopian sci-fi, it might be worth a read.
Watched a bit of Station Eleven, but I agree that it's just not working for me. As uniwelder points out, it suffers from probably being created prior to the pandemic, so the end of the world scenes are just jarringly unrealistic. I'll forge ahead, but the jumping around has bucked me off for the time being.
Just watched the third episode and I think I'm done. There's some character background, but overall very little happens. And there's more virus nonsense. Apparently the flu had been going around the world and wasn't particularly troublesome (I'm assuming because everyone is going about their business in the usual fashion), but now in the span of 24 hours it has mutated simultaneously across multiple continents into an incredibly deadly form that's killing everyone. I haven't read the book, so I'm hoping that background knowledge could have cleared up some of my annoyance, though it shouldn't be necessary for the show to make sense. I really wanted to like this series, but just don't get the appeal.
edited to add-- @mspym is it necessary to read the book to appreciate the film series? All the reviews I read online are from people that were fans of the book. Should I just ignore the bad science and hope the story gets better in future episodes? I think the plot and characters are good-- a bit slow perhaps. Screen time could easily be cut in half and not miss anything, or is that exactly what I'm missing?
The book got a lot of great reviews/made a lot of best of lists back in the day. I found it...ok. Not at all memorable. However, if you are really into dystopian sci-fi, it might be worth a read.
I just finished Station Eleven and I thought it was absolutely gorgeous.
I had been really underwhelmed by the book. It felt flat, unmemorable, and was a frustrating reading experience because I felt like the author had a vision that I just wasn't getting. The screen adaptation was the exact opposite. The visuals, the sounds, and especially the looping non-linear cuts were so vivid and the storytelling felt coherent and resonant. I almost skipped the show because of my opinion of the book but I'm so glad that I watched it.
Is the depiction of a worldwide pandemic kinda ridiculous? Of course, and we all have the first-hand knowledge to know that. But I think it actually makes a lot of sense in the bigger story. It's not a documentary or hard sci-fi. It's a story about art, existential threat, and human relationships. Just to pick another example, was the science of The Leftovers realistic? It was *way* more absurd but that was also a phenomenal story about how humans construct relationships and live with existential dread. I think viewing Station Eleven from a lens of realism is definitely going to be frustrating and miss the point.
For those interested, the showrunner and some of the other writers from Station Eleven previously worked on The Leftovers, which was one of my favourite shows of last year [didn't have access before].
For those interested, the showrunner and some of the other writers from Station Eleven previously worked on The Leftovers, which was one of my favourite shows of last year [didn't have access before].
I loved The Leftovers, particularly the first season which was based on the book by Tom Perrotta (the other two seasons had no direct source material to follow... and I think it showed). Anyway, fantastic show but extremely eerie and unsettling. The intro theme gives me chills.
I just finished Station Eleven last night and thought they stuck the landing. And visually it's *gorgeous*
For those interested, the showrunner and some of the other writers from Station Eleven previously worked on The Leftovers, which was one of my favourite shows of last year [didn't have access before].
Oooh...now, we are watching Endeavor on Prime right now. My husband has asked for something a bit more light hearted, and I'm sure this does not fit the bill.Landscapers on HBO is just very great in so many ways. It is based on the true story of an unassuming, unremarkable, British couple who murder the wife’s parents and live off their savings and social security checks for 15 years.
The director does this oddly wonderful thing of showing the sets being built and torn down around the characters. It is kinda mesmerizing and well, oddly wonderful. Theatrical comes to mind. I really like it. The final of the 4 part series airs next week.
Oh, and Olivia Colman. Enough said.
I finished Landscapers and, yes, I thought it was wonderful too. I watch gobs of British-people-murdering-each-other shows but this was really uniquely done. I loved the breaking of the 4th wall and the use of black & white and period film styles to illustrate Susan's fantasist thinking. As well as the very selective glimpses of characters interacting instead of a linear drama. Olivia Colman is great but I thought David Thewlis was brilliant in it.
For those interested, the showrunner and some of the other writers from Station Eleven previously worked on The Leftovers.
I'm watching Trailer Park Boys, again. Season 7 where Jim Lahey (Trailer Park Supervisor!) pretends to be drunk to bust the boys, he deserved an emmy for that role!
I also love their preoccupation with bbqs. And especially Ricky throwing bbqs.
For those interested, the showrunner and some of the other writers from Station Eleven previously worked on The Leftovers, which was one of my favourite shows of last year [didn't have access before].
I loved The Leftovers, particularly the first season which was based on the book by Tom Perrotta (the other two seasons had no direct source material to follow... and I think it showed). Anyway, fantastic show but extremely eerie and unsettling. The intro theme gives me chills.
The Leftovers is a masterpiece. Sadness, Longing, Religious Fervor, Bereavement. Slow and measured. Intensely emotional.
Watched a bit of Station Eleven, but I agree that it's just not working for me. As uniwelder points out, it suffers from probably being created prior to the pandemic, so the end of the world scenes are just jarringly unrealistic. I'll forge ahead, but the jumping around has bucked me off for the time being.
Just watched the third episode and I think I'm done. There's some character background, but overall very little happens. And there's more virus nonsense. Apparently the flu had been going around the world and wasn't particularly troublesome (I'm assuming because everyone is going about their business in the usual fashion), but now in the span of 24 hours it has mutated simultaneously across multiple continents into an incredibly deadly form that's killing everyone. I haven't read the book, so I'm hoping that background knowledge could have cleared up some of my annoyance, though it shouldn't be necessary for the show to make sense. I really wanted to like this series, but just don't get the appeal.
edited to add-- @mspym is it necessary to read the book to appreciate the film series? All the reviews I read online are from people that were fans of the book. Should I just ignore the bad science and hope the story gets better in future episodes? I think the plot and characters are good-- a bit slow perhaps. Screen time could easily be cut in half and not miss anything, or is that exactly what I'm missing?
The book got a lot of great reviews/made a lot of best of lists back in the day. I found it...ok. Not at all memorable. However, if you are really into dystopian sci-fi, it might be worth a read.
I just finished Station Eleven and I thought it was absolutely gorgeous.
I had been really underwhelmed by the book. It felt flat, unmemorable, and was a frustrating reading experience because I felt like the author had a vision that I just wasn't getting. The screen adaptation was the exact opposite. The visuals, the sounds, and especially the looping non-linear cuts were so vivid and the storytelling felt coherent and resonant. I almost skipped the show because of my opinion of the book but I'm so glad that I watched it.
Is the depiction of a worldwide pandemic kinda ridiculous? Of course, and we all have the first-hand knowledge to know that. But I think it actually makes a lot of sense in the bigger story. It's not a documentary or hard sci-fi. It's a story about art, existential threat, and human relationships. Just to pick another example, was the science of The Leftovers realistic? It was *way* more absurd but that was also a phenomenal story about how humans construct relationships and live with existential dread. I think viewing Station Eleven from a lens of realism is definitely going to be frustrating and miss the point.
I did end up finishing Station Eleven and will now admit I enjoyed it. Not the first three episodes, but 4-10 made it worthwhile. Just needed to go with the flow and accept the ridiculousness of the first few shows. I'm curious about The Leftovers-- never heard of it.
Watched two pilots lately,
The first is Maid on Netflix, which hits hard for those of us who hate the sense of financial insecurity. Young mother trying to make it on her own in the Pacific Northwest despite no job skills and no family support. Intense.
The second is Ordinary Joe (an NBC show on Hulu as well). Concept of three different versions of Joe based on what could happen if he made a different decision on the day of his college graduation. VERY heartfelt, nice music. Reminds me of early This Is Us.
I recommend them both.
JGS
I watched the first two episodes of Ordinary Joe last night. So far it's amazing! Thanks for the recommendation.
Shane Burcaw and Hannah Alward, a real life interabled couple, appear on Ordinary Joe in bit parts and Shane consults with the writing team. Shane and Hannah are adorable. They have a You Tube channel and other social media presence. They kind of personify “Minnesota
Nice.”
Watched two pilots lately,
The first is Maid on Netflix, which hits hard for those of us who hate the sense of financial insecurity. Young mother trying to make it on her own in the Pacific Northwest despite no job skills and no family support. Intense.
The second is Ordinary Joe (an NBC show on Hulu as well). Concept of three different versions of Joe based on what could happen if he made a different decision on the day of his college graduation. VERY heartfelt, nice music. Reminds me of early This Is Us.
I recommend them both.
JGS
I watched the first two episodes of Ordinary Joe last night. So far it's amazing! Thanks for the recommendation.
I binged all of Ordinary Joe and then started Maid; I had to go snuggle my kids after the first episode of Maid.
Shane Burcaw and Hannah Alward, a real life interabled couple, appear on Ordinary Joe in bit parts and Shane consults with the writing team. Shane and Hannah are adorable. They have a You Tube channel and other social media presence. They kind of personify “Minnesota
Nice.”
I dont watch Ordinary Joe myself, but I think Shane and Hannah appear in later episodes, the ones that aired in the past month. In the first one they are both in background scenes only. I think they have speaking roles later.Ooh, Squirmy and Grubs! I'll have to watch Ordinary Joe just to see them.Watched two pilots lately,
The first is Maid on Netflix, which hits hard for those of us who hate the sense of financial insecurity. Young mother trying to make it on her own in the Pacific Northwest despite no job skills and no family support. Intense.
The second is Ordinary Joe (an NBC show on Hulu as well). Concept of three different versions of Joe based on what could happen if he made a different decision on the day of his college graduation. VERY heartfelt, nice music. Reminds me of early This Is Us.
I recommend them both.
JGS
I watched the first two episodes of Ordinary Joe last night. So far it's amazing! Thanks for the recommendation.
I binged all of Ordinary Joe and then started Maid; I had to go snuggle my kids after the first episode of Maid.
Shane Burcaw and Hannah Alward, a real life interabled couple, appear on Ordinary Joe in bit parts and Shane consults with the writing team. Shane and Hannah are adorable. They have a You Tube channel and other social media presence. They kind of personify “Minnesota
Nice.”
Aww, I love Shane and Hannah! As a Minnesotan, I'm happy to call them "mine."
1883 on Paramount plus.
Excellent show on the trials and tribulations of our pioneer ancestors and the hardships they endured to settle in the west.
This is for Jeopardy fans.
Did anyone see XXXX?
Thanks
We watched the first three episodes of Ozark and will finish the half-season this weekend. God the writers somehow managed to insert even more conflict into the storyline. I love Marty and Ruth so much; IMO the father/daughter dynamic is stronger than it is with Marty and Charlotte. If the show sticks the landing, it will probably end up making my all-time top 10 list. But it can't pull a GOT in the last season, it just can't.
We watched the first three episodes of Ozark and will finish the half-season this weekend. God the writers somehow managed to insert even more conflict into the storyline. I love Marty and Ruth so much; IMO the father/daughter dynamic is stronger than it is with Marty and Charlotte. If the show sticks the landing, it will probably end up making my all-time top 10 list. But it can't pull a GOT in the last season, it just can't.
I absolutely loved Ozark seasons 1 and 2, but felt 3 was a big disappointment. I guess by season 3 a lot of my favorite periphery characters had already been killed off, and I didn't like the brother character they introduced. I haven't started season 4 yet but I hope it bounces back.
finished 'for all mankind' yesterday. it was awful but entertaining. it could've been good with some better writing and a more plausible story line. the special effects were ok. some of the acting was good. i guess there's a 3rd season in the works?That's the thing - there is just so much out there and so little time! I have a hard time deciding between really good shows and books, so having to watch a series that isn't satisfying really burns.
We watched the first three episodes of Ozark and will finish the half-season this weekend. God the writers somehow managed to insert even more conflict into the storyline. I love Marty and Ruth so much; IMO the father/daughter dynamic is stronger than it is with Marty and Charlotte. If the show sticks the landing, it will probably end up making my all-time top 10 list. But it can't pull a GOT in the last season, it just can't.
I absolutely loved Ozark seasons 1 and 2, but felt 3 was a big disappointment. I guess by season 3 a lot of my favorite periphery characters had already been killed off, and I didn't like the brother character they introduced. I haven't started season 4 yet but I hope it bounces back.
'Hawkeye' on Disney +I enjoyed watching the interaction(s) between Kate & Yelena.
The MCU screwed up his characterization. They righted a few things here, namely by giving Clint hearing loss, but I found Kate Bishop annoying.
'Hawkeye' on Disney +I enjoyed watching the interaction(s) between Kate & Yelena.
The MCU screwed up his characterization. They righted a few things here, namely by giving Clint hearing loss, but I found Kate Bishop annoying.
For those interested, the showrunner and some of the other writers from Station Eleven previously worked on The Leftovers, which was one of my favourite shows of last year [didn't have access before].
I loved The Leftovers, particularly the first season which was based on the book by Tom Perrotta (the other two seasons had no direct source material to follow... and I think it showed). Anyway, fantastic show but extremely eerie and unsettling. The intro theme gives me chills.
The Leftovers is a masterpiece. Sadness, Longing, Religious Fervor, Bereavement. Slow and measured. Intensely emotional.
DH and I both watched The Leftovers. It’s not often that we can find something we both like. He likes sci-fi always. It reminded me a bit of Lost.
For any sports geeks out there, I am watching the Joe Montana "cool under pressure" series on Peacock Premium (free with Comcast internet) and it's fantastic. But I'm also a Niners fan... sooooooI'm not a niners fan, but I liked watching Montana play back in the 80's and early 90's, plus I was a Chiefs fan when he signed with them. A lot of it was nostalgic for me. I watched the last episode this morning. I enjoyed it.
Anyone watch Reacher on Amazon Prime?
I've really enjoyed it. I got my wife to try and we binged the first 6 episodes in one day. 2 more and then we have to wait to see if it gets another season.
I've read all the Lee Child Reacher books and this one seems to follow the first book pretty well. The actor playing Reacher is a much more believable choice for the 250# 6'5" book character than 170# 5'7" Tom Cruise who starred in the two Reacher movies.
Anyone watch Reacher on Amazon Prime?
I've really enjoyed it. I got my wife to try and we binged the first 6 episodes in one day. 2 more and then we have to wait to see if it gets another season.
I've read all the Lee Child Reacher books and this one seems to follow the first book pretty well. The actor playing Reacher is a much more believable choice for the 250# 6'5" book character than 170# 5'7" Tom Cruise who starred in the two Reacher movies.
watching '1971 the music that changed the world'. so far, so good.
Father Brown, season 9.
I am secretly a 70 year old grandma and I love it to bits. So cozy. So perfect for tea. <3
I mentioned it before, but after this latest Euphoria episode I just have to give a standing ovation. Not for the faint of heart, but you know what the subject matter is so you know what you are getting yourself in to.I just finished season 1 + the special episode. I have to say after the first few episodes, I had one interpretation of it that it was in a way espousing a conservative reactionary viewpoint, given the absurd heights of the decadence on display. Apparently the series is based on an Israeli series from ~10 years ago but I haven't seen much info on it. But given the lack of smartphones then, I would have to think many things would have to be different about that series. The grotesque style of the new series is also reminiscent of the film Kids from the 90s.
I mentioned it before, but after this latest Euphoria episode I just have to give a standing ovation. Not for the faint of heart, but you know what the subject matter is so you know what you are getting yourself in to.I just finished season 1 + the special episode. I have to say after the first few episodes, I had one interpretation of it that it was in a way espousing a conservative reactionary viewpoint, given the absurd heights of the decadence on display. Apparently the series is based on an Israeli series from ~10 years ago but I haven't seen much info on it. But given the lack of smartphones then, I would have to think many things would have to be different about that series. The grotesque style of the new series is also reminiscent of the film Kids from the 90s.
I was less impressed by the second half of season 1, with the story becoming too plot-driven that did away with some of the initial subtlety. But the special episodes are excellent (I guess they made them because they couldn't do normal episodes during covid? If so, thanks covid). Zendaya (I forgot she was in The OA) and Hunter have great chemistry together and are really owning their respective roles. Looking forward to season 2, and have a current rating of cautiously/optimistically very good.
Father Brown, season 9.
I am secretly a 70 year old grandma and I love it to bits. So cozy. So perfect for tea. <3
haha, and then you have to watch "Vera" with the wonderful actress Brenda Blethyn. Same premise but with a smart rumpled female homicide detective supervisor in present day.
I finished the final season of Shameless (US), it was kind of rough to get through.
I just got caught up and think episode 4,6, and 7 are very good in season 2. Was afraid at one moment it was going to become Breaking Bad (which I thought was terrible) but then Lexi embraced her inner Charlie Kaufman and all is good.I mentioned it before, but after this latest Euphoria episode I just have to give a standing ovation. Not for the faint of heart, but you know what the subject matter is so you know what you are getting yourself in to.I just finished season 1 + the special episode. I have to say after the first few episodes, I had one interpretation of it that it was in a way espousing a conservative reactionary viewpoint, given the absurd heights of the decadence on display. Apparently the series is based on an Israeli series from ~10 years ago but I haven't seen much info on it. But given the lack of smartphones then, I would have to think many things would have to be different about that series. The grotesque style of the new series is also reminiscent of the film Kids from the 90s.
I was less impressed by the second half of season 1, with the story becoming too plot-driven that did away with some of the initial subtlety. But the special episodes are excellent (I guess they made them because they couldn't do normal episodes during covid? If so, thanks covid). Zendaya (I forgot she was in The OA) and Hunter have great chemistry together and are really owning their respective roles. Looking forward to season 2, and have a current rating of cautiously/optimistically very good.
Thanks for the comments, nice to hear from others that are watching. I didn't have any bias going in, so it's good that you stuck with it - season 1 might not be as good as I remember. If you liked the special episode, then I think you'll prefer season 2. The whole series is so different from all the other stuff I watch and would be easy to poke fun at some of the unrealistic depictions of high schoolers, but these actors are absolutely incredible and hold my suspension of disbelief in place. I don't think I've cared as much for a character (Rue) in a while.
I'm also looking forward to a new series coming this week on Apple TV+ - Severance, a sci-fi series about employees who agree to a procedure that physically separates their work memory from their personal life 100%. The trailers looked intriguing, especially the mystery around the company they work for and what they do at work...
Yeah, I've had no idea where this season was going to go many times. I thought Rue was going to end up an addict sex slave at one point... but that might even be too much for this show. Hard to tell, they really don't seem to be bashful about pushing the envelope and then some.I just got caught up and think episode 4,6, and 7 are very good in season 2. Was afraid at one moment it was going to become Breaking Bad (which I thought was terrible) but then Lexi embraced her inner Charlie Kaufman and all is good.I mentioned it before, but after this latest Euphoria episode I just have to give a standing ovation. Not for the faint of heart, but you know what the subject matter is so you know what you are getting yourself in to.I just finished season 1 + the special episode. I have to say after the first few episodes, I had one interpretation of it that it was in a way espousing a conservative reactionary viewpoint, given the absurd heights of the decadence on display. Apparently the series is based on an Israeli series from ~10 years ago but I haven't seen much info on it. But given the lack of smartphones then, I would have to think many things would have to be different about that series. The grotesque style of the new series is also reminiscent of the film Kids from the 90s.
I was less impressed by the second half of season 1, with the story becoming too plot-driven that did away with some of the initial subtlety. But the special episodes are excellent (I guess they made them because they couldn't do normal episodes during covid? If so, thanks covid). Zendaya (I forgot she was in The OA) and Hunter have great chemistry together and are really owning their respective roles. Looking forward to season 2, and have a current rating of cautiously/optimistically very good.
Thanks for the comments, nice to hear from others that are watching. I didn't have any bias going in, so it's good that you stuck with it - season 1 might not be as good as I remember. If you liked the special episode, then I think you'll prefer season 2. The whole series is so different from all the other stuff I watch and would be easy to poke fun at some of the unrealistic depictions of high schoolers, but these actors are absolutely incredible and hold my suspension of disbelief in place. I don't think I've cared as much for a character (Rue) in a while.
I'm also looking forward to a new series coming this week on Apple TV+ - Severance, a sci-fi series about employees who agree to a procedure that physically separates their work memory from their personal life 100%. The trailers looked intriguing, especially the mystery around the company they work for and what they do at work...
I recently watched the first season of the new series on Apple TV called "Calls". The whole story is done through phone calls. I love it :)
i'm enjoying 'severance' on apple tv. quirky and dark and a bit funny. my girlfriend doesn't like it at all so as a compromise i'm being forced to watch 'reacher' on amazon prime. it's absolutely awful.
Tangentially related:Yeah, I've had no idea where this season was going to go many times. I thought Rue was going to end up an addict sex slave at one point... but that might even be too much for this show. Hard to tell, they really don't seem to be bashful about pushing the envelope and then some.I just got caught up and think episode 4,6, and 7 are very good in season 2. Was afraid at one moment it was going to become Breaking Bad (which I thought was terrible) but then Lexi embraced her inner Charlie Kaufman and all is good.I mentioned it before, but after this latest Euphoria episode I just have to give a standing ovation. Not for the faint of heart, but you know what the subject matter is so you know what you are getting yourself in to.I just finished season 1 + the special episode. I have to say after the first few episodes, I had one interpretation of it that it was in a way espousing a conservative reactionary viewpoint, given the absurd heights of the decadence on display. Apparently the series is based on an Israeli series from ~10 years ago but I haven't seen much info on it. But given the lack of smartphones then, I would have to think many things would have to be different about that series. The grotesque style of the new series is also reminiscent of the film Kids from the 90s.
I was less impressed by the second half of season 1, with the story becoming too plot-driven that did away with some of the initial subtlety. But the special episodes are excellent (I guess they made them because they couldn't do normal episodes during covid? If so, thanks covid). Zendaya (I forgot she was in The OA) and Hunter have great chemistry together and are really owning their respective roles. Looking forward to season 2, and have a current rating of cautiously/optimistically very good.
Thanks for the comments, nice to hear from others that are watching. I didn't have any bias going in, so it's good that you stuck with it - season 1 might not be as good as I remember. If you liked the special episode, then I think you'll prefer season 2. The whole series is so different from all the other stuff I watch and would be easy to poke fun at some of the unrealistic depictions of high schoolers, but these actors are absolutely incredible and hold my suspension of disbelief in place. I don't think I've cared as much for a character (Rue) in a while.
I'm also looking forward to a new series coming this week on Apple TV+ - Severance, a sci-fi series about employees who agree to a procedure that physically separates their work memory from their personal life 100%. The trailers looked intriguing, especially the mystery around the company they work for and what they do at work...
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Tangentially related:
EA organisations logos as Zendaya outfits (https://twitter.com/FreshMangoLassi/status/1475881815298691073)
Violet Evergarden will break your heart. It's an anime on Netflix and it lulls you in at first. The art is beautifully done and the characters are interesting and relatable. And then it rips your heart out. But it does it slowly and with an aching melancholy. If you've ever been through real grief, it's an amazing show.
Violet Evergarden will break your heart. It's an anime on Netflix and it lulls you in at first. The art is beautifully done and the characters are interesting and relatable. And then it rips your heart out. But it does it slowly and with an aching melancholy. If you've ever been through real grief, it's an amazing show.
I'm down for a good anime. Watched a bit of Cowboy Bebop after the live action show came out, but it was just meh. I got hooked on Anime back with Akira, Ghost in the Shell, and Ninja Scroll back in the day...
Just finished the first half of season 4. It gets an A+ from me. It was so incredibly intense that I kept muttering, "Oh god" every 5 minutes.
He sure is a long way from 'Lost' :)Well I'm only halfway through the first episode and so far all I can think is "How did the uber-sexy Naveen Andrews manage to make himself look so frumpy?" I'm sure there's more to it but that's where I'm stuck right now.Watching the first episode of 'The Dropout' on Hulu. A deep dive in to Elizabeth Holmes' lifeWhat I find so odd about her is that she said her favorite song is "I'm in a Hurry" but she apparently never listened to the actual lyrics. Either way, I'm going to watch this on Hulu, thanks!
Well I'm only halfway through the first episode and so far all I can think is "How did the uber-sexy Naveen Andrews manage to make himself look so frumpy?" I'm sure there's more to it but that's where I'm stuck right now.Watching the first episode of 'The Dropout' on Hulu. A deep dive in to Elizabeth Holmes' lifeWhat I find so odd about her is that she said her favorite song is "I'm in a Hurry" but she apparently never listened to the actual lyrics. Either way, I'm going to watch this on Hulu, thanks!
Well I'm only halfway through the first episode and so far all I can think is "How did the uber-sexy Naveen Andrews manage to make himself look so frumpy?" I'm sure there's more to it but that's where I'm stuck right now.Watching the first episode of 'The Dropout' on Hulu. A deep dive in to Elizabeth Holmes' lifeWhat I find so odd about her is that she said her favorite song is "I'm in a Hurry" but she apparently never listened to the actual lyrics. Either way, I'm going to watch this on Hulu, thanks!
It's a fair question. He's unrecognizable in the role.
I'm sure it's a fascinating character study and he's broadening his acting skills. But at what cost to us?
Well I'm only halfway through the first episode and so far all I can think is "How did the uber-sexy Naveen Andrews manage to make himself look so frumpy?" I'm sure there's more to it but that's where I'm stuck right now.Watching the first episode of 'The Dropout' on Hulu. A deep dive in to Elizabeth Holmes' lifeWhat I find so odd about her is that she said her favorite song is "I'm in a Hurry" but she apparently never listened to the actual lyrics. Either way, I'm going to watch this on Hulu, thanks!
It's a fair question. He's unrecognizable in the role.
I'm sure it's a fascinating character study and he's broadening his acting skills. But at what cost to us?
Haha. I was thinking about signing onto the streaming service just so I can watch Naveen. I have not seen him in quite a while. But if he’s just gonna play and unsexy Ted asked carpet drown, then maybe I won’t. But I’m glad for him that he got a big role.
That scene where he flips back his hair in The English Patient goes down in history as one of the hottest scenes a man has ever done. That is otherwise a ridiculously overrated Snoozefest of a film.
Well I'm only halfway through the first episode and so far all I can think is "How did the uber-sexy Naveen Andrews manage to make himself look so frumpy?" I'm sure there's more to it but that's where I'm stuck right now.Watching the first episode of 'The Dropout' on Hulu. A deep dive in to Elizabeth Holmes' lifeWhat I find so odd about her is that she said her favorite song is "I'm in a Hurry" but she apparently never listened to the actual lyrics. Either way, I'm going to watch this on Hulu, thanks!
It's a fair question. He's unrecognizable in the role.
I'm sure it's a fascinating character study and he's broadening his acting skills. But at what cost to us?
Haha. I was thinking about signing onto the streaming service just so I can watch Naveen. I have not seen him in quite a while. But if he’s just gonna play and unsexy Ted asked carpet drown, then maybe I won’t. But I’m glad for him that he got a big role.
That scene where he flips back his hair in The English Patient goes down in history as one of the hottest scenes a man has ever done. That is otherwise a ridiculously overrated Snoozefest of a film.
Here I am wondering why I have never seen the English Patient. It streaming on Prime, I might give it a look even with if it is a snooze fest. I had no idea Naveen was in it.
Preacher on Hulu is outright bonkers. It starts out pretty crazy in the first season and just gets more and more insane with each new season.
Vikings Valhalla. I'm a sucker for Vikings.
Preacher on Hulu is outright bonkers. It starts out pretty crazy in the first season and just gets more and more insane with each new season.
I remember liking the comic many years ago when reading it.
I've dropped everything to watch 'Our Flag Means Death'. It's a bit of Black Adder, Flight of the Conchords, and Monty Python... fingers crossed.
I've dropped everything to watch 'Our Flag Means Death'. It's a bit of Black Adder, Flight of the Conchords, and Monty Python... fingers crossed.
Thoughts?
I like it fine so far, but I wouldn't say I love it like I love those shows you mentioned.
anyone else enjoying 'severence'? i'm sucked in but i'm worried it's going to end poorly.
Mrs. Miller and I just finished with "Last Kingdom" on Netflix last night. Don't let the somewhat generic title fool you; this series is amazingly well done. It's a fictional story (with some historical accuracy) that chronicles the conflicts between the Danes and Saxons in what is now England in the 800s. Tense action scenes, beautiful backdrops, riveting characters, satisfying emotional beats - the main character's journey, which spans decades, is one of the most epic things I've watched in my lifetime. And the writers/actors STICK the landing, providing the audience a superb finale.
I can't rave enough. An easy 10/10. Whereas GoT left me with an awful taste in my mouth, Last Kingdom compels me to rave about its awesomeness to all of my friends. But I have like 4 friends, and I've told them all, so here I am!
I've dropped everything to watch 'Our Flag Means Death'. It's a bit of Black Adder, Flight of the Conchords, and Monty Python... fingers crossed.
Thoughts?
I like it fine so far, but I wouldn't say I love it like I love those shows you mentioned.
I'm getting a nice chuckle out of it, but I agree that it's not up there with the other classics. I'd still recommend it though - who has a full library at sea?! Did you mean to stab me?... and the like...
Stede Bonnet was an early 18th-century Barbadian pirate, sometimes called "The Gentleman Pirate" because he was a moderately wealthy land-owner before turning to a life of crime. Bonnet was born into a wealthy English family on the island of Barbados, and inherited the family estate after his father's death in 1694.
Mrs. Miller and I just finished with "Last Kingdom" on Netflix last night. Don't let the somewhat generic title fool you; this series is amazingly well done. It's a fictional story (with some historical accuracy) that chronicles the conflicts between the Danes and Saxons in what is now England in the 800s. Tense action scenes, beautiful backdrops, riveting characters, satisfying emotional beats - the main character's journey, which spans decades, is one of the most epic things I've watched in my lifetime. And the writers/actors STICK the landing, providing the audience a superb finale.
I can't rave enough. An easy 10/10. Whereas GoT left me with an awful taste in my mouth, Last Kingdom compels me to rave about its awesomeness to all of my friends. But I have like 4 friends, and I've told them all, so here I am!
You sound exactly like my husband and me trying to get the rest of the planet to watch Black Sails. We definitely need to carve out time to watch LK.
Severence is a fantastic show!
Well I'm only halfway through the first episode and so far all I can think is "How did the uber-sexy Naveen Andrews manage to make himself look so frumpy?" I'm sure there's more to it but that's where I'm stuck right now.Watching the first episode of 'The Dropout' on Hulu. A deep dive in to Elizabeth Holmes' lifeWhat I find so odd about her is that she said her favorite song is "I'm in a Hurry" but she apparently never listened to the actual lyrics. Either way, I'm going to watch this on Hulu, thanks!
It's a fair question. He's unrecognizable in the role.
I'm sure it's a fascinating character study and he's broadening his acting skills. But at what cost to us?
Haha. I was thinking about signing onto the streaming service just so I can watch Naveen. I have not seen him in quite a while. But if he’s just gonna play and unsexy Ted asked carpet drown, then maybe I won’t. But I’m glad for him that he got a big role.
That scene where he flips back his hair in The English Patient goes down in history as one of the hottest scenes a man has ever done. That is otherwise a ridiculously overrated Snoozefest of a film.
Here I am wondering why I have never seen the English Patient. It streaming on Prime, I might give it a look even with if it is a snooze fest. I had no idea Naveen was in it.
Not a snooze fest in my opinion, just deliberate, almost languid at times, which is consistent with it's "time before the war in the desert" setting. It's a beautiful film and won best picture for a reason.
I also started Black Sails and got through season 1 and a few episodes of season 2 and then sort of abandoned it (I'm sensing a theme in my series watching). It's on the list to get back around to at some point
Black Sails didn't grab me, possibly because I went through a real pirate-nerd stage in my teens and read a whole lot about the area and main players and this felt like watching a story I'd read a number of times before. Oddly enough, I loved the first episode of Our Flag Means Death which is the same sort of thing but silly?
I am oddly obsessed with Kevin Can F Himself. There are so many things about this show that I should hate, but I am five episodes in and am already disappointed to hear that it is being cancelled after the second season.Thanks for mentioning this. I did find the first episode a bit strange to get through (I mistakenly thought the neighbours were the main couple's kids and was very confused as to why people the same age or older were playing the kids) but I'm really enjoying it and, like you, disappointed that it got cancelled.
Annie Murphy really is wonderful, I am looking forward to seeing where her career goes.
Severence is a fantastic show!
Severence is a fantastic show!
what did you think of the season finale?
The original British version of Ghosts is delightful. I tried the US version, but couldn’t make it through the first episode, probably because it just isn’t as good as the UK one.
+1 for Severance. Incredibly unnerving and mysterious. I still can't believe that this is (mostly) directed by Ben "Zoolander" Stiller.
+1 for Severance. Incredibly unnerving and mysterious. I still can't believe that this is (mostly) directed by Ben "Zoolander" Stiller.
He's a pretty diverse guy. He's also a Goodwill Ambassador for the UNHCR and is apparently developing a sitcom about a Syrian refugee (based on a true story, I think). On the podcast I heard him on recently, he mentioned that after reading the writing sample that turned into Severance he did think it would end up being a little funnier than it has actually turned out to be. But nice to know he can do other things than comedy. Although Meet the Parents and There's Something About Mary were some of my favorites ever back in the day.
Bloodline on Netflix.
Dysfunctional family puts it lightly. Black sheep of family comes home, and all hell breaks loose.
It is 3 seasons, and I am totally addicted to it!
+1 for Severance. Incredibly unnerving and mysterious. I still can't believe that this is (mostly) directed by Ben "Zoolander" Stiller.
He's a pretty diverse guy. He's also a Goodwill Ambassador for the UNHCR and is apparently developing a sitcom about a Syrian refugee (based on a true story, I think). On the podcast I heard him on recently, he mentioned that after reading the writing sample that turned into Severance he did think it would end up being a little funnier than it has actually turned out to be. But nice to know he can do other things than comedy. Although Meet the Parents and There's Something About Mary were some of my favorites ever back in the day.
Yup, he's actually a very talented director and a bit of an all around renaissance man. I first took notice of his work behind the camera when he directed all the episodes of "Escape at Dannemora", a show I loved that I think a lot of people missed.
I stumbled across 'Futureman' on Hulu and can't stop laughing. It's campy in the style of Evil Dead and Something About Mary... I'm just really enjoying it so far, midway through episode 2...It's a great series! so much fun.
Bloodline on Netflix.
Dysfunctional family puts it lightly. Black sheep of family comes home, and all hell breaks loose.
It is 3 seasons, and I am totally addicted to it!
Just finished the HBO series Chernobyl. Very interesting especially considering current events.
Bloodline on Netflix.
Dysfunctional family puts it lightly. Black sheep of family comes home, and all hell breaks loose.
It is 3 seasons, and I am totally addicted to it!
Finished the three seasons of Bloodline. The last two episodes were pretty disappointing, and I really got tired of the dead brother haunting his killer brother. It just got old. To me the series was really good and I couldn't stop watching it but the end was a total let down. I don't think I am alone thinking this because I saw some other comments elsewhere that basically repeated what I said. One other thing that I did not like is so many scenes were dark to the point you want to ask, don't these people have many lights in their houses? There were also dark outside scenes that you really couldn't see what was going on as well. UGH, I am totally let down on this series!
It's not really a "TV series", but I love the "Dangerous Roads" mini documentaries on YouTube. There are dozens of them.
I realize the title is a little click baity, but the ones I'm referring to are put out by Tony Comiti productions (he is a French ex war correspondent).
They are really fabulous views of real people around the world and the journeys they undertake to move people, animals, and goods, by car, truck, boat, bicycle, and foot. Oh, and sometimes zip line.
Eye opening to view from our privileged western experience.
We've been bingeing the medical drama "House". It's an older series, but we like to find series with a bunch of seasons to watch. Hugh Laurie's character is an absolute ass (my wife calls him this multiple times per episode) but we enjoy it.
anyone watching 'outer range'? we're 4 episodes in and we have no idea where it's going.
I started Outer Range at lunch one day but was only able to get around 20 minutes in. I'm trying to convince my wife to give it a shot with me, but it's far down on the list
DH and I started watching Homeland and really enjoyed the first few episodes, notwithstanding the excessive female nudity. It's like there's some mandatory minimum per episode or something. I've heard for a long time that the series goes downhill at a certain point. For those that have watched the whole thing, if you had it to do over again, which season would you stop after?
Cannot wait to see the last half of the final season of Ozark...wife and I will probably binge it this weekend
While waiting for Ozark, we started Only Murders in the Building. It's quirky, but cute and a little funny.
Finished the last season of Ozark and loved it! Loved the whole series! I am sure there are many different ways this last season could have ended, but I am satisfied with it.
I watched the 7-episode 7 Lives of Léa on Netflix over the weekend and really enjoyed it. It reminded me a little bit of Russian Doll (possibly because I watched that recently) but is actually about a modern-day 17-year-old waking up each day in a different body in 1991 (her parents and friends).
It's kind of a murder mystery teen drama steeped in 90s nostalgia, even if the nostalgia hits slightly different because it's set in France. I was 17 in 1991 so it definitely gave me lots of feels, both for the scenes set in the past and the realisation of how long ago that is now (because it pretty much feels like yesterday).
I found the ending made me feel similar to the way I felt about Thelma and Louise - kind of hated it but couldn't see any other way it could possibly have ended.
Bloodline on Netflix.
Dysfunctional family puts it lightly. Black sheep of family comes home, and all hell breaks loose.
It is 3 seasons, and I am totally addicted to it!
Finished the three seasons of Bloodline. The last two episodes were pretty disappointing, and I really got tired of the dead brother haunting his killer brother. It just got old. To me the series was really good and I couldn't stop watching it but the end was a total let down. I don't think I am alone thinking this because I saw some other comments elsewhere that basically repeated what I said. One other thing that I did not like is so many scenes were dark to the point you want to ask, don't these people have many lights in their houses? There were also dark outside scenes that you really couldn't see what was going on as well. UGH, I am totally let down on this series!Spoiler: show
If you ever take a drive down to the Florida Keys it's a lot of fun to visit the Bloodline locations, including the Rayburn house, the boatyard, and a bunch of the bars.
Bloodline on Netflix.
Dysfunctional family puts it lightly. Black sheep of family comes home, and all hell breaks loose.
It is 3 seasons, and I am totally addicted to it!
Finished the three seasons of Bloodline. The last two episodes were pretty disappointing, and I really got tired of the dead brother haunting his killer brother. It just got old. To me the series was really good and I couldn't stop watching it but the end was a total let down. I don't think I am alone thinking this because I saw some other comments elsewhere that basically repeated what I said. One other thing that I did not like is so many scenes were dark to the point you want to ask, don't these people have many lights in their houses? There were also dark outside scenes that you really couldn't see what was going on as well. UGH, I am totally let down on this series!Spoiler: show
If you ever take a drive down to the Florida Keys it's a lot of fun to visit the Bloodline locations, including the Rayburn house, the boatyard, and a bunch of the bars.
If I remember right, Bloodline came to the awkward end due to forces outside of the writing. was it a s hurricane? Or Covid? Some thing like that affected their end storyline and it showed.
Agree, Mendelssohn was perfect for that role, he inhabited that character. That year his was the one Emmy nomination I wanted to see happen, and sure I was pleased when he won as well, but I thought if this guy isn’t nominated for an Emmy then I’m gonna stomp off and not watch TV ever again.
The youngest brother is also a good actor and if you don’t know him, you’ll be surprised to know that he has won two Tony awards for hisBroadway roles. He’s from my town, St. Louis. He is quite a talented guy, and who would guess that he can command a Broadway role since he’s so good at that Bloodline fumbling irritating little brother role?
Bloodline on Netflix.
Dysfunctional family puts it lightly. Black sheep of family comes home, and all hell breaks loose.
It is 3 seasons, and I am totally addicted to it!
Finished the three seasons of Bloodline. The last two episodes were pretty disappointing, and I really got tired of the dead brother haunting his killer brother. It just got old. To me the series was really good and I couldn't stop watching it but the end was a total let down. I don't think I am alone thinking this because I saw some other comments elsewhere that basically repeated what I said. One other thing that I did not like is so many scenes were dark to the point you want to ask, don't these people have many lights in their houses? There were also dark outside scenes that you really couldn't see what was going on as well. UGH, I am totally let down on this series!
I watched the 7-episode 7 Lives of Léa on Netflix over the weekend and really enjoyed it. It reminded me a little bit of Russian Doll (possibly because I watched that recently) but is actually about a modern-day 17-year-old waking up each day in a different body in 1991 (her parents and friends).
It's kind of a murder mystery teen drama steeped in 90s nostalgia, even if the nostalgia hits slightly different because it's set in France. I was 17 in 1991 so it definitely gave me lots of feels, both for the scenes set in the past and the realisation of how long ago that is now (because it pretty much feels like yesterday).
I found the ending made me feel similar to the way I felt about Thelma and Louise - kind of hated it but couldn't see any other way it could possibly have ended.
Thanks for sharing, I love finding these obscure gems that fly under the radar.
My wife and I do not have much in common in terms of movies and TV, but we do both love The Sopranos (a series we found nearly two decades late!) and the X-Files (which we loved from the beginning). We really loved all of Anthony Bourdain's shows and still miss him! We have watched some of those episodes over and over...
We are trying to find a new drama/comedy series. We watched S1E1 of Mad Men, but we couldn't get into it. We could not quite figure out why we should care about any of the characters. Sure, Don is cool and the sets and props are very nice (I love mid-Century modern), but otherwise, we do not feel too inspired to watch the next episode. Does the series get better as it progresses?
We are also trying to find a new travel series. We have watched nearly all of the Rick Steves' Europe.
My wife likes Supernatural. I watched one episode and thought it was dumb, dumb, dumb.
My wife and I do not have much in common in terms of movies and TV, but we do both love The Sopranos (a series we found nearly two decades late!) and the X-Files (which we loved from the beginning). We really loved all of Anthony Bourdain's shows and still miss him! We have watched some of those episodes over and over...
We are trying to find a new drama/comedy series. We watched S1E1 of Mad Men, but we couldn't get into it. We could not quite figure out why we should care about any of the characters. Sure, Don is cool and the sets and props are very nice (I love mid-Century modern), but otherwise, we do not feel too inspired to watch the next episode. Does the series get better as it progresses?
We are also trying to find a new travel series. We have watched nearly all of the Rick Steves' Europe.
My wife likes Supernatural. I watched one episode and thought it was dumb, dumb, dumb.
We started watching 'Devs' on a recommendation from a friend - saying it was similar quality to Severance. Nearly finished it now, but I have to agree with his assessment. It's a really, really good show. Acting, storytelling, camera work, it's all just very well done - with some solid sci-fi questions/problems.
Mad Men was great, and yes, it started a bit slow. It does a great job with character development and reflecting how many things changed during the 60s, and the atmospheric details (set design, costuming, music choices, use of period-specific media) are practically another character. It's one of my favorite shows of all time (up there with the rebooted Battlestar Galactica).
Yes, Don is the central character, but in many ways, the show is just as much about it's female characters, who are well written and developed.
My wife and I do not have much in common in terms of movies and TV, but we do both love The Sopranos (a series we found nearly two decades late!) and the X-Files (which we loved from the beginning). We really loved all of Anthony Bourdain's shows and still miss him! We have watched some of those episodes over and over...
We are trying to find a new drama/comedy series. We watched S1E1 of Mad Men, but we couldn't get into it. We could not quite figure out why we should care about any of the characters. Sure, Don is cool and the sets and props are very nice (I love mid-Century modern), but otherwise, we do not feel too inspired to watch the next episode. Does the series get better as it progresses?
We are also trying to find a new travel series. We have watched nearly all of the Rick Steves' Europe.
My wife likes Supernatural. I watched one episode and thought it was dumb, dumb, dumb.
For drama try Breaking Bad
For costume drama try Downton Abby
For costume dramedy try The Marvelous Mrs. Masel
My wife and I do not have much in common in terms of movies and TV, but we do both love The Sopranos (a series we found nearly two decades late!) and the X-Files (which we loved from the beginning). We really loved all of Anthony Bourdain's shows and still miss him! We have watched some of those episodes over and over...
We are trying to find a new drama/comedy series. We watched S1E1 of Mad Men, but we couldn't get into it. We could not quite figure out why we should care about any of the characters. Sure, Don is cool and the sets and props are very nice (I love mid-Century modern), but otherwise, we do not feel too inspired to watch the next episode. Does the series get better as it progresses?
We are also trying to find a new travel series. We have watched nearly all of the Rick Steves' Europe.
My wife likes Supernatural. I watched one episode and thought it was dumb, dumb, dumb.
For drama try Breaking Bad
For costume drama try Downton Abby
For costume dramedy try The Marvelous Mrs. Masel
Not to pile on, but definitely give "Mad Men" more than one episode. It's "Breaking Bad" levels of good. In fact, I'd prefer "Mad Men" if forced to choose. Yes, Don stays ridiculously cool throughout the series even though he's a tremendously flawed person, but honestly he and his mysteries are among the least fascinating aspects of the show. Characters like Pete, Peggy, Joan, and Roger (oh the way he delivers his lines, which are among the best in the show) all routinely steal the show from Don. And the journey through the 1960s gives the series a sense of real weight, as you see the characters react to the changing politics and cultural evolutions of the decade. Oh, there are certainly flaws - numerous storylines are developed and then oddly just dropped, but for characters, style, settings, and dialogue, it's hard to top this show.
My wife and I do not have much in common in terms of movies and TV, but we do both love The Sopranos (a series we found nearly two decades late!) and the X-Files (which we loved from the beginning). We really loved all of Anthony Bourdain's shows and still miss him! We have watched some of those episodes over and over...
We are trying to find a new drama/comedy series.
My wife and I do not have much in common in terms of movies and TV, but we do both love The Sopranos (a series we found nearly two decades late!) and the X-Files (which we loved from the beginning). We really loved all of Anthony Bourdain's shows and still miss him! We have watched some of those episodes over and over...
We are trying to find a new drama/comedy series.
- Resident Alien
- Breaking Bad
- Better Call Saul (Breaking Bad "prequel", but best if watched after BB)
- Battlestar Galactica
- What We Do in the Shadows
- Flight of the Conchords
- For All Mankind
- Game of Thrones
- Ted Lasso
Agreed on Mad Men - exceptionally good show, but does take a while to get going.
Just finished up the latest season of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Now about 3 episodes into the final season of Better Call Saul.
In the queue:
Ozark
Russian Doll
Yellowstone(?) - might give this a shot after all of the recommendations.
I have to admit I got totally sucked in and ended up watching almost five episodes (got interrupted by a phone call, who knows how long it might have gone on otherwise :-) ), laughing and giggling out loud several times during each episode. Farcical and over the top but with some lovely moments of more serious stuff.On an only slightly related and more light-hearted note, Servant of the People showed up on my netflix (Germany) today. Available with subtitles in English, French, Russian and Ukrainian. I'm halfway through the first episode and enjoying it. Standard sitcom stuff really. But so strange to have the reality of his actual presidency and the current war in my head at the same time.
I've seen that series. Pay particular attention to the mentions of Putin. In fact I thought perhaps Putin saw the series and is exacting revenge.
Stumbled across 'The Big Conn' on Apple Plus. It was just 4 x 1 hour episodes, but I can't stop watching - on the 4th episode now. So many twists and turns, it's hard to believe this really happened! It's interesting the conflicting emotions I'm going through for everyone involved... unintended and unfair consequences for good people, folks trying to do the right thing and being ignored, and the ability to live 'without moral compass'...
Stumbled across 'The Big Conn' on Apple Plus. It was just 4 x 1 hour episodes, but I can't stop watching - on the 4th episode now. So many twists and turns, it's hard to believe this really happened! It's interesting the conflicting emotions I'm going through for everyone involved... unintended and unfair consequences for good people, folks trying to do the right thing and being ignored, and the ability to live 'without moral compass'...
Darn, that sounds like something I'd enjoy. Don't have Apple Plus, but I'm wondering if any of these shows on various other platforms like Apple Plus, Hulu, etc. eventually become available on something like Netflix, which I do have? Or am I out of luck?
Justified is a gem. Has there ever been a better villain than Margo Martindale as Mags Bennett?Just finished up the latest season of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Now about 3 episodes into the final season of Better Call Saul.
In the queue:
Ozark
Russian Doll
Yellowstone(?) - might give this a shot after all of the recommendations.
I'm a season and a bit into Yellowstone, not terrible, but as contemporary Westerns go I'd put it behind Longmire and Justified.
I very much like Love on the Spectrum on Netflix, about young people with various degrees of Autism in the dating game.
We loved On the Spectrum! Michael was the star of the show! He was uniquely entertaining and so hilarious.
I am just a few episodes into Season 2 and was glad to see more of Michael. At first, I thought the little girl he hooked up with was a decent match for him ( even tho he had his eye on the vavavoom woman at speed dating ) I think she was, the end end, too young and immature. He is a strong personality.
Mark and Chloe are delightful. What a handsome couple they are! Chloe is such an ultra-feminine fairy-like creature.
My wife and I really enjoyed the original Australian 'Love on the Spectrum' and are well into watching the new US version (Netflix). There's something a little off about this version--- either there isn't as much focus on the individual's difficulties or the participants aren't as outwardly/severely autistic. The matchmaking of couples is better and I'm impressed how compatible they've been. I'm not as much of a fan this dating counselor compared to the one featured in the Australian series.
My wife and I really enjoyed the original Australian 'Love on the Spectrum' and are well into watching the new US version (Netflix). There's something a little off about this version--- either there isn't as much focus on the individual's difficulties or the participants aren't as outwardly/severely autistic. The matchmaking of couples is better and I'm impressed how compatible they've been. I'm not as much of a fan this dating counselor compared to the one featured in the Australian series.
Where can you stream the original Australian 'Love on the Spectrum'?
A few episodes of the new season of 'The Boys' just dropped on Amazon Prime... OMG!!!!Our 16 yr old has started on The Boys. It's a *good* show.
I love the choice of the song 'dream a little dream of me' recurring during the first episode, such a transfixing idea - wanting others to think about you...
But yeah, not for the faint of heart and 110% NSFW.
A few episodes of the new season of 'The Boys' just dropped on Amazon Prime... OMG!!!!Our 16 yr old has started on The Boys. It's a *good* show.
I love the choice of the song 'dream a little dream of me' recurring during the first episode, such a transfixing idea - wanting others to think about you...
But yeah, not for the faint of heart and 110% NSFW.
Just finished the second season of Picard on Paramount Plus. It was great. Sir P. Stew is such a good human. The writing was delightful, and they used the right ratio of special effects to practical effects. I thought it was better than the first season.
Not liking Stranger Things IV... seems like they are trying way too hard to become a horror show vs. the spooky/supernatural theme they had in prior seasons.
Not liking Stranger Things IV... seems like they are trying way too hard to become a horror show vs. the spooky/supernatural theme they had in prior seasons.
I really loved the first season . . . was a little disappointed but still on board for the second . . . and started to wonder how things went so terribly wrong in the third. Your post isn't providing me with much hope for the fourth.
Not liking Stranger Things IV... seems like they are trying way too hard to become a horror show vs. the spooky/supernatural theme they had in prior seasons.
I really loved the first season . . . was a little disappointed but still on board for the second . . . and started to wonder how things went so terribly wrong in the third. Your post isn't providing me with much hope for the fourth.
Not liking Stranger Things IV... seems like they are trying way too hard to become a horror show vs. the spooky/supernatural theme they had in prior seasons.
I really loved the first season . . . was a little disappointed but still on board for the second . . . and started to wonder how things went so terribly wrong in the third. Your post isn't providing me with much hope for the fourth.
Maybe it depends on what it is you liked about season 1 but I think 4 brings back some of the mystery and suspense that were lacking in 2 & 3. I could certainly find things to critique but overall I would rank 4 over those seasons.
Not liking Stranger Things IV... seems like they are trying way too hard to become a horror show vs. the spooky/supernatural theme they had in prior seasons.
I really loved the first season . . . was a little disappointed but still on board for the second . . . and started to wonder how things went so terribly wrong in the third. Your post isn't providing me with much hope for the fourth.
Maybe it depends on what it is you liked about season 1 but I think 4 brings back some of the mystery and suspense that were lacking in 2 & 3. I could certainly find things to critique but overall I would rank 4 over those seasons.
I thought Season 4 raised the stakes back to a more reasonable level. I was a fan of 'Nightmare on Elm Street' back in the day, so this season hit me on all the right nostalgic levels. I also like the switching back and forth between plots and how it is all tying together.
I can see how S4 could be too much for fans up to this point, so it's probably a love/hate reaction for most fans. I'm in the love camp.
Not liking Stranger Things IV... seems like they are trying way too hard to become a horror show vs. the spooky/supernatural theme they had in prior seasons.
I really loved the first season . . . was a little disappointed but still on board for the second . . . and started to wonder how things went so terribly wrong in the third. Your post isn't providing me with much hope for the fourth.
Same here. The first half of the 1st season in particular was really good.
Also, this show is a prime example of "Netflix bloat", e.g. they let content creators make episodes as long as they want whether it's good for the show or not. Most episodes of Stranger Things S4 are well over an hour long.
Yes, this. Show was good for 1.5 seasons but now needs to be smothered to death with a pillow. But that is what the incentives for Netflix tell it to do based on how patient people are watching each new season and waiting for the show to reach its former heights.Not liking Stranger Things IV... seems like they are trying way too hard to become a horror show vs. the spooky/supernatural theme they had in prior seasons.
I really loved the first season . . . was a little disappointed but still on board for the second . . . and started to wonder how things went so terribly wrong in the third. Your post isn't providing me with much hope for the fourth.
Same here. The first half of the 1st season in particular was really good.
Also, this show is a prime example of "Netflix bloat", e.g. they let content creators make episodes as long as they want whether it's good for the show or not. Most episodes of Stranger Things S4 are well over an hour long.
I feel like the writers were surprised by the success of the first season, and didn't really know where to go after it.
Season 1 - Creepy core paranormal mystery story with a few horror elements and lot of 80's vibe. Kinda like X-Files meets the Goonies, with a sprinkling of tragic marvel super hero (Eleven has powers but they seem to kill her when she uses them, and she sacrifices herself to save everyone in the end).
Season 2 - Got rid of a lot of the creepy stuff, parachute in some new characters that don't really serve a purpose in the show. Oh, and Eleven is fine, because she was a popular character. Let's also toss in a few episodes of truly awful and non-plot related filler for Eleven too because, I dunno . . . writing is hard? Oh, also Eleven can use her powers all the time now with no repercussions. Because to hell with you, continuity.
Season 3 - Right the fuck off the deep end. A group of children successfully fight off the Russian military (who have no way of controlling the existential threat shit from the other side but want to open it up anyway), who have built a massive underground complex below the local shopping mall in a city (that the government is closely monitoring due to the failed experiments that they performed) because . . . uh reasons that I guess you have to come up with yourself? Yeah, you hear that screaming/gurgling sound? It's your suspension of disbelief being waterboarded to death. Oh, and all the creepy mystery regarding the things in the dark is completely gone . . . it's just a straight up monster story now.
And interestingly, in the music world, old music is killing new music (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qM4sEl8avug), as Ted Gioia points out in the very excellent linked interview (he also talks about Netflix). Risk-aversion is leading to the stagnation and decline of popular culture.
I've started watching KEXP on Youtube. Lots of new artists play there. I discovered Garage A Trois. I also recently found Vulfpeck.And interestingly, in the music world, old music is killing new music (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qM4sEl8avug), as Ted Gioia points out in the very excellent linked interview (he also talks about Netflix). Risk-aversion is leading to the stagnation and decline of popular culture.
There is SOOOOO much awesome new music out there . . . but nobody knows about it. I can't blame just risk aversion, I know an awful lot of people who are happy to only live in the musical past and never search out new stuff.
I've started watching KEXP on Youtube. Lots of new artists play there. I discovered Garage A Trois. I also recently found Vulfpeck.And interestingly, in the music world, old music is killing new music (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qM4sEl8avug), as Ted Gioia points out in the very excellent linked interview (he also talks about Netflix). Risk-aversion is leading to the stagnation and decline of popular culture.
There is SOOOOO much awesome new music out there . . . but nobody knows about it. I can't blame just risk aversion, I know an awful lot of people who are happy to only live in the musical past and never search out new stuff.
yupI've started watching KEXP on Youtube. Lots of new artists play there. I discovered Garage A Trois. I also recently found Vulfpeck.And interestingly, in the music world, old music is killing new music (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qM4sEl8avug), as Ted Gioia points out in the very excellent linked interview (he also talks about Netflix). Risk-aversion is leading to the stagnation and decline of popular culture.
There is SOOOOO much awesome new music out there . . . but nobody knows about it. I can't blame just risk aversion, I know an awful lot of people who are happy to only live in the musical past and never search out new stuff.
Corey Wong is the hardest working musician in the business right now. I see him popping up everywhere with some pretty incredible musicians.
Just throwing out that this thread is going to get me to give Mad Men another shot. I've literally started and stopped it after the first episode at least twice if not three times, which is weird for me.
Just throwing out that this thread is going to get me to give Mad Men another shot. I've literally started and stopped it after the first episode at least twice if not three times, which is weird for me.
I kept getting recommended it by people . . . ended up watching at least two seasons. Was never able to figure out what the fuss was about. Jon Hamm is an offputtingly unlikable dick. That appears to be the whole plot.
Just throwing out that this thread is going to get me to give Mad Men another shot. I've literally started and stopped it after the first episode at least twice if not three times, which is weird for me.
I kept getting recommended it by people . . . ended up watching at least two seasons. Was never able to figure out what the fuss was about. Jon Hamm is an offputtingly unlikable dick. That appears to be the whole plot.
I don't know if anyone else watches The Boys, but my god, they are crushing it! I'm not huge on binging, I'm fine with watching a show weekly, or watching one episode a night (if it's available for binging) but I would watch The Boys for like hours and hours straight if I could. I hate hate hate being bored with a show and it is NEVER boring.
I don't know if anyone else watches The Boys, but my god, they are crushing it! I'm not huge on binging, I'm fine with watching a show weekly, or watching one episode a night (if it's available for binging) but I would watch The Boys for like hours and hours straight if I could. I hate hate hate being bored with a show and it is NEVER boring.
I don't know if anyone else watches The Boys, but my god, they are crushing it! I'm not huge on binging, I'm fine with watching a show weekly, or watching one episode a night (if it's available for binging) but I would watch The Boys for like hours and hours straight if I could. I hate hate hate being bored with a show and it is NEVER boring.
I don't know if anyone else watches The Boys, but my god, they are crushing it! I'm not huge on binging, I'm fine with watching a show weekly, or watching one episode a night (if it's available for binging) but I would watch The Boys for like hours and hours straight if I could. I hate hate hate being bored with a show and it is NEVER boring.
But I like the boys even if I don’t ever watch marvel comics hero stuff and I would not know any references they make to those heroes?
I don't know if anyone else watches The Boys, but my god, they are crushing it! I'm not huge on binging, I'm fine with watching a show weekly, or watching one episode a night (if it's available for binging) but I would watch The Boys for like hours and hours straight if I could. I hate hate hate being bored with a show and it is NEVER boring.
I don't know if anyone else watches The Boys, but my god, they are crushing it! I'm not huge on binging, I'm fine with watching a show weekly, or watching one episode a night (if it's available for binging) but I would watch The Boys for like hours and hours straight if I could. I hate hate hate being bored with a show and it is NEVER boring.
But I like the boys even if I don’t ever watch marvel comics hero stuff and I would not know any references they make to those heroes?
Thank you for interpreting my nonsensical question. Yes that is what I meant.I don't know if anyone else watches The Boys, but my god, they are crushing it! I'm not huge on binging, I'm fine with watching a show weekly, or watching one episode a night (if it's available for binging) but I would watch The Boys for like hours and hours straight if I could. I hate hate hate being bored with a show and it is NEVER boring.
But I like the boys even if I don’t ever watch marvel comics hero stuff and I would not know any references they make to those heroes?
If I understand what you are asking, then no, absolutely no marvel hero knowledge required.
Just finished "The Staircase" on HBO and it was excellent. Up next is "Pachinko" on Apple TV+.
+1 for Severance. Incredibly unnerving and mysterious. I still can't believe that this is (mostly) directed by Ben "Zoolander" Stiller.
Watched Devs, based on the suggestions from this thread. Holy hell, that was incredible. More like an 8 hour movie than a TV show. Reminded me quite a bit of Kubrick. And Garland absolutely nailed the ending.
Watched Devs, based on the suggestions from this thread. Holy hell, that was incredible. More like an 8 hour movie than a TV show. Reminded me quite a bit of Kubrick. And Garland absolutely nailed the ending.
Watched Devs, based on the suggestions from this thread. Holy hell, that was incredible. More like an 8 hour movie than a TV show. Reminded me quite a bit of Kubrick. And Garland absolutely nailed the ending.
I really liked Devs. From a cinematography perspective it's awesome, it raises some cool sci-fi questions . . . but I had trouble buying into one part of the ending.Spoiler: show
finished season 1 of 'patriot' last night. lots of moving parts and i'm not sure i followed all the plot lines. it was a pretty bizarre show, almost like an early coen brothers movie.
finished season 1 of 'patriot' last night. lots of moving parts and i'm not sure i followed all the plot lines. it was a pretty bizarre show, almost like an early coen brothers movie.
finished season 1 of 'patriot' last night. lots of moving parts and i'm not sure i followed all the plot lines. it was a pretty bizarre show, almost like an early coen brothers movie.
I love that show, watched it about 4 times. Makes me laugh every single time.
Watched Devs, based on the suggestions from this thread. Holy hell, that was incredible. More like an 8 hour movie than a TV show. Reminded me quite a bit of Kubrick. And Garland absolutely nailed the ending.
I really liked Devs. From a cinematography perspective it's awesome, it raises some cool sci-fi questions . . . but I had trouble buying into one part of the ending.Spoiler: show
I think you are right about the logic of it. I read it a little differently. Have you seen the series on Netflix called Dark? It also deals with similar themes as Devs (fate, free will, responsibility, guilt, etc...). From that perspective:Spoiler: show
So, I really liked Devs because it took these ideas seriously and tried to work them out in a way that's interesting and dramatically compelling. For myself, my own beliefs are that it's not either/or re: determinism and free will. Like with most things human, it's a beautiful mixture of both.
Watched Devs, based on the suggestions from this thread. Holy hell, that was incredible. More like an 8 hour movie than a TV show. Reminded me quite a bit of Kubrick. And Garland absolutely nailed the ending.
I really liked Devs. From a cinematography perspective it's awesome, it raises some cool sci-fi questions . . . but I had trouble buying into one part of the ending.Spoiler: show
I think you are right about the logic of it. I read it a little differently. Have you seen the series on Netflix called Dark? It also deals with similar themes as Devs (fate, free will, responsibility, guilt, etc...). From that perspective:Spoiler: show
So, I really liked Devs because it took these ideas seriously and tried to work them out in a way that's interesting and dramatically compelling. For myself, my own beliefs are that it's not either/or re: determinism and free will. Like with most things human, it's a beautiful mixture of both.
Ugh, I just can't with Devs, I just can't.
I've been trying to watch it now for two months, I put it on and promptly fall asleep. Which has been a huge bonus because I normally don't fall asleep easily, so I'm sad it's going to end soon, because it's better than melatonin.
It's just so overwrought. I just can't with their perpetual flat affect and pseudo-intellectual, pseudo-philosophical blathering.
It's very pretty, and the art direction is amazing for generating a phenomenally cinematic mood, which is probably why I pass out within 10 minutes of turning it on.
It's like if someone taking first year philosophy and computer science got really high one night, stared for hours at their 2000s era hypnotic Windows screen saver, and thought "I have the perfect idea for a mini series."
That's not a theoretical example, I dated that guy.
I dated a lot of the cognitive science guys in undergrad, the degree that is basically a quadruple major of computer science, philosophy, psychology (neuroscience), and linguistics. And watching this show was exactly like getting high with them and listening to them opine on the state of the universe and the future of tech.
Which isn't something I enjoyed at the time, so no surprise I don't enjoy the show now. Other than as an excellent sleep aide.
Interesting. I'm curious, do you find other directors with elevated artistic styles overwrought, too? Or just Garland? Specifically I'm thinking of people like Kubrick, Malick, Wes Andersen, Bela Tarr, Ari Aster?
Interesting. I'm curious, do you find other directors with elevated artistic styles overwrought, too? Or just Garland? Specifically I'm thinking of people like Kubrick, Malick, Wes Andersen, Bela Tarr, Ari Aster?
Nope, not usually. I have no idea if I've seen any other Garland though, or if it's just Devs that makes me eye-roll so hard it hurts.
It's not the artistry of it, I already said I appreciate that, it's the plot and characterization. I've actually laughed out loud a few times. When whats-her-face says in total earnestness that she's the "lawyer for the defense" in their oh-so-philosophical discussion about why Offerman is even doing all of this, I actually snort laughed and said "oh fuck off" out loud.
Interesting. I'm curious, do you find other directors with elevated artistic styles overwrought, too? Or just Garland? Specifically I'm thinking of people like Kubrick, Malick, Wes Andersen, Bela Tarr, Ari Aster?
Nope, not usually. I have no idea if I've seen any other Garland though, or if it's just Devs that makes me eye-roll so hard it hurts.
It's not the artistry of it, I already said I appreciate that, it's the plot and characterization. I've actually laughed out loud a few times. When whats-her-face says in total earnestness that she's the "lawyer for the defense" in their oh-so-philosophical discussion about why Offerman is even doing all of this, I actually snort laughed and said "oh fuck off" out loud.
I've experienced in my own life similar levels of trauma and grief that's depicted in Devs. That sort of hollowed-out, flat-affect, well it accurately portrays how certain parts of the grief process feels.
Look, I'm not expecting to change your mind about anything, after all, we like what we like and we don't like what we don't like. I do think your reactions have mostly been mockery and contemptuous dismissal. My only point is that maybe consider that others feel differently. For me, Devs definitely connected with me and helped me in my healing process (which is still a bit raw, to be honest).
Interesting. I'm curious, do you find other directors with elevated artistic styles overwrought, too? Or just Garland? Specifically I'm thinking of people like Kubrick, Malick, Wes Andersen, Bela Tarr, Ari Aster?
Nope, not usually. I have no idea if I've seen any other Garland though, or if it's just Devs that makes me eye-roll so hard it hurts.
It's not the artistry of it, I already said I appreciate that, it's the plot and characterization. I've actually laughed out loud a few times. When whats-her-face says in total earnestness that she's the "lawyer for the defense" in their oh-so-philosophical discussion about why Offerman is even doing all of this, I actually snort laughed and said "oh fuck off" out loud.
I've experienced in my own life similar levels of trauma and grief that's depicted in Devs. That sort of hollowed-out, flat-affect, well it accurately portrays how certain parts of the grief process feels.
Look, I'm not expecting to change your mind about anything, after all, we like what we like and we don't like what we don't like. I do think your reactions have mostly been mockery and contemptuous dismissal. My only point is that maybe consider that others feel differently. For me, Devs definitely connected with me and helped me in my healing process (which is still a bit raw, to be honest).
Dude, I literally am studying clinical psychology, I know about flat affect. What's ridiculous is that everyone in the show basically has the same flat affect.
I'm allowed to find the show ridiculous and others are allowed to like it, a lot of people hate shows I love. I think the show is silly, so yes, my reaction to the show is dismissive and mocking because I personally don't like the show.
But no one should take my personal opinion about a tv show personally. I'm just sharing my personal opinion on a tv show, which is what we do in this thread. I personally enjoy hearing why people hate shows, especially ones I really like. It's interesting.
I hate a lot of shows and movies that people love: Seinfeld, Harry Potter, Breaking Bad, musicals (all of them), etc, etc
Studying psychology doesn't actually give you first hand experience of grief. The flat affect of the whole show is exactly how the entire world feels when you are in that state. I thought Devs what quite brilliant in it's ability to reproduce the feel of that experience.
I just liked Devs for the predestination discussion. The theory they were playing around with regarding pre-destination is probably the best supported explanation that physics currently has for the 'free will' question.
Studying psychology doesn't actually give you first hand experience of grief. The flat affect of the whole show is exactly how the entire world feels when you are in that state. I thought Devs what quite brilliant in it's ability to reproduce the feel of that experience.
Yeah, I'm not going to get into my personal experience with grief in a thread about tv shows (I blather plenty in my journal if you want to know my history). I think it's an annoying, overwrought, contrived show. You think it's brilliant, we're allowed to disagree and it says nothing about either of us as people.
Sorry if I hit a sore spot with you on this, I was just casually shit talking a show that I find kind of laughable. That's what I find fun about this thread.
Feel free to shit on any show I love.
Studying psychology doesn't actually give you first hand experience of grief. The flat affect of the whole show is exactly how the entire world feels when you are in that state. I thought Devs what quite brilliant in it's ability to reproduce the feel of that experience.
Yeah, I'm not going to get into my personal experience with grief in a thread about tv shows (I blather plenty in my journal if you want to know my history). I think it's an annoying, overwrought, contrived show. You think it's brilliant, we're allowed to disagree and it says nothing about either of us as people.
Sorry if I hit a sore spot with you on this, I was just casually shit talking a show that I find kind of laughable. That's what I find fun about this thread.
Feel free to shit on any show I love.
Ah no worries. Normally I'm not this sensitive (well, at least not publicly). In a way I'm kind of proud of myself. I was raised in the hyper-masculine toxic culture that is small town South here in the US and my 'programmed' response in the past would have been to go full knives out. I'm glad that's not my only reaction nowadays.
ETA - we do agree on Patriot, fabulous show.
So my favorite TV subject is the spy genre. I love spy shows and wanted to list the ones I've seen below including my rating and where you can watch them. I'm also looking for recommendations on any really good ones I might have missed.
The Spy -- this stars Sacha Baron Cohen in a serious role. I remember liking this a lot and wishing it was longer (it's only 6 episodes). 8/10 (available on Netflix).
The Bureau -- French show that is sometimes compared to "The Wire". Very sophisticated and believable with terrific plotting that feels like it was taken from actual events. 9/10 (available on DVD, stream on Sundance Now).
The Americans -- possibly my all-time favorite show, this originally aired on FX for six seasons and kind of flew under the radar. The acting and writing are outstanding and it has a deeply (for me) satisfying conclusion. 9.5/10 (stream on Amazon Prime)
Deutschland 83 -- German language drama set in East and West Germany during the Cold War. Great suspense. Followed by two sequels that I haven't watched yet (Deutschland 86/89). 8/10 (stream on Hulu)
The Night Manager -- mini-series starring Hugh Laurie. I haven't seen it since it first came out but I really enjoyed it at the time. It was like a James Bond movie in mini-series format. 8/10 (stream on Amazon)
Homeland -- this went on for much too long but the early seasons 1, 2, and 4 were riveting. I never did finish it all the way to the end though. Early seasons rating: 8/10
Jack Ryan -- I guess this is technically a spy show? It's much more action-y compared to other shows on my list. I was very impressed with the production values on this series (they clearly spent $$$ on it). Season 1 was very good, season 2 was pretty mediocre. Hopefully it bounces back with a strong season 3. 7/10 (Stream on Amazon)
On my watch list (not yet seen):
Babylon Berlin
Rubicon
Turn
Condor
Counterpart
Berlin Station
The Little Drummer Girl
The Ipcress File
Also loved the Americans and agree that the ending is one of the best I've seen.Yep. Love that last episode it was stunning!
Also loved the Americans and agree that the ending is one of the best I've seen.Yep. Love that last episode it was stunning!
Also loved the Americans and agree that the ending is one of the best I've seen.Yep. Love that last episode it was stunning!
Just finished it, great ending.
Also loved the Americans and agree that the ending is one of the best I've seen.Yep. Love that last episode it was stunning!
Just finished it, great ending.
I'll have to go back and watch then, I quit watching it a number of years ago.
it's just that so few shows end really well in a way that's tonally and contextually consistent with the rest of the show
it's just that so few shows end really well in a way that's tonally and contextually consistent with the rest of the show
I get the feeling that most shows are really just a half-baked decent idea . . . and then it surprises everyone (including the writers) when the idea works. So usually everything after the second season is the writers losing their minds trying to figure out how to resolve stuff while keeping viewers happy, and as ratings drop eventually they just throw in the towel.
it's just that so few shows end really well in a way that's tonally and contextually consistent with the rest of the show
I get the feeling that most shows are really just a half-baked decent idea . . . and then it surprises everyone (including the writers) when the idea works. So usually everything after the second season is the writers losing their minds trying to figure out how to resolve stuff while keeping viewers happy, and as ratings drop eventually they just throw in the towel.
I'm hoping this doesn't happen with 'Severence'
it's just that so few shows end really well in a way that's tonally and contextually consistent with the rest of the show
I get the feeling that most shows are really just a half-baked decent idea . . . and then it surprises everyone (including the writers) when the idea works. So usually everything after the second season is the writers losing their minds trying to figure out how to resolve stuff while keeping viewers happy, and as ratings drop eventually they just throw in the towel.
it's just that so few shows end really well in a way that's tonally and contextually consistent with the rest of the show
I get the feeling that most shows are really just a half-baked decent idea . . . and then it surprises everyone (including the writers) when the idea works. So usually everything after the second season is the writers losing their minds trying to figure out how to resolve stuff while keeping viewers happy, and as ratings drop eventually they just throw in the towel.
I read Shonda Rhimes bio on vacation awhile back and it really helped me understand the process of show writing. She described show writing as a totally batshit insane process akin to laying track for an oncoming train.
So many pilots get made and so few picked up, so fleshing out an idea beyond just the basics is generally a HUGE waste of time. Plus, often the team of writers that are brought in to make a shoe are different from the writers who write the pilot, so there isn't always a chance to actually plan anything in advance.
Then once a show is picked up, production drives the pace, and that's when the writers have to scramble to lay the track for the steaming along engine of production.
That's how Game of Thrones ended up so jacked at the end, because production dictated a pace and timeline that the writers just couldn't manage.
None of what she said was revelatory, but she did help me have a more vivid image of how and why tv shows go off the rails so easily.
it's just that so few shows end really well in a way that's tonally and contextually consistent with the rest of the show
I get the feeling that most shows are really just a half-baked decent idea . . . and then it surprises everyone (including the writers) when the idea works. So usually everything after the second season is the writers losing their minds trying to figure out how to resolve stuff while keeping viewers happy, and as ratings drop eventually they just throw in the towel.
I read Shonda Rhimes bio on vacation awhile back and it really helped me understand the process of show writing. She described show writing as a totally batshit insane process akin to laying track for an oncoming train.
So many pilots get made and so few picked up, so fleshing out an idea beyond just the basics is generally a HUGE waste of time. Plus, often the team of writers that are brought in to make a shoe are different from the writers who write the pilot, so there isn't always a chance to actually plan anything in advance.
Then once a show is picked up, production drives the pace, and that's when the writers have to scramble to lay the track for the steaming along engine of production.
That's how Game of Thrones ended up so jacked at the end, because production dictated a pace and timeline that the writers just couldn't manage.
None of what she said was revelatory, but she did help me have a more vivid image of how and why tv shows go off the rails so easily.
That sounds 100% consistent with what I remember from watching the rebooted Battlestar Galactica. The first season was cool! Fun ideas, reasonable plot, some intrigue. Then the second season started to go off the rails . . . where it seemed like the writers were throwing darts at a wall of characters and making everyone the darts landed on a cylon, and there were a lot of weird unanswered questions. Then the third season gave up even trying to be coherent and just barfed out an ending of sorts, plot holes and loose ends be damned. It very much collapsed under it's own weight.
At least we got to hear a sitar version of Hendix's version of 'All Along the Watchtower' for some reason.
I really enjoyed Alias with Jennifer Garner and was surprised not to see on your list. Another one I enjoyed that might be a little like Jack Ryan, in "is it a spy show?", but the main character was a spy using his skills and that was The Equalizer (the original series not the newer one). No idea if you can find either of these anywhere now (assume Alias might be on Hulu given it was ABC).
Also loved the Americans and agree that the ending is one of the best I've seen.Yep. Love that last episode it was stunning!
Just finished it, great ending.
I'll have to go back and watch then, I quit watching it a number of years ago.
It's nothing crazy, it's just that so few shows end really well in a way that's tonally and contextually consistent with the rest of the show. It's just well planned and we'll executed. Not the kind of ending that would have people posting on social media or anything. Just solid, well done narrative.
I'll have to go back and watch then, I quit watching it a number of years ago.
I really enjoyed Alias with Jennifer Garner and was surprised not to see on your list. Another one I enjoyed that might be a little like Jack Ryan, in "is it a spy show?", but the main character was a spy using his skills and that was The Equalizer (the original series not the newer one). No idea if you can find either of these anywhere now (assume Alias might be on Hulu given it was ABC).
I only started watching a lot of TV in the last 10-15 years so anything before 2007/2008 I likely missed. Also, I tend to like more subtle shows and I'm not sure Alias fits the bill but it looks like it could be fun like Jack Ryan.
it's just that so few shows end really well in a way that's tonally and contextually consistent with the rest of the show
I get the feeling that most shows are really just a half-baked decent idea . . . and then it surprises everyone (including the writers) when the idea works. So usually everything after the second season is the writers losing their minds trying to figure out how to resolve stuff while keeping viewers happy, and as ratings drop eventually they just throw in the towel.
I read Shonda Rhimes bio on vacation awhile back and it really helped me understand the process of show writing. She described show writing as a totally batshit insane process akin to laying track for an oncoming train.
So many pilots get made and so few picked up, so fleshing out an idea beyond just the basics is generally a HUGE waste of time. Plus, often the team of writers that are brought in to make a shoe are different from the writers who write the pilot, so there isn't always a chance to actually plan anything in advance.
Then once a show is picked up, production drives the pace, and that's when the writers have to scramble to lay the track for the steaming along engine of production.
That's how Game of Thrones ended up so jacked at the end, because production dictated a pace and timeline that the writers just couldn't manage.
None of what she said was revelatory, but she did help me have a more vivid image of how and why tv shows go off the rails so easily.
That sounds 100% consistent with what I remember from watching the rebooted Battlestar Galactica. The first season was cool! Fun ideas, reasonable plot, some intrigue. Then the second season started to go off the rails . . . where it seemed like the writers were throwing darts at a wall of characters and making everyone the darts landed on a cylon, and there were a lot of weird unanswered questions. Then the third season gave up even trying to be coherent and just barfed out an ending of sorts, plot holes and loose ends be damned. It very much collapsed under it's own weight.
At least we got to hear a sitar version of Hendix's version of 'All Along the Watchtower' for some reason.
I have a fondness for Korean dramas specifically because they are scripted with the knowledge that it’s 16 episodes (standard) one session only, 3 smaller arcs within the main story arc and all story threads will be satisfactorily resolved by the end. Occasionally if something is a smash hit they will extend it by a few episodes or have a second session but there isn’t the tendency to extend it for as long as possible and lose the cohesive narrative structure.
I have a fondness for Korean dramas specifically because they are scripted with the knowledge that it’s 16 episodes (standard) one session only, 3 smaller arcs within the main story arc and all story threads will be satisfactorily resolved by the end. Occasionally if something is a smash hit they will extend it by a few episodes or have a second session but there isn’t the tendency to extend it for as long as possible and lose the cohesive narrative structure.
Sounds like a good way operate so that the writers can plan a complete story arc and resolution. Can you recommend some Korean dramas?
Yeah, the new Battlestar was awesome until mid season 2 when they went off air for awhile and then came back with season 2.5 where the entire show tone changed and they decided to go batshit crazy with an ultra-rapey plotline out of frickin' nowhere. It's just went into total meltdown after that point.
I *think* that was around of the time of the writers strike though. A lot of tv shows went totally off the rails at that time.
The Bureau -- French show that is sometimes compared to "The Wire". Very sophisticated and believable with terrific plotting that feels like it was taken from actual events. 9/10 (available on DVD, stream on Sundance Now).
Yeah, the new Battlestar was awesome until mid season 2 when they went off air for awhile and then came back with season 2.5 where the entire show tone changed and they decided to go batshit crazy with an ultra-rapey plotline out of frickin' nowhere. It's just went into total meltdown after that point.
I *think* that was around of the time of the writers strike though. A lot of tv shows went totally off the rails at that time.
There are so many shows that I occasionally think "Huh, what the heck happened" and they are frequently from 2008/2009 and had writers strike issues. Off the top of my head: Heroes, Friday Night Lights, Sara Connor Chronicles, Doll House, Pushing Daisies, and totally the back half of Battlestar. It isn't even that all of them went bad, some just sort of went bonkers or disappeared.
I'll have to go back and watch then, I quit watching it a number of years ago.
I quit watching The Americans at some point too (I think Season 2 or 3). The marriage stuff just got too intense for me, but eventually I went back to it and really glad I did. As I mentioned it ended up becoming an all-time fave.
There are so many shows that I occasionally think "Huh, what the heck happened" and they are frequently from 2008/2009 and had writers strike issues. Off the top of my head: Heroes, Friday Night Lights, Sara Connor Chronicles, Doll House, Pushing Daisies, and totally the back half of Battlestar. It isn't even that all of them went bad, some just sort of went bonkers or disappeared.
it's just that so few shows end really well in a way that's tonally and contextually consistent with the rest of the show
I get the feeling that most shows are really just a half-baked decent idea . . . and then it surprises everyone (including the writers) when the idea works. So usually everything after the second season is the writers losing their minds trying to figure out how to resolve stuff while keeping viewers happy, and as ratings drop eventually they just throw in the towel.
I read Shonda Rhimes bio on vacation awhile back and it really helped me understand the process of show writing. She described show writing as a totally batshit insane process akin to laying track for an oncoming train.
So many pilots get made and so few picked up, so fleshing out an idea beyond just the basics is generally a HUGE waste of time. Plus, often the team of writers that are brought in to make a shoe are different from the writers who write the pilot, so there isn't always a chance to actually plan anything in advance.
Then once a show is picked up, production drives the pace, and that's when the writers have to scramble to lay the track for the steaming along engine of production.
That's how Game of Thrones ended up so jacked at the end, because production dictated a pace and timeline that the writers just couldn't manage.
None of what she said was revelatory, but she did help me have a more vivid image of how and why tv shows go off the rails so easily.
That sounds 100% consistent with what I remember from watching the rebooted Battlestar Galactica. The first season was cool! Fun ideas, reasonable plot, some intrigue. Then the second season started to go off the rails . . . where it seemed like the writers were throwing darts at a wall of characters and making everyone the darts landed on a cylon, and there were a lot of weird unanswered questions. Then the third season gave up even trying to be coherent and just barfed out an ending of sorts, plot holes and loose ends be damned. It very much collapsed under it's own weight.
At least we got to hear a sitar version of Hendix's version of 'All Along the Watchtower' for some reason.
Same thing with 'Lost'. They got to the end and just caved in to giving us exactly what internet chat rooms had expected all along. I spent so much time dreaming up some great, unique explanation - they were on a plane when a nuclear WW3 cataclysm happened or some unforeseen interaction of magnetic waves or solar flare ended up sending them to a parallel reality. I would've loved it had they blown my mind at the end, even if it was as bonkers as the rest of it, even something along the lines of how Twin Peaks ended... le sigh, still bitter...
We just finished Mystery Road: Origin which was excellent. If you want a well-acted, thoughtfully written, small-town crime story with fraught family dynamics, shot in a beautifully sparse style, and featuring a plethora of excellent Indigenous actors, this is a good one to pick.
I am in Australia so it was on SBS On Demand.We just finished Mystery Road: Origin which was excellent. If you want a well-acted, thoughtfully written, small-town crime story with fraught family dynamics, shot in a beautifully sparse style, and featuring a plethora of excellent Indigenous actors, this is a good one to pick.
I quite liked the original Mystery Road. Where did you watch the new Origin series? Is it on Acorn TV?
I am in Australia so it was on SBS On Demand.We just finished Mystery Road: Origin which was excellent. If you want a well-acted, thoughtfully written, small-town crime story with fraught family dynamics, shot in a beautifully sparse style, and featuring a plethora of excellent Indigenous actors, this is a good one to pick.
I quite liked the original Mystery Road. Where did you watch the new Origin series? Is it on Acorn TV?
It’s a pretty new show so probably not unless you VPN and pretend to be in Australia.I am in Australia so it was on SBS On Demand.We just finished Mystery Road: Origin which was excellent. If you want a well-acted, thoughtfully written, small-town crime story with fraught family dynamics, shot in a beautifully sparse style, and featuring a plethora of excellent Indigenous actors, this is a good one to pick.
I quite liked the original Mystery Road. Where did you watch the new Origin series? Is it on Acorn TV?
Ah, probably not available here in the US yet.
My wife has gotten me pulled into the world of The Great British Baking Show on Netflix *sigh*
Watching 'Counterpart' on Prime. A parallel universe with spies going back and forth. It's an interesting concept but not a very good show.
My wife has gotten me pulled into the world of The Great British Baking Show on Netflix *sigh*
I though that was a very nice show.
My wife has gotten me pulled into the world of The Great British Baking Show on Netflix *sigh*
I though that was a very nice show.
Yeah, we've gone through a few seasons now and it's cute. I have a fundamental gripe about how they determine who the best baker is by completely disregarding the entire body of work, and simply going by each week as completely separate competitions. In my mind, someone who was Star Baker multiple times having a bad week and being kicked off the show while someone who scrapes by being "not the worst" week after week doesn't determine the best baker...but outside of that it's enjoyable, lol
The last season of Better Call Saul came back this week. I can't get enough of it. The tension I feel between episodes is not unlike the the tension between a good first date and a second date.
The last season of Better Call Saul came back this week. I can't get enough of it. The tension I feel between episodes is not unlike the the tension between a good first date and a second date.
I've been seeing lots of articles building this up, like it could be one of the best endings and overall series in a long time, if they "stick the landing".
I'm only on Season 4, but looking forward to what people think. Please use spoiler tags!
The last season of Better Call Saul came back this week. I can't get enough of it. The tension I feel between episodes is not unlike the the tension between a good first date and a second date.
I've been seeing lots of articles building this up, like it could be one of the best endings and overall series in a long time, if they "stick the landing".
I'm only on Season 4, but looking forward to what people think. Please use spoiler tags!
Will do. I went a couple of years between seasons 3 and 4, then watched all of 4 before 5 started. Watching week by week has just added to the fun. This was the first episode after a six-week mid-season break and I was so excited about it returning that I put the date on my calendar.
I have a family member who is a filmmaker and we both agree that Better Call Saul is something we watch when we don't have anything else to do-- not a washing-the-dishes or folding-the-laundry or scrolling-social-media show. It's rare that I have a show that can hold my full attention, so it's special. I'll be sad when it ends.
I really the TV adaption of The Pale Horse with Rufus Sewell. I am not normally an Agatha Christie fan (her people behave like mechanical puzzle pieces) but the adaption was excellent and both Sewell and the guy who played Zachary Osborne were GREAT. Also the 60s visual styling was delicious. A lot of fun.wait…Rufus Sewell?
I really the TV adaption of The Pale Horse with Rufus Sewell. I am not normally an Agatha Christie fan (her people behave like mechanical puzzle pieces) but the adaption was excellent and both Sewell and the guy who played Zachary Osborne were GREAT. Also the 60s visual styling was delicious. A lot of fun.wait…Rufus Sewell?
I will have to check that out.
My husband and I are so hooked on the British mystery series, Shetland. Although, the end of season 4 contained some gut punches that had my husband growling, "That's some Wes Anderson style BULLSHIT right there!" (He hates Wes Anderson's tendency to skewer the audience with a sad ending and uses the phrase "Fuck West Anderson!" anytime he encounters unexpected sadness).
But still, very addictive show. We particularly enjoy the tense attempts at co-parenting by the male lead and his dead wife's first husband. Also, I didn't automatically recognize the lead actor (Douglas Henshall); but when I looked him up, I realized he had been involved in a super memorable sex scene back in the 1990s (when erections were not usually shown on film except in porn). So I did remember him. In a way.
My husband and I are so hooked on the British mystery series, Shetland. Although, the end of season 4 contained some gut punches that had my husband growling, "That's some Wes Anderson style BULLSHIT right there!" (He hates Wes Anderson's tendency to skewer the audience with a sad ending and uses the phrase "Fuck West Anderson!" anytime he encounters unexpected sadness).
But still, very addictive show. We particularly enjoy the tense attempts at co-parenting by the male lead and his dead wife's first husband. Also, I didn't automatically recognize the lead actor (Douglas Henshall); but when I looked him up, I realized he had been involved in a super memorable sex scene back in the 1990s (when erections were not usually shown on film except in porn). So I did remember him. In a way.
It's *such* a good show.
I mean, it's super unrealistic that so many brutal, investigatively intense crimes would happen so often in such an idyllic small town, but aside from them making tiny town of Lerwick, Scotland seem like the most probable place to get murdered, it's a great show, and the scenery is stunning.
My husband and I are so hooked on the British mystery series, Shetland. Although, the end of season 4 contained some gut punches that had my husband growling, "That's some Wes Anderson style BULLSHIT right there!" (He hates Wes Anderson's tendency to skewer the audience with a sad ending and uses the phrase "Fuck West Anderson!" anytime he encounters unexpected sadness).
But still, very addictive show. We particularly enjoy the tense attempts at co-parenting by the male lead and his dead wife's first husband. Also, I didn't automatically recognize the lead actor (Douglas Henshall); but when I looked him up, I realized he had been involved in a super memorable sex scene back in the 1990s (when erections were not usually shown on film except in porn). So I did remember him. In a way.
It's *such* a good show.
I mean, it's super unrealistic that so many brutal, investigatively intense crimes would happen so often in such an idyllic small town, but aside from them making tiny town of Lerwick, Scotland seem like the most probable place to get murdered, it's a great show, and the scenery is stunning.
That’s what my husband always said about the little town of Cabot Cove, The setting for Murder She .wrote. So much violence Mayhem and death in that little town, who would want to live there? Ha ha.
DW and I are enjoying Only Murders in the Building. Fun and humorous whodunit.
DW and I are enjoying Only Murders in the Building. Fun and humorous whodunit.
Are you watching the new season? First season was fun, so I'm wondering if the 2nd season holds up enough for me to renew our Hulu subscription...
The drama has been pretty good in the Tour de France this year so far.
Wife and I are on season two and so far it has the exact same feel as season one in terms of the comedy and mystery. I absolutely adore Martin Short and the chemistry between him, Steve Martin, and Selena Gomez is still phenomenal. A few more celebrity guests this time around so far...but it's definitely worth watching in my opinion
I really the TV adaption of The Pale Horse with Rufus Sewell. I am not normally an Agatha Christie fan (her people behave like mechanical puzzle pieces) but the adaption was excellent and both Sewell and the guy who played Zachary Osborne were GREAT. Also the 60s visual styling was delicious. A lot of fun.wait…Rufus Sewell?
I will have to check that out.
I got excited and raced to Netflix (streaming/dvd), but it's not available there. Where did you see it, mspym?
I really the TV adaption of The Pale Horse with Rufus Sewell. I am not normally an Agatha Christie fan (her people behave like mechanical puzzle pieces) but the adaption was excellent and both Sewell and the guy who played Zachary Osborne were GREAT. Also the 60s visual styling was delicious. A lot of fun.wait…Rufus Sewell?
I will have to check that out.
I got excited and raced to Netflix (streaming/dvd), but it's not available there. Where did you see it, mspym?
Not mspym, but The Pale Horse is on Amazon Prime.
Thanks @Sandi_k - I had missed the question so thanks for answering. For the Aussies in the thread, it’s on Stan or ABC iviewI really the TV adaption of The Pale Horse with Rufus Sewell. I am not normally an Agatha Christie fan (her people behave like mechanical puzzle pieces) but the adaption was excellent and both Sewell and the guy who played Zachary Osborne were GREAT. Also the 60s visual styling was delicious. A lot of fun.wait…Rufus Sewell?
I will have to check that out.
I got excited and raced to Netflix (streaming/dvd), but it's not available there. Where did you see it, mspym?
Not mspym, but The Pale Horse is on Amazon Prime.
Thanks!
Don't know if anyone is a Star Trek fan at all, but I'm really enjoying Strange New Worlds. I wasn't a big fan at all of Enterprise. Picard is fine in a nostalgic way, and Discovery isn't bad but is a whole different kind of show. Strange New Worlds is the first one since Voyager to capture the real feel of Star Trek's bread and butter of exploration and handling the challenges that go along with it while still giving it a modern feel.
Don't know if anyone is a Star Trek fan at all, but I'm really enjoying Strange New Worlds. I wasn't a big fan at all of Enterprise. Picard is fine in a nostalgic way, and Discovery isn't bad but is a whole different kind of show. Strange New Worlds is the first one since Voyager to capture the real feel of Star Trek's bread and butter of exploration and handling the challenges that go along with it while still giving it a modern feel.
I'm a big fan of Star Trek TOS, TNG, and Voyager. The new Trek shows from the past 5 years have left me cold, but I'm hearing good things about Strange New Worlds and plan to give it a watch soon!
Have we talked about Made for Love on this thread yet?
It is on HBO max and it is funny and dark. A woman married to a tech billionaire finds out that he has implanted her with a chip that lets him monitor her and she decides to escape and go back to her pre-billionaire life.
Have we talked about Made for Love on this thread yet?
It is on HBO max and it is funny and dark. A woman married to a tech billionaire finds out that he has implanted her with a chip that lets him monitor her and she decides to escape and go back to her pre-billionaire life.
I really enjoyed the novel, so I plan to watch this at some point.
Disenchanted, on Netflix.
I think it's better written than the Simpsons and Futurama. The gags are still quality, but the characters are allowed to change a bit, which they never were in Matt Groening's other shows. And the art and animation are beautiful. Much better than what you would expect.
Disenchanted, on Netflix.
I think it's better written than the Simpsons and Futurama. The gags are still quality, but the characters are allowed to change a bit, which they never were in Matt Groening's other shows. And the art and animation are beautiful. Much better than what you would expect.
I'm not sure I think it's better than his other stuff, but it's certainly much better than the rather mediocre reviews would have indicated.
Here are two political shows that have gotten our attention recently, though they're pretty old, from 2015 and 2010 or so.
Servant of the People on Netflix. This is a comedy about a high school history teacher that's fed up with government corruption and his students push him to run for presidency. He wins in a surprising victory and the rest of the show is the struggle to reform. In real life, the main actor of this show, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, ran for president of Ukraine with a push from the team of this show, and won in a surprising victory. Its amazing to watch him as an actor in his time before the current war his country faces.
Borgen on Netflix. We've only watched the first episode, but it has very high ratings, and we plan to continue. Its about the fictional first female prime minister of Denmark, who coincidentally gets elected to power one year prior to the actual first female prime minister of Denmark.
@sadiesortsitout Barry is really good, at least for the two seasons I have watched.
I would also almost squeeze Annika into the cozy mystery category if you can get access to it.
Ah, there's definitely some age appropriate lust-objects in there. *with* SCOTTISH ACCENTS@sadiesortsitout Barry is really good, at least for the two seasons I have watched.
I would also almost squeeze Annika into the cozy mystery category if you can get access to it.
Your description of Annika sounded great, but then what am I supposed to do without a Sad Man Brooding to lust over?
Still watching Better Call Saul week by week, with my heart in my mouth.I've been waiting to start the final season. with Saul, feeling the same way. Big questions on two characters! I'll find out soon enough. I've been avoiding any potential spoilers, so thanks for your discretion!
Also watching Only Murders in the Building, which I enjoy because 1. cozy mystery 2. witty 3. great chemistry between the three leads and 4. mild celebrity crush on Steve Martin.
Finished You're the Worst, which has been my while-folding-laundry/washing-dishes background show for a while. It's trashy and stupid but I kept coming back to it. I guess I'm interested in how they took a bunch of extremely unrelatable and sometimes vile characters and still kind of made me care?
I'm thinking about starting Barry next, anyone recommend?
Started The Mayor of Kingstown on Paramount+ and so far it's pretty good. Been a fan of Jeremy Renner ever since I saw him in "The Town" -- damn his character was crazy but so much fun to watch.
Anyone else here waiting for The Sandman to come out on Netflix on August 5? I've been a fan of the comics for 15 years!
Still watching Better Call Saul week by week, with my heart in my mouth.
Also watching Only Murders in the Building, which I enjoy because 1. cozy mystery 2. witty 3. great chemistry between the three leads and 4. mild celebrity crush on Steve Martin.
Finished You're the Worst, which has been my while-folding-laundry/washing-dishes background show for a while. It's trashy and stupid but I kept coming back to it. I guess I'm interested in how they took a bunch of extremely unrelatable and sometimes vile characters and still kind of made me care?
I'm thinking about starting Barry next, anyone recommend?
Anyone else here waiting for The Sandman to come out on Netflix on August 5? I've been a fan of the comics for 15 years!
Absolutely! I do hope Netflix does it justice. I did the audiobooks recently and can't wait for the show. I held out hope in my little heart that James McAvoy would be Dream...but the guy they have at least looks the part.
Anyone else here waiting for The Sandman to come out on Netflix on August 5? I've been a fan of the comics for 15 years!
Absolutely! I do hope Netflix does it justice. I did the audiobooks recently and can't wait for the show. I held out hope in my little heart that James McAvoy would be Dream...but the guy they have at least looks the part.
It could (emphasis on "could") be some of the strongest streaming content of 2022. The source material is brilliant and the stories are amazingly diverse. "24 hours" though is going to be a tough watch no matter what, but Neil has been quoted as saying they had to tone down a few things to keep from totally gutting the audience.
Just started watching "The Librarians" a TNT series now on Hulu. Had me hooked in the first few minutes. Sort of Indiana Jones or National Treasure meets Leverage (same producer Dean Devlin). Noah Wyle, Rebecca Romijn, Jane Curtin, Bob Newhart, Christian Kane. Oh I hope it continues to be good!
Edit: a few episodes in, it's quite uneven. Some are enjoyable, some are a trainwreck. Might have to see if there's a common director or writing team. I liked the pilot, then it went a bit awry. S1.E5 was directed by Jonathan Frakes, liked this one.
Currently binge-watching The Sandman on Netflix. It's such a good adaptation, it's making me, the longtime fan of the comics, tear up with joy at some scenes.
This scene made me laugh out loud: Ep. 5, at the 7:30 mark.
AHAHAHA
Watching 'Counterpart' on Prime. A parallel universe with spies going back and forth. It's an interesting concept but not a very good show.
Yeah, we raved about this earlier in the thread. Fantastic show.
Watching 'Counterpart' on Prime. A parallel universe with spies going back and forth. It's an interesting concept but not a very good show.
Yeah, we raved about this earlier in the thread. Fantastic show.
Just started season 2. I'm rethinking my assessment. It's really a pretty good show although I don't really care for JK Simmons. He's a good actor but I just can't warm up to him.
Watching 'Counterpart' on Prime. A parallel universe with spies going back and forth. It's an interesting concept but not a very good show.
Yeah, we raved about this earlier in the thread. Fantastic show.
Just started season 2. I'm rethinking my assessment. It's really a pretty good show although I don't really care for JK Simmons. He's a good actor but I just can't warm up to him.
Oh I love him, always have, ever since watching Oz two decades ago.
Annika breaks the fourth wall which put me off a bit. I enjoyed it otherwise, she's funny.
I'm not sure if we've watched Unforgotten yet so I'll add it to my list. Last Tango in Halifax has *both* Nicola Walker ANDAnnika breaks the fourth wall which put me off a bit. I enjoyed it otherwise, she's funny.
Yeah it's hard to get that right, but for the most part I think it works, I find Nicola Walker quite hilarious.
Lots of similarities with the superior Unforgotten, feels like they wanted to squeeze a few more solved cases out of her.
Add those to Last Tango In Halifax and it's almost like she is always playing a single parent!
Watching 'Counterpart' on Prime. A parallel universe with spies going back and forth. It's an interesting concept but not a very good show.
Yeah, we raved about this earlier in the thread. Fantastic show.
Just started season 2. I'm rethinking my assessment. It's really a pretty good show although I don't really care for JK Simmons. He's a good actor but I just can't warm up to him.
Oh I love him, always have, ever since watching Oz two decades ago.
I'm not sure if we've watched Unforgotten yet so I'll add it to my list. Last Tango in Halifax has *both* Nicola Walker AND Sarah Lancaster in it? How have I not watched this yet??Annika breaks the fourth wall which put me off a bit. I enjoyed it otherwise, she's funny.
Yeah it's hard to get that right, but for the most part I think it works, I find Nicola Walker quite hilarious.
Lots of similarities with the superior Unforgotten, feels like they wanted to squeeze a few more solved cases out of her.
Add those to Last Tango In Halifax and it's almost like she is always playing a single parent!
- MotherFatherSon - a little bit mad, but you know what you are getting with Polly Walker and she delivers it in spades. Plus Richard Gere is excellent as the cartoonishly evil tabloid owner/Murdoch-stand-in. Loved Sarah Lancaster as the smiling xenophobe. Lot of good stuff, lot of stuff that made me yell "oh come on!" at the characters.
- Somebody Somewhere - three episodes in and I am pleased that it's been renewed for another season. Feels genuinely Midwestern in its tone and characters, without mocking them.
- Black Bird - a show I am so glad was released on a weekly schedule because ooof it's too brutal to binge.
Re Sarah Lancashire - hopefully the third series of Happy Valley will hit our shores soon. I loved the first two. My hubby won't watch it because it's too bleak!
Re Sarah Lancashire - hopefully the third series of Happy Valley will hit our shores soon. I loved the first two. My hubby won't watch it because it's too bleak!
I didn't even know there was a third season. I watched Happy Valley years ago.
Re Sarah Lancashire - hopefully the third series of Happy Valley will hit our shores soon. I loved the first two. My hubby won't watch it because it's too bleak!Fingers crossed. Ofpym's preferred TV genre is Sad Man Murder Detective with bonus points for Scandi-Noir, so it's a victory when I can push the borders to include a) >1 female character b) less misunderstood male genius c) what if there was some humour? or teamwork? or people who *liked* each other?
Black Bird is tonally bizarre. I'm not at all convinced by Taron Egerton in the main role, also dude needs to layoff the steroids, yeesh.I like Egerton in this role because you could see him having that stereotypical masc-charisma that [this depiction of] Hall would respond to. I've seen that particularly homeosocial dynamic in action so that seemed plausible.
However, Paul Walter Hauser as Larry Hall is un-fucking-real.... I was astonished at how thoroughly he embodied his take on Hall. I believed him pretty much every single second, which was *horrifying* because it's so disturbing.Agreed. It was hard to look away and this genre is very much not in my wheelhouse so it was unusual for me to keep being sucked in. He was outstanding.
Re Sarah Lancashire - hopefully the third series of Happy Valley will hit our shores soon. I loved the first two. My hubby won't watch it because it's too bleak!Fingers crossed. Ofpym's preferred TV genre is Sad Man Murder Detective with bonus points for Scandi-Noir, so it's a victory when I can push the borders to include a) >1 female character b) less misunderstood male genius c) what if there was some humour? or teamwork? or people who *liked* each other?Black Bird is tonally bizarre. I'm not at all convinced by Taron Egerton in the main role, also dude needs to layoff the steroids, yeesh.I like Egerton in this role because you could see him having that stereotypical masc-charisma that [this depiction of] Hall would respond to. I've seen that particularly homeosocial dynamic in action so that seemed plausible.However, Paul Walter Hauser as Larry Hall is un-fucking-real.... I was astonished at how thoroughly he embodied his take on Hall. I believed him pretty much every single second, which was *horrifying* because it's so disturbing.Agreed. It was hard to look away and this genre is very much not in my wheelhouse so it was unusual for me to keep being sucked in. He was outstanding.
Currently binge-watching The Sandman on Netflix. It's such a good adaptation, it's making me, the longtime fan of the comics, tear up with joy at some scenes.
This scene made me laugh out loud: Ep. 5, at the 7:30 mark.
AHAHAHA
I recommend The Rehearsal.
I recommend The Rehearsal.
I barely made it through the first episode, I found it very anxiety inducing. I over think social interactions too much as it is, having to preplan and practice to this degree would just make it far, far worse.
My current guilty pleasure is Indian Matchmaker on Netflix. I find the level of superstition employed to be really surprising for a group of young people who are otherwise very progressive for their culture. In general I find myself rooting for pretty much all the relationship hopefuls, even those who are intended to be the “difficult” ones. A fun reality tv show all around.
Another Netflix drama, "I Just Killed My Dad." True story, limited series, following a teen who admits to shooting and killing his dad at their home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Explores how it all came to this, and how his attorney manages his defense, up to and including the final sentencing. Very engrossing.
Another Netflix drama, "I Just Killed My Dad." True story, limited series, following a teen who admits to shooting and killing his dad at their home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Explores how it all came to this, and how his attorney manages his defense, up to and including the final sentencing. Very engrossing.
Thanks for mentioning this one. DW and I 'enjoyed' (probably not the best way to describe it, maybe 'was engrossed by', as you said) "The Girl in the Picture" which was by the same team so I wondered about this one. Still on a bit of emotional overload on just how horrible the world can be if you end up in the wrong place at the wrong time (under the thumb of a monstrous human being), but I'll give this one a gander eventually.
Another Netflix drama, "I Just Killed My Dad." True story, limited series, following a teen who admits to shooting and killing his dad at their home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Explores how it all came to this, and how his attorney manages his defense, up to and including the final sentencing. Very engrossing.
Thanks for mentioning this one. DW and I 'enjoyed' (probably not the best way to describe it, maybe 'was engrossed by', as you said) "The Girl in the Picture" which was by the same team so I wondered about this one. Still on a bit of emotional overload on just how horrible the world can be if you end up in the wrong place at the wrong time (under the thumb of a monstrous human being), but I'll give this one a gander eventually.
The Puppet Master on Netflix is probably the most insane of this genre that I've seen so far.
I've watched a few of these true crime things, and that's probably the one that stayed with me the most, not because it was the most shocking or dramatic (lookin' at you The Keepers, and Bad Vegan), but more because of they guy's motivation.
I get the motivation in The Keepers: perverts abuse young catholic school girls, there's a huge conspiracy, murder ensues. Perfectly logical, horrifying, but logical.
Bad Vegan is batshit insane, but again, I get the motivations. The dude was delusional and she had extreme sunken cost fallacy. Makes sense in a fucked up way.
But The Puppet Master???
Oof...n'ah, my brain isn't capable of the mental gymnastics to understand the motivations to do what he did, and I'm pretty good at understanding deranged criminal motivations, I lived with a criminal psych expert for years. But this guy left me cold thinking "that is FUCKED up."
I didn't even want to watch it because I'm a very big long time fan of the Sandman comics . . . but the new Sandman series is pretty good.
I didn't even want to watch it because I'm a very big long time fan of the Sandman comics . . . but the new Sandman series is pretty good.
Agreed...there were some changes that I didn't feel were impactful to the overall stories being told...and a couple of head scratchers, but overall very good
Hold on a second, BONUS EPISODE?!!!! WooHooI'm watching the bonus Episode 11 tonight!I didn't even want to watch it because I'm a very big long time fan of the Sandman comics . . . but the new Sandman series is pretty good.Agreed...there were some changes that I didn't feel were impactful to the overall stories being told...and a couple of head scratchers, but overall very good
Did anyone watch the series finale of Better Call Saul? I sort of hate to ask, because we are just wrapping up the previous season and I suspect there's a lot I don't know and don't want to yet. But by the headlines I keep seeing, it seems like the critics at least were wowed by the finale.
I recommend The Rehearsal.
I barely made it through the first episode, I found it very anxiety inducing. I over think social interactions too much as it is, having to preplan and practice to this degree would just make it far, far worse.
My current guilty pleasure is Indian Matchmaker on Netflix. I find the level of superstition employed to be really surprising for a group of young people who are otherwise very progressive for their culture. In general I find myself rooting for pretty much all the relationship hopefuls, even those who are intended to be the “difficult” ones. A fun reality tv show all around.
I've been eyeing up Extraordinary Attorney Woo for a while but was it is still on new episodes every week here, so I'm glad I waited. Started it this weekend and the final episodes should be released by the time I get that far. It is going very quickly though. Currently watching the episode about the Children's Liberation Army.
I found it was interesting that they had one defendant who was also autistic but far more severely than Woo Young-Woo so that she had to explain that it's a spectrum. And they got in some background on Asperger being a Nazi which I did not know before (I'm not sure I ever thought about whether Aspergers got its name from a person, to be honest, and it's not used anymore anyway as far as I know) so going and looking into all of that history is now added to the list of things to read about.
Anyway, Extraordinary Attorney Woo will keep me going while I'm waiting for the final episodes of Cafe Minamdang to be released, too. That's the other K-drama I've been watching recently.
Apart from that I watched the first episode of Kleo this weekend. Set in Berlin just after the wall came down. Former East-German spy released from prison and goes on a hunt for revenge/to find out and kill whoever contributed to putting her away. Fairly violent but not too gratuitously and I generally like series set around that time.
We're 3 episodes into "Woo" and I definitely anticipate finishing the season. It's much different than our usual fare, but that's not a bad thing. Episode 3 hit me really hard in the feels; it was powerful stuff. The dad arc, coupled with the autistic client and that damn prosecutor! That jerk!Yikes, I've somehow managed to watch all but one of the available episodes. At least we get two more tomorrow.
We're 3 episodes into "Woo" and I definitely anticipate finishing the season. It's much different than our usual fare, but that's not a bad thing. Episode 3 hit me really hard in the feels; it was powerful stuff. The dad arc, coupled with the autistic client and that damn prosecutor! That jerk!Yikes, I've somehow managed to watch all but one of the available episodes. At least we get two more tomorrow.
I'm in awe of the people who translate television and film and the way they manage to still include wordplay and the like. There's a whole series of dad jokes in one episode that I really enjoyed - proper groaners. It would be really nice to understand Korean but I lasted about ten seconds on Duo Lingo. I can recognise a good bit but of course when you're reading the subtitles that's not too hard. Although at this stage I can recognise enough (I think), that I can sometimes pick up when the translation says one thing but the actual words used in Korean mean something else and still the overall sense of the dialogue remains intact. It's fascinating.
Ugh. A scene toward the end of Episode 5 of "Woo" (if you've watched it you probably know which one I'm talking about) made me cry; I was NOT ready for the sweetness. Damn I haven't been hit that hard by scene for a LONG time. Bravo to the actors and the writers.
This is really a magnificent show. My wife wants to BINGE it hardcore but so far I have persuaded her that it's best to enjoy one episode every couple of nights to let the content sink in. The legal scenes are twisty, compelling, and many times shades of grey, and Woo is one of the most endearing protagonists I've watched for quite a while. Her little greeting with her best friend just makes me smile every single time. If the quality stays at this level for the entire season, this will be one of the top shows of 2022.
Ugh. A scene toward the end of Episode 5 of "Woo" (if you've watched it you probably know which one I'm talking about) made me cry; I was NOT ready for the sweetness. Damn I haven't been hit that hard by scene for a LONG time. Bravo to the actors and the writers.I'm the same with the greeting. And lots of her interactions with her friend.
This is really a magnificent show. My wife wants to BINGE it hardcore but so far I have persuaded her that it's best to enjoy one episode every couple of nights to let the content sink in. The legal scenes are twisty, compelling, and many times shades of grey, and Woo is one of the most endearing protagonists I've watched for quite a while. Her little greeting with her best friend just makes me smile every single time. If the quality stays at this level for the entire season, this will be one of the top shows of 2022.
Yeah, I'm watching it in Korean with English sub-titles. There is usually audio in some other languages available. I just checked and on my Netflix for this particular show Spanish and Korean are the only audio languages available.
Sounds good, but I'm guessing it's subtitled?
I cannot watch subtitled shows thanks to my cat who insists on sitting in front of the tv any time it's on.
I started watching The Bear recently - cool show. I'm assuming that they're dramatizing somewhat, but the pro kitchen environment seems like a hellish stressful place in this show.
I started watching The Bear recently - cool show. I'm assuming that they're dramatizing somewhat, but the pro kitchen environment seems like a hellish stressful place in this show.
The Outlaws.
It has Christopher Walken; I'll stop talking now.
The Outlaws.
It has Christopher Walken; I'll stop talking now.
Just finished Season 1. Now to start Season 2.
Walken's character is "Frank Abegnale light". Stephen Merchant's dead pan beanpole look.
The whole cast is excellent. Each has a unique backstory.
The Outlaws.
It has Christopher Walken; I'll stop talking now.
Just finished Season 1. Now to start Season 2.
Walken's character is "Frank Abegnale light". Stephen Merchant's dead pan beanpole look.
The whole cast is excellent. Each has a unique backstory.
Yes! I watched Season one ep 1-3 on a plane and now need to buy or find the rest.
I watched season 1 of "Kevin Can F*** Himself" this weekend. I didn't think I'd like it, but I actually really liked it. The split between sitcom & drama style worked; I felt like it really captured the mindf*** that is a toxic marriage.
I binge watched Never Have I Ever series 3 while not feeling well. Had some laugh out loud moments. I love that John McEnroe narrates the show - so random but perfect.
Anyone else excited for the Amazon Prime - Rings of Power series? Also enjoying the HBOMax GOT series, but the Dragon / live action effects are a bit off putting.
Anyone else excited for the Amazon Prime - Rings of Power series? Also enjoying the HBOMax GOT series, but the Dragon / live action effects are a bit off putting.
We're going to watch The Rings of Power tonight. I'm conflicted if I want to watch House of the Dragon or not. I was turned off by the later seasons of Game of Thrones.
I finished The Resort, season 1 - it was good enough as something to do while folding laundry and the like. I was looking forward to seeing Chidi in other roles, but I don't think this one did him justice.
I've heard a couple good things about Bad Sisters and Echoes, but haven't watched myself quite yet.
Anyone else excited for the Amazon Prime - Rings of Power series? Also enjoying the HBOMax GOT series, but the Dragon / live action effects are a bit off putting.
We're going to watch The Rings of Power tonight. I'm conflicted if I want to watch House of the Dragon or not. I was turned off by the later seasons of Game of Thrones.
House of the Dragon is ok, not great. Some of the main characters are unbelievably dumb, which provides some head scratching moments. In some instances, I think I must be missing details that will be explained later because some events are just too stupid to have occurred as shown.
Anyone else excited for the Amazon Prime - Rings of Power series? Also enjoying the HBOMax GOT series, but the Dragon / live action effects are a bit off putting.
We're going to watch The Rings of Power tonight. I'm conflicted if I want to watch House of the Dragon or not. I was turned off by the later seasons of Game of Thrones.
House of the Dragon is ok, not great. Some of the main characters are unbelievably dumb, which provides some head scratching moments. In some instances, I think I must be missing details that will be explained later because some events are just too stupid to have occurred as shown.
Hmmm, I'll give it a pass, then.
I watched season 1 of "Kevin Can F*** Himself" this weekend. I didn't think I'd like it, but I actually really liked it. The split between sitcom & drama style worked; I felt like it really captured the mindf*** that is a toxic marriage.
It's such a brilliant combo of being entirely referential to past sitcoms while also being a completely original concept.
That's impressive.
It's so well written, well acted, and well executed. The guy who plays Kevin evokes such a strong reaction of revulsion, it's quite impressive how he manages to perfectly capture that slapstick sitcom characterization, while making your skin crawl.
Annie Murphy said she really wanted to leave Alexis behind with her next major role, and she's done that so incredibly well in this show.
Alright, I thought the first two episodes of 'Rings of Power' were visually impressive, if a bit slowly paced and generally underwhelming. I get that they have to introduce some characters and set the scene, even if we're familiar with the general setting, and I'm willing to hang around and keep watching. I have no knowledge of the underlying text, so I'm going into it with an open mind.
As someone else said, we're waiting on the GoT series for a while, at least until RoP is done, which should be in 6 weeks.
Alright, I thought the first two episodes of 'Rings of Power' were visually impressive, if a bit slowly paced and generally underwhelming. I get that they have to introduce some characters and set the scene, even if we're familiar with the general setting, and I'm willing to hang around and keep watching. I have no knowledge of the underlying text, so I'm going into it with an open mind.
As someone else said, we're waiting on the GoT series for a while, at least until RoP is done, which should be in 6 weeks.
They had so many characters and storylines they were introducing, the two episodes ending up feeling quite scattered to me. Still excited to keep watching.
House of the Dragon looks very cartoonish, which is bizarre since it sounds like they've spent more per episode to produce it.
It is also, so far, very bad. I don't even find Mat Smith engaging to watch and I ALWAYS enjoy Mat Smith, which tells me that the directing is a major source of the problem, where you end up with a Star Wars prequel kind of feel where even Natalie Portman comes off as a terrible actor.
Whatever they're doing, if it's making Mat Smith lose all of his substantial charisma, it's just not good.
It seems very effective at knocking DH unconscious though, so that's a plus.
House of the Dragon looks very cartoonish, which is bizarre since it sounds like they've spent more per episode to produce it.
It is also, so far, very bad. I don't even find Mat Smith engaging to watch and I ALWAYS enjoy Mat Smith, which tells me that the directing is a major source of the problem, where you end up with a Star Wars prequel kind of feel where even Natalie Portman comes off as a terrible actor.
Whatever they're doing, if it's making Mat Smith lose all of his substantial charisma, it's just not good.
It seems very effective at knocking DH unconscious though, so that's a plus.
You're the first person I've heard from that hasn't liked HotD.
I've thoroughly enjoyed the show so far. I enjoy Matt Smith in everything I've seen him in, including this. He's been the best part of the show though the first few episodes.
House of the Dragon looks very cartoonish, which is bizarre since it sounds like they've spent more per episode to produce it.
It is also, so far, very bad. I don't even find Mat Smith engaging to watch and I ALWAYS enjoy Mat Smith, which tells me that the directing is a major source of the problem, where you end up with a Star Wars prequel kind of feel where even Natalie Portman comes off as a terrible actor.
Whatever they're doing, if it's making Mat Smith lose all of his substantial charisma, it's just not good.
It seems very effective at knocking DH unconscious though, so that's a plus.
You're the first person I've heard from that hasn't liked HotD.
I've thoroughly enjoyed the show so far. I enjoy Matt Smith in everything I've seen him in, including this. He's been the best part of the show though the first few episodes.
Really? Because the general commentary I saw about it online before I even started watching it was that it's very dull so far.
I agree that Mat Smith is the best part, but I see that as a low bar at this point, and he's nowhere near as engaging as he normally is. I keep wondering "why is he making that face?"
We are halfway through Sherwood and it is brilliant. (Murder in a small ex-mining village drags up buried tensions from the 1984 miners strike.) excellent portrayal of the dynamics of small towns and how history is never really forgotten and can flare up again.
Binge. It has a swag of great British actorsWe are halfway through Sherwood and it is brilliant. (Murder in a small ex-mining village drags up buried tensions from the 1984 miners strike.) excellent portrayal of the dynamics of small towns and how history is never really forgotten and can flare up again.
Where are you watching that? Sounds right up my alley.
binge watched all 4 seasons of Unforgotten, with Nicola Walker and Sanjeev Bhasker.
also binged through The Indian Doctor, starring Bhasker.
(really enjoy watching his acting, including Goodness Gracious Me and The Kumars at No. 42)
Also, TROP has a lot of lore and, of course, connections to LOTR that I would not otherwise make, so I like to watch the NewRockstars breakdowns - https://youtu.be/WdOh7-tuU5I
Helped me to appreciate episodes 1/2 more and got me ready for episode 3 tonight!
Is anyone going to be watching the Emmy's tonight at 8 PM eastern time?
Is anyone going to be watching the Emmy's tonight at 8 PM eastern time?
People watch the Emmy's???
Is anyone going to be watching the Emmy's tonight at 8 PM eastern time?
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People watch the Emmy's???
The award shows are so boring, except for Golden Globes when Ricky Gervais hosted. I also like the general Golden Globes anyway because it’s a mix of movie and TV people and they hustle people on and off stage, and we don’t have to listen to the ridiculously long Self aggrandizing spots that populate Oscars.
But that said, I usually look at a YouTube summary of what people were wearing to all these major award shows. And then of course now you just reminded me I could go see who won. If my boys from Succession did not win, I will be annoyed.
Is anyone going to be watching the Emmy's tonight at 8 PM eastern time?
People watch the Emmy's???
Kinda sucked into 'Bad Sisters' on Apple TV.
OMG Bad Sisters - the brother-in-law is so vile, it's so specific and so right on the edge of plausible-deniability where you just know that he's spent years building up the exact trigger-points for everyone he interacts with. It astounds me how much I want him dead.
the series 'five days at memorial' was a great show up until the last episode and the last scene made no sense. still good especially with no real name brand actors.
the series 'five days at memorial' was a great show up until the last episode and the last scene made no sense. still good especially with no real name brand actors.
Other than Vera Farmiga is pretty name brand. She's had some big roles in some heavy hitter movies, and starring tv roles.
the series 'five days at memorial' was a great show up until the last episode and the last scene made no sense. still good especially with no real name brand actors.
Other than Vera Farmiga is pretty name brand. She's had some big roles in some heavy hitter movies, and starring tv roles.
Vera Farminga was in my neighborhood shooting a film with George Clooney some years ago. They made Up in the Air. They used my friend David’s house as a standin for her Chicago townhouse. It was very cool, David got to sit in the back of his house in the kitchen during all of the filming. It took 2 days for one short scene. They manufactured snow on his front lawn for the scene. They took off his Victorian doors and reworked glass in the panels Then put the doors back the way they had been, perfectly. Their set craftsmen are very very good.
OMG Bad Sisters - the brother-in-law is so vile, it's so specific and so right on the edge of plausible-deniability where you just know that he's spent years building up the exact trigger-points for everyone he interacts with. It astounds me how much I want him dead.
In a different but also fun vein, I very much enjoyed the first episode of The Serpent Queen. I've read a lot about Catherine D'Medici and that time in French history and I just want to see Samantha Morton crush all her enemies.
It's been mentioned, but I've just started Better call Saul in part because of this thread. Several episodes in and so far so good.Even though this show violates my normal filtering heuristic (being a spinoff and, in particular, being a spinoff of a terrible show), a friend of mine kept strongly recommending so I started to watch. A few episodes in and it does have a compelling pace to it. I haven't seen anything brilliant about it yet but will see at least how season 1 goes.
It's been mentioned, but I've just started Better call Saul in part because of this thread. Several episodes in and so far so good.Even though this show violates my normal filtering heuristic (being a spinoff and, in particular, being a spinoff of a terrible show), a friend of mine kept strongly recommending so I started to watch. A few episodes in and it does have a compelling pace to it. I haven't seen anything brilliant about it yet but will see at least how season 1 goes.
OMG Bad Sisters - the brother-in-law is so vile, it's so specific and so right on the edge of plausible-deniability where you just know that he's spent years building up the exact trigger-points for everyone he interacts with. It astounds me how much I want him dead.
In a different but also fun vein, I very much enjoyed the first episode of The Serpent Queen. I've read a lot about Catherine D'Medici and that time in French history and I just want to see Samantha Morton crush all her enemies.
Is this the Claes Bang character? I've really enjoyed his work in the handful of things I've seen.
I didn't know that there was show about CdM, and I'm super interested in that hypothetically; unfortunately, I can't watch Samantha Morton... good actress, but something about her face distresses and unnerves me too much. Bummer.
Re: the FLDS, I might have mentioned this before, but my husband did his early grad work based out of Jacob's Lake, right down the road from FLDS central in the 1990s and it permeated the culture. He said it was almost indescribably creepy...the small towns resembled a cross between Stepford Wives and a pedophilic cult. One of his field techs did manage to score one date with a young FLDS woman, though. Everyone assumed she was rebelling like a mo-fo.
It's been mentioned, but I've just started Better call Saul in part because of this thread. Several episodes in and so far so good.Even though this show violates my normal filtering heuristic (being a spinoff and, in particular, being a spinoff of a terrible show), a friend of mine kept strongly recommending so I started to watch. A few episodes in and it does have a compelling pace to it. I haven't seen anything brilliant about it yet but will see at least how season 1 goes.
I enjoyed the first season enough to finish it, but couldn't even make it two episodes into the second season. I had a similar reaction to Breaking Bad, I liked the first season well enough, but then just couldn't care.
I was also watching Goliath around the same time, which is a very similar premise, but kind of batshit insane brilliant with a Twin Peaks kind of vibe and Billy Bob Thorton playing...well...himself...
So the contrast made Better Call Saul just seem so dull.
It's been mentioned, but I've just started Better call Saul in part because of this thread. Several episodes in and so far so good.Even though this show violates my normal filtering heuristic (being a spinoff and, in particular, being a spinoff of a terrible show), a friend of mine kept strongly recommending so I started to watch. A few episodes in and it does have a compelling pace to it. I haven't seen anything brilliant about it yet but will see at least how season 1 goes.
I enjoyed the first season enough to finish it, but couldn't even make it two episodes into the second season. I had a similar reaction to Breaking Bad, I liked the first season well enough, but then just couldn't care.
I was also watching Goliath around the same time, which is a very similar premise, but kind of batshit insane brilliant with a Twin Peaks kind of vibe and Billy Bob Thorton playing...well...himself...
So the contrast made Better Call Saul just seem so dull.
That’s funny because I thought Goliath was a pale imitation of Rake and not especially well written or acted.
Rake, on the other hand….chef’s kiss.
It's been mentioned, but I've just started Better call Saul in part because of this thread. Several episodes in and so far so good.Even though this show violates my normal filtering heuristic (being a spinoff and, in particular, being a spinoff of a terrible show), a friend of mine kept strongly recommending so I started to watch. A few episodes in and it does have a compelling pace to it. I haven't seen anything brilliant about it yet but will see at least how season 1 goes.
I enjoyed the first season enough to finish it, but couldn't even make it two episodes into the second season. I had a similar reaction to Breaking Bad, I liked the first season well enough, but then just couldn't care.
I was also watching Goliath around the same time, which is a very similar premise, but kind of batshit insane brilliant with a Twin Peaks kind of vibe and Billy Bob Thorton playing...well...himself...
So the contrast made Better Call Saul just seem so dull.
That’s funny because I thought Goliath was a pale imitation of Rake and not especially well written or acted.
Rake, on the other hand….chef’s kiss.
Rake is pure awesome, but I generally love Australian tv.
Funny, I never connected Goliath and Take, I suppose they are kind of similar. I truly adore much of Goliath though, especially this last season about the opioid crisis with JK Simmons as the main Sackler-esque character.
I am beyond obsessed with the Sacklers, so that season was frickin awesome.
I only watched the first season of it. I didn’t know it was still going. I do like JK Simmons a lot
Pachinko on Apple TV is really good and covers a subject that doesn't get a lot of airtime - the Zainichi presence in Japan after the Japanese occupation of Korea. I also appreciate that it's trilingual and that the actors have the intonation and rhythm of each language down, it sounds very fluent and realistic. Plus Lee Min Ho in a dapper 1920s suit.
Anyone else excited for the Amazon Prime - Rings of Power series? Also enjoying the HBOMax GOT series, but the Dragon / live action effects are a bit off putting.
We're going to watch The Rings of Power tonight. I'm conflicted if I want to watch House of the Dragon or not. I was turned off by the later seasons of Game of Thrones.
Pachinko on Apple TV is really good and covers a subject that doesn't get a lot of airtime - the Zainichi presence in Japan after the Japanese occupation of Korea. I also appreciate that it's trilingual and that the actors have the intonation and rhythm of each language down, it sounds very fluent and realistic. Plus Lee Min Ho in a dapper 1920s suit.
Just started watching this. Lots of good drama.
I just read an article about House of the Dragon analyzing why it's so unbearably boring and they fucking nailed it.
No one ever, ever talks about anything but succession. That's it. No character has any motivation or personal character beyond their connection to the succession plot. They had one character who seemed to have their own life and priorities and then killed them off the very scene we met them. Then they had another character who was still directly related to the succession plot, but had their own motivations, and they were killed a scene or two later.
GoT characters all had their own character development and motivations, and it all drew back to the throne, but often only very, very loosely.
House of the Dragon, now that I've read that article seems completely ridiculous watching it and seeing absolutely nothing beyond one point of plot.
It's boring because it's one-dimensional as fuck.
It made me so happy to read something that so accurately articulated my response to it. It's not bad, it actually does an okay job considering it's one and only plot point, but that really nails down the tonal difference with GoT and what's missing.
Also, I keep reading about how massive the budget it for it, but if that's the case, why does it look so cartoony compared to GoT?
Is it a case of bigger budget so they're throwing in way more CG than is necessary, but even expensive CG has limits and looks like a video game?
Started watching Station Eleven on HBO Max. It's based on a book, which I really loved. The series is very well done, although it doesn't quite capture the forlorn tone of the book I loved so much.
Started watching Station Eleven on HBO Max. It's based on a book, which I really loved. The series is very well done, although it doesn't quite capture the forlorn tone of the book I loved so much.
I just could not care about this show. I tried hard too.
Interestingly, my sister loved the book as well (kept trying to get me read it, hence why I was trying to watch the show), but when she tried watching the show she disliked it even more than I did.
I’ve been enjoying “never have I ever… “A production by Mindy Kaling that is inspired by her own teenage years. Engaging young people play these high school kids.
Oh that’s nice! About your DH I mean.I’ve been enjoying “never have I ever… “A production by Mindy Kaling that is inspired by her own teenage years. Engaging young people play these high school kids.
Lol, except for Paxton who is played by a 30 year old.
But yeah, the writing is fantastic and John McEnroe narrating the story of a teenage girl is a stroke of pure genius. I can't even fathom how that came about, but it's honestly my favourite part of the whole show.
The show also steadily gravitated towards the characters generally being incredibly respectful and kind to each other while also being self-absorbed teens who constantly fuck up and hurt each other's feelings. It's a fresh take on coming of age drama.
I also adore the mom and the fact that she's a full, independent, very interesting character with her own relatable plotlines.
This is what I watched while very sick recently and it made me feel better. Total comfort TV.
ETA: DH just said that this show is *by far* the best show for walking in and out of the room periodically because out of context, the one-liners are hilarious.
He has zero idea what the plot is, but says he loves it.
Oh that’s nice! About your DH I mean.
I love the mom on this show. She is so beautiful and elegant.
Oh that’s nice! About your DH I mean.
I love the mom on this show. She is so beautiful and elegant.
I know, right? And I don't love her as a mom character, I love her as a woman. Season 4 has her managing adult friendship and she's so relatable.
Kaling's characters tend to be caricatures of themselves, but the mom really stands out as just a real character, in a show jam-packed with caricatures. It makes her, and not the daughter feel like the character you're supposed to connect with.
If it's supposed to be loosely autobiographical, then perhaps Kaling just really, really loves her mom, because whoever wrote that character obviously wants her to be respected.
And yeah, the actress plays her elegant as fuck. I want to be like that when I grow up, but for now, I'll stay an immature punkass who says "elegant as fuck" about a tv mom.
Speaking of visceral reactions, just finished Season 6 part 1 of Better Call Saul and the end of that final episode really shocked me. Not that I couldn't see it coming for at least several minutes before, but it was really upsetting and I had to watch something else before I could sleep. Not sure if it's because I'm getting older or that TV shows are getting much better at pulling the audience into the characters and action. Maybe both. Now on the Season 6 part 2...
I’ve been enjoying “never have I ever… “A production by Mindy Kaling that is inspired by her own teenage years. Engaging young people play these high school kids.
Speaking of visceral reactions, just finished Season 6 part 1 of Better Call Saul and the end of that final episode really shocked me. Not that I couldn't see it coming for at least several minutes before, but it was really upsetting and I had to watch something else before I could sleep. Not sure if it's because I'm getting older or that TV shows are getting much better at pulling the audience into the characters and action. Maybe both. Now on the Season 6 part 2...
It really hit me in the heart, too.
Speaking of visceral reactions, just finished Season 6 part 1 of Better Call Saul and the end of that final episode really shocked me. Not that I couldn't see it coming for at least several minutes before, but it was really upsetting and I had to watch something else before I could sleep. Not sure if it's because I'm getting older or that TV shows are getting much better at pulling the audience into the characters and action. Maybe both. Now on the Season 6 part 2...
It really hit me in the heart, too.
I just finished the rest of the season and the finale. I thought it was....ok. I thought I'd seen a lot of headlines about it being one of the best series finales ever (I didn't read them, of course, because I didn't want to spoil anything), so maybe my expectations were just too high.
Just finished Night Sky on Amazon. J.K. Simmons and Sissy Spacek play an old couple that have a space portal in their back yard. It started off ok but it was pretty awful by the last episode.
Rake is pure awesome, but I generally love Australian tv.
Very much enjoying Andor.
Very much enjoying Andor.
Very much enjoying Andor.
I've watched all the star war tv series and this in my opinion is the best.
Very much enjoying Andor.
I've watched all the star war tv series and this in my opinion is the best.
I was literally about to come and post about how much I am enjoying Andor when I saw this. It is a top-notch show.
Very much enjoying Andor.
I've watched all the star war tv series and this in my opinion is the best.
I was literally about to come and post about how much I am enjoying Andor when I saw this. It is a top-notch show.
Peak content. Acting, writing, cinematography, all outstanding. IMO it's by far the top Star Wars content, along with Rogue One and Mando. Home run.
I'm watching series 6 of This Is Us and true to form, crying at least once almost every episode. Only a couple of episodes left but it really has been one of the best series I've enjoyed for a long time.
I think someone said above, way back when, that you see another new character coming in and think they've gone over the top and can't possibly fit in another full character and then they really nail it again (I think that was in reference to Nicky showing up). There's a slight feeling of things moving very fast now so that they can tie up all the loose ends but I'm also glad they're tying up loose ends and wrapping the whole thing up before it loses the run of itself and goes to crap.
I couldn't even watch the last two episodes in one go, I think it took me more like five non-consecutive days to get through them. So much emotion - I could barely handle it.I'm watching series 6 of This Is Us and true to form, crying at least once almost every episode. Only a couple of episodes left but it really has been one of the best series I've enjoyed for a long time.
I think someone said above, way back when, that you see another new character coming in and think they've gone over the top and can't possibly fit in another full character and then they really nail it again (I think that was in reference to Nicky showing up). There's a slight feeling of things moving very fast now so that they can tie up all the loose ends but I'm also glad they're tying up loose ends and wrapping the whole thing up before it loses the run of itself and goes to crap.
I think This Is Us was one of the best TV series ever written. I'm sad it's over, but happy they didn't drag it out until it sucked.
I'm watching series 6 of This Is Us and true to form, crying at least once almost every episode. Only a couple of episodes left but it really has been one of the best series I've enjoyed for a long time.
I think someone said above, way back when, that you see another new character coming in and think they've gone over the top and can't possibly fit in another full character and then they really nail it again (I think that was in reference to Nicky showing up). There's a slight feeling of things moving very fast now so that they can tie up all the loose ends but I'm also glad they're tying up loose ends and wrapping the whole thing up before it loses the run of itself and goes to crap.
I think This Is Us was one of the best TV series ever written. I'm sad it's over, but happy they didn't drag it out until it sucked.
I also really enjoyed Lost. I should go back and watch it again. I'm sure I missed things the first time.
Season 3 of dead to me is now available on Netflix. I believe it took a couple of episodes for me to get into it at first, this show is about 2 women and their relationship in a wacky thriller type of show. Almost every woman I know loves it. Humorous in a sort of Ricky Gervais sort of way. Maybe dark comedy. The lead character reminds me of a constantly annoyed Bet Midler. I love it. Rewatching season 2 it is the best.
Season 3 of dead to me is now available on Netflix. I believe it took a couple of episodes for me to get into it at first, this show is about 2 women and their relationship in a wacky thriller type of show. Almost every woman I know loves it. Humorous in a sort of Ricky Gervais sort of way. Maybe dark comedy. The lead character reminds me of a constantly annoyed Bet Midler. I love it. Rewatching season 2 it is the best.
There was a recent NYT article about Christina Applegate being diagnosed with MS after they finished the second season. She considered ending it there but wanted to finish the show even though it was very difficult for her to continue working.
Excellent show.
I finished watching the Leftovers last weekend. From 2014. About the people left behind after a Rapture-like event means that 2% of the world's population just disappears.*
I remember starting to watch it a few years ago and not even making it through the first episode. It does go off to some weird and whacky places in the second and third series but I thought the ending was very sweet. And the music was fantastic throughout. A real mix of stuff, well woven into the story. I'll have to find the soundtrack and see what made it onto that.
* Warning, very last episode spoiler ahead:Spoiler: show
Season 3 of dead to me is now available on Netflix. I believe it took a couple of episodes for me to get into it at first, this show is about 2 women and their relationship in a wacky thriller type of show. Almost every woman I know loves it. Humorous in a sort of Ricky Gervais sort of way. Maybe dark comedy. The lead character reminds me of a constantly annoyed Bet Midler. I love it. Rewatching season 2 it is the best.
There was a recent NYT article about Christina Applegate being diagnosed with MS after they finished the second season. She considered ending it there but wanted to finish the show even though it was very difficult for her to continue working.
Excellent show.
Finally got around to Interview with the Vampire on AMC. If you are a fan of the book you will absolutely love this. The actor they chose for Lestat is phenomenal and the truest portrayal I've ever seen of the Brat Prince...by a country mile. It isn't 100% true to the original book as it has been modernized a bit, but it stays true to all the major plot points with some twists to make it more relevant for today. I cannot recommend it enough, it was amazing.
Finally got around to Interview with the Vampire on AMC. If you are a fan of the book you will absolutely love this. The actor they chose for Lestat is phenomenal and the truest portrayal I've ever seen of the Brat Prince...by a country mile. It isn't 100% true to the original book as it has been modernized a bit, but it stays true to all the major plot points with some twists to make it more relevant for today. I cannot recommend it enough, it was amazing.
I’ve never read the book or watched the tv series. Have you seen the movie from 25 years ago? I’m curious how that compares. I thought the movie was excellent.
I just powered through Wednesday on Netflix. Meh.
I will say, it's a fine show if you want something dumb on in the background while you do other things. (Usually this is stuff like rote data entry/logistics when I WFH.) The 'twists' are easily recognizable, but I think this is geared toward a younger audience so maybe I'm just too old/seasoned to be surprised?
I also felt like a lot of the Addams characterizations were off. Like, CZJ is great but the writing of Morticia herself is just poorly done to create some sort of conflict between her and Wednesday.
I think @Roadrunner53 has convinced me to skip 1899, which I was on the fence about starting.
I just powered through Wednesday on Netflix. Meh.
I will say, it's a fine show if you want something dumb on in the background while you do other things. (Usually this is stuff like rote data entry/logistics when I WFH.) The 'twists' are easily recognizable, but I think this is geared toward a younger audience so maybe I'm just too old/seasoned to be surprised?
I also felt like a lot of the Addams characterizations were off. Like, CZJ is great but the writing of Morticia herself is just poorly done to create some sort of conflict between her and Wednesday.
I think @Roadrunner53 has convinced me to skip 1899, which I was on the fence about starting.
Midweststache, please don't take my word for it. After I was done watching it, I looked online and there were good reviews! I am like...WTF! I must be too old or too out of it to appreciate it. Definitely not my cup of tea but others loved it!
I just powered through Wednesday on Netflix. Meh.
I will say, it's a fine show if you want something dumb on in the background while you do other things. (Usually this is stuff like rote data entry/logistics when I WFH.) The 'twists' are easily recognizable, but I think this is geared toward a younger audience so maybe I'm just too old/seasoned to be surprised?
I also felt like a lot of the Addams characterizations were off. Like, CZJ is great but the writing of Morticia herself is just poorly done to create some sort of conflict between her and Wednesday.
I think @Roadrunner53 has convinced me to skip 1899, which I was on the fence about starting.
Midweststache, please don't take my word for it. After I was done watching it, I looked online and there were good reviews! I am like...WTF! I must be too old or too out of it to appreciate it. Definitely not my cup of tea but others loved it!
Huh, I've only seen heavily critical reviews of it that all emphasize that the creators have missed the entire point of the Addams family.
I just powered through Wednesday on Netflix. Meh.
I will say, it's a fine show if you want something dumb on in the background while you do other things. (Usually this is stuff like rote data entry/logistics when I WFH.) The 'twists' are easily recognizable, but I think this is geared toward a younger audience so maybe I'm just too old/seasoned to be surprised?
I also felt like a lot of the Addams characterizations were off. Like, CZJ is great but the writing of Morticia herself is just poorly done to create some sort of conflict between her and Wednesday.
I think @Roadrunner53 has convinced me to skip 1899, which I was on the fence about starting.
Midweststache, please don't take my word for it. After I was done watching it, I looked online and there were good reviews! I am like...WTF! I must be too old or too out of it to appreciate it. Definitely not my cup of tea but others loved it!
Huh, I've only seen heavily critical reviews of it that all emphasize that the creators have missed the entire point of the Addams family.
Same. I keep hearing that the central performance is good and the rest of the show does not live up to it.
I just powered through Wednesday on Netflix. Meh.
I will say, it's a fine show if you want something dumb on in the background while you do other things. (Usually this is stuff like rote data entry/logistics when I WFH.) The 'twists' are easily recognizable, but I think this is geared toward a younger audience so maybe I'm just too old/seasoned to be surprised?
I also felt like a lot of the Addams characterizations were off. Like, CZJ is great but the writing of Morticia herself is just poorly done to create some sort of conflict between her and Wednesday.
I think @Roadrunner53 has convinced me to skip 1899, which I was on the fence about starting.
Midweststache, please don't take my word for it. After I was done watching it, I looked online and there were good reviews! I am like...WTF! I must be too old or too out of it to appreciate it. Definitely not my cup of tea but others loved it!
Huh, I've only seen heavily critical reviews of it that all emphasize that the creators have missed the entire point of the Addams family.
I am about half way into 'The Devil's Hour' and so far am finding it a fascinating show thus far. Some moderately creepy supernatural elements and great acting/story. We'll have to see if they're able to tie it all back together by the end though.
It’s very well done.I am about half way into 'The Devil's Hour' and so far am finding it a fascinating show thus far. Some moderately creepy supernatural elements and great acting/story. We'll have to see if they're able to tie it all back together by the end though.
It looks like it's getting good reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. We watched the first episode last night. Creepy so far.
It’s very well done.I am about half way into 'The Devil's Hour' and so far am finding it a fascinating show thus far. Some moderately creepy supernatural elements and great acting/story. We'll have to see if they're able to tie it all back together by the end though.
It looks like it's getting good reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. We watched the first episode last night. Creepy so far.
I just powered through Wednesday on Netflix. Meh.
I will say, it's a fine show if you want something dumb on in the background while you do other things. (Usually this is stuff like rote data entry/logistics when I WFH.) The 'twists' are easily recognizable, but I think this is geared toward a younger audience so maybe I'm just too old/seasoned to be surprised?
I also felt like a lot of the Addams characterizations were off. Like, CZJ is great but the writing of Morticia herself is just poorly done to create some sort of conflict between her and Wednesday.
I think @Roadrunner53 has convinced me to skip 1899, which I was on the fence about starting.
It’s very well done.I am about half way into 'The Devil's Hour' and so far am finding it a fascinating show thus far. Some moderately creepy supernatural elements and great acting/story. We'll have to see if they're able to tie it all back together by the end though.
It looks like it's getting good reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. We watched the first episode last night. Creepy so far.
What a payoff! Outstanding show.
I wonder what ever happened with the 'Wool' series that Apple TV was doing?
I just powered through Wednesday on Netflix. Meh.
I will say, it's a fine show if you want something dumb on in the background while you do other things. (Usually this is stuff like rote data entry/logistics when I WFH.) The 'twists' are easily recognizable, but I think this is geared toward a younger audience so maybe I'm just too old/seasoned to be surprised?
I also felt like a lot of the Addams characterizations were off. Like, CZJ is great but the writing of Morticia herself is just poorly done to create some sort of conflict between her and Wednesday.
I think @Roadrunner53 has convinced me to skip 1899, which I was on the fence about starting.
I didn’t know that was out on Netflix, for some reason I thought it was out in theater. Well I will probably page through bits of it just so I can see Tim Burton’s imaginings of Addams family tropes. Like his Alice in Wonderland movie, I didn’t go for the dramatic performance, I went for the visuals.
Yesterday I set out a theatrical tablescape with a theme “Christmas with the Addams family “for our town’s fundraiser of Christmas tablescapes. Every table has a different theme. My Addams family table is decorated in black and gold, It has a face of headless roses, it has thing coming out of a box.
I wonder what ever happened with the 'Wool' series that Apple TV was doing?
We started season two of White Lotus which is living up to season one so far. Also, gorgeous. Plus Aubrey Plaza has the best sneer on television.
Less happy is Yellowstone which I have no idea why my husband insists on finishing. I mean, the scenery is stunning but the entire Dutton family are miserable sociopaths and somehow they are never ever shown to be wrong. They’re NIMBYs but their scope has expanded from their ridiculously huge ranch to the entire state of Montana. I don’t think the screenwriters have ever met a vegan because in what universe is “we’re not meant to eat grass we don’t have a four-chambered stomach” a convincing argument for meat-eating? Let alone one strong enough to make a vegan activist change her ways?
We started season two of White Lotus which is living up to season one so far. Also, gorgeous. Plus Aubrey Plaza has the best sneer on television.
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@Roadrunner53 yeah, I got what they were doing in that scene, I just find the screenwriters’ portrayal of liberal activists about as convincing as liberal screenwriters portrayal of conservatives I.e. not very. I will give it big points for all the indigenous actors and storylines.
I'm not surprised that they wrote an awful activist. I was actually surprised they didn't write her worse. I had assumed they would make her massively corrupt, which would have been more interesting.Oh man, it would have been So Much Better if she had been a massively corrupt activist instead of just pretty incompetent and placed there to threaten Beth’s Oedipal complex.
We started season two of White Lotus which is living up to season one so far. Also, gorgeous. Plus Aubrey Plaza has the best sneer on television.
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The characters in White Lotus are just so good, I'm way more emotionally invested in that show than any other. And the ominous overtones have me psyched to see where this is headed! Loved the first season, especially the conclusion.
We started season two of White Lotus which is living up to season one so far. Also, gorgeous. Plus Aubrey Plaza has the best sneer on television.
Less happy is Yellowstone which I have no idea why my husband insists on finishing. I mean, the scenery is stunning but the entire Dutton family are miserable sociopaths and somehow they are never ever shown to be wrong. They’re NIMBYs but their scope has expanded from their ridiculously huge ranch to the entire state of Montana. I don’t think the screenwriters have ever met a vegan because in what universe is “we’re not meant to eat grass we don’t have a four-chambered stomach” a convincing argument for meat-eating? Let alone one strong enough to make a vegan activist change her ways?
We started season two of White Lotus which is living up to season one so far. Also, gorgeous. Plus Aubrey Plaza has the best sneer on television.
Less happy is Yellowstone which I have no idea why my husband insists on finishing. I mean, the scenery is stunning but the entire Dutton family are miserable sociopaths and somehow they are never ever shown to be wrong.
@chevy1956 I love Rez Dogs! I think I've recommended it earlier in this thread.
I don't love Shoresy as much as Letterkenny but that's also pretty solid.
I enjoyed Wednesday a lot. I did not expect to enjoy it because I have never liked anything related to the Addams family. So, I can see how people who are fans of the Addams family would not like this. Honestly, outside of being set "in that world and family" it is not traditional Addams, which is a good thing and made it enjoyable for me to watch. I recommend the show... unless you like the source material, in which case stay away.I just powered through Wednesday on Netflix. Meh.
I will say, it's a fine show if you want something dumb on in the background while you do other things. (Usually this is stuff like rote data entry/logistics when I WFH.) The 'twists' are easily recognizable, but I think this is geared toward a younger audience so maybe I'm just too old/seasoned to be surprised?
I also felt like a lot of the Addams characterizations were off. Like, CZJ is great but the writing of Morticia herself is just poorly done to create some sort of conflict between her and Wednesday.
I think @Roadrunner53 has convinced me to skip 1899, which I was on the fence about starting.
Midweststache, please don't take my word for it. After I was done watching it, I looked online and there were good reviews! I am like...WTF! I must be too old or too out of it to appreciate it. Definitely not my cup of tea but others loved it!
Huh, I've only seen heavily critical reviews of it that all emphasize that the creators have missed the entire point of the Addams family.
Same. I keep hearing that the central performance is good and the rest of the show does not live up to it.
Not enjoying 'Three Pines' on Amazon. The acting and writing are awful. GF is making me watch it.
Severance on Apple TV (3 month free-look it up)
Dark Comedy/Satire about Work/Life balance. Interesting plot.
Severance on Apple TV (3 month free-look it up)
Dark Comedy/Satire about Work/Life balance. Interesting plot.
Nice! If I get the three month free, is there anything else on apple tv to not miss?
Severance on Apple TV (3 month free-look it up)
Dark Comedy/Satire about Work/Life balance. Interesting plot.
Nice! If I get the three month free, is there anything else on apple tv to not miss?
Ted Lasso!
Severance on Apple TV (3 month free-look it up)
Dark Comedy/Satire about Work/Life balance. Interesting plot.
Nice! If I get the three month free, is there anything else on apple tv to not miss?
Has anyone else been watching Harry & Meghan on Netflix? I'm not usually a person who follows the royals so I didn't know much about them going in but it's riveting stuff. Lots of info about the British tabloids engaging in shocking behavior, royal 'houses' leaking damaging stuff about each other, horrific racism and sexism, a dysfunctional but highly privileged family. And they come across as basically good people (especially Meghan and her mother) who were thrust into a weird f-ed up situation.
I wasn't following the whole saga so this is probably old news to most - but it was incredible to see the outright racist and sexist treatment of Meghan by the British tabloids. No idea how mainstream news outlets can get away with saying things that are both incredibly racist/sexist and also incredibly stupid. Like saying that Meghan was "straight outta Compton" for example. Whaaat?
Has anyone else been watching Harry & Meghan on Netflix? I'm not usually a person who follows the royals so I didn't know much about them going in but it's riveting stuff. Lots of info about the British tabloids engaging in shocking behavior, royal 'houses' leaking damaging stuff about each other, horrific racism and sexism, a dysfunctional but highly privileged family. And they come across as basically good people (especially Meghan and her mother) who were thrust into a weird f-ed up situation.
I wasn't following the whole saga so this is probably old news to most - but it was incredible to see the outright racist and sexist treatment of Meghan by the British tabloids. No idea how mainstream news outlets can get away with saying things that are both incredibly racist/sexist and also incredibly stupid. Like saying that Meghan was "straight outta Compton" for example. Whaaat?
Racism (and anti-EU sentiment, sexism, anti-immigrant screeds, transphobia etc) simply gets clicks and sells copies - that's all these people care about (saying this as an ex-journalist who thankfully never worked for those kinds of publications). The papers are mostly owned by right-wing families, too, who push their agenda. It's a dire, dire situation. I'm honestly hoping that the monarchy goes away pretty soon, now that Lizzy is dead.
Has anyone else been watching Harry & Meghan on Netflix? I'm not usually a person who follows the royals so I didn't know much about them going in but it's riveting stuff. Lots of info about the British tabloids engaging in shocking behavior, royal 'houses' leaking damaging stuff about each other, horrific racism and sexism, a dysfunctional but highly privileged family. And they come across as basically good people (especially Meghan and her mother) who were thrust into a weird f-ed up situation.
I wasn't following the whole saga so this is probably old news to most - but it was incredible to see the outright racist and sexist treatment of Meghan by the British tabloids. No idea how mainstream news outlets can get away with saying things that are both incredibly racist/sexist and also incredibly stupid. Like saying that Meghan was "straight outta Compton" for example. Whaaat?
They never mention Piers Morgan but some of the headlines that flash across the screen might be his - not sure.
I don't know if you can really make generalizations about "European racism" or whatever. I live in Europe too (Italy) and the racism here is different (but unfortunately just as bad) as the racism in, say, the UK.
But you could be right - there may have also been a healthy serving of classism. Obviously, Meghan Markle is from a relatively humble background and self made.
I started watching Bad Sisters on Apple TV but I thought it was pretty stupid.
I wasn't following the whole saga so this is probably old news to most - but it was incredible to see the outright racist and sexist treatment of Meghan by the British tabloids. No idea how mainstream news outlets can get away with saying things that are both incredibly racist/sexist and also incredibly stupid. Like saying that Meghan was "straight outta Compton" for example. Whaaat?
Racism (and anti-EU sentiment, sexism, anti-immigrant screeds, transphobia etc) simply gets clicks and sells copies - that's all these people care about
If they had integrity they would quit the royal family, not take any money and get a job like normal people.
Well they did quit the family and no longer receive any money from them. Unfortunately they don't feel they can earn enough money from a regular job, hence these awful media deals. I mean, I get it - haven't watched but I believe they have millions to pay for security
But then these shows only increase that need They are between a rock and a hard place.
Well they did quit the family and no longer receive any money from them. Unfortunately they don't feel they can earn enough money from a regular job, hence these awful media deals. I mean, I get it - haven't watched but I believe they have millions to pay for security
But then these shows only increase that need They are between a rock and a hard place.
Did they really quit and not accept money ? I doubt it. Just say this is true the way they've gone and done a media deal to try and make out they've had it tough is ridiculous. They are still making money off the back of the monarchy.
I don't think they are between a rock and a hard place at all. They are extremely privileged. They are in the top .00001% of wealthy people in the world.
I think it's ludicrous.
Well they did quit the family and no longer receive any money from them. Unfortunately they don't feel they can earn enough money from a regular job, hence these awful media deals. I mean, I get it - haven't watched but I believe they have millions to pay for security
But then these shows only increase that need They are between a rock and a hard place.
Did they really quit and not accept money ? I doubt it. Just say this is true the way they've gone and done a media deal to try and make out they've had it tough is ridiculous. They are still making money off the back of the monarchy.
I don't think they are between a rock and a hard place at all. They are extremely privileged. They are in the top .00001% of wealthy people in the world.
I think it's ludicrous.
Well you sound like the British media!
Has anyone else been watching Harry & Meghan on Netflix? I'm not usually a person who follows the royals so I didn't know much about them going in but it's riveting stuff. Lots of info about the British tabloids engaging in shocking behavior, royal 'houses' leaking damaging stuff about each other, horrific racism and sexism, a dysfunctional but highly privileged family. And they come across as basically good people (especially Meghan and her mother) who were thrust into a weird f-ed up situation.
I wasn't following the whole saga so this is probably old news to most - but it was incredible to see the outright racist and sexist treatment of Meghan by the British tabloids. No idea how mainstream news outlets can get away with saying things that are both incredibly racist/sexist and also incredibly stupid. Like saying that Meghan was "straight outta Compton" for example. Whaaat?
Racism (and anti-EU sentiment, sexism, anti-immigrant screeds, transphobia etc) simply gets clicks and sells copies - that's all these people care about (saying this as an ex-journalist who thankfully never worked for those kinds of publications). The papers are mostly owned by right-wing families, too, who push their agenda. It's a dire, dire situation. I'm honestly hoping that the monarchy goes away pretty soon, now that Lizzy is dead.
I agree although I'm not British so no horse in this race. Obviously, the press everywhere, especially these days, has big incentives to say outrageous things as they get more clicks. In many countries this has led to IMO unfortunate political outcomes. But the way they went after Meghan (and not Harry quite as much) just seemed incredibly sexist, racist, xenophobic. Like they'd forgotten that she is a real person and that she just happened to fall in love with someone royal. And from the documentary, it seemed like she was really trying to fulfil her royal duties - doing lots of community outreach (for example with the Grenfell victims), charity work, lots of waving and smiling etc. And she was good at it - really connecting with a lot of British and Commonwealth people - but this was sabotaged in various ways.
Racism (and anti-EU sentiment, sexism, anti-immigrant screeds, transphobia etc) simply gets clicks and sells copies - that's all these people care about
I assume you are talking about Harry and Meghan. I'm not watching the show but they come across to me as spoiled entitled brats. Complaining about living in a small house on palace grounds and talking about racism when they are living the life of the richest people in history astounds me.
If they had integrity they would quit the royal family, not take any money and get a job like normal people.
By "these people" I mean the editors, media personages and owners of the newspapers that keep the anti-Meghan/Harry thing going - in short, those people setting the agenda at these companies.
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And even if I go with the most uncharitable interpretation - that H&M are entitled assholes - that's their business, not mine, and definitely no excuse to treat human beings like that that have committed no crimes.
By "these people" I mean the editors, media personages and owners of the newspapers that keep the anti-Meghan/Harry thing going - in short, those people setting the agenda at these companies.
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And even if I go with the most uncharitable interpretation - that H&M are entitled assholes - that's their business, not mine, and definitely no excuse to treat human beings like that that have committed no crimes.
The problem with these comments is H & M are the ones doing Oprah interviews, Netflix series and books. They are thriving on it.
By "these people" I mean the editors, media personages and owners of the newspapers that keep the anti-Meghan/Harry thing going - in short, those people setting the agenda at these companies.
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And even if I go with the most uncharitable interpretation - that H&M are entitled assholes - that's their business, not mine, and definitely no excuse to treat human beings like that that have committed no crimes.
The problem with these comments is H & M are the ones doing Oprah interviews, Netflix series and books. They are thriving on it.
By "these people" I mean the editors, media personages and owners of the newspapers that keep the anti-Meghan/Harry thing going - in short, those people setting the agenda at these companies.
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And even if I go with the most uncharitable interpretation - that H&M are entitled assholes - that's their business, not mine, and definitely no excuse to treat human beings like that that have committed no crimes.
The problem with these comments is H & M are the ones doing Oprah interviews, Netflix series and books. They are thriving on it.
Another point of view: they want to tell their version of the story. And I'm not seeing how that's more awful than the libel, slander and racism they've been subjected to. (For the record, I don't click on any of the links and don't plan to watch that show either.)
By "these people" I mean the editors, media personages and owners of the newspapers that keep the anti-Meghan/Harry thing going - in short, those people setting the agenda at these companies.
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And even if I go with the most uncharitable interpretation - that H&M are entitled assholes - that's their business, not mine, and definitely no excuse to treat human beings like that that have committed no crimes.
The problem with these comments is H & M are the ones doing Oprah interviews, Netflix series and books. They are thriving on it.
Another point of view: they want to tell their version of the story. And I'm not seeing how that's more awful than the libel, slander and racism they've been subjected to. (For the record, I don't click on any of the links and don't plan to watch that show either.)
Every point of view or opinion is I suppose an opinion but that doesn't make each opinion equally valid. For racism to be an issue you'd need to explain why being give millions of dollars is considered racism. I'd argue they've played the racism card and earned millions for it. If that is racism I'd suggest that racism is a extremely beneficial for the recipients of racism.
My wife is Asian and my kids therefore bi-racial. I really hope they are the recipients of such racism.
By "these people" I mean the editors, media personages and owners of the newspapers that keep the anti-Meghan/Harry thing going - in short, those people setting the agenda at these companies.
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And even if I go with the most uncharitable interpretation - that H&M are entitled assholes - that's their business, not mine, and definitely no excuse to treat human beings like that that have committed no crimes.
The problem with these comments is H & M are the ones doing Oprah interviews, Netflix series and books. They are thriving on it.
Another point of view: they want to tell their version of the story. And I'm not seeing how that's more awful than the libel, slander and racism they've been subjected to. (For the record, I don't click on any of the links and don't plan to watch that show either.)
watching 'a league of their own' on amazon. not great but not awful.
watching 'a league of their own' on amazon. not great but not awful.
Isn't that a movie rather than a TV series? I think it has Geena Davis in it?
Anyway it sounds like @chevy1956 has some rather bigger issues to work out.
I started watching Bad Sisters on Apple TV but I thought it was pretty stupid.
How far did you get? I was meh on the first episode, but LOVED it by the end.
Finished His Dark Materials...somewhat satisfying ending to the series.
Started watching Derry Girls and it is hilarious!
We started season two of White Lotus which is living up to season one so far. Also, gorgeous. Plus Aubrey Plaza has the best sneer on television.
I gave up on the first season. I just didn't like it.
I watched an entire 8 part series on Apple TV called “Surface” and am the worse for it. I knew it would be dumb by the second episode and it was, yet I kept on watching it. It is a plot Twist thriller. It is rated only 6.somethng on IMDB and I should have avoided it.
I tried my best, but Jack Ryan is not watchable.
I watched an entire 8 part series on Apple TV called “Surface” and am the worse for it. I knew it would be dumb by the second episode and it was, yet I kept on watching it. It is a plot Twist thriller. It is rated only 6.somethng on IMDB and I should have avoided it.
Oh yeah, it's exceptionally bad because now and then it behaves like it might get good, but then it just gets worse.
Like, it has all of the basic ingredients to be good, but the recipe turned out fucking awful.
I watched an entire 8 part series on Apple TV called “Surface” and am the worse for it. I knew it would be dumb by the second episode and it was, yet I kept on watching it. It is a plot Twist thriller. It is rated only 6.somethng on IMDB and I should have avoided it.
Oh yeah, it's exceptionally bad because now and then it behaves like it might get good, but then it just gets worse.
Like, it has all of the basic ingredients to be good, but the recipe turned out fucking awful.
They didn’t even do a wrap up of the cop-boyfriend story line, that I saw anyway. it ended rather abruptly.
Dipped a toe in on Peaky Blinders. First season was pretty good, will keep watching. I'm surprised to enjoy it b/c we normally don't go for gangster-type stories (esp my husband). But we're very interested in the sociological complexity and history elements, so maybe it's just modern Italian gangsters that bore us stiff?
Dipped a toe in on Peaky Blinders. First season was pretty good, will keep watching. I'm surprised to enjoy it b/c we normally don't go for gangster-type stories (esp my husband). But we're very interested in the sociological complexity and history elements, so maybe it's just modern Italian gangsters that bore us stiff?
Agreed, just finished S1 last night. I've heard from co-workers that S2 is more enjoyable and it is a show that my wife and I watch together so I'll def give it a chance. But yeah, S1 was just so frustrating!We started season two of White Lotus which is living up to season one so far. Also, gorgeous. Plus Aubrey Plaza has the best sneer on television.
I gave up on the first season. I just didn't like it.
Just finished the first season. And I will probably watch the second season for the guilty pleasure/rich people behaving badly shenanigans.
But I am a little baffled by the hype surrounding the first season. There were some very funny moments and it had something (unsurprising) to say about rich white people vacationing in other cultures. But the "mystery" was super lame and made for a disappointing ending, and Jennifer Coolidge's story line was oddly thin and predictable.
Jack RyanIt won’t. The first season was so-so, the second was worse and somehow there is a third. I have no idea how my husband can make himself watch it but he’s a completionist, even while complaining about how terrible something is.
How can this show be this bad? I really liked the Jack Ryan movies with Harrison Ford about this character, and I like several of the actors they have in the new series. Plus Amazon spent a ton of money on it. So I went in with high expectations.
I'm 6 episodes in and this show is.... not good. The acting is poor, the scripting is obvious and blunt, but the worst thing about it is the lighting and cinematography are terrible. It looks bad.
No, correction, it doesn't just look bad. It looks cheap. Like an average show on CBS, all of which have that cheap daytime soap-opera look and feel. Bleh.
I'm hoping things get better as we go along but so far its a big steaming pile of crap.
@Tyson and @mspym
Out of curiosity...what would you consider a good show? I just need a frame of reference, lol
@Tyson and @mspym
Out of curiosity...what would you consider a good show? I just need a frame of reference, lol
For a spy show, I really liked Homeland.
Outside the spy genre, I recently watched (and really liked) Severance on Apple TV.
Edit to add: In the spy genre, I also really liked the snarky/funny/clever show Patriot on Amazon Prime. Very Coen-esk.
@Tyson and @mspym
Out of curiosity...what would you consider a good show? I just need a frame of reference, lol
For a spy show, I really liked Homeland.
Outside the spy genre, I recently watched (and really liked) Severance on Apple TV.
Edit to add: In the spy genre, I also really liked the snarky/funny/clever show Patriot on Amazon Prime. Very Coen-esk.
Patriot is one of the most underrated shows of all time.
I was recently offered a job largely thanks to my opinions on that show, lol.
Just finished Succession series 3. The finale was fabulous. Can't wait for the next one.
In the meantime, what other series can I watch with dysfunctional billionaire families?
Just finished Succession series 3. The finale was fabulous. Can't wait for the next one.
In the meantime, what other series can I watch with dysfunctional billionaire families?
The Crown?
Just finished Succession series 3. The finale was fabulous. Can't wait for the next one.
In the meantime, what other series can I watch with dysfunctional billionaire families?
The Crown?
Ha ha, of course. I can't bring myself to watch the latest season yet though. It feels a bit icky and all too recent to be dramatised. I know it's a lifetime ago but I feel like 1990 was ten years ago.
Just finished binging The Bear on Hulu. Good acting. I was initially put off by all the yelling, but settled in to it as I got to know the characters.
Billions?Just finished Succession series 3. The finale was fabulous. Can't wait for the next one.
In the meantime, what other series can I watch with dysfunctional billionaire families?
The Crown?
Billions?Just finished Succession series 3. The finale was fabulous. Can't wait for the next one.
In the meantime, what other series can I watch with dysfunctional billionaire families?
The Crown?
Just finished the best thing I've seen in ages "our flag means death" by taika waititi. I'm in the UK and it's on iPlayer but lots of American actors in it too and taika is a kiwi so I'm guessing it'll be on other platforms. Funny, empathetic, deep and just great!
Just finished the best thing I've seen in ages "our flag means death" by taika waititi. I'm in the UK and it's on iPlayer but lots of American actors in it too and taika is a kiwi so I'm guessing it'll be on other platforms. Funny, empathetic, deep and just great!
OFMD is a ton of fun. Who would have thought that gay middle aged pirates made for such great tv? I think I read somewhere it's been renewed for a second season. Can't wait! I want more Lucius.
I'm also a huge OFMD fan! I love Rhys Darby going back to his 'Murray' on Flight of the Conchords. Wife and I binged OFMD and absolutely loved it. Can't wait for season 2!
I'm also a huge OFMD fan! I love Rhys Darby going back to his 'Murray' on Flight of the Conchords. Wife and I binged OFMD and absolutely loved it. Can't wait for season 2!
I've dropped everything to watch 'Our Flag Means Death'. It's a bit of Black Adder, Flight of the Conchords, and Monty Python... fingers crossed.
I'm also a huge OFMD fan! I love Rhys Darby going back to his 'Murray' on Flight of the Conchords. Wife and I binged OFMD and absolutely loved it. Can't wait for season 2!
We're huge fans of Taika Watiti - but as far as I can tell, this is only available via HBO.
Any other possible sources we're missing?
I've dropped everything to watch 'Our Flag Means Death'. It's a bit of Black Adder, Flight of the Conchords, and Monty Python... fingers crossed.
I remember this day well, even though I'd completely forgotten all about it :)
Just finished slow horses. It's really good. A modern spy story.i wondered if tgat was any good.
Thanks to this thread, we've started watching Patriot and it's *so good*
5 Days at Memorial
I have issues with the book it's based on. The medical and legal analysis of the author is embarrassing on both fronts, but I think the show does a fairly good job of mitigating some of it in the adaptation.
That stuff aside, the show is extremely well done. It really illustrates the feel of the desperation and chaos that happened after Katrina. It also honours just how heroic the medical staff were. There were scenes where my jaw was literally dropped at what they did for their patients under just apocalyptic conditions.
Vera Farmiga is always such a fucking powerhouse. I remain, as always, shocked that she isn't more famous.
I highly, highly recommend it. But I also highly recommend reading the critique of the legal and medical analysis of the source material. It is important in the later episodes and what is implied about the integrity of the legal case.
5 Days at Memorial
I have issues with the book it's based on. The medical and legal analysis of the author is embarrassing on both fronts, but I think the show does a fairly good job of mitigating some of it in the adaptation.
That stuff aside, the show is extremely well done. It really illustrates the feel of the desperation and chaos that happened after Katrina. It also honours just how heroic the medical staff were. There were scenes where my jaw was literally dropped at what they did for their patients under just apocalyptic conditions.
Vera Farmiga is always such a fucking powerhouse. I remain, as always, shocked that she isn't more famous.
I highly, highly recommend it. But I also highly recommend reading the critique of the legal and medical analysis of the source material. It is important in the later episodes and what is implied about the integrity of the legal case.
I agree that it was worth a watch but I thought the ending was lame. Did I miss something? The confrontation at the end seemed unnecessary. Overall the show was powerful.
Just FYI, when you want to talk about how a show ends, that's a good use of the spoiler tags.
Just FYI, when you want to talk about how a show ends, that's a good use of the spoiler tags.
Fair enough. Although the plot was so inte sely covered in the news, I didn't exactly think it was a spoiler.
Just FYI, when you want to talk about how a show ends, that's a good use of the spoiler tags.
Fair enough. Although the plot was so inte sely covered in the news, I didn't exactly think it was a spoiler.
Some of us don't watch or read the news.
^yes, I have mentioned it before, but it deserves to be mentioned more often. Unbelievable is one of the best series on Netflix
5 Days at Memorial
I have issues with the book it's based on. The medical and legal analysis of the author is embarrassing on both fronts, but I think the show does a fairly good job of mitigating some of it in the adaptation.
That stuff aside, the show is extremely well done. It really illustrates the feel of the desperation and chaos that happened after Katrina. It also honours just how heroic the medical staff were. There were scenes where my jaw was literally dropped at what they did for their patients under just apocalyptic conditions.
Vera Farmiga is always such a fucking powerhouse. I remain, as always, shocked that she isn't more famous.
I highly, highly recommend it. But I also highly recommend reading the critique of the legal and medical analysis of the source material. It is important in the later episodes and what is implied about the integrity of the legal case.
5 Days at Memorial
I have issues with the book it's based on. The medical and legal analysis of the author is embarrassing on both fronts, but I think the show does a fairly good job of mitigating some of it in the adaptation.
That stuff aside, the show is extremely well done. It really illustrates the feel of the desperation and chaos that happened after Katrina. It also honours just how heroic the medical staff were. There were scenes where my jaw was literally dropped at what they did for their patients under just apocalyptic conditions.
Vera Farmiga is always such a fucking powerhouse. I remain, as always, shocked that she isn't more famous.
I highly, highly recommend it. But I also highly recommend reading the critique of the legal and medical analysis of the source material. It is important in the later episodes and what is implied about the integrity of the legal case.
Just binged this show over the weekend. I thought the acting was quite good from many of the actors/actresses. I've been in incident command events before (nothing like Katrina though) and we've always been in constant contact with state government officials. It's hard to understand how they were on an island....but I also know what a $hit show things can be when you are dealing with some hospitals and governments.
I thought Cherry Jones did a good job as well.
The Last of Us (HBO). I am a big fan of the video game it is based on and so far they have done a terrific job adapting it for television. Plus, I love Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsay.It's very good so far.
The Last of Us (HBO). I am a big fan of the video game it is based on and so far they have done a terrific job adapting it for television. Plus, I love Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsay.It's very good so far.
I was pretty excited to see that Happy Valley was back for season 3. The first episode was a banger.
I hope it turns up on ABC iview asap. The first two seasons are on Stan so it might also end up thereThe Last of Us (HBO). I am a big fan of the video game it is based on and so far they have done a terrific job adapting it for television. Plus, I love Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsay.It's very good so far.
I was pretty excited to see that Happy Valley was back for season 3. The first episode was a banger.
Wait, what?? DH was out last night, I could have watched it! He finds it too depressing. EDIT: Noooo! It's on Foxtel/Binge, I can't watch it.
The Last of Us (HBO). I am a big fan of the video game it is based on and so far they have done a terrific job adapting it for television. Plus, I love Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsay.
The Last of Us (HBO). I am a big fan of the video game it is based on and so far they have done a terrific job adapting it for television. Plus, I love Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsay.
+1 for The Last of Us
Just finished binging The Bear on Hulu. Good acting. I was initially put off by all the yelling, but settled in to it as I got to know the characters.
Just finished binging The Bear on Hulu. Good acting. I was initially put off by all the yelling, but settled in to it as I got to know the characters.
+1 -- This was great! It's on Disney+ here in Canada. Great acting and great writing.
@wenchsenior link to the essays please?, because that is very much aligned to my interests
@wenchsenior link to the essays please?, because that is very much aligned to my interests
I think they are long gone...it's more than 15 years ago. I can summarize if you want.
+1000!@wenchsenior link to the essays please?, because that is very much aligned to my interests
I think they are long gone...it's more than 15 years ago. I can summarize if you want.
Yes please!
We've almost finished Season 3 of Peaky Blinders, and it's very engaging in a classy yet soapy way.
Tommy Shelby has me musing on how years and years ago, an online acquaintance of mine did a series of fantastically entertaining posts about the characteristics of the two main types of male characters that tend to be most compelling to fandom: the alpha bastards and the rogues. I've been surprised (having been a dedicated preferer of the rogue type my entire life) just how entertaining I'm finding this alpha bastard. Maybe it's Cillian Murphy making the difference? There's a particular wounded quality that he projects that might be undercutting his alpha bastardry just enough that I buy in?
Whatever, it's very entertaining. He's hitting every single cliche that she laid out in that long ago essay, so much so that I've started 'bingo-ing' every time he hits one by elbowing my husband in the ribs and saying, "See, CLASSIC alpha bastard!"
+1000!@wenchsenior link to the essays please?, because that is very much aligned to my interests
I think they are long gone...it's more than 15 years ago. I can summarize if you want.
Yes please!
I never watched "Boardwalk Empire" during it's initial run on HBO but have just recently started it and really enjoying it so far.
Has anyone watched 'united states of tara'? About a woman with dissociative identify disorder starring Toni Collette? I thought it would be my cup of tea but finding it hard to get into though persevering as the reviews are generally very good.
Has anyone watched 'united states of tara'? About a woman with dissociative identify disorder starring Toni Collette? I thought it would be my cup of tea but finding it hard to get into though persevering as the reviews are generally very good.
It's...okay
And I say this as someone who absolutely loves Toni Collette, but it's really not great and I don't know why people rave about it. I also don't find it gets better. It just gets darker as they try to actually logically make sense of the dumbfuck plot premise and bring it to some kind of reasonable resolution. It tries to balance the dark and the comedy and doesn't end up working because the dark is about legitimately serious shit relating to severe childhood trauma and the comedy is not dark enough, it's too silly and earnest. It never actually goes into dark comedy territory, which can be brilliantly funny. It just swings back and forth erratically between light playful comedy and heavy dark psychological damage.
That obviously resonated with a lot of people, but I just found it tonally inconsistent, and frankly annoying.
Work In Progress
I stumbled upon this by accident and only after watching the first season did I see that it has 100% on Rotten Tomatoes.
It's a show about a self-proclaimed fat, queer dyke with OCD. The characters are brilliant. I want to be friends with virtually every character in the show.
I also LOVE Julia Sweeney who plays an important and self-referential version of herself. You will likely know Sweeney best as "Pat" from SNL, and that's a big part of the plot.
I've personally adored Julia Sweeney since she did "God Said Ha!" Which is an absolute must-watch for anyone who has faced serious health issues and needs a fucking laugh. I'm pretty sure that one-woman show is what taught me how to talk about the ridiculousness of medical care in a way that captures the heartbreak and absurdity at the same time.
The gem of this show though is definitely a cameo of Weird Al playing a fictional version of himself as Sweeney's husband. He's playing this unfunny, ultra-literal version of himself and it's pure comedy genius. The two play off each other so unbelievably well.
The main character is infuriating at times and does things that are profoundly self-destructive, but it's the comedic honesty with which that kind of behaviour is nakedly portrayed for the audience that makes it so god damn watchable.
If I could sum it up, I would say it's all about a deeply flawed person who doesn't understand how to be loved. Which makes it extremely relatable for a lot of people, either in terms of relating to the main character, or relating to the characters trying to give her love.
Plus it's often very, very funny.
I will look for this. I have liked the other sit coms I’ve seen starring female comediens (they may be all gay, cannot remember.)
Mae Martin’s Feel Good
Tig Notaro’s One Mississippi I loved this one. Tig’s deadpan delivery always amuses me.
…one I cannot remember name, about a woman who goes back to family farm in…Illinois? Indiana? to live for a while. Her mother is an alcoholic.
The other show @iris lily is thinking of is Somebody Somewhere and it’s very good.That’s it! It was nice but not really great like One Mississippi.
I will look for this. I have liked the other sit coms I’ve seen starring female comediens (they may be all gay, cannot remember.)
Mae Martin’s Feel Good
Tig Notaro’s One Mississippi I loved this one. Tig’s deadpan delivery always amuses me.
…one I cannot remember name, about a woman who goes back to family farm in…Illinois? Indiana? to live for a while. Her mother is an alcoholic.
Oh yeah, I loved One Mississippi, that's a great one. Tig is fantastic.
You should check out Please Like Me on Netflix. The main character isn't a female comedian, but Hannah Gadsby is a significant character, and it's similar to the shows you mentioned, but Australian, and Australians do emotional comedy so incredibly well.
It takes a bit to build up speed, but it gets to a place that's just fantastic and funny and heartbreaking. The ending stayed with me for a very, very long time.
I will look for this. I have liked the other sit coms I’ve seen starring female comediens (they may be all gay, cannot remember.)
Mae Martin’s Feel Good
Tig Notaro’s One Mississippi I loved this one. Tig’s deadpan delivery always amuses me.
…one I cannot remember name, about a woman who goes back to family farm in…Illinois? Indiana? to live for a while. Her mother is an alcoholic.
Oh yeah, I loved One Mississippi, that's a great one. Tig is fantastic.
You should check out Please Like Me on Netflix. The main character isn't a female comedian, but Hannah Gadsby is a significant character, and it's similar to the shows you mentioned, but Australian, and Australians do emotional comedy so incredibly well.
It takes a bit to build up speed, but it gets to a place that's just fantastic and funny and heartbreaking. The ending stayed with me for a very, very long time.
Please Like Me is not on my Netflix menu. Maybe you in Canada have a different menu, or maybe it was there and now gone.
So, this individual (:salute...not my ideas to follow:) had a general thesis (which is of course reductive, but nevertheless surprisingly accurate to most media), which I will attempt to summarize as follows about media, esp media that creates intense fan followings:
First, you divide most male protagonists into 'alpha' types (natural leaders), 'beta' types (natural followers or community builders), and 'gamma' types (totally flexible).
Then, you commonly (though not always) traumatize them in some way to create drama. There's plenty of shows with plain old alpha, beta, gamma characters, but we are not interested in them in this post.
Traumatizing an alpha creates an alpha bastard, traumatizing a beta creates a sociopath/serial killer/raging misogynist etc. (what we might now think of as classic toxic masculinity, but that wasn't so much under discussion back when she formulated her thesis), and traumatizing a gamma creates a rogue.
Basic hallmarks of an Alpha Bastard:
1. The trauma is usually multilayered and long-term. It almost always includes, but is not limited to, daddy issues.
In Thomas Shelby's case, this would be daddy issues + ptsd from WW1 + class disdain (+ all the shit that goes down in the show).
2. ABs respond to this trauma by becoming emotionally withdrawn, cold/self-controlled, and controlling of others. They attempt to fight back against the power that grinds them down by BECOMING the power. They want to beat the rules of the game by controlling the game itself, and thus elevating themselves above the rules.
Hello, Tommy.
3. They tend to be excellent long-term planners, and outstanding at their 'job', whether that be legitimate or criminal enterprise.
Tommy again.
4. Having hair is not a necessity (of course bald ABs exist) but when present it is usually notably great or at least significant to their identity.
Hilariously apt in Tommy's case.
5. In keeping with 4, appearance is very important to ABs. They don't need the accoutrements of the good life, but they sure do covet and enjoy and prefer them. The best houses, cars, food, booze, clothes, etc... hallmarks of an AB. This doesn't necessarily mean they always have good taste, btw, though many do. Oftentimes some humorous mileage is gotten from the clash between their actual taste and their pretentions of grandeur.
About 50% of the appeal of Peaky Blinders is the style of the houses, clothes, cars, etc. One can add racehorses to Tommy's list, as well as unrefined personal taste...some good jokes in the series such as the atrociously tacky sapphire he uses as a gift, or about how he keeps all the fancy booze in his pubs but doesn't actually know how to make that classic cocktail of the upper crust Brits, the Gin-and-tonic.
6. ABs generally are not fans of small gestures. They go big for all the important milestones of life: "I love you/thank you/please forgive me/I'm generally awesome" are usually marked by things like massively expensive gifts or otherwise dramatic gestures.
Tommy again... buys various people houses, cars, racehorses, aforementioned gigantic sapphires; murders people on others' behalf; finds peoples' lost children, etc.
7. ABs are powerful and often sexy and attractive, but typically extremely challenging b/c they make only poor to mediocre husbands, lovers, family, or friends. They often do make the attempt, but they struggle to prioritize human relationships above their Master of the Universe ambitions/immediate schemes. Thus, their interpersonal relationships are usually under strain of one sort or another. Also, they are not interested in focusing on the hum drum daily chore aspects of life. Good luck getting them to help with housework, or even the nitty gritty of running their business, etc. They have staff for that.
Bingo.
8. Part of the issue with 7 is that ABs manipulate people almost reflexively and can be quite cruel when it comes to emotional manipulation in particular. They often use even loved ones as pawns in their schemes. They love to use sex as a weapon, too. They are effective seducers, though their seduction 'technique' is often just 'I'm clearly so awesome that everyone wants to fuck me, so I'm barely going to bother with flirting or seduction' type of arrogance. This works for them surprisingly often.
Tommy does this constantly, and his 'seduction' technique is hilarious (so much so that my husband and I have taken to saying, "Do you have a map of your house?" when we are trying to be sexy); though I note that he keeps trying to/believing he's using sex as a weapon, only to have that often bite him in the ass, which is amusing.
9. ABs tend to have a weakness for something helpless/innocent/unthreatening. They sometimes get trapped in 'savior' psychology. Sometimes it's babies, often it's animals, sometimes it's (seemingly) innocent or helpless love interests.
Tommy clearly loves horses, though his business interests often require treating the racehorses in a way that the ASPCA might question
10. So why do people put up with ABs in their lives? Well, power is attractive; and the 'good life' is compelling even if it comes with a boatload of manipulation. ABs make for excellent drama. But most important, ABs are phenomenal in crisis situations. They can be expected to save the world or bring it to its knees. Any time you need someone to put a big complex plan in place and (IMPORTANT) have the patience to execute it, write a giant check, hire the hit man or orchestrate the hit, dispose of evidence, put on the celebratory party, infiltrate the government, incite a political movement, or generally swagger around like the biggest, baddest, swinging dick in the zip code, etc.... you call the AB and he delivers in spectacular fashion.
There's a reason that every single episode has slo-mo power walks, usually of Tommy. There's a reason that the show opened with Tommy ostentatiously riding into the Birmingham manufacturing district on a fancy racehorse in a signal that he was about to level up in a huge way. There's a reason that the show milks most of its drama from the few occasions that Tommy's complex machinations get stymied or he gets outplayed. It's not common, b/c he is a King Alpha Bastard Master of the Universe.
So that's your classic Alpha Bastard. This is not my preferred type of hero, so when I was trying to think of ABs that I personally particularly enjoyed, I struggled a bit. Robert Downey Jr as Iron Man generally fits, I think, as does Thomas Crown from the Thomas Crown Affair.
ETA: Oh, duh. Batman/Bruce Wayne = AB.
At the time of her writing the essays, some of the examples given were Tony Soprano, Mr. Big on Sex in the City, Lex Luther (on Smallville? I think), Angel/Angelus on Buffy/Angel, Brian on Queer as Folk.
I'm sure there's tons of ABs out there though. He's a staple of good drama.
Ok, I'll need a break to compose an entry about Rogues.
Wenchsenior - I loved this! As soon as I read "Rebel with Occasional Cause" my inner 15 year old sighed "Spike!"
This feels like something that would have been in Salon or jezebel back in the day.
I need more examples of classic rogues.
I think Rhett Butler is a classic rugue. Heath lord?mHe was certainly damaged. In modern times TV’s “Rake” (Brilliant .Australian show, especially the first season) is such a rogue we are clued in with the title of the show.
@wenchsenior thank you and I look forward to the Rogues breakdown. ABs are suuuuper common in Romancelandia, but their previous total dominance has waned a smidge over the last 10 years.
Vic Mackey, rogue cop in tv’s The Shield.I need more examples of classic rogues.
I think Rhett Butler is a classic rugue. Heath lord?mHe was certainly damaged. In modern times TV’s “Rake” (Brilliant .Australian show, especially the first season) is such a rogue we are clued in with the title of the show.
Definitely Rhett Butler.
I'd love people to contribute examples for either type (or chime in with their favorite type). Any rogues that I haven't yet seen I will definitely put on my list.
@wenchsenior thank you and I look forward to the Rogues breakdown. ABs are suuuuper common in Romancelandia, but their previous total dominance has waned a smidge over the last 10 years.
I was thinking about this too b/c I find ABs very fun in visual media but less so in novels. One good example of an AB that I found compelling back Ye Olden Teen years was F'lar from Anne McCaffrey's Pern books, and I can think of a few others. But in romance novels you are correct, they seemed to be the default type until recently, which might be why I rarely enjoyed many romance novels in my youth. Much better selection of hero types now.
Vic Mackey, rogue cop in tv’s The Shield.I need more examples of classic rogues.
I think Rhett Butler is a classic rugue. Heath lord?mHe was certainly damaged. In modern times TV’s “Rake” (Brilliant .Australian show, especially the first season) is such a rogue we are clued in with the title of the show.
Definitely Rhett Butler.
I'd love people to contribute examples for either type (or chime in with their favorite type). Any rogues that I haven't yet seen I will definitely put on my list.
?Al Swearengen, tavern owner, on Deadwood. Not sure about this one. Perhaps he was instead a smooth and fascinating bad man.
@wenchsenior thank you and I look forward to the Rogues breakdown. ABs are suuuuper common in Romancelandia, but their previous total dominance has waned a smidge over the last 10 years.
I was thinking about this too b/c I find ABs very fun in visual media but less so in novels. One good example of an AB that I found compelling back Ye Olden Teen years was F'lar from Anne McCaffrey's Pern books, and I can think of a few others. But in romance novels you are correct, they seemed to be the default type until recently, which might be why I rarely enjoyed many romance novels in my youth. Much better selection of hero types now.
Oh, funny! I am reading about F’lar right now in the first Pern book, the first time I’ve dipped into the Pern series.
Vic Mackey, rogue cop in tv’s The Shield.I need more examples of classic rogues.
I think Rhett Butler is a classic rugue. Heath lord?mHe was certainly damaged. In modern times TV’s “Rake” (Brilliant .Australian show, especially the first season) is such a rogue we are clued in with the title of the show.
Definitely Rhett Butler.
I'd love people to contribute examples for either type (or chime in with their favorite type). Any rogues that I haven't yet seen I will definitely put on my list.
?Al Swearengen, tavern owner, on Deadwood. Not sure about this one. Perhaps he was instead a smooth and fascinating bad man.
I was just about to start watching Deadwood, so I will definitely report back.
Just finished "freaks and geeks" (now on itv x in the UK). Sooo good!Freaks and Greeks was a fabulous show. Truly classic. I love smart girl Lindsay and her dilemma of where she fits in her high school crowd. Her little brother’s cadre of friends are hilarious.
Vic Mackey, rogue cop in tv’s The Shield.I need more examples of classic rogues.
I think Rhett Butler is a classic rugue. Heath lord?mHe was certainly damaged. In modern times TV’s “Rake” (Brilliant .Australian show, especially the first season) is such a rogue we are clued in with the title of the show.
Definitely Rhett Butler.
I'd love people to contribute examples for either type (or chime in with their favorite type). Any rogues that I haven't yet seen I will definitely put on my list.
?Al Swearengen, tavern owner, on Deadwood. Not sure about this one. Perhaps he was instead a smooth and fascinating bad man.
I was just about to start watching Deadwood, so I will definitely report back.
Movie or tv series?
I confess to not having seen the film. The TV show was sublime.
Vic Mackey, rogue cop in tv’s The Shield.I need more examples of classic rogues.
I think Rhett Butler is a classic rugue. Heath lord?mHe was certainly damaged. In modern times TV’s “Rake” (Brilliant .Australian show, especially the first season) is such a rogue we are clued in with the title of the show.
Definitely Rhett Butler.
I'd love people to contribute examples for either type (or chime in with their favorite type). Any rogues that I haven't yet seen I will definitely put on my list.
?Al Swearengen, tavern owner, on Deadwood. Not sure about this one. Perhaps he was instead a smooth and fascinating bad man.
I was just about to start watching Deadwood, so I will definitely report back.
Movie or tv series?
I confess to not having seen the film. The TV show was sublime.
The show. I've not watched most of the famous 'prestige' shows, so I'm just getting to this.
I went on to watch Justified, another great television series.
I went on to watch Justified, another great television series.
It's fantastic as well.
If Boyd isnt in it, not worth it, agreed.I went on to watch Justified, another great television series.
It's fantastic as well.
I see a sequel is on the way, hard to see it working without Boyd and Ava.
I just finished watching the first three seasons of Fargo (that anthology not the movie). Really fantastic stories and acting. I saw the first season when it first aired about 8-10 years ago I guess and it was very good then but I never watched the next three seasons. Definitely worth a watch if you like Cohen brothers style. Violent and a bit weird.
Also just going through Better Call Saul. Loved Breaking Bad, sO I knew that this would be great also, and it sure is.
I just finished watching the first three seasons of Fargo (that anthology not the movie). Really fantastic stories and acting. I saw the first season when it first aired about 8-10 years ago I guess and it was very good then but I never watched the next three seasons. Definitely worth a watch if you like Cohen brothers style. Violent and a bit weird.
Also just going through Better Call Saul. Loved Breaking Bad, sO I knew that this would be great also, and it sure is.
Season 3 of Fargo was a noble effort but it fell flat for me.
I especially liked the 2nd season, wasn’t that the
Jewish mafia from the Twin .cities storyline? It Kills. I was so happy to see Jean Smart in a juicy dramatic role.
Season 3 of Fargo was a noble effort but it fell flat for me.
I especially liked the 2nd season, wasn’t that the
Jewish mafia from the Twin .cities storyline? It Kills. I was so happy to see Jean Smart in a juicy dramatic role.
Same, I couldn't bring myself to finish Fargo S3 after the masterpiece that was S2. Fargo S2 was truly epic and one of the best standalone seasons of TV ever!
Season 3 of Fargo was a noble effort but it fell flat for me.
I especially liked the 2nd season, wasn’t that the
Jewish mafia from the Twin .cities storyline? It Kills. I was so happy to see Jean Smart in a juicy dramatic role.
Same, I couldn't bring myself to finish Fargo S3 after the masterpiece that was S2. Fargo S2 was truly epic and one of the best standalone seasons of TV ever!
Wife and I watched Season 1 of The Sinner yesterday...really enjoyed it
I’m watching Tehran on Apple TV about an Israeli spy who gets stranded in Tehran after a botched spy gig. I like it because a spy is a woman. I don’t know if I’ll stick with it because it’s very scary, but I think it’s interesting and is certainly dramatically compelling.
Just finished 'Our Flag Means Death' which had been on my to-watch list but got kicked to the top of the queue based on this thread's recs.
AH-MAZ-ING.
Then I went down the "Stede-Bonnet-was-a-real-person-who-knew-Blackbird" and anxiously looked up the S2 release date.
We'd been watching "Slow Horses" on Apple TV but then our free subscription ran out on us. If anyone has AppleTV, the first few episodes were great.
@Metalcat you need to be prepared for the spy in Tehran to not be very competent. There were multiple moments when both Ofpym and I went “oh, come ON!” at each other.
A sleeper show we both enjoyed - the version of The Little Drummer Girl starring Florence Pugh.
@Metalcat you need to be prepared for the spy in Tehran to not be very competent. There were multiple moments when both Ofpym and I went “oh, come ON!” at each other.
A sleeper show we both enjoyed - the version of The Little Drummer Girl starring Florence Pugh.
Oooh...an incompetent spy?? Not sure I can tolerate that very well.
Love Florence Pugh though! I'll check that out.
Just finished 'Our Flag Means Death' which had been on my to-watch list but got kicked to the top of the queue based on this thread's recs.
AH-MAZ-ING.
Then I went down the "Stede-Bonnet-was-a-real-person-who-knew-Blackbird" and anxiously looked up the S2 release date.
We'd been watching "Slow Horses" on Apple TV but then our free subscription ran out on us. If anyone has AppleTV, the first few episodes were great.
We just discovered 'welcome to Sweden' on Roku. V funny about an American moving your Sweden for his Swedish girlfriend.
We just discovered 'welcome to Sweden' on Roku. V funny about an American moving your Sweden for his Swedish girlfriend.
I started watching this on Netflix but there were no subtitles. At first I was like "oh, this is a stylistic choice to make the viewer feel all fish out of water." But then when there were long, unsubtitled scenes that were obviously supposed to be funny, I figured the subtitles might just be missing and stopped watching.
We just discovered 'welcome to Sweden' on Roku. V funny about an American moving your Sweden for his Swedish girlfriend.
I started watching this on Netflix but there were no subtitles. At first I was like "oh, this is a stylistic choice to make the viewer feel all fish out of water." But then when there were long, unsubtitled scenes that were obviously supposed to be funny, I figured the subtitles might just be missing and stopped watching.
Ah, that's a shame.
We just discovered 'welcome to Sweden' on Roku. V funny about an American moving your Sweden for his Swedish girlfriend.
I started watching this on Netflix but there were no subtitles. At first I was like "oh, this is a stylistic choice to make the viewer feel all fish out of water." But then when there were long, unsubtitled scenes that were obviously supposed to be funny, I figured the subtitles might just be missing and stopped watching.
Ah, that's a shame.
Yeah, I was very disappointed. I'm from a Scandinavian family, but raised in Canada, so I was really looking forward to the humour of this show.
I absolutely LOVE fish out of water stories set in Nordic countries. The first season of Lilyhammer had me pissing myself laughing so many times. I've checked a few times to see if they've added the subtitles, but no luck.
We just discovered 'welcome to Sweden' on Roku. V funny about an American moving your Sweden for his Swedish girlfriend.
I started watching this on Netflix but there were no subtitles. At first I was like "oh, this is a stylistic choice to make the viewer feel all fish out of water." But then when there were long, unsubtitled scenes that were obviously supposed to be funny, I figured the subtitles might just be missing and stopped watching.
Ah, that's a shame.
Yeah, I was very disappointed. I'm from a Scandinavian family, but raised in Canada, so I was really looking forward to the humour of this show.
I absolutely LOVE fish out of water stories set in Nordic countries. The first season of Lilyhammer had me pissing myself laughing so many times. I've checked a few times to see if they've added the subtitles, but no luck.
I think you'll really like it then. There's a few Canadian references too. Fingers crossed you'll get the subtitles one day. I haven't seen Lilyhammer, I'll look for that.
We just discovered 'welcome to Sweden' on Roku. V funny about an American moving your Sweden for his Swedish girlfriend.
I started watching this on Netflix but there were no subtitles. At first I was like "oh, this is a stylistic choice to make the viewer feel all fish out of water." But then when there were long, unsubtitled scenes that were obviously supposed to be funny, I figured the subtitles might just be missing and stopped watching.
Ah, that's a shame.
Yeah, I was very disappointed. I'm from a Scandinavian family, but raised in Canada, so I was really looking forward to the humour of this show.
I absolutely LOVE fish out of water stories set in Nordic countries. The first season of Lilyhammer had me pissing myself laughing so many times. I've checked a few times to see if they've added the subtitles, but no luck.
I think you'll really like it then. There's a few Canadian references too. Fingers crossed you'll get the subtitles one day. I haven't seen Lilyhammer, I'll look for that.
Lilyhammer is batshit crazy, and it goes from being a quirky show to a heinously violent show. It's one of Netflix's first original series and it was definitely an experiment.
But I read recently that Netflix was getting rid of it, so you may not be able to find it.
The premise is that Steve van Zandt is a mafia informant in witness protection in Norway, which he picks kind of randomly because of the Olympics.
Hilarity ensues, and of course, there's A LOT of great music.
Ha! Sounds good. We haven't got Netflix but if we do in the future well I'll make sure to watch it.
Ha! Sounds good. We haven't got Netflix but if we do in the future well I'll make sure to watch it.
It might already be gone. I read awhile ago about it being the first Netflix original that Netflix was cutting, and it was a big deal since they evidently said they wouldn't cut original Netflix content.
Ha! Sounds good. We haven't got Netflix but if we do in the future well I'll make sure to watch it.
It might already be gone. I read awhile ago about it being the first Netflix original that Netflix was cutting, and it was a big deal since they evidently said they wouldn't cut original Netflix content.
Ah ok. :-/
Ha! Sounds good. We haven't got Netflix but if we do in the future well I'll make sure to watch it.
It might already be gone. I read awhile ago about it being the first Netflix original that Netflix was cutting, and it was a big deal since they evidently said they wouldn't cut original Netflix content.
Ah ok. :-/
I just checked and it's still there. And Malcat is right 'batshit crazy' is a good description for this show.
I watched the first ep of Welcome to Sweden via the Roku channel/app and it had subtitles for the Swedish-speaking parts. It does seem the version Netflix had was the same as the version Amazon Prime had and those did not have English subtitles. Thanks for the rec!
Also, I've enjoyed Andor so far - more so than any of the other recent live-action SW series even though I've found them all at least okay. Am 10 eps in with 2 to go.
In addition to Tehran, I am also watching Srugim. I am enjoying Israeli shows after the wonderful Shitsel.
Srugim is about a group of 30 something Jewish people and their challenges in religious pulls, finding a mate, friendships.
I watched the first ep of Welcome to Sweden via the Roku channel/app and it had subtitles for the Swedish-speaking parts. It does seem the version Netflix had was the same as the version Amazon Prime had and those did not have English subtitles. Thanks for the rec!
Also, I've enjoyed Andor so far - more so than any of the other recent live-action SW series even though I've found them all at least okay. Am 10 eps in with 2 to go.
I take back what I said about Slow Horses, it's a lot better than I originally thought it was.
I take back what I said about Slow Horses, it's a lot better than I originally thought it was.
I liked Slow Horses quite a bit. Patriot is turning out to be an awesome show too . . .
I take back what I said about Slow Horses, it's a lot better than I originally thought it was.
I liked Slow Horses quite a bit. Patriot is turning out to be an awesome show too . . .
I take back what I said about Slow Horses, it's a lot better than I originally thought it was.
I liked Slow Horses quite a bit. Patriot is turning out to be an awesome show too . . .
I loved the first few novels of the Slow Horses series, so I am really looking to seeing this show eventually.
Our tv died!
Binge watched 'The Patient' on Hulu. Not for everyone, but I thought it was fantastic. Definitely lends itself to good open-ended discussions, which is a big plus for me. I know that the idea for it isn't new or groundbreaking, and having Steve Carell in a dramatic role throws people off, so there are plenty of complaints people can have, but for the right person (like me), this was an unexpected gem!
Binge watched 'The Patient' on Hulu. Not for everyone, but I thought it was fantastic. Definitely lends itself to good open-ended discussions, which is a big plus for me. I know that the idea for it isn't new or groundbreaking, and having Steve Carell in a dramatic role throws people off, so there are plenty of complaints people can have, but for the right person (like me), this was an unexpected gem!
I've watched 8 of the 10 episodes and can't wait to finish it. Surprised I never heard more people talking about it!
Binge watched 'The Patient' on Hulu. Not for everyone, but I thought it was fantastic. Definitely lends itself to good open-ended discussions, which is a big plus for me. I know that the idea for it isn't new or groundbreaking, and having Steve Carell in a dramatic role throws people off, so there are plenty of complaints people can have, but for the right person (like me), this was an unexpected gem!
I've watched 8 of the 10 episodes and can't wait to finish it. Surprised I never heard more people talking about it!
I loved The Americans even tho it took me a while to get past the wigs and disguises. I will wait for The Patient to come on one of my streaming services.Binge watched 'The Patient' on Hulu. Not for everyone, but I thought it was fantastic. Definitely lends itself to good open-ended discussions, which is a big plus for me. I know that the idea for it isn't new or groundbreaking, and having Steve Carell in a dramatic role throws people off, so there are plenty of complaints people can have, but for the right person (like me), this was an unexpected gem!
I've watched 8 of the 10 episodes and can't wait to finish it. Surprised I never heard more people talking about it!
It's an outstanding show but, yeah, not for everyone. It was created and written by Joe Weisberg and Joel Fields, the two guys who created and wrote "The Americans", so that had me looking forward to it highly. What a wild ending too!!
Binge watched 'The Patient' on Hulu. Not for everyone, but I thought it was fantastic. Definitely lends itself to good open-ended discussions, which is a big plus for me. I know that the idea for it isn't new or groundbreaking, and having Steve Carell in a dramatic role throws people off, so there are plenty of complaints people can have, but for the right person (like me), this was an unexpected gem!
I've watched 8 of the 10 episodes and can't wait to finish it. Surprised I never heard more people talking about it!
It's an outstanding show but, yeah, not for everyone. It was created and written by Joe Weisberg and Joel Fields, the two guys who created and wrote "The Americans", so that had me looking forward to it highly. What a wild ending too!!
OMG has any mentioned The Old Man on Disney yet???
I'm only 2 episodes in and it's frickin' AWESOME. I'm actually a little afraid to watch any more because it's started off so strong and I can't imagine how they're going to maintain this pace of awesome.
It's Jeff Bridges and John Lithgow as two old friends/nemeses and former CIA in the middle East many years ago dealing with the fallout of their actions back in the day.
It's just so fucking good. I don't want to say anything more about it because as I said, I'm only 2 episodes in and there's so much to spoil already, but I totally get why it has 97% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Jeff Bridges is great, he's truly perfect for the role in a surprising way, he's always awesome but (spoiler doesn't contain any real plot, but is a surprising element of the first episode, so if you're already convinced to watch it, don't read the spoiler)he has one of the most impressive, brutal, long, intense hand to hand combat scenes I've ever seen, and you just don't think "combat scenes" when you think of Jeff Bridges
John Lithgow is also at his very best. He's been great in a lot of things, but I often find him a bit theater-ish. His ease with this role is amazing. I just believe him completely as this character, and I actually crave more scenes with him.
Amy Brenneman may also be a major character and she's been doing great roles lately. I never particularly liked her as an actress when she played likeable characters until she got older and started playing dark, fucked up characters. That lady can deliver this "I'm casually completely fucked up" tone so effortlessly. I never believed her as likable, she always struck me as a bit creepy, but I firmly believe her as twisted, and love her for leaning into that later in her career.
Plus the dogs! They are particularly good! I mean, they're extremely well trained dogs playing extremely well trained dogs. So their intense eagerness to please and obey is so genuine, and not a small aspect of the show. I literally picked the show because of the two dogs on the icon for it, I otherwise knew nothing about it, and the dogs didn't steer me wrong, so they should get some credit in this recommendation.
Brady Bunch
Gilligan's Island
CHiPs
Emergency
...
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Just kidding.. just thinking of my wasted youth lol. So sad.
It's just very, very excellent storytelling, both in the narrative they build and how it lays out over the episodes, but also in the visual storytelling they do onscreen.
OMG has any mentioned The Old Man on Disney yet???
I'm only 2 episodes in and it's frickin' AWESOME. I'm actually a little afraid to watch any more because it's started off so strong and I can't imagine how they're going to maintain this pace of awesome.
It's Jeff Bridges and John Lithgow as two old friends/nemeses and former CIA in the middle East many years ago dealing with the fallout of their actions back in the day.
It's just so fucking good. I don't want to say anything more about it because as I said, I'm only 2 episodes in and there's so much to spoil already, but I totally get why it has 97% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Jeff Bridges is great, he's truly perfect for the role in a surprising way, he's always awesome but (spoiler doesn't contain any real plot, but is a surprising element of the first episode, so if you're already convinced to watch it, don't read the spoiler)he has one of the most impressive, brutal, long, intense hand to hand combat scenes I've ever seen, and you just don't think "combat scenes" when you think of Jeff Bridges
John Lithgow is also at his very best. He's been great in a lot of things, but I often find him a bit theater-ish. His ease with this role is amazing. I just believe him completely as this character, and I actually crave more scenes with him.
Amy Brenneman may also be a major character and she's been doing great roles lately. I never particularly liked her as an actress when she played likeable characters until she got older and started playing dark, fucked up characters. That lady can deliver this "I'm casually completely fucked up" tone so effortlessly. I never believed her as likable, she always struck me as a bit creepy, but I firmly believe her as twisted, and love her for leaning into that later in her career.
Plus the dogs! They are particularly good! I mean, they're extremely well trained dogs playing extremely well trained dogs. So their intense eagerness to please and obey is so genuine, and not a small aspect of the show. I literally picked the show because of the two dogs on the icon for it, I otherwise knew nothing about it, and the dogs didn't steer me wrong, so they should get some credit in this recommendation.
I take back what I said about Slow Horses, it's a lot better than I originally thought it was.
I liked Slow Horses quite a bit. Patriot is turning out to be an awesome show too . . .
Patriot is a level of genius that's hard to even describe
The brilliant Succession airs its final season beginning March 26. I will wait for all episodes to drop, avoiding any online discussion of the show, and will then sign up to HBO to binge watch the closing season.Season 3 was not as good as 2, and most shows tend to go on too long, so I'm glad they are wrapping it up while still ahead. Can't wait to watch Kieran Culkin do a bunch more pervert stuff!
Game of Thrones
Outlander
Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Ted Lasso
Better Call Saul
House of the Dragon
Fleabag
Breaking Bad
I used to like Saturday Night Live a lot
Deadwood
The Good Place
Russian Doll
Gray's Anatomy
Orange is the New Black
Squid Game
Game of Thrones
Outlander
Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
Ted Lasso
Better Call Saul
House of the Dragon
Fleabag
Breaking Bad
I used to like Saturday Night Live a lot
Deadwood
The Good Place
Russian Doll
Gray's Anatomy
Orange is the New Black
Squid Game
The brilliant Succession airs its final season beginning March 26. I will wait for all episodes to drop, avoiding any online discussion of the show, and will then sign up to HBO to binge watch the closing season.Season 3 was not as good as 2, and most shows tend to go on too long, so I'm glad they are wrapping it up while still ahead. Can't wait to watch Kieran Culkin do a bunch more pervert stuff!
The brilliant Succession airs its final season beginning March 26. I will wait for all episodes to drop, avoiding any online discussion of the show, and will then sign up to HBO to binge watch the closing season.Season 3 was not as good as 2, and most shows tend to go on too long, so I'm glad they are wrapping it up while still ahead. Can't wait to watch Kieran Culkin do a bunch more pervert stuff!
Oh I am sorry, you cannot be my friend because season 3 was even more brilliant than season 2.
No more Succession for you!
Haha.
Replace Grays Anatomy with Justified and you have a killer list!
The Silo series trailer is out
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBMajXwi6Cs&t=91s
Season 3 was a bit more subtle, I guess, but in defense of Season 2: Boar on the floor!The brilliant Succession airs its final season beginning March 26. I will wait for all episodes to drop, avoiding any online discussion of the show, and will then sign up to HBO to binge watch the closing season.Season 3 was not as good as 2, and most shows tend to go on too long, so I'm glad they are wrapping it up while still ahead. Can't wait to watch Kieran Culkin do a bunch more pervert stuff!
Oh I am sorry, you cannot be my friend because season 3 was even more brilliant than season 2.
No more Succession for you!
Haha.
Agreed - season 2, while still great, is my least favorite of the 3 so far.
The Silo series trailer is out
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBMajXwi6Cs&t=91s
Yes!! Too bad they changed the name from the novel it's based on ("Wool"), but probably done to appeal to a wider audience.
Season 3 was a bit more subtle, I guess, but in defense of Season 2: Boar on the floor!The brilliant Succession airs its final season beginning March 26. I will wait for all episodes to drop, avoiding any online discussion of the show, and will then sign up to HBO to binge watch the closing season.Season 3 was not as good as 2, and most shows tend to go on too long, so I'm glad they are wrapping it up while still ahead. Can't wait to watch Kieran Culkin do a bunch more pervert stuff!
Oh I am sorry, you cannot be my friend because season 3 was even more brilliant than season 2.
No more Succession for you!
Haha.
Agreed - season 2, while still great, is my least favorite of the 3 so far.
Season 3 was a bit more subtle, I guess, but in defense of Season 2: Boar on the floor!The brilliant Succession airs its final season beginning March 26. I will wait for all episodes to drop, avoiding any online discussion of the show, and will then sign up to HBO to binge watch the closing season.Season 3 was not as good as 2, and most shows tend to go on too long, so I'm glad they are wrapping it up while still ahead. Can't wait to watch Kieran Culkin do a bunch more pervert stuff!
Oh I am sorry, you cannot be my friend because season 3 was even more brilliant than season 2.
No more Succession for you!
Haha.
Agreed - season 2, while still great, is my least favorite of the 3 so far.
We are watching Strike right now. It isn't over yet but I like it a lot. We just finished the last season of "The Boys" and I thought it was really good as well.
I'm enjoying Daisy Jones and the Six on Prime. It's not great, but it is good.
Good music (if you dig 70s soft rock), solid set and costume design (honestly looks just like my FILs photo albums of LA in the early 70s). And if you are interested in a show that explores the blurred lines between intense creative partnership/emotional affair/affair this show hits a tortured romance note pretty darn well.
Also, if you are a Fleetwood Mac superfan and want to see the recording of the Rumors album fictionalized then this is totally for you.
Thanks to this thread, I've been watching Our Flag Means Death. Very funny!
Also, my daughter and I watched Cunk on Earth together. Loved it.
I was skeptical that a Game of Thrones spinoff would be able to recapture the magic of the original but "House of the Dragon" is pretty damn good. I don't like how they switched actors for a couple of important characters mid-season though -- it was quite jarring.
I was skeptical that a Game of Thrones spinoff would be able to recapture the magic of the original but "House of the Dragon" is pretty damn good. I don't like how they switched actors for a couple of important characters mid-season though -- it was quite jarring.
Has anyone seen Yellowjackets (Showtime)? Is it any good?
Has anyone seen Yellowjackets (Showtime)? Is it any good?
It's a lot of fun. Fantastic cast.
We quite enjoyed the first season of Sandman on Netflix. I guess it was adaptable, after all.
Watching "The Knick" (HBOMax)
Set in downtown New York in 1900, The Knick is a drama series from Academy Award- and Emmy-winning director Steven Soderbergh. It is centered on the Knickerbocker Hospital and the groundbreaking surgeons, nurses, and staff who work there, pushing the bounds of medicine in a time of astonishingly high mortality rates and zero antibiotics.
Up til now I had avoided this show because I read it is extremely graphic with the surgery scenes, and it is, but the show is so well done (acting, production, music) that I wish I had checked it out sooner. Clive Owen is excellent in the lead role of Dr. Thackery, a superb surgeon with a cocaine addiction.
I wish someone would do a remake of Lonesome Dove. I never saw the original but I've read the book several times and it's a good read.
I wish someone would do a remake of Lonesome Dove. I never saw the original but I've read the book several times and it's a good read.
Finished the first season of Our Flag Means Death. For a black comedy, it had a surprising amount of heart.
I just binge watched daisy jones based on reviews here; pretty good.
Finished the first season of Yellow Jackets. It was....fine. There were strong parts to the storytelling, the soundtrack was incredible and the acting from the younger actors was great. But I felt like the acting from the adult actors was consistently mediocre to downright bad. Especially from Melanie Lynskey as adult Shauna and from Warren Cole as adult Jeff.
Watched episode one of Beef on Netflix. I'm a Steven Yeun fan, so I thought we'd give it a day in court. A little dark...foreboding...but also funny in parts
Watched episode one of Beef on Netflix. I'm a Steven Yeun fan, so I thought we'd give it a day in court. A little dark...foreboding...but also funny in parts
Beef petered out quickly for me. I thought the first two episodes were ok, but haven't finished 3 and don't feel any excitement about there being 10 freakin episodes! Like many shows now, there was probably enough material for a decent 2 hour movie but they padded it with hours and hours of meh. I'd be interested in anyone has finished it to see if there is a payoff...
Watched episode one of Beef on Netflix. I'm a Steven Yeun fan, so I thought we'd give it a day in court. A little dark...foreboding...but also funny in parts
Beef petered out quickly for me. I thought the first two episodes were ok, but haven't finished 3 and don't feel any excitement about there being 10 freakin episodes! Like many shows now, there was probably enough material for a decent 2 hour movie but they padded it with hours and hours of meh. I'd be interested in anyone has finished it to see if there is a payoff...
I agree on the 'kinda FF through to the last 2 episodes' plan. Episode 9 was a blast and I'm savoring episode 10. Maybe it's better if there is a long build up, but I really have no clue how they could have filled episodes 3-8... Sorta like 'Dead to Me', there are some hard to believe relationships between the characters, but I've suspended my disbelief and just going for the payoff :)
Same here. I realized I just don't like feeling that level of anger and revenge, even vicariously through characters on a screen.
On the other hand, 2 friends watched the entire thing and said there's a great twist at the end, so ... maybe skip to last 2 episodes??
Bosch: Legacy is not terrible. A trimmed down cast, lost of cheesey lines, but hangs on to the L.A. noir feel of the original series. Worth a look for fans.cool. what streaming service?
Bosch: Legacy is not terrible. A trimmed down cast, lost of cheesey lines, but hangs on to the L.A. noir feel of the original series. Worth a look for fans.cool. what streaming service?
We recently finished Mr Inbetween and it's just as great as @Metalcat said. So so good.
Succession also continues to be excellent and it's one of my favourite things thatAlso the acting, chef's kiss.Spoiler: show
We recently finished Mr Inbetween and it's just as great as @Metalcat said. So so good.
Also, Kendall's inability to form a sentence without using a shotgun blast of cliches is truly nauseating and must be so, so much fun to write.
Also, Kendall's inability to form a sentence without using a shotgun blast of cliches is truly nauseating and must be so, so much fun to write.
I like Succession, but Kendall is hard to watch at times....."F-ing, rocket ship to the moon, yeah?"
Oh it’s one of those shows that absolutely benefits from a weekly release because it takes that long to get over the discomfort and be able to spend more time with them.
Also, Kendall's inability to form a sentence without using a shotgun blast of cliches is truly nauseating and must be so, so much fun to write.
I like Succession, but Kendall is hard to watch at times....."F-ing, rocket ship to the moon, yeah?"
There should be a drinking game set to the number of times that Kendall wonders if something "plays."
I love the show, but that being said, I can completely understand why others dislike it. It takes some time to get comfortable enough with the characters to really buy what the show is selling. And even then the family is hard to take.
Oh it’s one of those shows that absolutely benefits from a weekly release because it takes that long to get over the discomfort and be able to spend more time with them.
Also, Kendall's inability to form a sentence without using a shotgun blast of cliches is truly nauseating and must be so, so much fun to write.
I like Succession, but Kendall is hard to watch at times....."F-ing, rocket ship to the moon, yeah?"
There should be a drinking game set to the number of times that Kendall wonders if something "plays."
I love the show, but that being said, I can completely understand why others dislike it. It takes some time to get comfortable enough with the characters to really buy what the show is selling. And even then the family is hard to take.
Also it’s like Kendall’s head is so stuffed with business school management cliches that when he talks they jostle and bump up against each other, preventing any words coming out until there is just an absolute word salad vomited out. He cannot communicate honestly because he doesn’t even know what his actual thoughts and feelings are, just snippets of press releases and arguments from The Economist.
I never thought Connor would be the lucky one who escaped.
We're thoroughly enjoying "The Diplomat" on Netflix.
We have had a sufficient break from Mr Inbetween to start that up again. Don’t get me wrong - it’s really really good! It’s also can be a tough sit because Ray is well a bottle-covey and you’re just perpetually trying to work out if he is going to glass you.
On the (much) lighter side, Colin From Accounts is fun. Both are on Binge for people in Australia
We're thoroughly enjoying "The Diplomat" on Netflix.
I’m watching The Diplomat and I am enjoying it. It had a Internet movie database rating of 6. I try to watch only things that are 7 and up, but this one’s pretty decent.
I’m watching The Diplomat and I am enjoying it. It had a Internet movie database rating of 6. I try to watch only things that are 7 and up, but this one’s pretty decent.
The Diplomat currently has a rating on IMDb of 8.2 - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17491088/
I’m watching The Diplomat and I am enjoying it. It had a Internet movie database rating of 6. I try to watch only things that are 7 and up, but this one’s pretty decent.
The Diplomat currently has a rating on IMDb of 8.2 - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17491088/
I must’ve been looking at the first episode the first day or two that it was released. I’m glad it’s getting such a high rating. I’m not sure I would give it an eight, but I would definitely give it a seven-ish.
Two episodes into 'Silo' and I'm not sure I like it. Episode 1 was really good. Episode 2 seems to be going off the rails maybe?
Two episodes into 'Silo' and I'm not sure I like it. Episode 1 was really good. Episode 2 seems to be going off the rails maybe?
Off the rails like crazy things are happening, or off the rails like not following the books at all?
I see you all are discussing Succession so I had to avert my eyes, gloss over anything anyone’s writing about on forums because I’m not watching Succession until it has all finished on May 28. Then I will sign up to HBO and watch it. Binge it. The show is sublime.
I’m watching The Diplomat and I am enjoying it. It had a Internet movie database rating of 6. I try to watch only things that are 7 and up, but this one’s pretty decent.
It has been renewed for a second season
Pleasantly surprised with The Diplomat! The supporting cast is fantastic, a lot more laughs than I was expecting.
Two episodes into 'Silo' and I'm not sure I like it. Episode 1 was really good. Episode 2 seems to be going off the rails maybe?
Off the rails like crazy things are happening, or off the rails like not following the books at all?
A little of both. The way episode 2 ended raised a flag for me. I expect the story arc to be consistent with the book but I also expect a lot of filler to make it tv worthy. I don't want a bunch of over the top things to happen to make it more 'exciting'.
Watched episode one of Beef on Netflix. I'm a Steven Yeun fan, so I thought we'd give it a day in court. A little dark...foreboding...but also funny in parts
Beef petered out quickly for me. I thought the first two episodes were ok, but haven't finished 3 and don't feel any excitement about there being 10 freakin episodes! Like many shows now, there was probably enough material for a decent 2 hour movie but they padded it with hours and hours of meh. I'd be interested in anyone has finished it to see if there is a payoff...
Same here. I realized I just don't like feeling that level of anger and revenge, even vicariously through characters on a screen.
On the other hand, 2 friends watched the entire thing and said there's a great twist at the end, so ... maybe skip to last 2 episodes??
We started watching 'Drops of God' on Apple TV. It's about wine and wine tasting with an odd story line but so far I like it.It is a remake of a truly insane j-drama based on a shonen manga. I really like the changes they’ve made so far, which gives a more coherent structure to the backstories.
Has anyone seen 'halt and catch fire'? Really liking it so far.It’s really really good. I recommended it a while back. It felt very true to the experience and feelings of the early computer years and also the hard realities that, mildest of spoilers
Shrinking keeps on getting better. Wanted to plug it again.
Started Strange New Worlds this weekend after finishing Picard Season 3.
I was an original series Trekkie as a kid and am enjoying this pre-Kirk Enterprise
Started Strange New Worlds this weekend after finishing Picard Season 3.
I was an original series Trekkie as a kid and am enjoying this pre-Kirk Enterprise
Strange New Worlds is the best Star Trek show I've seen since TNG.
Started Strange New Worlds this weekend after finishing Picard Season 3.
I was an original series Trekkie as a kid and am enjoying this pre-Kirk Enterprise
Strange New Worlds is the best Star Trek show I've seen since TNG.
Agreed, Strange New Worlds is excellent.
OMG, how did I not know that someone had turned the Dirk Gently books into a TV show??? I love Douglas Adams so will have to check it out.
I'm really enjoying Mrs. Davis wants to talk to you.
It's *very* similar to Dirk Gently with a dose of Preacher thrown in for a bit of flavour.
I adore Betty Gilpin, ever since Nurse Jackie, so it's fun to see her in a whacky role again. I found her role in Glow to be too sedate for her, which is funny since it's such a high energy, whacky show, but her character was the straight one to everyone else's zany.
Her face is just so perfect for an absurd character, I'm much happier watching her in this role. Her delivery of sarcasm to, well, basically everything that's said to her is fantastic.
I'm only on episode 3, and I don't even really care where the plot is going, the same way I never cared about the plot in Dirk Gently, nor could I possibly recall what it was or the main thrust of what happened, but I really enjoyed it, and hope that I continue to enjoy this show.
I'm really enjoying Mrs. Davis wants to talk to you.
It's *very* similar to Dirk Gently with a dose of Preacher thrown in for a bit of flavour.
I adore Betty Gilpin, ever since Nurse Jackie, so it's fun to see her in a whacky role again. I found her role in Glow to be too sedate for her, which is funny since it's such a high energy, whacky show, but her character was the straight one to everyone else's zany.
Her face is just so perfect for an absurd character, I'm much happier watching her in this role. Her delivery of sarcasm to, well, basically everything that's said to her is fantastic.
I'm only on episode 3, and I don't even really care where the plot is going, the same way I never cared about the plot in Dirk Gently, nor could I possibly recall what it was or the main thrust of what happened, but I really enjoyed it, and hope that I continue to enjoy this show.
I think I mentioned this up-thread! The first episode was so, so good-- it was just one bizarre twist after another. Betty Gilpin... I don't even have words.
I was pleased with the finale. I'll be curious to know your opinion.
Enjoying "Jury Duty" on FreeVee (amazon owned, ad-supported streaming channel). It's shot mockumentary style like "The Office" and "Parks and Rec", with a similar feel. Pretty funny so far.
Enjoying "Jury Duty" on FreeVee (amazon owned, ad-supported streaming channel). It's shot mockumentary style like "The Office" and "Parks and Rec", with a similar feel. Pretty funny so far.
I enjoyed the first episode but am annoyed by the ads because we don't watch anything with ads or commercials anyway. Didn't pick it back up.
Since I liked Poker Face, I'm watching Natasha Lyonne's other series, Russian Doll.
It's deeply weird, but lots of fun. She plays a nihilistic, jaded computer programmer who keeps dying in bizarre accidents, then coming back to life and repeating the same day. Think Groundhog Day, but darker in tone and more existential. The writing is really sharp.
Since I liked Poker Face, I'm watching Natasha Lyonne's other series, Russian Doll.
It's deeply weird, but lots of fun. She plays a nihilistic, jaded computer programmer who keeps dying in bizarre accidents, then coming back to life and repeating the same day. Think Groundhog Day, but darker in tone and more existential. The writing is really sharp.
I adored this show. I was really worried the second season could never live up, but it did!
Since I liked Poker Face, I'm watching Natasha Lyonne's other series, Russian Doll.
It's deeply weird, but lots of fun. She plays a nihilistic, jaded computer programmer who keeps dying in bizarre accidents, then coming back to life and repeating the same day. Think Groundhog Day, but darker in tone and more existential. The writing is really sharp.
I adored this show. I was really worried the second season could never live up, but it did!
That's interesting. We didn't even finish the second season of Russian Doll because we were really disappointed.
We didn’t try the second season of Russian Doll mostly because the first one was so perfect and satisfying that I didn’t want to be disappointed if the second one ruined the taste.
No spoilers anywhere but I loved that Succession finished the way it did. What a banger.
We didn’t try the second season of Russian Doll mostly because the first one was so perfect and satisfying that I didn’t want to be disappointed if the second one ruined the taste.
We didn’t try the second season of Russian Doll mostly because the first one was so perfect and satisfying that I didn’t want to be disappointed if the second one ruined the taste.
No spoilers anywhere but I loved that Succession finished the way it did. What a banger.
May 28: final episode of Succession dropped
May 29: I signed up for HBO
May 29 & 30: binged all ten episodes
Yes, it was a good resolution, in keeping with the tone of the entire series.
i purposely stayed away from ANY internet discussion of Succession over these past few months, I love it that much.
We didn’t try the second season of Russian Doll mostly because the first one was so perfect and satisfying that I didn’t want to be disappointed if the second one ruined the taste.
No spoilers anywhere but I loved that Succession finished the way it did. What a banger.
May 28: final episode of Succession dropped
May 29: I signed up for HBO
May 29 & 30: binged all ten episodes
Yes, it was a good resolution, in keeping with the tone of the entire series.
i purposely stayed away from ANY internet discussion of Succession over these past few months, I love it that much.
I finally finished the show, and I have mixed feelings about the final episode. No real spoiler, butSpoiler: show
We didn’t try the second season of Russian Doll mostly because the first one was so perfect and satisfying that I didn’t want to be disappointed if the second one ruined the taste.
No spoilers anywhere but I loved that Succession finished the way it did. What a banger.
May 28: final episode of Succession dropped
May 29: I signed up for HBO
May 29 & 30: binged all ten episodes
Yes, it was a good resolution, in keeping with the tone of the entire series.
i purposely stayed away from ANY internet discussion of Succession over these past few months, I love it that much.
I finally finished the show, and I have mixed feelings about the final episode. No real spoiler, butSpoiler: show
I liked the final episode and I feel the emptiness was intentional. There was an interview with the creator on Fresh Air that gave an in depth look to his thinking about the characters and what happened in the finale. I read someplace else (or maybe covered in the interview) about Shiv and Tom's relationship conclusion and think it made a lot of sense. https://www.npr.org/programs/fresh-air/2023/06/05/1179595312/fresh-air-for-june-5-2023-succession-creator-jesse-armstrong
edited to add---Spoiler: show
We didn’t try the second season of Russian Doll mostly because the first one was so perfect and satisfying that I didn’t want to be disappointed if the second one ruined the taste.
No spoilers anywhere but I loved that Succession finished the way it did. What a banger.
May 28: final episode of Succession dropped
May 29: I signed up for HBO
May 29 & 30: binged all ten episodes
Yes, it was a good resolution, in keeping with the tone of the entire series.
i purposely stayed away from ANY internet discussion of Succession over these past few months, I love it that much.
I finally finished the show, and I have mixed feelings about the final episode. No real spoiler, butSpoiler: show
I liked the final episode and I feel the emptiness was intentional. There was an interview with the creator on Fresh Air that gave an in depth look to his thinking about the characters and what happened in the finale. I read someplace else (or maybe covered in the interview) about Shiv and Tom's relationship conclusion and think it made a lot of sense. https://www.npr.org/programs/fresh-air/2023/06/05/1179595312/fresh-air-for-june-5-2023-succession-creator-jesse-armstrong
edited to add---Spoiler: show
I fully understand the ending with Tom and Shiv, it just didn't work for me, for a couple of reasons.
We didn’t try the second season of Russian Doll mostly because the first one was so perfect and satisfying that I didn’t want to be disappointed if the second one ruined the taste.
No spoilers anywhere but I loved that Succession finished the way it did. What a banger.
May 28: final episode of Succession dropped
May 29: I signed up for HBO
May 29 & 30: binged all ten episodes
Yes, it was a good resolution, in keeping with the tone of the entire series.
i purposely stayed away from ANY internet discussion of Succession over these past few months, I love it that much.
I finally finished the show, and I have mixed feelings about the final episode. No real spoiler, butSpoiler: show
I liked the final episode and I feel the emptiness was intentional. There was an interview with the creator on Fresh Air that gave an in depth look to his thinking about the characters and what happened in the finale. I read someplace else (or maybe covered in the interview) about Shiv and Tom's relationship conclusion and think it made a lot of sense. https://www.npr.org/programs/fresh-air/2023/06/05/1179595312/fresh-air-for-june-5-2023-succession-creator-jesse-armstrong
edited to add---Spoiler: show
I fully understand the ending with Tom and Shiv, it just didn't work for me, for a couple of reasons.
I'm curious why?
I personally loved the Tom and Shiv ending.Spoiler: show
ETA: oops, fucked up my spoiler box
We didn’t try the second season of Russian Doll mostly because the first one was so perfect and satisfying that I didn’t want to be disappointed if the second one ruined the taste.
No spoilers anywhere but I loved that Succession finished the way it did. What a banger.
May 28: final episode of Succession dropped
May 29: I signed up for HBO
May 29 & 30: binged all ten episodes
Yes, it was a good resolution, in keeping with the tone of the entire series.
i purposely stayed away from ANY internet discussion of Succession over these past few months, I love it that much.
I finally finished the show, and I have mixed feelings about the final episode. No real spoiler, butSpoiler: show
I liked the final episode and I feel the emptiness was intentional. There was an interview with the creator on Fresh Air that gave an in depth look to his thinking about the characters and what happened in the finale. I read someplace else (or maybe covered in the interview) about Shiv and Tom's relationship conclusion and think it made a lot of sense. https://www.npr.org/programs/fresh-air/2023/06/05/1179595312/fresh-air-for-june-5-2023-succession-creator-jesse-armstrong
edited to add---Spoiler: show
I fully understand the ending with Tom and Shiv, it just didn't work for me, for a couple of reasons.
I'm curious why?
I personally loved the Tom and Shiv ending.Spoiler: show
ETA: oops, fucked up my spoiler box
I didn't dislike the ending but I didn't really buy it.Spoiler: show
We didn’t try the second season of Russian Doll mostly because the first one was so perfect and satisfying that I didn’t want to be disappointed if the second one ruined the taste.
No spoilers anywhere but I loved that Succession finished the way it did. What a banger.
May 28: final episode of Succession dropped
May 29: I signed up for HBO
May 29 & 30: binged all ten episodes
Yes, it was a good resolution, in keeping with the tone of the entire series.
i purposely stayed away from ANY internet discussion of Succession over these past few months, I love it that much.
I finally finished the show, and I have mixed feelings about the final episode. No real spoiler, butSpoiler: show
I liked the final episode and I feel the emptiness was intentional. There was an interview with the creator on Fresh Air that gave an in depth look to his thinking about the characters and what happened in the finale. I read someplace else (or maybe covered in the interview) about Shiv and Tom's relationship conclusion and think it made a lot of sense. https://www.npr.org/programs/fresh-air/2023/06/05/1179595312/fresh-air-for-june-5-2023-succession-creator-jesse-armstrong
edited to add---Spoiler: show
I fully understand the ending with Tom and Shiv, it just didn't work for me, for a couple of reasons.
I'm curious why?
I personally loved the Tom and Shiv ending.Spoiler: show
ETA: oops, fucked up my spoiler box
I didn't dislike the ending but I didn't really buy it.Spoiler: showSpoiler: show
I'm embarrassed to admit that I'm watching 'The Idol'. I just ... can't .... stop... HELP ME!!!
I'm embarrassed to admit that I'm watching 'The Idol'. I just ... can't .... stop... HELP ME!!!
I strongly recommend therapy, this can only be a sign of substantial psychological pathology.
We've started Normal People and it's really well done so far.
I'm embarrassed to admit that I'm watching 'The Idol'. I just ... can't .... stop... HELP ME!!!
I strongly recommend therapy, this can only be a sign of substantial psychological pathology.
I will take that under advisement .... after one more episode... I mean, maybe there will be a redeeming quality soon? There must be a reason why I'm doing this. There has to be a reason why THEY did THIS!?!
"Endeavour" the long-running detective series from BBC. This is the last season, darn it!
Yes. And I hope to see Shaun Evans in other acting roles soon, although he'll always have my heart as DI Morse."Endeavour" the long-running detective series from BBC. This is the last season, darn it!
This is the prequel to Inspector Morse, right?
Yes. And I hope to see Shaun Evans in other acting roles soon, although he'll always have my heart as DI Morse."Endeavour" the long-running detective series from BBC. This is the last season, darn it!
This is the prequel to Inspector Morse, right?
We just finished Normal People last night. I’m glad they went with half hour episodes because man, some of them were super heavy and 30 minutes was as much as was doable. Just really good at capturing that transitional confusion and growth, plus the allure of shiny uni friends who aren’t actually Good People.
The other series we are watching is Deadloch which is a comedy-noir set in small town Tasmania. There were a couple of teeth-clenching grating moments in the fullest few episodes but we’re fully committed to finding out who the murderer is now.
I'm enjoying Strange New Worlds Season 2. I was hoping that it wouldn't disappoint after a great first season, and so far it hasn't! It is still really capturing the spirit of old school Star Trek.
The third and final season of Happy Valley has finally been released in the US (AMC+/Acorn TV). It's been something like 7 years since the second season was originally released. They have a good reason for the long wait -- they wanted the young son whose father is a killer to be close to adulthood for the final season and the seven year gap allowed the actor the time to grow into an adult (he's now 18). Anyway, about halfway through the final season and it's pretty good, although not as good as the first season which was absolutely outstanding.
Anyone seen Made for love?
Anyone seen Made for love?
I started it but didn't finish it. I read the book and found it enjoyable, but the series wasn't holding my attention.
Anyone seen Made for love?
I started it but didn't finish it. I read the book and found it enjoyable, but the series wasn't holding my attention.
I didn't realise there's a book Watchmaker . I'm enjoying the series so far but hadn't heard of it before I found it the other day.
Anyone seen Made for love?
I started it but didn't finish it. I read the book and found it enjoyable, but the series wasn't holding my attention.
I didn't realise there's a book Watchmaker . I'm enjoying the series so far but hadn't heard of it before I found it the other day.
Written by Alyssa Nutting. If you like the show I'm pretty sure you'll like the book, and they are different enough to make reading and watching worthwhile.
Ugh, the last Jack Ryan series is terrible! They have become so lazy. If the characters didn't actually say 'oh no, I'm in danger, I'm going to die' I wouldn't even know they were supposed to be in danger! And instead of any difficult 'how are we going to pull this off', they just seem to know where to go, magically get exactly what they need, find the head bad guy, and don't even have to scare them to get the precious 'intel' and 'globe destroying weapon'... I'm definitely hate watching at this point.
The Bear season 2 is getting a lot of attention and deservedly so IMHO. All the ensemble does a terrific job, Jamie Lee Curtis is freaking outstanding, and there were times I was literally holding my breath with apprehension/anxiety/tension in a good and satisfying way.
I'm watching Love & Death on Crave and it's very, very watchable.
It's apparently a true story, and so far I have no idea what the true story is beyond the fact that it's about an American small town in the late 70s where someone (multiple people?) gets brutally murdered.
I'm only a few episodes in and it's only been about two married people having an affair (not a spoiler, this is, like, the first development in the whole plot).
So the only thing I've seen so far is this affair and the interactions of the couples involved, and it's fantastically watchable.
It stars Elizabeth Olsen and Jesse Plemons and they're both just killing it in these roles. Y'know when you can tell that an actor is having fun in a role? Well these are roles where it just oozes from them that they're having a great time embodying these characters.
Jesse Plemons does that often because he picks amazing roles. I don't know how, but he's really found a niche in these delightfully awkward, clever roles.
But Olsen, who is always pretty great, is just in her element. I honestly don't even care at this point who gets murdered or who commits the murders. I could probably just watch an entire series of these two having an affair, talking about their affair, working out the logistics of their affair, etc.
I'm sure they'll also be great once the killing starts, but either way, they're just entertaining as hell no matter who is alive or dead.
It remains to be seen if the show itself is brilliant or not. For that, I'll need to see how the whole murder plot plays out. But for now, it's just a delight to watch.
I really hope Olsen and Plemons do more projects together. I could watch them talk about pretty much anything.
Finished season 1 of 'Big Door Prize' on AppleTV last night. I liked the concept of it but the show was weak. I hoped there wouldn't be a season 2 but they ended with a cliff hanger.
I'm watching Love & Death on Crave and it's very, very watchable….
…It stars Elizabeth Olsen and Jesse Plemons and they're both just killing it in these roles. Y'know when you can tell that an actor is having fun in a role? Well these are roles where it just oozes from them that they're having a great time embodying these characters…
I watched a reality show about two groups who war with one another even though they are all related. Within their group they play politics and battle for status, and winners get to claim more territory.I was going to guess Succession but that was my second guess lol
It is Chimp Empire on Netflix. pretty good. The filmmaker was interviewed for three hours on Joe Rogan show recently. Great interview.
Dunst has been in a surprising number of bad roles, but is good on occasion (Dick and Melancholia come to mind)I'm watching Love & Death on Crave and it's very, very watchable….
…It stars Elizabeth Olsen and Jesse Plemons and they're both just killing it in these roles. Y'know when you can tell that an actor is having fun in a role? Well these are roles where it just oozes from them that they're having a great time embodying these characters…
Elizabeth Olsen is magical. She is luminously beautiful and a good actress.
Plemons, he just recently registered with me. he was in Fargo, and then Power of the Dog. I’m not yet sure I like him. He’s married to Kirsten Dunst who I find generally blah.
I'm watching Love & Death on Crave and it's very, very watchable….
…It stars Elizabeth Olsen and Jesse Plemons and they're both just killing it in these roles. Y'know when you can tell that an actor is having fun in a role? Well these are roles where it just oozes from them that they're having a great time embodying these characters…
Elizabeth Olsen is magical. She is luminously beautiful and a good actress.
Plemons, he just recently registered with me. he was in Fargo, and then Power of the Dog. I’m not yet sure I like him. He’s married to Kirsten Dunst who I find generally blah.
I watched a reality show about two groups who war with one another even though they are all related. Within their group they play politics and battle for status, and winners get to claim more territory.I was going to guess Succession but that was my second guess lol
It is Chimp Empire on Netflix. pretty good. The filmmaker was interviewed for three hours on Joe Rogan show recently. Great interview.
Jebus fucking Christ.It's bad and that is the exact quote I sent to my husband while he was watching it and also reading his phone at the same time.
I tried watching The Crowded Room because of so many people raving about it, but I should have done my due diligence first and read the actual reviews about it before slogging through 4 utterly dreadful episodes.
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ETA: lol, here's an excerpt of what Ebert has to say about it and for me, it's spot on.
"At best, these 10 hours of Apple TV’s latest drama will provide some background noise while you fold laundry, but at worst, this is the shallowest dramatic exploration of mental illness in some time."
It's bad and that is the exact quote I sent to my husband while he was watching it and also reading his phone at the same time.
It's bad and that is the exact quote I sent to my husband while he was watching it and also reading his phone at the same time.
It's so so bad.
But people absolutely love it. Which means I'm now completely fascinated by this phenomenon.
What's also interesting is the contrast between reviewers raving about Tom Holland's acting vs those saying it's terrible.
It's fucking fascinating. I'm now kind of glad I watched as much of it as I have, because I've gotten very sucked into the rabbit hole of trying to understand this insane dual reality of perspectives on it.
It's like the TV series version of the white and gold/ blue and black dress.
It's bad and that is the exact quote I sent to my husband while he was watching it and also reading his phone at the same time.
It's so so bad.
But people absolutely love it. Which means I'm now completely fascinated by this phenomenon.
What's also interesting is the contrast between reviewers raving about Tom Holland's acting vs those saying it's terrible.
It's fucking fascinating. I'm now kind of glad I watched as much of it as I have, because I've gotten very sucked into the rabbit hole of trying to understand this insane dual reality of perspectives on it.
It's like the TV series version of the white and gold/ blue and black dress.
Is Holland's acting bad? What's the worst part of it? What makes it a slog?
It feels like the warring groups are Tom Holland fans who are excited he's extending himself out of the Spiderverse vs everyone else.
It feels like the warring groups are Tom Holland fans who are excited he's extending himself out of the Spiderverse vs everyone else.
Is that it? Is it just a rabid fandom of young people who are too young to remember the onslaught of film and TV overusage of this particular plot device?? So for them it's all fresh and shocking, and seems really smart instead of hackneyed??
That would make sense. I remember being 14 in the 90s and being impressed by a certain rather similar young actor who was basically launched into fame playing the exact same role. But in a 2h movie, not a 10 hr series.
So if it's mostly young Holland fandom folks flooding the internet with raves, then that adds up as to why the audience score is so at odds with the critic score.
It feels like the warring groups are Tom Holland fans who are excited he's extending himself out of the Spiderverse vs everyone else.
Is that it? Is it just a rabid fandom of young people who are too young to remember the onslaught of film and TV overusage of this particular plot device?? So for them it's all fresh and shocking, and seems really smart instead of hackneyed??
That would make sense. I remember being 14 in the 90s and being impressed by a certain rather similar young actor who was basically launched into fame playing the exact same role. But in a 2h movie, not a 10 hr series.
So if it's mostly young Holland fandom folks flooding the internet with raves, then that adds up as to why the audience score is so at odds with the critic score.
I mean, I figured out the plot twist just now from the title of the show + the last 5 comments in this thread, so... I can imagine it's rough getting through 6 episodes where they're teasing it but not actually telling.
We also watched Jury Duty recently and it was great fun. Easy to binge watch because the episodes are short. I highly recommend that one for every body.
I'm binging Succession and have carefully avoided your spoilers. I didn't think I would be able to watch it after the first episode, but the children are all such perfect portrayals of the various types of children of the ridiculously wealthy that it has grown on me.
I'm watching Love & Death on Crave and it's very, very watchable….
…It stars Elizabeth Olsen and Jesse Plemons and they're both just killing it in these roles. Y'know when you can tell that an actor is having fun in a role? Well these are roles where it just oozes from them that they're having a great time embodying these characters…
Elizabeth Olsen is magical. She is luminously beautiful and a good actress.
Plemons, he just recently registered with me. he was in Fargo, and then Power of the Dog. I’m not yet sure I like him. He’s married to Kirsten Dunst who I find generally blah.
Dunst is great in On Becoming a God in Central Florida. I really wish they had made more seasons of that show.
But yeah, I have typically found her to be one-note for the bulk of her career. Like she nailed it so young in Interview and then just phoned it in for the next two decades. Her Marie Antoinette was brutally boring, IMO, and that's a tough character to make dull.
I loved Drop Dead Gorgeous though, and that's exactly the kind of small-town american weirdo that she particularly excels at playing, which is probably why I liked her in Fargo as well.
Hollywood tried to make her a classic hot blonde leading lady and it just fell flat. She's so much better as a weirdo, because she' probably *is* a total weirdo, which is probably why she did so well as a murderous child vampire to begin with.
Even Bring It On had its best moments when she was being more demented.
Are you living in my head, @Metalcat? I feel the exact same way about Kirsten Dunst. She's quirky, her roles can be hit & miss but she absolutely hit high notes in Drop Dead Gorgeous, Dick, On Being a God in Central Florida It's too bad the latter didn't get more than the one season, there was more of a story to tell.
And I could have continued watching Elizabeth Olsen do her thing with no end in sight. Love and Death was brilliant in every way. A review I read compared the role as a "suburban Emma Bovary" which is about as spot on as it gets.
I'm watching Love & Death on Crave and it's very, very watchable….
…It stars Elizabeth Olsen and Jesse Plemons and they're both just killing it in these roles. Y'know when you can tell that an actor is having fun in a role? Well these are roles where it just oozes from them that they're having a great time embodying these characters…
Elizabeth Olsen is magical. She is luminously beautiful and a good actress.
Plemons, he just recently registered with me. he was in Fargo, and then Power of the Dog. I’m not yet sure I like him. He’s married to Kirsten Dunst who I find generally blah.
Dunst is great in On Becoming a God in Central Florida. I really wish they had made more seasons of that show.
But yeah, I have typically found her to be one-note for the bulk of her career. Like she nailed it so young in Interview and then just phoned it in for the next two decades. Her Marie Antoinette was brutally boring, IMO, and that's a tough character to make dull.
I loved Drop Dead Gorgeous though, and that's exactly the kind of small-town american weirdo that she particularly excels at playing, which is probably why I liked her in Fargo as well.
Hollywood tried to make her a classic hot blonde leading lady and it just fell flat. She's so much better as a weirdo, because she' probably *is* a total weirdo, which is probably why she did so well as a murderous child vampire to begin with.
Even Bring It On had its best moments when she was being more demented.
Are you living in my head, @Metalcat? I feel the exact same way about Kirsten Dunst. She's quirky, her roles can be hit & miss but she absolutely hit high notes in Drop Dead Gorgeous, Dick, On Being a God in Central Florida It's too bad the latter didn't get more than the one season, there was more of a story to tell.
And I could have continued watching Elizabeth Olsen do her thing with no end in sight. Love and Death was brilliant in every way. A review I read compared the role as a "suburban Emma Bovary" which is about as spot on as it gets.
I always wonder if the Olsen twins would look like their sister Elizabeth if they got adequate nutrition. They both look gray, anorexic, and sickly to me.
As for Kirsten Dunst’s performance of Marie Antoinette, that film was in our local film critic’s top ten films of that decade list. I quizzed him about it because I thought it was such an odd choice. He thought it was quirky and … I wish I could remember the word he used to describe it. It has been many many years since I saw that film but I wonder if she was directed to play it deadpan since that is how I remember her performance.
I always wonder if the Olsen twins would look like their sister Elizabeth if they got adequate nutrition. They both look gray, anorexic, and sickly to me.
As for Kirsten Dunst’s performance of Marie Antoinette, that film was in our local film critic’s top ten films of that decade list. I quizzed him about it because I thought it was such an odd choice. He thought it was quirky and … I wish I could remember the word he used to describe it. It has been many many years since I saw that film but I wonder if she was directed to play it deadpan since that is how I remember her performance.
She probably was since it was a Sophia Coppola film and that is very much her style. I thought Virgin Suicides was dull as dirt as well, as was Dunst in it.
Sophia Coppola's movies just resonate with some people though, so I can see why some critics would really like them. I personally don't get it, I think they're all pretty awful. The only reason I could tolerate Lost In Translation is because I went to see it with a couple where the girlfriend was from Japan and her English was iffy. Watching them laugh at totally different times and try to explain it to each other was extremely entertaining.
Succession has immediately shot to my list of top five television shows ever. I’ve watched the entire series 3 times now. I subscribe to HBO just for succession and then I drop it after I’m done watching.
Deadloch stuck the landing and I really hope there’s a second season.I'm finding that show hard to watch. It's a good story but the dialog is annoying with people talking over each other. I do want to visit Tasmania though.
Succession has immediately shot to my list of top five television shows ever. I’ve watched the entire series 3 times now. I subscribe to HBO just for succession and then I drop it after I’m done watching.
I tend to often agree with your opinion, so I need to know the other 4! :)
I found all of the characters but especially Cath so intensely irritating to start of with that I initially watched because of the writing and the scenery. People don’t get that irritating by accident - there was some top notch writing there. And then the pace picks up and it all comes together.Deadloch stuck the landing and I really hope there’s a second season.I'm finding that show hard to watch. It's a good story but the dialog is annoying with people talking over each other. I do want to visit Tasmania though.
The new Justified series is out, and it's actually pretty good!I am glad to hear the new Justified is decent. I suppose Boyd won’t be making any appearances.
I thought I would miss the supporting cast but some familiar faces from Bloodline, Narcos, Rectify and others have filled the gap nicely.
It does require one to ignore the fact that Raylan suddenly has a teenage daughter (being played by a 20 year old) who should be more like 10 based on the timeline from the original series.
Vigil - it's made by the BBC with lots of familiar faces so was always going to be good. There's a death on a nuclear sub that patrols off Scotland and a female police officer is sent on board for 3 days to investigate because it happened in British waters. I'm 3 eps in and can't wait to watch the rest.Yeah, it's really good.
Vigil is really terrible. Submarines with 8 foot ceilings and lots of room to run around in and such an unbelievable plot (mind you unbelievable plots seem to be the norm these days).yes, Guilt is amusing. I’ve binged watched season one, but haven’t really started season two yet.
On the other hand Guilt is very amusing, just finished the last series. It has an unbelievable plot too but it's funny and doesn't take itself seriously.
Vigil is really terrible. Submarines with 8 foot ceilings and lots of room to run around in and such an unbelievable plot (mind you unbelievable plots seem to be the norm these days).
Vigil is really terrible. Submarines with 8 foot ceilings and lots of room to run around in and such an unbelievable plot (mind you unbelievable plots seem to be the norm these days).
I liked "Vigil" quite a bit. No, it's not realistic and the submarine is way too big/easy for the crew to move around in. But really good suspense and interesting story.
Vigil is really terrible. Submarines with 8 foot ceilings and lots of room to run around in and such an unbelievable plot (mind you unbelievable plots seem to be the norm these days).
I liked "Vigil" quite a bit. No, it's not realistic and the submarine is way too big/easy for the crew to move around in. But really good suspense and interesting story.
I've finished it now, I thought it was great, lots of red herrings and v tense. Without spoiling it, I had to pause while DH took the dog out for a wee just as she was stuck in the thingo. That's an image to give you nightmares.
Yes there's some silly things like finding something on CCTV within two minutes of searching but you're supposed to suspend your disbelief when watching these things. If everything was entirely accurate we'd be bored to tears. I aim never to set foot on a sub my entire life so I'll have to believe you but aren't Trident subs absolutely huge, eg the width of a six lane highway and 4 stories tall?
We just discovered 'the Americans' is on ITV in the UK. I'm sure I read good things about it here?Probably from me.
We just discovered 'the Americans' is on ITV in the UK. I'm sure I read good things about it here?Probably from me.
:D
I really enjoyed it and thought the acting was great.
We just discovered 'the Americans' is on ITV in the UK. I'm sure I read good things about it here?
We just discovered 'the Americans' is on ITV in the UK. I'm sure I read good things about it here?
Yes, great show!
Finished season 1 of 'Big Door Prize' on AppleTV last night. I liked the concept of it but the show was weak. I hoped there wouldn't be a season 2 but they ended with a cliff hanger.
I know, it was an interesting idea and could've made for an interesting single season, but trying to make it in to a more grand conspiracy at the end of the season was a big let down. I don't think I'll be back for more. Instead I'll listen to the audiobook and call it a day.
We just discovered 'the Americans' is on ITV in the UK. I'm sure I read good things about it here?
We just discovered 'the Americans' is on ITV in the UK. I'm sure I read good things about it here?
The Americans is probably my all-time fave TV show -- and I watch a lot of TV.
We just discovered 'the Americans' is on ITV in the UK. I'm sure I read good things about it here?
The Americans is probably my all-time fave TV show -- and I watch a lot of TV.
That's good to hear. :) Finished ep 2 last night and we're hooked!
Ohm good! I abandoned The Americans somewhere around episode 4-5. The silly costumes, wig changes, and unrealistic physical fights were too dumb.We just discovered 'the Americans' is on ITV in the UK. I'm sure I read good things about it here?
The Americans is probably my all-time fave TV show -- and I watch a lot of TV.
That's good to hear. :) Finished ep 2 last night and we're hooked!
BUT—I came back to it later, suspending disbelief in that stuff, and came to appreciate it. It is really just a family drama with unusual outside pressures on the family. The secondary characters are outstanding. I will never forget poor Martha. Or the Russian girl, or their “handlers.” Some very interesting g plot devices take place.
The last episode of the series is epic tv.
Ohm good! I abandoned The Americans somewhere around episode 4-5. The silly costumes, wig changes, and unrealistic physical fights were too dumb.We just discovered 'the Americans' is on ITV in the UK. I'm sure I read good things about it here?
The Americans is probably my all-time fave TV show -- and I watch a lot of TV.
That's good to hear. :) Finished ep 2 last night and we're hooked!
BUT—I came back to it later, suspending disbelief in that stuff, and came to appreciate it. It is really just a family drama with unusual outside pressures on the family. The secondary characters are outstanding. I will never forget poor Martha. Or the Russian girl, or their “handlers.” Some very interesting g plot devices take place.
The last episode of the series is epic tv.
I was the same, made it about a season and a half. But that was when there were a ton of good shows competing with it. Seems like hardly any good shows theses days, I have thought about giving The Americans another shot.
Ohm good! I abandoned The Americans somewhere around episode 4-5. The silly costumes, wig changes, and unrealistic physical fights were too dumb.We just discovered 'the Americans' is on ITV in the UK. I'm sure I read good things about it here?
The Americans is probably my all-time fave TV show -- and I watch a lot of TV.
That's good to hear. :) Finished ep 2 last night and we're hooked!
BUT—I came back to it later, suspending disbelief in that stuff, and came to appreciate it. It is really just a family drama with unusual outside pressures on the family. The secondary characters are outstanding. I will never forget poor Martha. Or the Russian girl, or their “handlers.” Some very interesting g plot devices take place.
The last episode of the series is epic tv.
I was the same, made it about a season and a half. But that was when there were a ton of good shows competing with it. Seems like hardly any good shows theses days, I have thought about giving The Americans another shot.
Do it!
I’ve binged watch a little Australian comedy on Netflix “FISK” about an attorney. She does wills and trust business. It’s nicely done.
I watched “Stonehouse” about the British parliament member who brought down Wilson’s regime. It was mediocre, despite the star power.
Asking Deadwood fans...
I just finished season 1 of this show and I'm uncertain about continuing.
I know people seem to rave about it, and there's definitely some things to like (some of the performances, mainly...though I actually think some of them are also pretty actively bad). Overall, I am just kind of 'meh'. I started it b/c it gets rec'd by a lot of the same people who liked Black Sails and Peaky Blinders, but it doesn't hold a candle to either of them in terms of plot or character development so far, IMO.
Does it 'ramp up' a lot in quality in Season 2? I know many shows do seem to need a season to find their footing.
I remember it being a good show but it may not stand up to the test of time. There have been so many good shows over the years. I think Deadwood was one of the first series we watched so it was new and exciting. I remember the language being pretty rough but it was also kind of eloquent so that made it fun.Asking Deadwood fans...
I just finished season 1 of this show and I'm uncertain about continuing.
I know people seem to rave about it, and there's definitely some things to like (some of the performances, mainly...though I actually think some of them are also pretty actively bad). Overall, I am just kind of 'meh'. I started it b/c it gets rec'd by a lot of the same people who liked Black Sails and Peaky Blinders, but it doesn't hold a candle to either of them in terms of plot or character development so far, IMO.
Does it 'ramp up' a lot in quality in Season 2? I know many shows do seem to need a season to find their footing.
I think it stays reasonably consistent.
TV is pretty subjective, so maybe it just doesn't fit your eye. Also, it's been built up as one of the "greatest shows of all time" so it's hard not to be disappointed when you go in with that expectation.
I watched Deadwood (and Carnivale) a long time ago. I think there is a big difference between watching a show when it is unique in its own time vs. watching it now. I remember being amazed at how cinematic quality content was available in a TV show... having no idea that streaming would be a normal thing someday! Pretty sure I'd feel that it is now upper middling content at best nowadays, compared to the great stuff out there (Peaky Blinders being one)...
Asking Deadwood fans...
I just finished season 1 of this show and I'm uncertain about continuing.
I know people seem to rave about it, and there's definitely some things to like (some of the performances, mainly...though I actually think some of them are also pretty actively bad). Overall, I am just kind of 'meh'. I started it b/c it gets rec'd by a lot of the same people who liked Black Sails and Peaky Blinders, but it doesn't hold a candle to either of them in terms of plot or character development so far, IMO.
Does it 'ramp up' a lot in quality in Season 2? I know many shows do seem to need a season to find their footing.
Asking Deadwood fans...
I just finished season 1 of this show and I'm uncertain about continuing.
I know people seem to rave about it, and there's definitely some things to like (some of the performances, mainly...though I actually think some of them are also pretty actively bad). Overall, I am just kind of 'meh'. I started it b/c it gets rec'd by a lot of the same people who liked Black Sails and Peaky Blinders, but it doesn't hold a candle to either of them in terms of plot or character development so far, IMO.
Does it 'ramp up' a lot in quality in Season 2? I know many shows do seem to need a season to find their footing.
I love love love Deadwood, but have only watched it once all the way through, I guess it gets better? I became invested in the characters. Ian Mcshane in the Al Swearengen role is phenomenal.
It is a dirty, seemingly lawless place, and chaotic. But yes, go beyond the first episode.
https://slate.com/culture/2004/05/deadwood-s-linguistic-brilliance.html
This Slate article says it best, what is great about Deadwood.
This conversation about Deadwood reminds me of what a great period that was for serial TV - Sopranos, Carnivale, Deadwood, and Boardwalk Empire... and reminds me of how slow things seem to be right now.
Still have plenty of backlog of 'pretty good' stuff that I missed - just wrapped up Invincible - but really good new content is thinning out.
Asking Deadwood fans...
I just finished season 1 of this show and I'm uncertain about continuing.
I know people seem to rave about it, and there's definitely some things to like (some of the performances, mainly...though I actually think some of them are also pretty actively bad). Overall, I am just kind of 'meh'. I started it b/c it gets rec'd by a lot of the same people who liked Black Sails and Peaky Blinders, but it doesn't hold a candle to either of them in terms of plot or character development so far, IMO.
Does it 'ramp up' a lot in quality in Season 2? I know many shows do seem to need a season to find their footing.
I love love love Deadwood, but have only watched it once all the way through, I guess it gets better? I became invested in the characters. Ian Mcshane in the Al Swearengen role is phenomenal.
It is a dirty, seemingly lawless place, and chaotic. But yes, go beyond the first episode.
https://slate.com/culture/2004/05/deadwood-s-linguistic-brilliance.html
This Slate article says it best, what is great about Deadwood.
I watched the whole first season, not just the first episode.
Ian Mcshane is great, as are Brad Dourif and William Sanderson. A couple of the performances are distractingly bad at times, though. The dialogue is entertainingly stylized, so moment to moment the show is diverting enough. But nobody seems to be having much in the way of character arcs so far, so I'm having a hard time investing enough to want to watch more.
From most of the comments here, it sounds like this is more of a feature of the show rather than a bug of the first season, so I might put this show aside and go on and try other stuff.
If I ever subscribe to HBO, I will probably eventually get back to it.
Thanks for the input, everyone.
Asking Deadwood fans...
I just finished season 1 of this show and I'm uncertain about continuing.
I know people seem to rave about it, and there's definitely some things to like (some of the performances, mainly...though I actually think some of them are also pretty actively bad). Overall, I am just kind of 'meh'. I started it b/c it gets rec'd by a lot of the same people who liked Black Sails and Peaky Blinders, but it doesn't hold a candle to either of them in terms of plot or character development so far, IMO.
Does it 'ramp up' a lot in quality in Season 2? I know many shows do seem to need a season to find their footing.
I love love love Deadwood, but have only watched it once all the way through, I guess it gets better? I became invested in the characters. Ian Mcshane in the Al Swearengen role is phenomenal.
It is a dirty, seemingly lawless place, and chaotic. But yes, go beyond the first episode.
https://slate.com/culture/2004/05/deadwood-s-linguistic-brilliance.html
This Slate article says it best, what is great about Deadwood.
I watched the whole first season, not just the first episode.
Ian Mcshane is great, as are Brad Dourif and William Sanderson. A couple of the performances are distractingly bad at times, though. The dialogue is entertainingly stylized, so moment to moment the show is diverting enough. But nobody seems to be having much in the way of character arcs so far, so I'm having a hard time investing enough to want to watch more.
From most of the comments here, it sounds like this is more of a feature of the show rather than a bug of the first season, so I might put this show aside and go on and try other stuff.
If I ever subscribe to HBO, I will probably eventually get back to it.
Thanks for the input, everyone.
Character arcs, hmmm, well Al Swearengen reveals himself to dispense important justice showing humanity at times. I thought the Seth Bullock character was oddly stiff again, at times.
The Calamity Jane performance was awful and I had a hard time seeing that actress in any later production.
Deadwood is famous for using the actor in two different roles overs seasons.
If you fpgave it an entire season, probably it isnt for you.
Asking Deadwood fans...
I just finished season 1 of this show and I'm uncertain about continuing.
I know people seem to rave about it, and there's definitely some things to like (some of the performances, mainly...though I actually think some of them are also pretty actively bad). Overall, I am just kind of 'meh'. I started it b/c it gets rec'd by a lot of the same people who liked Black Sails and Peaky Blinders, but it doesn't hold a candle to either of them in terms of plot or character development so far, IMO.
Does it 'ramp up' a lot in quality in Season 2? I know many shows do seem to need a season to find their footing.
I love love love Deadwood, but have only watched it once all the way through, I guess it gets better? I became invested in the characters. Ian Mcshane in the Al Swearengen role is phenomenal.
It is a dirty, seemingly lawless place, and chaotic. But yes, go beyond the first episode.
https://slate.com/culture/2004/05/deadwood-s-linguistic-brilliance.html
This Slate article says it best, what is great about Deadwood.
I watched the whole first season, not just the first episode.
Ian Mcshane is great, as are Brad Dourif and William Sanderson. A couple of the performances are distractingly bad at times, though. The dialogue is entertainingly stylized, so moment to moment the show is diverting enough. But nobody seems to be having much in the way of character arcs so far, so I'm having a hard time investing enough to want to watch more.
From most of the comments here, it sounds like this is more of a feature of the show rather than a bug of the first season, so I might put this show aside and go on and try other stuff.
If I ever subscribe to HBO, I will probably eventually get back to it.
Thanks for the input, everyone.
Character arcs, hmmm, well Al Swearengen reveals himself to dispense important justice showing humanity at times. I thought the Seth Bullock character was oddly stiff again, at times.
The Calamity Jane performance was awful and I had a hard time seeing that actress in any later production.
Deadwood is famous for using the actor in two different roles overs seasons.
If you fpgave it an entire season, probably it isnt for you.
Yeah, those were the bad performances I was referring to. Bullock and Calamity Jane, demonstrating polar opposite forms of bad acting.
I'll just keep it on the list for 'someday if I'm at loose ends and have HBO'. Definitely not a bad show, just not as good as I'd heard.
Asking Deadwood fans...
I just finished season 1 of this show and I'm uncertain about continuing.
I know people seem to rave about it, and there's definitely some things to like (some of the performances, mainly...though I actually think some of them are also pretty actively bad). Overall, I am just kind of 'meh'. I started it b/c it gets rec'd by a lot of the same people who liked Black Sails and Peaky Blinders, but it doesn't hold a candle to either of them in terms of plot or character development so far, IMO.
Does it 'ramp up' a lot in quality in Season 2? I know many shows do seem to need a season to find their footing.
I love love love Deadwood, but have only watched it once all the way through, I guess it gets better? I became invested in the characters. Ian Mcshane in the Al Swearengen role is phenomenal.
It is a dirty, seemingly lawless place, and chaotic. But yes, go beyond the first episode.
https://slate.com/culture/2004/05/deadwood-s-linguistic-brilliance.html
This Slate article says it best, what is great about Deadwood.
I watched the whole first season, not just the first episode.
Ian Mcshane is great, as are Brad Dourif and William Sanderson. A couple of the performances are distractingly bad at times, though. The dialogue is entertainingly stylized, so moment to moment the show is diverting enough. But nobody seems to be having much in the way of character arcs so far, so I'm having a hard time investing enough to want to watch more.
From most of the comments here, it sounds like this is more of a feature of the show rather than a bug of the first season, so I might put this show aside and go on and try other stuff.
If I ever subscribe to HBO, I will probably eventually get back to it.
Thanks for the input, everyone.
Character arcs, hmmm, well Al Swearengen reveals himself to dispense important justice showing humanity at times. I thought the Seth Bullock character was oddly stiff again, at times.
The Calamity Jane performance was awful and I had a hard time seeing that actress in any later production.
Deadwood is famous for using the actor in two different roles overs seasons.
If you fpgave it an entire season, probably it isnt for you.
Yeah, those were the bad performances I was referring to. Bullock and Calamity Jane, demonstrating polar opposite forms of bad acting.
I'll just keep it on the list for 'someday if I'm at loose ends and have HBO'. Definitely not a bad show, just not as good as I'd heard.
Asking Deadwood fans...
I just finished season 1 of this show and I'm uncertain about continuing.
I know people seem to rave about it, and there's definitely some things to like (some of the performances, mainly...though I actually think some of them are also pretty actively bad). Overall, I am just kind of 'meh'. I started it b/c it gets rec'd by a lot of the same people who liked Black Sails and Peaky Blinders, but it doesn't hold a candle to either of them in terms of plot or character development so far, IMO.
Does it 'ramp up' a lot in quality in Season 2? I know many shows do seem to need a season to find their footing.
I love love love Deadwood, but have only watched it once all the way through, I guess it gets better? I became invested in the characters. Ian Mcshane in the Al Swearengen role is phenomenal.
It is a dirty, seemingly lawless place, and chaotic. But yes, go beyond the first episode.
https://slate.com/culture/2004/05/deadwood-s-linguistic-brilliance.html
This Slate article says it best, what is great about Deadwood.
I watched the whole first season, not just the first episode.
Ian Mcshane is great, as are Brad Dourif and William Sanderson. A couple of the performances are distractingly bad at times, though. The dialogue is entertainingly stylized, so moment to moment the show is diverting enough. But nobody seems to be having much in the way of character arcs so far, so I'm having a hard time investing enough to want to watch more.
From most of the comments here, it sounds like this is more of a feature of the show rather than a bug of the first season, so I might put this show aside and go on and try other stuff.
If I ever subscribe to HBO, I will probably eventually get back to it.
Thanks for the input, everyone.
Character arcs, hmmm, well Al Swearengen reveals himself to dispense important justice showing humanity at times. I thought the Seth Bullock character was oddly stiff again, at times.
The Calamity Jane performance was awful and I had a hard time seeing that actress in any later production.
Deadwood is famous for using the actor in two different roles overs seasons.
If you fpgave it an entire season, probably it isnt for you.
Yeah, those were the bad performances I was referring to. Bullock and Calamity Jane, demonstrating polar opposite forms of bad acting.
I'll just keep it on the list for 'someday if I'm at loose ends and have HBO'. Definitely not a bad show, just not as good as I'd heard.
I once read a justification for Timmy Oliphant acting in that stiff manner, but I can’t remember what the reasoning was. His performance might’ve been purposeful.
Don’t let this turn you off his other great show “,Justified” where he plays another lawman, Raylan Givens. He was born to play that role, and Walt Grogans is phenomenal as his opposition.
Bad guys are always more interesting than good guys. After Deadwood I went around in an McShane haze for about a year, looking up things he had been in.
After Justified I was really into Harlan, Kentucky area and music, the setting for the show. I once drove 40 miles out of my way to visit the small town of Harlan, an area ravaged by closure of coal mines. I went to the public library and saw that they had copies of “Justified “on DVD. That seemed… Meta.
@Just Joe my husband started watching My Brilliant Friend and I was about to recommend it, much like Call the Midwife, a reminder that that particular variety of grinding poverty is not very far back in the past.
@Just Joe my husband started watching My Brilliant Friend and I was about to recommend it, much like Call the Midwife, a reminder that that particular variety of grinding poverty is not very far back in the past.
So true. The "good ole days" were not uniformly good were they?
Is it that now things are slow? I see it more as an explosion of quality episodic television, but one has to hunt all over the streaming services to find the gems.
Back in the days of Sopranos, etc. (and I would add The Wire and The Shield to your list) there was, to me, oceans of bad network TV measured up against a handful of gems. Of course, the gems stood out.
I once read a justification for Timmy Oliphant acting in that stiff manner, but I can’t remember what the reasoning was. His performance might’ve been purposeful.
Is it that now things are slow? I see it more as an explosion of quality episodic television, but one has to hunt all over the streaming services to find the gems.
Back in the days of Sopranos, etc. (and I would add The Wire and The Shield to your list) there was, to me, oceans of bad network TV measured up against a handful of gems. Of course, the gems stood out.
Cannot agree more. Those were all epic series, but there are tons of great series right now, along with lots that are just really good. There are more good TV series right now than I have time to watch.
Is it that now things are slow? I see it more as an explosion of quality episodic television, but one has to hunt all over the streaming services to find the gems.
Back in the days of Sopranos, etc. (and I would add The Wire and The Shield to your list) there was, to me, oceans of bad network TV measured up against a handful of gems. Of course, the gems stood out.
Cannot agree more. Those were all epic series, but there are tons of great series right now, along with lots that are just really good. There are more good TV series right now than I have time to watch.
Really? I'm struggling to find anything decent at the moment. Suggestions?
Is it that now things are slow? I see it more as an explosion of quality episodic television, but one has to hunt all over the streaming services to find the gems.
Back in the days of Sopranos, etc. (and I would add The Wire and The Shield to your list) there was, to me, oceans of bad network TV measured up against a handful of gems. Of course, the gems stood out.
Cannot agree more. Those were all epic series, but there are tons of great series right now, along with lots that are just really good. There are more good TV series right now than I have time to watch.
Really? I'm struggling to find anything decent at the moment. Suggestions?
Is it that now things are slow? I see it more as an explosion of quality episodic television, but one has to hunt all over the streaming services to find the gems.
Back in the days of Sopranos, etc. (and I would add The Wire and The Shield to your list) there was, to me, oceans of bad network TV measured up against a handful of gems. Of course, the gems stood out.
Cannot agree more. Those were all epic series, but there are tons of great series right now, along with lots that are just really good. There are more good TV series right now than I have time to watch.
Really? I'm struggling to find anything decent at the moment. Suggestions?
I've received a lot of good advice on this thread, but I'm not hearing about new shows that are blowing people's minds lately. I'm enjoying Foundation, but many times these second (and subsequent) seasons are pale in comparison to the first...
Stanley Tucci’s latest show where he wanders around Italy eating delicious food. There’s Tucci, there’s Italy and there’s good food, what more could you want?
@jade I think I mentioned Industry a few pages back but yeah, it's good [if ridiculous].
We've hit season 3 of My Brilliant Friend and it is so so good. A tough sit but so well done. Shot spectacularly.
@jade I think I mentioned Industry a few pages back but yeah, it's good [if ridiculous].
We've hit season 3 of My Brilliant Friend and it is so so good. A tough sit but so well done. Shot spectacularly.
Yeah, I liked industry. I'll keep an eye out for My Brilliant Friend.
Just tried a few Aussie comedies after loving "Colin from accounts*. "No activity " and "upper middle bogan" with some of the e same people but not as good IMO.
A few other things we've enjoyed we're "freaks and geeks" and "my big fat secret diary ".
@jade I think I mentioned Industry a few pages back but yeah, it's good [if ridiculous].
We've hit season 3 of My Brilliant Friend and it is so so good. A tough sit but so well done. Shot spectacularly.
Yeah, I liked industry. I'll keep an eye out for My Brilliant Friend.
Just tried a few Aussie comedies after loving "Colin from accounts*. "No activity " and "upper middle bogan" with some of the e same people but not as good IMO.
A few other things we've enjoyed we're "freaks and geeks" and "my big fat secret diary ".
Check out Deadloch on Amazon Prime starring Kate Box from Rake. Some really funny bits, sometimes over the top, I can't decide if it's good or not.
Keeping in the Aussie theme - quite enjoying The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart - although definitely not a comedy.
@jade I think I mentioned Industry a few pages back but yeah, it's good [if ridiculous].
We've hit season 3 of My Brilliant Friend and it is so so good. A tough sit but so well done. Shot spectacularly.
Yeah, I liked industry. I'll keep an eye out for My Brilliant Friend.
Just tried a few Aussie comedies after loving "Colin from accounts*. "No activity " and "upper middle bogan" with some of the e same people but not as good IMO.
A few other things we've enjoyed we're "freaks and geeks" and "my big fat secret diary ".
Check out Deadloch on Amazon Prime starring Kate Box from Rake. Some really funny bits, sometimes over the top, I can't decide if it's good or not.
Keeping in the Aussie theme - quite enjoying The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart - although definitely not a comedy.
@jade I think I mentioned Industry a few pages back but yeah, it's good [if ridiculous].
We've hit season 3 of My Brilliant Friend and it is so so good. A tough sit but so well done. Shot spectacularly.
Yeah, I liked industry. I'll keep an eye out for My Brilliant Friend.
Just tried a few Aussie comedies after loving "Colin from accounts*. "No activity " and "upper middle bogan" with some of the e same people but not as good IMO.
A few other things we've enjoyed we're "freaks and geeks" and "my big fat secret diary ".
@jade I think I mentioned Industry a few pages back but yeah, it's good [if ridiculous].
We've hit season 3 of My Brilliant Friend and it is so so good. A tough sit but so well done. Shot spectacularly.
Yeah, I liked industry. I'll keep an eye out for My Brilliant Friend.
Just tried a few Aussie comedies after loving "Colin from accounts*. "No activity " and "upper middle bogan" with some of the e same people but not as good IMO.
A few other things we've enjoyed we're "freaks and geeks" and "my big fat secret diary ".
I may have mentioned this earlier in the thread, but I loved Season 1 of Upright (speaking of Aussie shows). Season 2 was cheesy, IMO.
Anyone seen Aussie series, Ronny Chieng - international student? Liking it so far.. funny.
Anyone seen Aussie series, Ronny Chieng - international student? Liking it so far.. funny.
Yes I've seen that, it's great, wish there was more. I'll watch any of his stand up etc, he's hilarious.
Started Painkiller on Netflix this weekend. Really interesting look at the Sackler family's role in the Oxy epidemic
Started Painkiller on Netflix this weekend. Really interesting look at the Sackler family's role in the Oxy epidemic
I know it is petty, but I really wish they hadn't cast Matthew Broderick as Richard Sackler. Also, having already seen Dopesick and seeing it had better reviews, I didn't stick with Painkiller... I'm disgusted with the whole mess, another one of many consequences society will be dealing with for generations.
Not having seen or heard of Dopesick, I think Broderick has done a decent job with the role. May see if the wife wants to check out that one once we're done with Painkiller. I'm not sure how prominent the Sacklers are in Dopesick, but in Painkiller the majority of the story revolves around one family and the effects of Oxy on their family after the husband (Taylor Kitsch...who is excellent in this) gets injured on the job. It also follows the young, pretty drug reps that Purdue hired to push doctors to prescribe Oxy when it first came out and also an attorney's office with an investigator who travelled around the country and met with various doctors to determine how and why they are prescribing it. The Sacklers are obviously major players...but this series only spends maybe 1/4 of the episodes with them and much more time with the other characters.
That's where Painkiller begins...it briefly tells the story of the rise of Arthur Sackler becoming the first to market prescription drugs in advertising...then how Richard took over once Arthur died and used many of the same ideas (albeit much more ruthlessly) to create Oxycontin and make it what it became. Painkiller portrays Richard as very cold and calculating, not caring one iota for the millions of people that would be hurt, and only focusing on getting the drug out there and letting the drug create it's own addiction market in order to line his pockets.
Anyone seen Aussie series, Ronny Chieng - international student? Liking it so far.. funny.
Watched most of the first season of Reservation Dogs and am rather charmed by it so far. It's unique in a lot of ways (rural setting, indigenous focus, funny but also painful and also sweet all balanced very nicely together without being heavy-handed). I hope it gets more attention during its recent third season so it can keep going.
Reservation Dogs, the FX/Hulu acclaimed series from creator Sterlin Harjo, will end with its upcoming third season. Harjo made the announcement Thursday on Instagram and called the move the “correct decision creatively for the show.” Jun 29, 2023
Anyone seen Aussie series, Ronny Chieng - international student? Liking it so far.. funny.
Thanks for sugeesting this. Watched a little last night and was laughing a lot right out of the gate.
For those interested the episodes are all available for free on Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlwCOY-2i3M&list=PLD7nPL1U-R5pP0nqYb6RLxswZtpMIZyFb
Wife and I started Lioness last night. It's a new Taylor Sheridan show focusing mostly on female operatives trained to infiltrate terrorist groups via their family connections. Only two episodes in, but it's okay so farwhich streaming service? I like terrorist shows.
Wife and I started Lioness last night. It's a new Taylor Sheridan show focusing mostly on female operatives trained to infiltrate terrorist groups via their family connections. Only two episodes in, but it's okay so farwhich streaming service? I like terrorist shows.
A bit off topic but not.
I read an opinion piece in the most recent Time magazine about how political shows (which would include terrorist shows) talked about how basically all these shows are now terrible in the US. The reason is that with the division in the country removing any agreement on a common "enemy" (the article spoke about how half the people now love Putin and Autocratic Russia etc. or how domestic terrorists are now scarier than "traditional" ones) you basically have political shows without any of the hard hitting drama you got from the politics. The heightening of Islamophobia for example from shows like "Homeland" or the wonderful political work in "The West Wing" just are not drawing audiences any more and therefore are not written because you have huge swaths that would not watch. What are your thoughts? I have found few newer shows to be interesting at all because of this watered down baddie syndrome. It was an interesting idea to wonder if that is really a major driver of why.
A bit off topic but not.I'm not sure I would trust the opinion of someone who throws out that half of the people in the US love Putin.
I read an opinion piece in the most recent Time magazine about how political shows (which would include terrorist shows) talked about how basically all these shows are now terrible in the US. The reason is that with the division in the country removing any agreement on a common "enemy" (the article spoke about how half the people now love Putin and Autocratic Russia etc. or how domestic terrorists are now scarier than "traditional" ones) you basically have political shows without any of the hard hitting drama you got from the politics. The heightening of Islamophobia for example from shows like "Homeland" or the wonderful political work in "The West Wing" just are not drawing audiences any more and therefore are not written because you have huge swaths that would not watch. What are your thoughts? I have found few newer shows to be interesting at all because of this watered down baddie syndrome. It was an interesting idea to wonder if that is really a major driver of why.
Follows Franklin and Irene York, a couple who years ago discovered a chamber buried in their backyard which inexplicably leads to a strange, deserted planet.
Night Sky (streaming on Amazon). Only three episodes in but intriguing so far.
IMDb description:QuoteFollows Franklin and Irene York, a couple who years ago discovered a chamber buried in their backyard which inexplicably leads to a strange, deserted planet.
Night Sky (streaming on Amazon).
Night Sky (streaming on Amazon).
I'd forgotten about that one! Hopefully they are coming with a second season... definitely left me wanting more
Ofpym pulled me into The Diplomat (Netflix) and argh it’s SO GOOD MY PEEPS! Keri Russell and Rufus Sewell and the very best portrayal I’ve seen onscreen of a marriage where you love someone AND they betray you over and over again (not infidelity- there are plenty of other betrayals). We watched the first three episodes last night and I want to grab people and shake them into watching it.
Ofpym pulled me into The Diplomat (Netflix) and argh it’s SO GOOD MY PEEPS! Keri Russell and Rufus Sewell and the very best portrayal I’ve seen onscreen of a marriage where you love someone AND they betray you over and over again (not infidelity- there are plenty of other betrayals). We watched the first three episodes last night and I want to grab people and shake them into watching it.
Is good. Sophisticated and interesting. It feels like it’s one of those things that can really develop and get better in seasons two and three.
Just finished Season 5 of Unforgotten which they made without Nicola Walker. While it's still better than most things on TV, there is a definite drop off. Take note Shetland!
Apparently Season 6 is in the works and they may be doing some scenes in the US, which I am very much looking forward to, as it is the handling of the location shots that I love best about this show.
Just finished Season 5 of Unforgotten which they made without Nicola Walker. While it's still better than most things on TV, there is a definite drop off. Take note Shetland!
Apparently Season 6 is in the works and they may be doing some scenes in the US, which I am very much looking forward to, as it is the handling of the location shots that I love best about this show.
Thanks for the heads up. It will be weird watching without her. But her personality in this was similar-ish to her character in Annika - a bit spazzed out and wonky at relationships.
But this entire series is weird for me as I've known Sanjeev Bhaskar in a comedic role for a couple of decades. Then he starred in The Indian Doctor, which showed another the drama of him. And now him in a more serious role as a detective.
The North Water on AMC+. Very dark story of a whaling voyage.
The North Water on AMC+. Very dark story of a whaling voyage.
I started this. The recreation of that era is amazing, it feels so real. But it was also incredibly bleak and I gave up after about an hour. I might go back to it though.
Started watching 'This is Going to Hurt' on AMC+. It's like a more intense version of Srubs. Pretty funny though.
Started watching 'This is Going to Hurt' on AMC+. It's like a more intense version of Srubs. Pretty funny though.
Started watching 'This is Going to Hurt' on AMC+. It's like a more intense version of Srubs. Pretty funny though.
I thought it did a great job of showing how thankless a lot of the work is and why it's so hard for MDs to not burnout and become jaded.
I don't know if this is available worldwide on Netflix but "Last Stop Larrimah" is a whodunnit documentary two-parter about a guy that went missing from a town of 11 people in Australia. Loved it.
I don't know if this is available worldwide on Netflix but "Last Stop Larrimah" is a whodunnit documentary two-parter about a guy that went missing from a town of 11 people in Australia. Loved it.
I live in USA and just looked it up and don't see it listed.
For our October spooky, we enjoyed the high-camp nonsense of The Fall of the House of Usher. Yes it is very silly, yes we enjoyed the heck out of it, yes Ofpym would turn the sound off at the extremely messy parts and tell me when it was safe to look at the TV again.
Started watching 'This is Going to Hurt' on AMC+. It's like a more intense version of Srubs. Pretty funny though.
I thought it did a great job of showing how thankless a lot of the work is and why it's so hard for MDs to not burnout and become jaded.
We were wondering why they make being a new doctor so difficult. I'm sure it's the money but it seems like the liability would be huge.
I've just started watching The Light We Cannot See on Netflix. I loved the book, so I hope I like the series. Doesn't always happen that way.
Has anyone seen "the book group" series by Annie Griffin? It's on channel 4 in the UK atm. Very surreal but the funniest thing I've seen fit a long time.It has been a very long time but I remember enjoying it and laughing a lot.
Has anyone seen "the book group" series by Annie Griffin? It's on channel 4 in the UK atm. Very surreal but the funniest thing I've seen fit a long time.It has been a very long time but I remember enjoying it and laughing a lot.
I've been watching The Rockford Files for free on the Roku Channel.
It's my favorite show ever, so I'm happy.
I've been trying to watch Peaky Blinders. Normally I don't ever post when I don't love a show, there's too much negativity in the world already. I'm just shocked at how meh it is when many people (including people who's opinions I respect) really love this show. In a way Peaky Blinders reminds me of Sons of Anarchy - tries hard and seems to have the trappings of greatness, but not actual greatness itself.
On a more positive note, after I finish Peaky Blinders I'll be moving on to season 2 of Our Flag Means Death. And season 1 of OFMD was really excellent. I find that comedy is really difficult to do well and OFMD really nails it. Highly recommended.
I've been trying to watch Peaky Blinders. Normally I don't ever post when I don't love a show, there's too much negativity in the world already. I'm just shocked at how meh it is when many people (including people who's opinions I respect) really love this show. In a way Peaky Blinders reminds me of Sons of Anarchy - tries hard and seems to have the trappings of greatness, but not actual greatness itself.
I've been trying to watch Peaky Blinders. Normally I don't ever post when I don't love a show, there's too much negativity in the world already. I'm just shocked at how meh it is when many people (including people who's opinions I respect) really love this show. In a way Peaky Blinders reminds me of Sons of Anarchy - tries hard and seems to have the trappings of greatness, but not actual greatness itself.
On a more positive note, after I finish Peaky Blinders I'll be moving on to season 2 of Our Flag Means Death. And season 1 of OFMD was really excellent. I find that comedy is really difficult to do well and OFMD really nails it. Highly recommended.
That’s an interesting summary of “Sons of Anarchy.” I agree that Sons was second rate. it had preposterous elements and horrific violence, but man, it had something.
I've been trying to watch Peaky Blinders. Normally I don't ever post when I don't love a show, there's too much negativity in the world already. I'm just shocked at how meh it is when many people (including people who's opinions I respect) really love this show. In a way Peaky Blinders reminds me of Sons of Anarchy - tries hard and seems to have the trappings of greatness, but not actual greatness itself.
Agree with you 100%. Tried Peaky Blinders a couple times and even finished season 1 but felt no need to continue. Also, the sets in the show looked super fake to me and that always took me out of the suspension of disbelief.
I've been trying to watch Peaky Blinders. Normally I don't ever post when I don't love a show, there's too much negativity in the world already. I'm just shocked at how meh it is when many people (including people who's opinions I respect) really love this show. In a way Peaky Blinders reminds me of Sons of Anarchy - tries hard and seems to have the trappings of greatness, but not actual greatness itself.
On a more positive note, after I finish Peaky Blinders I'll be moving on to season 2 of Our Flag Means Death. And season 1 of OFMD was really excellent. I find that comedy is really difficult to do well and OFMD really nails it. Highly recommended.
That’s an interesting summary of “Sons of Anarchy.” I agree that Sons was second rate. it had preposterous elements and horrific violence, but man, it had something.
Ugh, I thought SOA was so stupid.
The only thing that redeemed it for me was that I knew that the writer (played the guy who lost his tongue) was trying to show how ridiculous motorcycle clubs are, and he succeeded.
Every episode I was like "this is just fucking ridiculous," how many times can 8-10 guys go on an illegal gun mission, fuck it up, start a gang war, get at least one of their own guys killed, all for a measly 10K that they lose anyway.
I think during the entire show they never actually managed to successfully make any money, and if they did, they clearly spent it all on branded accessories. The only people in the show who made any money were the women who were connected to the MC and eventually the bikers would take over whatever they succeeded at and then blow it up, sometimes literally.
As I said, I appreciated that it showed how fucking ridiculous MCs are. I grew up heavily surrounded by Hell's Angels and saw a lot of nasty, violent shit growing up, so yeah, I appreciate that the writer, an ex-biker wasn't at all trying to glorify biker culture at all.
But still, the show was like watching the ultimate display of ineffectual toxic masculinity except where everyone cries a lot and talks endlessly about their "best friends."
Because of that show DH and I even have a running joke about "alpha males" and toxic masculinity. We pretend to cry and say "he's my BEST FRIEND!" in a deep bro voice.
I agree with everything you say, but for some reason I was captured by the pretty characters (Jax, Opie) and the not-so-pretty characters (the Scottish guy, Jax’ dad.) I prefer these dirty, greasy, MC guys to the slimy silk-suited mobsters in The Sopranos.
I even liked the “Irish season” about gun running in Ireland, a universally disliked season among SOA fans.
But that said, I didn’t finish SOA, because after Opie died I lost interest and only watched it sporadically. The last scene of the series was powerful, though.The truck driver who took
Jax out was the main actor from The Shield, a tv show in my top 5 dramas. The show runner worked on both shows.
With so much discussion of Peaky Blinders, I thought to myself, "Did I overrate it? Mrs. Miller and I enjoyed it, other than the last season dragged way too much."
But the acting was top notch, outstanding enough to rate it highly even when the plots took forever to go anywhere.
DH and I are watching For All Mankind and really enjoying it.I think I recommended it 20 or 30 pages back. It’s so good!
Generally the casting is very, very good. Plus I've been waiting to see Michael Dorman in a major role since Patriot, and he does not disappoint.
For anyone who hasn't heard of it, it's an alternate history where Russia lands the first person on the moon and the domino geopolitical impacts of that. Each season basically jumps forward by a decade and explores the impacts over time.
It's all about engineering nerd culture too, which is fun.
DH and I are watching For All Mankind and really enjoying it.I think I recommended it 20 or 30 pages back. It’s so good!
Generally the casting is very, very good. Plus I've been waiting to see Michael Dorman in a major role since Patriot, and he does not disappoint.
For anyone who hasn't heard of it, it's an alternate history where Russia lands the first person on the moon and the domino geopolitical impacts of that. Each season basically jumps forward by a decade and explores the impacts over time.
It's all about engineering nerd culture too, which is fun.
I later watched Patriot on your recommendation and kept thinking “Gordo is a mess”
I'm very late to this, but watched Billions for the first time last night. It must be popular, with seven seasons, so, er, does it get better? The script was very flat, it opened with a S&M scene to maybe hook you in because the rest was quite dull alpha male stuff??
I'm very late to this, but watched Billions for the first time last night. It must be popular, with seven seasons, so, er, does it get better? The script was very flat, it opened with a S&M scene to maybe hook you in because the rest was quite dull alpha male stuff??
It's A LOT of alpha bullshit nonsense, that's largely the entire point of the show.
You aren't supposed to like the characters though, so all of us who enjoy the show enjoy it because the characters are loathesome aggro finance bros shamelessly obsessed with money, not despite it.
I'm very late to this, but watched Billions for the first time last night. It must be popular, with seven seasons, so, er, does it get better? The script was very flat, it opened with a S&M scene to maybe hook you in because the rest was quite dull alpha male stuff??
It's A LOT of alpha bullshit nonsense, that's largely the entire point of the show.
You aren't supposed to like the characters though, so all of us who enjoy the show enjoy it because the characters are loathesome aggro finance bros shamelessly obsessed with money, not despite it.
Ah I see. It felt a lot like Suits after they changed writers and it was just aggro. But without Gabriel Macht to look at. No offence to Damian Lewis but I can't stop staring at his bright ginger dyed eyebrows. So distracting. I will give it another go because it's very different to everything else we are on with.
Yeah, I would happily wander off in the middle of episodes of Billions after sledging it for a while. I’m not saying I’ve infected Ofpym but he’s way better at spotting toxic masculinity, poor plotting and characterisation than he used to be. (This is what happens when you marry a feminist with a degree in media studies, so really that’s on him)
TBC. *I* am the feminist with the degree in media studies in this relationship 🙋♀️
I got what they were doing with Billions and agree with your analysis, I just didn’t have the time for it. Succession on the other hand…
Recently watched "Justified: City Primeval" and then started rewatching the original series. So, so good. And such memorable characters. Boyd. Mags Bennett. Loretta. Art.
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We started Escaping Twin Flames on Netflix. I continue to be stunned by the amount of otherwise intelligent, capable people that will listen to some crazy person on the internet tell them what they should be doing with their lives and sending all their money. It's an interesting look into a cult of sorts where it seems the main perpetrator is just a guy obsessed with making money by taking advantage of people who then morphs into something else altogether. Two episodes down and one more to go
Recently watched "Justified: City Primeval" and then started rewatching the original series. So, so good. And such memorable characters. Boyd. Mags Bennett. Loretta. Art.
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Agree. I had watched the original series which is set in Kentucky and I was skeptical about the new series being set in Detroit but it absolutely worked. Timothy Olyphant as Raylen Givens is a classic. Can't wait for season 2.
Recently watched "Justified: City Primeval" and then started rewatching the original series. So, so good. And such memorable characters. Boyd. Mags Bennett. Loretta. Art.
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Agree. I had watched the original series which is set in Kentucky and I was skeptical about the new series being set in Detroit but it absolutely worked. Timothy Olyphant as Raylen Givens is a classic. Can't wait for season 2.
Yes, it really shouldn't be as good as it is. The acting is nothing special, the storylines are pretty standard, and dialogue gets dangerously close to cheesy on a regular basis. But somehow it is totally watchable (Same could be said for Bosch Legacy, also worth checking out ).
Hoping for a Boyd return!
TBC. *I* am the feminist with the degree in media studies in this relationship 🙋♀️
I got what they were doing with Billions and agree with your analysis, I just didn’t have the time for it. Succession on the other hand…
We started Escaping Twin Flames on Netflix. I continue to be stunned by the amount of otherwise intelligent, capable people that will listen to some crazy person on the internet tell them what they should be doing with their lives and sending all their money. It's an interesting look into a cult of sorts where it seems the main perpetrator is just a guy obsessed with making money by taking advantage of people who then morphs into something else altogether. Two episodes down and one more to gothere is a documentary about the Twin Flames couple on Prime as well. I watched that one first.
Lol, I don't know about the persuasive part but you're a great thinker and seem charismatic AF. If there was a cult where you met quarterly or something on a camping trip or just a big night out on the patio around the fire - I'd join your cult just to hear you freestyle on contemporary society for a few hours into the wee morning while looking at the stars and contemplating.We started Escaping Twin Flames on Netflix. I continue to be stunned by the amount of otherwise intelligent, capable people that will listen to some crazy person on the internet tell them what they should be doing with their lives and sending all their money. It's an interesting look into a cult of sorts where it seems the main perpetrator is just a guy obsessed with making money by taking advantage of people who then morphs into something else altogether. Two episodes down and one more to go
There's a second documentary about it, which covers a lot of the same stuff, but with a few different characters.
People really do generally struggle with being fully autonomous and are constantly looking for someone "in charge" who knows what the fuck is going on and what the hell to do.
The church occupies this role for a lot of people giving them an authority and social construct to guide their behavior and.decision making, which can be comforting even when it's oppressive.
A lot of people have moved past their parent's' version of church and are increasingly seeking more eclectic versions of the exact same thing.
Also, these days with influencer culture, being sucked into a culty community where the brand and the personality are synonymous had groomed an entire generation to accept that kind of worship community. The Netflix series, I believe, makes a comment about how online cults exploded during the pandemic.
Really, with a world filled with lonely, insecure folks plagued with self-doubt and imposter syndrome, it doesn't take a lot for a confident, charismatic person to gain control over people if they can demonstrate even mild evidence of a justification for their confidence and authority. Pair this with the systematic dismantling of faith in our existing governing systems and you have an army of people desperate for authority.
From there, it's a basic playbook of how to push people incrementally into behaviours that are increasingly insane. And that playbook doesn't reality need to be learned, it's innate to a certain kind of highly charismatic, highly persuasive person.
Some people who have these naturally persuasive personalities are ethical and feel enormous responsibility to be careful with what they advise people because they'll fucking do it, and that's a lot of responsibility and can have seriously stressful consequences. This kind of person doesn't assume that because people do what they say that what they say is the correct thing to do.
Others don't feel weighted down and instead seek conventional forms of power through running businesses or running for office, etc, and they often believe that they know best for the world, and the fact that people listen to them is interpreted as evidence that they do, in fact, know best.
Then there are folks who have no ethical concerns at all about controlling people and just try to max it out as much as possible until they either create a massive worldwide cult like Scientology, or commit enough crimes sloppily enough that they get sent to prison like Keith Reniere.
Lol, I don't know about the persuasive part but you're a great thinker and seem charismatic AF. If there was a cult where you met quarterly or something on a camping trip or just a big night out on the patio around the fire - I'd join your cult just to hear you freestyle on contemporary society for a few hours into the wee morning while looking at the stars and contemplating.
Good stuff!
Finished 'The Terror' last night on AMC+. Not bad although I can imagine the book being even better. It's based on a true story about looking the Northwest Passage however there are supernatural elements layered on top of the story.
I'm currently a few episodes into Scavengers Reign, and kinda like it. Some really cool sci-fi animal and animal behaviour design that feels pretty alien. If you're into not for kids cartoons (that also aren't anime), you might want to check it out.
Finished 'The Terror' last night on AMC+. Not bad although I can imagine the book being even better. It's based on a true story about looking the Northwest Passage however there are supernatural elements layered on top of the story.
The book is excellent! You should definitely read it :) The book is only the first season of The Terror show - I haven't watched the second season and I'm not sure what the source material is.
Started watching Good Omens 2. Really good. Enjoying more Jon Hamm. Final verdict comparing to season 1 will be later. But I like that it is based on plot points discussed between Gaiman and Pratchett, and not totally based on a finished product, and that the writers have filled in-between, more open to ideas and plot developments.
Just finished Good Omens 2! Great sequel, although I should have turned on closed captioning. Some of the actors' British accents are so thick, I simply couldn't understand what they were saying.
I also stumbled on to Scavengers Reign on Max and was entranced by it…. Not sure how or why it was green lit, but glad unique stuff like this is being found and appreciated!
I also stumbled on to Scavengers Reign on Max and was entranced by it…. Not sure how or why it was green lit, but glad unique stuff like this is being found and appreciated!
Speaking of interesting new animated series, check out "Blue Eye Samurai" on Netflix. Unique animation style and good story, really digging it so far.
Malchat, what did you think of the Maya Kowalski case as presented in the documentary “ Takecare of Maya. “ The medical info was certainly one-sided and pretty vague, but I guess that’s because her medical team did not provide information from their side.
And just last week Maya and her family were awarded many many millions of dollars, with Johns Hopkins losing all seven counts in court.
It seemed to me the hospital made several miss-steps, and had opportunity to step back and review their treatment of her.
Malchat, what did you think of the Maya Kowalski case as presented in the documentary “ Takecare of Maya. “ The medical info was certainly one-sided and pretty vague, but I guess that’s because her medical team did not provide information from their side.
And just last week Maya and her family were awarded many many millions of dollars, with Johns Hopkins losing all seven counts in court.
It seemed to me the hospital made several miss-steps, and had opportunity to step back and review their treatment of her.
I haven't seen it, but I've handled a lot of serious chronic pain cases and it's probably the most challenging thing to handle as a medical professional. There's a reason it's almost always handled extremely poorly.
Malchat, what did you think of the Maya Kowalski case as presented in the documentary “ Takecare of Maya. “ The medical info was certainly one-sided and pretty vague, but I guess that’s because her medical team did not provide information from their side.
And just last week Maya and her family were awarded many many millions of dollars, with Johns Hopkins losing all seven counts in court.
It seemed to me the hospital made several miss-steps, and had opportunity to step back and review their treatment of her.
I haven't seen it, but I've handled a lot of serious chronic pain cases and it's probably the most challenging thing to handle as a medical professional. There's a reason it's almost always handled extremely poorly.
I can’t speak to their treatment of her disease and was it reasonable or not, and of course, it probably was because it’s Johns Hopkins. But it was their tenacious actions of keeping her away from her mother and getting child protective services involved that seemed over the top.
So this year we have been given Justified without Boyd Crowder, Unforgotten without Cassie Stuart, and now, Shetland without DI Perez... and they have all been awesome! (mostly)
Only one episode in on Shetland S.8 but Ashley Jensen (Extras, After Life) has slotted right in. Great supporting cast too.
So this year we have been given Justified without Boyd Crowder, Unforgotten without Cassie Stuart, and now, Shetland without DI Perez... and they have all been awesome! (mostly)
Only one episode in on Shetland S.8 but Ashley Jensen (Extras, After Life) has slotted right in. Great supporting cast too.
Lol, I love Shetland, it's so good, but how many serious crimes can happen in village of 6000 people??
So this year we have been given Justified without Boyd Crowder, Unforgotten without Cassie Stuart, and now, Shetland without DI Perez... and they have all been awesome! (mostly)
Only one episode in on Shetland S.8 but Ashley Jensen (Extras, After Life) has slotted right in. Great supporting cast too.
Lol, I love Shetland, it's so good, but how many serious crimes can happen in village of 6000 people??
Well there was Cabot’s Cove featured in Murder She Wrote, a tiny village that had a murder rate rivaling that of Detroit.
So this year we have been given Justified without Boyd Crowder, Unforgotten without Cassie Stuart, and now, Shetland without DI Perez... and they have all been awesome! (mostly)
Only one episode in on Shetland S.8 but Ashley Jensen (Extras, After Life) has slotted right in. Great supporting cast too.
Lol, I love Shetland, it's so good, but how many serious crimes can happen in village of 6000 people??
Well there was Cabot’s Cove featured in Murder She Wrote, a tiny village that had a murder rate rivaling that of Detroit.
To be fair, I never watched it. For some reason I thought she traveled around solving mysteries, like Poirot.
Working through the Mike Flanagan catalogue and we’re really enjoying Midnight Mass. You have to ignore some truly terrible and unconvincing aging make-up but I don’t think I’ve instantly disliked a character as much as Bev Keane, who manages to be both plausible and utterly repulsive*. Episode five was a banger, did not see that coming. Can’t wait to find out how it ends.
*Bev Keane spoilersSpoiler: show
Working through the Mike Flanagan catalogue and we’re really enjoying Midnight Mass. You have to ignore some truly terrible and unconvincing aging make-up but I don’t think I’ve instantly disliked a character as much as Bev Keane, who manages to be both plausible and utterly repulsive*. Episode five was a banger, did not see that coming. Can’t wait to find out how it ends.
*Bev Keane spoilersSpoiler: show
So this year we have been given Justified without Boyd Crowder, Unforgotten without Cassie Stuart, and now, Shetland without DI Perez... and they have all been awesome! (mostly)
Only one episode in on Shetland S.8 but Ashley Jensen (Extras, After Life) has slotted right in. Great supporting cast too.
Lol, I love Shetland, it's so good, but how many serious crimes can happen in village of 6000 people??
So this year we have been given Justified without Boyd Crowder, Unforgotten without Cassie Stuart, and now, Shetland without DI Perez... and they have all been awesome! (mostly)
Only one episode in on Shetland S.8 but Ashley Jensen (Extras, After Life) has slotted right in. Great supporting cast too.
Lol, I love Shetland, it's so good, but how many serious crimes can happen in village of 6000 people??
The new season of Fargo is very good, although the Jennifer Jason Leigh's over-the-top accent is grating.
So this year we have been given Justified without Boyd Crowder, Unforgotten without Cassie Stuart, and now, Shetland without DI Perez... and they have all been awesome! (mostly)
Only one episode in on Shetland S.8 but Ashley Jensen (Extras, After Life) has slotted right in. Great supporting cast too.
Lol, I love Shetland, it's so good, but how many serious crimes can happen in village of 6000 people??
The new season of Fargo is very good, although the Jennifer Jason Leigh's over-the-top accent is grating.
Just watched the first episode last night. Exciting!
Anyone seen / watching series 2 of the tourist with Jamie dornan? Not sure so far...It’s a bit of a mess so far? I really enjoyed the first season but this one seems like everyone is very stupid at all times.
Anyone seen / watching series 2 of the tourist with Jamie dornan? Not sure so far...
Anyone seen / watching series 2 of the tourist with Jamie dornan? Not sure so far...It’s a bit of a mess so far? I really enjoyed the first season but this one seems like everyone is very stupid at all times.
Anyone seen / watching series 2 of the tourist with Jamie dornan? Not sure so far...It’s a bit of a mess so far? I really enjoyed the first season but this one seems like everyone is very stupid at all times.
I only just finished the first series but I did think it was supposed to be a bit silly. I don't know who made this one but a lot of Australian productions are a bit silly, a bit am-dram for want of a better description. It has a bigger budget but retains a sort of cartoonish quality.
Finished 'A murder at the end of the world' last night. A good concept and pretty entertaining but not a great show. From the same people that made 'The OA' that was so awful.
Finished 'A murder at the end of the world' last night. A good concept and pretty entertaining but not a great show. From the same people that made 'The OA' that was so awful.
I enjoyed it, but I also really enjoyed The OA, I think Brit Marling resonates with a weird minority of people, otherwise her stuff if just painfully annoying. And while I'm watching it, I can absolutely see how it's "this close* to being insufferable, but I still like it. DH hates it, which I totally understand.
Finished 'A murder at the end of the world' last night. A good concept and pretty entertaining but not a great show. From the same people that made 'The OA' that was so awful.
I enjoyed it, but I also really enjoyed The OA, I think Brit Marling resonates with a weird minority of people, otherwise her stuff if just painfully annoying. And while I'm watching it, I can absolutely see how it's "this close* to being insufferable, but I still like it. DH hates it, which I totally understand.
I was sucked into The OA until the last 15 minutes of the last episode. Then it was like WTF did I just watch?
Finished 'A murder at the end of the world' last night. A good concept and pretty entertaining but not a great show. From the same people that made 'The OA' that was so awful.
I enjoyed it, but I also really enjoyed The OA, I think Brit Marling resonates with a weird minority of people, otherwise her stuff if just painfully annoying. And while I'm watching it, I can absolutely see how it's "this close* to being insufferable, but I still like it. DH hates it, which I totally understand.
I was sucked into The OA until the last 15 minutes of the last episode. Then it was like WTF did I just watch?
Finished 'A murder at the end of the world' last night. A good concept and pretty entertaining but not a great show. From the same people that made 'The OA' that was so awful.
I enjoyed it, but I also really enjoyed The OA, I think Brit Marling resonates with a weird minority of people, otherwise her stuff if just painfully annoying. And while I'm watching it, I can absolutely see how it's "this close* to being insufferable, but I still like it. DH hates it, which I totally understand.
I was sucked into The OA until the last 15 minutes of the last episode. Then it was like WTF did I just watch?
I really enjoyed "Murder at the End of the World," I felt like it skirted some of the problems of The OA. (I had a love-hate relationship with The OA. It's like it was always just on the edge of being something incredible, but then it would get a little too full of itself and I'd want to turn it off and never watch it again).
There's a fan theory on reddit that "Murder at the End of the World" is just a secret continuation of The OA. It's pretty fun.
The last episode of Fargo Season 5 was interesting. Makes me want biscuits.
The last episode of Fargo Season 5 was interesting. Makes me want biscuits.
Loved it. That moment where Wayne (off screen) clinks soda bottles with Moonk was just *chef's kiss*
I found the whole season really compelling and think there's some interesting, nuanced thematic work with debt / being "in debt" especially as relates to Dot.
It has, however, ruined John Hamm for me. He will always be Roy Tillman now, and that's kinda sad.
Somehow I had never seen the show Justified, and I've never been much of a Timothy Olyphant fan, and I assumed it would be hokey as hell.
I can't believe how wrong I was, this show has some of the sharpest dialogue I've ever seen, and truly frickin' delightful characters. His boss is probably one of my favourite characters ever on TV, his lines and delivery are absolutely fantastic.
I feel like they really invested a lot in high quality actors for all of the minor roles too, which helps with the overall quality of the series because there's just so much resting on the interactions between all of the characters that if even minor characters were weakly played, it would tumble the whole dynamic deck of cards.
I also appreciate how many minor characters they bring back, sometimes even after they're presumed dead, just because they would be entertaining in a given dynamic. I think the writers each season are extremely responsive to which characters worked and how they worked in the previous season. They also seem to readily dispose of anyone who isn't working, which I appreciate as well.
The show never takes itself too seriously, but has enough earnestness that the plots have good moments of emotional heft to them.
It's a very fun, and extremely watchable show. I haven't had a show where I genuinely really like the majority of the characters in a very, very long time.
Somehow I had never seen the show Justified, and I've never been much of a Timothy Olyphant fan, and I assumed it would be hokey as hell.
I can't believe how wrong I was, this show has some of the sharpest dialogue I've ever seen, and truly frickin' delightful characters. His boss is probably one of my favourite characters ever on TV, his lines and delivery are absolutely fantastic.
I feel like they really invested a lot in high quality actors for all of the minor roles too, which helps with the overall quality of the series because there's just so much resting on the interactions between all of the characters that if even minor characters were weakly played, it would tumble the whole dynamic deck of cards.
I also appreciate how many minor characters they bring back, sometimes even after they're presumed dead, just because they would be entertaining in a given dynamic. I think the writers each season are extremely responsive to which characters worked and how they worked in the previous season. They also seem to readily dispose of anyone who isn't working, which I appreciate as well.
The show never takes itself too seriously, but has enough earnestness that the plots have good moments of emotional heft to them.
It's a very fun, and extremely watchable show. I haven't had a show where I genuinely really like the majority of the characters in a very, very long time.
I loved Justified...for all the reasons you listed. Olyphant does a great job of understanding who Raylan is and gives an excellent performance. I also discovered Walton Goggins from this show and I think he's brilliant as Boyd Crowder. I love the history and dynamics between Raylan and Boyd throughout the show. I haven't checked out the new Justified series yet, but I'm working towards it for sure.
Somehow I had never seen the show Justified, and I've never been much of a Timothy Olyphant fan, and I assumed it would be hokey as hell.I love Justified so much that I drove an hour out of my way to visit Harlan, Kentucky some years ago when I was in the area.
I can't believe how wrong I was, this show has some of the sharpest dialogue I've ever seen, and truly frickin' delightful characters. His boss is probably one of my favourite characters ever on TV, his lines and delivery are absolutely fantastic.
I feel like they really invested a lot in high quality actors for all of the minor roles too, which helps with the overall quality of the series because there's just so much resting on the interactions between all of the characters that if even minor characters were weakly played, it would tumble the whole dynamic deck of cards.
I also appreciate how many minor characters they bring back, sometimes even after they're presumed dead, just because they would be entertaining in a given dynamic. I think the writers each season are extremely responsive to which characters worked and how they worked in the previous season. They also seem to readily dispose of anyone who isn't working, which I appreciate as well.
The show never takes itself too seriously, but has enough earnestness that the plots have good moments of emotional heft to them.
It's a very fun, and extremely watchable show. I haven't had a show where I genuinely really like the majority of the characters in a very, very long time.
Goggins had a pretty major role as a corrupt policeman in The Shield.That was his incredible breakout role. Stunning it was.
Somehow I had never seen the show Justified, and I've never been much of a Timothy Olyphant fan, and I assumed it would be hokey as hell.I love Justified so much that I drove an hour out of my way to visit Harlan, Kentucky some years ago when I was in the area.
I can't believe how wrong I was, this show has some of the sharpest dialogue I've ever seen, and truly frickin' delightful characters. His boss is probably one of my favourite characters ever on TV, his lines and delivery are absolutely fantastic.
I feel like they really invested a lot in high quality actors for all of the minor roles too, which helps with the overall quality of the series because there's just so much resting on the interactions between all of the characters that if even minor characters were weakly played, it would tumble the whole dynamic deck of cards.
I also appreciate how many minor characters they bring back, sometimes even after they're presumed dead, just because they would be entertaining in a given dynamic. I think the writers each season are extremely responsive to which characters worked and how they worked in the previous season. They also seem to readily dispose of anyone who isn't working, which I appreciate as well.
The show never takes itself too seriously, but has enough earnestness that the plots have good moments of emotional heft to them.
It's a very fun, and extremely watchable show. I haven't had a show where I genuinely really like the majority of the characters in a very, very long time.
It is a rather sad little town in an economically challenged area.
I visited the public library there where I saw dvdsof the tv show Justified and that seemed sort of meta.
Isn’t Mags the best villian ever!!???
Somehow I had never seen the show Justified, and I've never been much of a Timothy Olyphant fan, and I assumed it would be hokey as hell.I love Justified so much that I drove an hour out of my way to visit Harlan, Kentucky some years ago when I was in the area.
I can't believe how wrong I was, this show has some of the sharpest dialogue I've ever seen, and truly frickin' delightful characters. His boss is probably one of my favourite characters ever on TV, his lines and delivery are absolutely fantastic.
I feel like they really invested a lot in high quality actors for all of the minor roles too, which helps with the overall quality of the series because there's just so much resting on the interactions between all of the characters that if even minor characters were weakly played, it would tumble the whole dynamic deck of cards.
I also appreciate how many minor characters they bring back, sometimes even after they're presumed dead, just because they would be entertaining in a given dynamic. I think the writers each season are extremely responsive to which characters worked and how they worked in the previous season. They also seem to readily dispose of anyone who isn't working, which I appreciate as well.
The show never takes itself too seriously, but has enough earnestness that the plots have good moments of emotional heft to them.
It's a very fun, and extremely watchable show. I haven't had a show where I genuinely really like the majority of the characters in a very, very long time.
It is a rather sad little town in an economically challenged area.
I visited the public library there where I saw dvdsof the tv show Justified and that seemed sort of meta.
Isn’t Mags the best villian ever!!???
She's pretty good, but the best villain ever still goes to Ferguson on Wentworth. I think she was supposed to be a single season villain, but they ended up revolving the entire show around her.
You know, I started Wentworth, but never got around to watching much more beyond some of the first episode. It’s not that I didn’t like it, I just mainly forgot about it. Maybe I need to circle back to it.
Goggins is fantastic, it's really a shame he hasn't been more successful, his talent is insane.
He is absolutely the BEST part of The Righteous Gemstones. That's a huge part of my enjoyment of Justified, because Goggins typically plays minor, but scene stealing characters, and it's been a pleasure to see him as a main character. I'm frequently far more invested in Boyd than Raylan, because Raylan's character has minimal actual character development, he's almost more of a foil for other character's plots and development because he's always consistent. Boyd's story is dynamic and he changes and evolves radically throughout each season.
I profoundly enjoy Raylan, but I don't really care about his personal story because he's always essentially just Raylan, his being unchanging has been a key element through all of the seasons I've seen so far. Maybe that changes, but so far he has not been the driver of emotional investment. But I'm deeply invested in Boyd's story and his development, his changing ambitions and relationships.
I can see that I guess...but I viewed it more as a "take something meant for evil and do good with it" type of scenario.Spoiler: show
I loooooooved Airwolf as a kid! I always thought it was so awesome seeing the helicopter rise up out of the cave/canyon place where they kept it
American Nightmare - this is new on AU Netflix but maybe it's been out already in the US. And if you are in the US you might already know the story of Denise Huskin's home invasion/abduction.
But if you don't, and you want to go on an extreme emotional rollercoaster through every emotion you can think of, I recommend it! Cheese & rice. I can't really say any more without spoiling it and I can't get the spoiler function to work.
You know, I started Wentworth, but never got around to watching much more beyond some of the first episode. It’s not that I didn’t like it, I just mainly forgot about it. Maybe I need to circle back to it.
It takes some time to build up, but it's one of the best shows out there, IMO. Aussies are just great at TV.
Snowfall.
How did I not know about this F/X series (now on Hulu) that portrays the start of the crack cocaine scourge in LA in the 80s? It feels like a cross between Narcos and The Wire.
Finally made it through The Americans, great show, Keri Russell is excellent. Dropped off a little in the later seasons and the ending was "just ok", but still worthwhile. A few times I found myself thinking, wow they totally stole that from Breaking Bad.
Another vote for Slow Horses, makes me realize how average Jack Ryan and Reacher really are. Although not really a fair fight - Gary Oldman v. John Krasinski v. ???.
Fans of Australian TV might like Boy Swallows Universe, a little weird, but the supporting cast including Bryan Brown, Simon Baker and Anthony LaPaglia is worth a look.
American Nightmare - this is new on AU Netflix but maybe it's been out already in the US. And if you are in the US you might already know the story of Denise Huskin's home invasion/abduction.
But if you don't, and you want to go on an extreme emotional rollercoaster through every emotion you can think of, I recommend it! Cheese & rice. I can't really say any more without spoiling it and I can't get the spoiler function to work.
I am only one episode into Boy Swallows Universe but looking fwd to the rest.It is so good and also I am pre-emptively sad.
Loudermilk on Netflix was not great. It tried hard but ultimately was pretty mediocre.I agree with you that Loudermilk
Rewatching season 1 of Our Flag Means Death with my son and that is a great series. Very funny.
Finally made it through The Americans, great show, Keri Russell is excellent. Dropped off a little in the later seasons and the ending was "just ok", but still worthwhile. A few times I found myself thinking, wow they totally stole that from Breaking Bad.
Another vote for Slow Horses, makes me realize how average Jack Ryan and Reacher really are. Although not really a fair fight - Gary Oldman v. John Krasinski v. ???.
Fans of Australian TV might like Boy Swallows Universe, a little weird, but the supporting cast including Bryan Brown, Simon Baker and Anthony LaPaglia is worth a look.
Oy vey! I found the last episode of the Americans to be gripping. Poetic. Greatly moving. I loved it and I still watch it now and then.
Finally made it through The Americans, great show, Keri Russell is excellent. Dropped off a little in the later seasons and the ending was "just ok", but still worthwhile. A few times I found myself thinking, wow they totally stole that from Breaking Bad.
Another vote for Slow Horses, makes me realize how average Jack Ryan and Reacher really are. Although not really a fair fight - Gary Oldman v. John Krasinski v. ???.
Fans of Australian TV might like Boy Swallows Universe, a little weird, but the supporting cast including Bryan Brown, Simon Baker and Anthony LaPaglia is worth a look.
Oy vey! I found the last episode of the Americans to be gripping. Poetic. Greatly moving. I loved it and I still watch it now and then.
Same. Loved the finale. Loved how they suverted expectations of major violence.
Started watching 'Call the Midwife' this week. It's pretty good but I don't know how much more I can take.The books make an even stronger case for the NHS and the importance of a social safety net and bodily autonomy.
Started watching 'Call the Midwife' this week. It's pretty good but I don't know how much more I can take.
DH & I just started watching Tokyo Vice, mostly because I enjoy seeing the city (and, explaining what i know about the areas) & picking up my very limited words I understand in Japanese. The acting quality is also pretty good.
Max's 'True Detective - Night Country' is haunting and lingering with me each week, in a good way! The music is good, Alaska setting is great, character and acting way above average, and latest episodes 4 & 5 just keep ramping up... I hadn't seen any of the previous seasons so I wasn't sure what 'true detective' was supposed to mean, still unsure if it allows for supernatural, but impressively walking the line without showing its hand. A bit sad that there's only one more episode ... unlike so many series that desperately drag out their run time (lookin at you 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith')...
Started watching 'Call the Midwife' this week. It's pretty good but I don't know how much more I can take.
Depends on what you can't take about it.
Started watching 'Call the Midwife' this week. It's pretty good but I don't know how much more I can take.
Depends on what you can't take about it.
Complicated births are only entertaining for so long. Granted there are other personal dramas going on but still. I'm finishing season 2 and there are 12 seasons.
We started watching Three Body on Prime. Its supposed to be very true to the award winning Sci-Fi book "Three Body Problem" that my wife really enjoyed. We've only seen the first episode, but liked it and excited to continue.
Edited to add- it’s in Chinese with English subtitles.
edited to add again-- We're now 5 episodes in. Excellent show in our opinions, particularly for science geeks. It's thoughtful with attention paid to detail, and the scientists are portrayed excellently.
We started watching "Three Body" on Prime. Its supposed to be very true to the award winning Sci-Fi book "Three Body Problem" that my wife really enjoyed. We've only seen the first episode, but liked it and excited to continue.
Edited to add- it’s in Chinese with English subtitles.
edited to add again-- We're now 5 episodes in. Excellent show in our opinions, particularly for science geeks. It's thoughtful with attention paid to detail, and the scientists are portrayed excellently.
I, too, greatly enjoyed the book. It sounds like your wife is ok with it, so I'm guessing liking the book didn't ruin the show?
Watched Band of Brothers for the second time. First time was in 2008, and back then I remember being constantly angry while watching b/c I couldn't tell which person was which with half the cast, and I thought we were supposed to be able to keep track for emotional investment. So it was not positive experience that I'd been expecting.
Watching this time, I just went in assuming that was not the series goal and 'let it ride'. Of course, I was able to track people a bit better on second viewing. Esp since every redshirt of the episode was some now-superstar-but-then-unknown 'baby' British actor. That was kind of fun.
That last ep really makes me want to go to Austria.
I watched Mr. and Mrs. Smith mostly because I think Donald Glover is cool. Not a lot of substance to this show, kind of trying to be a fun spy thing. First few episodes were better than the last few . . . and in some places it felt like the writers were making the characters do things that didn't always make sense simply to carry the plot along. I predicted the ending that would happen an episode early and was completely wrong. But the ending I was expecting would have been waaaaaaay better than the ending we got. :P Watchable, generally fun mindless entertainment that could have been a lot better.
6/10
I watched Mr. and Mrs. Smith mostly because I think Donald Glover is cool. Not a lot of substance to this show, kind of trying to be a fun spy thing. First few episodes were better than the last few . . . and in some places it felt like the writers were making the characters do things that didn't always make sense simply to carry the plot along. I predicted the ending that would happen an episode early and was completely wrong. But the ending I was expecting would have been waaaaaaay better than the ending we got. :P Watchable, generally fun mindless entertainment that could have been a lot better.
6/10
Didn't this show suffer from major issues though? I'm pretty sure Phoebe Waller-Bridge was supposed to co-write and co-star and then she walked out shortly after production started.
I'm pretty sure I read that they were scrambling just to get the season made.
The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live
I admit to having watched all TWD series so far and have spent way too much time watching these "Zombie" shows. Just one episode in, and so far enjoying it. This series sees the return of the lead character Rick and has a situation* in the first couple of minutes which helps align his character with the comic book which the TWD is based on.
No one else in my family watches these shows and I would only recommend this to those who enjoy this type of show.
I'll admit, I never jumped on the zombie train. Is it possible to jump in to this new series or do I need to watch more Walking Dead backstory to understand what is going on?
Is anyone watching “The Resident “on Netflix? It’s a hospital show. It has a very high rating, 7.8 on IMDb.
I can’t force my way through even episode one. The bad guy is so bad. The good guy is so good and smart and competent. The new resident male doctor is so… Naïve and he along with us has to be lectured about problems in the healthcare system.
I would rate this more like a 6.2
Next.
I too am a long time TWD junkie and have watched every show they've produced from the main show, to Fear, to World Beyond, to Dead City, to Daryl Dixon, to now The Ones Who Live. I've been so excited to catch back up with Rick and Michonne after all these years and I've really enjoyed the first two episodes so far. My wife detests the gore on some episodes that she's seen over the years, but wanted to watch this one with me. They do a good enough job of quickly summarizing the back story without going into minute detail and she was really able to pick up the gist of the Rick-Michonne dynamic quickly.My People! Just binge watched Dead City the other day on DVD. No cable or home internet so no streaming sadly.
The Tourist on Netflix is interesting. I like it so far but it may end poorly.
The Tourist on Netflix is interesting. I like it so far but it may end poorly.
I made it through season 1, although I am slightly bogged down in season 2, this time set in Ireland. Great for those of us that like interesting scenery in our tv shows.
I'm not sure they've made the absolute best use of the cast - when I see names like Jamie Dornan (The Fall), Damon Herriman (Justified), Olafur Olafsson (True Detective) and Danielle Macdonald (Unbelievable), I think I was hoping for a little more.
The Tourist on Netflix is interesting. I like it so far but it may end poorly.
The Three Body Problem is coming out later this month. I hope it's epic but I would settle for great. I wonder if it's possible to watch the original Chinese version?
We started watching "Three Body" on Prime. Its supposed to be very true to the award winning Sci-Fi book "Three Body Problem" that my wife really enjoyed. We've only seen the first episode, but liked it and excited to continue.
Edited to add- it’s in Chinese with English subtitles.
edited to add again-- We're now 5 episodes in. Excellent show in our opinions, particularly for science geeks. It's thoughtful with attention paid to detail, and the scientists are portrayed excellently.
I, too, greatly enjoyed the book. It sounds like your wife is ok with it, so I'm guessing liking the book didn't ruin the show?
She’s more than ok with it! My wife and I are really excited about this show. It’s been a couple of years since reading the book, so the show pulls up details she forgot about. We’re on episode 13 now. It truly is an excellent sci-fi adaptation.
Another interesting tidbit— the particle collider scene was actually filmed in the real accelerator in Beijing.
Edited to add- My wife says she can’t remember the details, but feels the show simplifies things in a way to make it flow better on screen, while appealing to a more general audience. This isn’t a bad thing, she says, since the book was quite complicated. It has the same overall feeling as the book, and the representation of the three body game is awesome. Dehydrate!!!
edited to add more--- We watched 2 trailers for "3 Body Problem" that will be coming to Netflix in a month from now. My assumption, based on the 4 minutes being shown, is that it will be a bit more dumbed down, action packed, and dramatic than the Chinese version. I'm afraid it's going to lose the real science that is depicted in the version we're watching now. For example, there's a great scene where the universe blinks, but its background radiation, so there's a whole explanation about wavelengths of light, satellite telescopes vs ground based, the visible spectrum, etc. In the Netflix trailer, the stars themselves visibly blink, so I suppose all that gets thrown out so non-science people will understand it. The characters seem like they're British too, because who wants to watch a show with too many Chinese actors, right? It'll be interesting to compare the two when the time comes.
The Three Body Problem is coming out later this month. I hope it's epic but I would settle for great. I wonder if it's possible to watch the original Chinese version?
Yes! On Amazon Prime. It is quite awesome. I plan to watch the Netflix version when it comes out, but am expecting to be disappointed compared to the original. I suppose ranking will differ, depending on whether you prefer logical storytelling and real sci-fi or the westernized alternative to that.We started watching "Three Body" on Prime. Its supposed to be very true to the award winning Sci-Fi book "Three Body Problem" that my wife really enjoyed. We've only seen the first episode, but liked it and excited to continue.
Edited to add- it’s in Chinese with English subtitles.
edited to add again-- We're now 5 episodes in. Excellent show in our opinions, particularly for science geeks. It's thoughtful with attention paid to detail, and the scientists are portrayed excellently.
I, too, greatly enjoyed the book. It sounds like your wife is ok with it, so I'm guessing liking the book didn't ruin the show?
She’s more than ok with it! My wife and I are really excited about this show. It’s been a couple of years since reading the book, so the show pulls up details she forgot about. We’re on episode 13 now. It truly is an excellent sci-fi adaptation.
Another interesting tidbit— the particle collider scene was actually filmed in the real accelerator in Beijing.
Edited to add- My wife says she can’t remember the details, but feels the show simplifies things in a way to make it flow better on screen, while appealing to a more general audience. This isn’t a bad thing, she says, since the book was quite complicated. It has the same overall feeling as the book, and the representation of the three body game is awesome. Dehydrate!!!
edited to add more--- We watched 2 trailers for "3 Body Problem" that will be coming to Netflix in a month from now. My assumption, based on the 4 minutes being shown, is that it will be a bit more dumbed down, action packed, and dramatic than the Chinese version. I'm afraid it's going to lose the real science that is depicted in the version we're watching now. For example, there's a great scene where the universe blinks, but its background radiation, so there's a whole explanation about wavelengths of light, satellite telescopes vs ground based, the visible spectrum, etc. In the Netflix trailer, the stars themselves visibly blink, so I suppose all that gets thrown out so non-science people will understand it. The characters seem like they're British too, because who wants to watch a show with too many Chinese actors, right? It'll be interesting to compare the two when the time comes.
We’ve started The Gentlemen on Netflix which if you like Guy Ritchie you a) know exactly what you are getting and b) is pretty good, at least one episode in.
But if you don’t have a high GR tolerance, this is not the show for you.
The Three Body Problem is coming out later this month. I hope it's epic but I would settle for great. I wonder if it's possible to watch the original Chinese version?
Yes! On Amazon Prime. It is quite awesome. I plan to watch the Netflix version when it comes out, but am expecting to be disappointed compared to the original. I suppose ranking will differ, depending on whether you prefer logical storytelling and real sci-fi or the westernized alternative to that.We started watching "Three Body" on Prime. Its supposed to be very true to the award winning Sci-Fi book "Three Body Problem" that my wife really enjoyed. We've only seen the first episode, but liked it and excited to continue.
Edited to add- it’s in Chinese with English subtitles.
edited to add again-- We're now 5 episodes in. Excellent show in our opinions, particularly for science geeks. It's thoughtful with attention paid to detail, and the scientists are portrayed excellently.
I, too, greatly enjoyed the book. It sounds like your wife is ok with it, so I'm guessing liking the book didn't ruin the show?
She’s more than ok with it! My wife and I are really excited about this show. It’s been a couple of years since reading the book, so the show pulls up details she forgot about. We’re on episode 13 now. It truly is an excellent sci-fi adaptation.
Another interesting tidbit— the particle collider scene was actually filmed in the real accelerator in Beijing.
Edited to add- My wife says she can’t remember the details, but feels the show simplifies things in a way to make it flow better on screen, while appealing to a more general audience. This isn’t a bad thing, she says, since the book was quite complicated. It has the same overall feeling as the book, and the representation of the three body game is awesome. Dehydrate!!!
edited to add more--- We watched 2 trailers for "3 Body Problem" that will be coming to Netflix in a month from now. My assumption, based on the 4 minutes being shown, is that it will be a bit more dumbed down, action packed, and dramatic than the Chinese version. I'm afraid it's going to lose the real science that is depicted in the version we're watching now. For example, there's a great scene where the universe blinks, but its background radiation, so there's a whole explanation about wavelengths of light, satellite telescopes vs ground based, the visible spectrum, etc. In the Netflix trailer, the stars themselves visibly blink, so I suppose all that gets thrown out so non-science people will understand it. The characters seem like they're British too, because who wants to watch a show with too many Chinese actors, right? It'll be interesting to compare the two when the time comes.
Dang. I just quit Amazon Prime.
Halo? Is it worth watching? I'm a sci-fi junkie and haventbseen anything new in awhile.
Lol. Even the female Spartans are sort of in that group. And we all want to be Master Chief! I'm curious if the series is like the game. Just saw the commercials for it and looks good but without streaming I'll probably never get to see it. Everything sci-fi..ish is boring on antenna TV. I think the last one I saw (binged on DVD) was The Expanse.Halo? Is it worth watching? I'm a sci-fi junkie and haventbseen anything new in awhile.
Three Body??? :)
Lol. Even the female Spartans are sort of in that group. And we all want to be Master Chief! I'm curious if the series is like the game. Just saw the commercials for it and looks good but without streaming I'll probably never get to see it. Everything sci-fi..ish is boring on antenna TV. I think the last one I saw (binged on DVD) was The Expanse.Halo? Is it worth watching? I'm a sci-fi junkie and haventbseen anything new in awhile.
Three Body??? :)
Lol. Even the female Spartans are sort of in that group. And we all want to be Master Chief! I'm curious if the series is like the game. Just saw the commercials for it and looks good but without streaming I'll probably never get to see it. Everything sci-fi..ish is boring on antenna TV. I think the last one I saw (binged on DVD) was The Expanse.Halo? Is it worth watching? I'm a sci-fi junkie and haventbseen anything new in awhile.
Three Body??? :)
I'm a sci-fi junkie and haventbseen anything new in awhile.
Is that based on the Assimov book? If so I'd probably love it. Nah to cartoons or fantasy stuff. Hard to find decent tv series on DVD - even at the big city library where they are free - but usually older. I did watch the Westworld series recently which was...ok...as well as some drama tv series and some movies (Dune etc) but when I have to stay home for several days binge watching some sci-fi is pretty fun.I'm a sci-fi junkie and haventbseen anything new in awhile.
There was a kinda cool sci-fi-ish show called Maniac that came out a few years back and seemed to pass by under everyone's radar. Less space ships and aliens than near future psychological drama stuff.
I found that the second season of Foundation was decent too. Maybe it's just that I've accepted that they're going way off script from the books and just kinda doing their own thing. And if you can tolerate cartoons, Scavengers Reign was one of the better sci-fi shows of last year.
Is that based on the Assimov book? If so I'd probably love it. Nah to cartoons or fantasy stuff. Hard to find decent tv series on DVD - even at the big city library where they are free - but usually older. I did watch the Westworld series recently which was...ok...as well as some drama tv series and some movies (Dune etc) but when I have to stay home for several days binge watching some sci-fi is pretty fun.I'm a sci-fi junkie and haventbseen anything new in awhile.
There was a kinda cool sci-fi-ish show called Maniac that came out a few years back and seemed to pass by under everyone's radar. Less space ships and aliens than near future psychological drama stuff.
I found that the second season of Foundation was decent too. Maybe it's just that I've accepted that they're going way off script from the books and just kinda doing their own thing. And if you can tolerate cartoons, Scavengers Reign was one of the better sci-fi shows of last year.
I just saw a preview for it (2nd season I guess) and it looked good and seemed highly rated (by 13 year old boys living in their mom's basement ;-)). My mind can't quite wrap around game to tv series as it would seem hard to follow any of them ( 3 Body included - thanks for the link @rab-bit) but will check them out when can.Lol. Even the female Spartans are sort of in that group. And we all want to be Master Chief! I'm curious if the series is like the game. Just saw the commercials for it and looks good but without streaming I'll probably never get to see it. Everything sci-fi..ish is boring on antenna TV. I think the last one I saw (binged on DVD) was The Expanse.Halo? Is it worth watching? I'm a sci-fi junkie and haventbseen anything new in awhile.
Three Body??? :)
Halo isn't as terrible as the gamers made it out to be, but it's much more entertainment than sci-fi. From what I gather it is only loosely based on the game. I watched it in the background while doing chores around the house. There's only one scene that goes 'gamer mode' in the final episode, but it is pretty cool. The series is too drawn out a lot of the time but does eventually get to a satisfying climax. Hard to say I'd recommend it, so much other good stuff out there, but it's not terrible.
My mind can't quite wrap around game to tv series as it would seem hard to follow any of them ( 3 Body included - thanks for the link @rab-bit) but will check them out when can.
I was familiar with the book but I guess I should have said the Halo game version not the book (ship) one. I didn't read all the thread (oops!) as I only recently got a TV after years without one so now I guess I have some catching up to do ;-).My mind can't quite wrap around game to tv series as it would seem hard to follow any of them ( 3 Body included - thanks for the link @rab-bit) but will check them out when can.
The 3 Body tv series is based off a science fiction book. I've written so much about it on this page I didn't think to explain it again when I suggested it to you.
I see A Gentleman in Moscow is soon to be a TV series.
Started 3 Body Problem last night. A bit slow but good special effects.
We just started watching the third season of For All Mankind . . . and it's pretty fantastic TV.
We just started watching the third season of For All Mankind . . . and it's pretty fantastic TV.
It's so good, I don't know why more people don't talk about it.
Each episode is produced like a full movie.
I’ve been hand waving about this series since the first episode, sometimes on this very thread. We’ll renew our Prime membership for season 4.We just started watching the third season of For All Mankind . . . and it's pretty fantastic TV.
It's so good, I don't know why more people don't talk about it.
Each episode is produced like a full movie.
Yes!
It's a touch science fiction, a touch drama. Pretty awesome acting all around and great writing.
I’ve been hand waving about this series since the first episode, sometimes on this very thread. We’ll renew our Prime membership for season 4.We just started watching the third season of For All Mankind . . . and it's pretty fantastic TV.
It's so good, I don't know why more people don't talk about it.
Each episode is produced like a full movie.
Yes!
It's a touch science fiction, a touch drama. Pretty awesome acting all around and great writing.
Meanwhile, we finished The Gentlemen and as I previously noted, if you set your brain to Guy Ritchie, it’s a fun caper. I watched it one episode at a time because two in a row made the implausible nonsense build up too high but I could accept one episodes worth of nonsense at a time. Also I have a weakness for stylish no-nonsense brunettes so Susie Glass was a treat.
I finally got to watch 2 out of 8 episodes of 3 Body Problem on Netflix. I've written a decent amount about the original (and superior) Chinese version 3 Body that can be watched on Prime and Peacock. Exactly as expected--- take a thoughtful and serious work, remove the science from the science fiction, strip out a good bit of logic, fabricate some unnecessary drama, and Hollywoodize the characters. Bah humbug!
Alone Australia series 2 began tonight. We correctly identified the first to leave *buffs nails*. They are on the SW coast of New Zealand's south island and it's wet and miserable, very like the early seasons of the US Alone, when they were on Vancouver Island.
Happy Valley Series 3 finally came to free-to-air in Aus and it's as miserable and depressing as I'd hoped! DH hates it.
Alone Australia series 2 began tonight. We correctly identified the first to leave *buffs nails*. They are on the SW coast of New Zealand's south island and it's wet and miserable, very like the early seasons of the US Alone, when they were on Vancouver Island.
Happy Valley Series 3 finally came to free-to-air in Aus and it's as miserable and depressing as I'd hoped! DH hates it.
Finally got my wife into watching Alone and we started from the beginning...so we've just watched the first two seasons; both on Vancouver Island
I finally got to watch 2 out of 8 episodes of 3 Body Problem on Netflix. I've written a decent amount about the original (and superior) Chinese version 3 Body that can be watched on Prime and Peacock. Exactly as expected--- take a thoughtful and serious work, remove the science from the science fiction, strip out a good bit of logic, fabricate some unnecessary drama, and Hollywoodize the characters. Bah humbug!
I take the more pragmatic approach. Mainstream audiences were never going to suddenly 'find' 3 Body Problem, but now that a more accessible '3 Body lite' is out there, it will pull more people in and reinvigorate the universe. I'm enjoying how one story can be envisioned so differently and look forward to going back to the original as well as listening to an Audible reading of the original first book... There needs to be a word for this trend, like 'Dune-ification'...
I finally got to watch 2 out of 8 episodes of 3 Body Problem on Netflix. I've written a decent amount about the original (and superior) Chinese version 3 Body that can be watched on Prime and Peacock. Exactly as expected--- take a thoughtful and serious work, remove the science from the science fiction, strip out a good bit of logic, fabricate some unnecessary drama, and Hollywoodize the characters. Bah humbug!
I finally got to watch 2 out of 8 episodes of 3 Body Problem on Netflix. I've written a decent amount about the original (and superior) Chinese version 3 Body that can be watched on Prime and Peacock. Exactly as expected--- take a thoughtful and serious work, remove the science from the science fiction, strip out a good bit of logic, fabricate some unnecessary drama, and Hollywoodize the characters. Bah humbug!
I take the more pragmatic approach. Mainstream audiences were never going to suddenly 'find' 3 Body Problem, but now that a more accessible '3 Body lite' is out there, it will pull more people in and reinvigorate the universe. I'm enjoying how one story can be envisioned so differently and look forward to going back to the original as well as listening to an Audible reading of the original first book... There needs to be a word for this trend, like 'Dune-ification'...
Well said. Dune-ification! I'm just a cup half empty kinda guy I suppose.
Recently watched The Brothers Sun on Netflix. Really enjoyed it, the fight scenes were top notch. A few weeks ago watched Beef on the same network. So, apparently Asian comedy-dramas are my thing now...not a bad thing.
Recently watched The Brothers Sun on Netflix. Really enjoyed it, the fight scenes were top notch. A few weeks ago watched Beef on the same network. So, apparently Asian comedy-dramas are my thing now...not a bad thing.
Giving up on the 3 Body Problem. The golden age of tv is over.
Giving up on the 3 Body Problem. The golden age of tv is over.
There's tons of great shows still out there, but Netflix's 3 Body Problem is not one of them.
Giving up on the 3 Body Problem. The golden age of tv is over.
There's tons of great shows still out there, but Netflix's 3 Body Problem is not one of them.
The last great show was Severance and maybe Patriot.
Giving up on the 3 Body Problem. The golden age of tv is over.
There's tons of great shows still out there, but Netflix's 3 Body Problem is not one of them.
The last great show was Severance and maybe Patriot.
Giving up on the 3 Body Problem. The golden age of tv is over.
Giving up on the 3 Body Problem. The golden age of tv is over.
Please, please try the original Chinese version.
Giving up on the 3 Body Problem. The golden age of tv is over.
Please, please try the original Chinese version.
I would but thanks to MMM I have dropped Amazon Prime.
Started Mr Ripley last night. Beautiful cinematography.
Just started season 4 of The Wire.
I'm already nervous about feeling bummed when I finish the last season. I always feel like there will never be another compelling series and yet somehow I always find one. We abandoned The Bear season 2 (which we really liked) to watch the Wire so I'm sure we can at least jump back to that for a bit while we search for something else.
We just finished the most recent season of Fargo. It was fantastic.
If you aren't familiar, every season of Fargo is a stand-alone story. Very little overlap between the seasons. This most recent season I don't think had any overlap at all with earlier seasons.
Anyway, each season is unique and great.
I'm almost done with Foundation's newest season, and I've been enjoying that.
I plan to watch Echo (gotta keep up with the MCU), and Shogun next.
Just started season 4 of The Wire.
I'm already nervous about feeling bummed when I finish the last season. I always feel like there will never be another compelling series and yet somehow I always find one. We abandoned The Bear season 2 (which we really liked) to watch the Wire so I'm sure we can at least jump back to that for a bit while we search for something else.
There are a few series as compelling as The Wire, but not many.
You know, I have only watched The Wire one time. I am savoring the idea of watching it for a second time. I wonder how much of it will be spoiled now that I know all of those actors much better and frankly, I know one of them died in real life. Oy.
We just finished the most recent season of Fargo. It was fantastic.
If you aren't familiar, every season of Fargo is a stand-alone story. Very little overlap between the seasons. This most recent season I don't think had any overlap at all with earlier seasons.
Anyway, each season is unique and great.
I'm almost done with Foundation's newest season, and I've been enjoying that.
I plan to watch Echo (gotta keep up with the MCU), and Shogun next.
Echo is unfathomably bad. Truly unwatchable.
We just finished the most recent season of Fargo. It was fantastic.
If you aren't familiar, every season of Fargo is a stand-alone story. Very little overlap between the seasons. This most recent season I don't think had any overlap at all with earlier seasons.
Anyway, each season is unique and great.
I'm almost done with Foundation's newest season, and I've been enjoying that.
I plan to watch Echo (gotta keep up with the MCU), and Shogun next.
Echo is unfathomably bad. Truly unwatchable.
As my wife and friends all point out, I somehow manage to enjoy just about every show or movie I watch. I can almost always find things to appreciate about any film or show. It’s pretty common for me to say, “Oh, I saw that and really enjoyed it.” For others to respond, “really? Even with this, that, and the other bad part?” I guess so. Maybe I’m just easy to please.
Just started season 4 of The Wire.
I'm already nervous about feeling bummed when I finish the last season. I always feel like there will never be another compelling series and yet somehow I always find one. We abandoned The Bear season 2 (which we really liked) to watch the Wire so I'm sure we can at least jump back to that for a bit while we search for something else.
There are a few series as compelling as The Wire, but not many.
You know, I have only watched The Wire one time. I am savoring the idea of watching it for a second time. I wonder how much of it will be spoiled now that I know all of those actors much better and frankly, I know one of them died in real life. Oy.
I really enjoyed The Wire second time round, certainly turning on subtitles makes a huge difference.
Kind of mind blowing seeing Idris Elba as a Baltimore gangster, now that he has done so much. Jamie Hector will never find a more suitable character than Marlo Stanfield - at time was painful watching him in Bosch, but the script takes some of the blame for that.
Lance Riddick also recently passed.
As my wife and friends all point out, I somehow manage to enjoy just about every show or movie I watch. I can almost always find things to appreciate about any film or show. It’s pretty common for me to say, “Oh, I saw that and really enjoyed it.” For others to respond, “really? Even with this, that, and the other bad part?” I guess so. Maybe I’m just easy to please.
This is me too. I try to never take any show too seriously and view it for what it is...entertainment. I've enjoyed several shows that many here hate, and mildly disliked many that people here love, but got enjoyment out of them all anyway.
This is me too. I try to never take any show too seriously and view it for what it is...entertainment. I've enjoyed several shows that many here hate, and mildly disliked many that people here love, but got enjoyment out of them all anyway.
Exactly. There is always something to appreciate. Lots of people put in a lot of hard work to make any move happen.
As my wife and friends all point out, I somehow manage to enjoy just about every show or movie I watch. I can almost always find things to appreciate about any film or show. It’s pretty common for me to say, “Oh, I saw that and really enjoyed it.” For others to respond, “really? Even with this, that, and the other bad part?” I guess so. Maybe I’m just easy to please.
This is me too. I try to never take any show too seriously and view it for what it is...entertainment. I've enjoyed several shows that many here hate, and mildly disliked many that people here love, but got enjoyment out of them all anyway.
Exactly. There is always something to appreciate. Lots of people put in a lot of hard work to make any move happen.
Huh. Are you the two people who enjoyed watching Velma?
I'm kind of fascinated by this because I'm wildly intolerant of entertainment that takes effort or patience for me to appreciate. I would literally rather clean my bathroom or stare at a tree for an hour. I've been known to bail on a book if the first page isn't engaging enough.
Huh. Are you the two people who enjoyed watching Velma?
I actually skipped that one. Only so much time in the day, and that didn't make the cut.I'm kind of fascinated by this because I'm wildly intolerant of entertainment that takes effort or patience for me to appreciate. I would literally rather clean my bathroom or stare at a tree for an hour. I've been known to bail on a book if the first page isn't engaging enough.
It's like leaving a baseball game early to beat traffic. I'm the guy that will sit in the stands until the last out, and even feel good about the experience if my team got blown out.
TV is so subjective, it seems to make sense that every show will appeal to somebody, somewhere.
There is always going to be that section of the crowd, "The Wire is overrated", "Better Call Saul is boring", etc. I often wonder what these people watch, and would not be surprised it is the shows that I think are terrible. To be sure, some of the recommendations I see on this board from otherwise intelligent people are curious to say the least.
And I know there are shows that are objectively mediocre but I enjoy them anyway due to some combination of genre, cast, dialogue, scenery that happens to fit my eye. But then I check it out on imdb and see that it got a 6.9 - so I accept that fact that I am in the minority and enjoy it anyway.
TV is so subjective, it seems to make sense that every show will appeal to somebody, somewhere.
There is always going to be that section of the crowd, "The Wire is overrated", "Better Call Saul is boring", etc. I often wonder what these people watch, and would not be surprised it is the shows that I think are terrible. To be sure, some of the recommendations I see on this board from otherwise intelligent people are curious to say the least.
And I know there are shows that are objectively mediocre but I enjoy them anyway due to some combination of genre, cast, dialogue, scenery that happens to fit my eye. But then I check it out on imdb and see that it got a 6.9 - so I accept that fact that I am in the minority and enjoy it anyway.
Wouldn't a 6.9 suggest that the majority of people liked it reasonably enough??
I find I like a lot of stuff in the 70% range on Rotten Tomatoes.
My point also wasn't that I only like things that are popular, I like plenty of stuff that other hate or find stupid. But if I don't immediately like it, there's no amount of effort that the creators put in that will make me appreciate it.
I don't have the capacity to appreciate a show for some element if the big picture doesn't appeal to me. So I'm kind of fascinated by multiple people saying they can. It's neat, I'm not judging, I'm just confused by it.
TV is so subjective, it seems to make sense that every show will appeal to somebody, somewhere.
There is always going to be that section of the crowd, "The Wire is overrated", "Better Call Saul is boring", etc. I often wonder what these people watch, and would not be surprised it is the shows that I think are terrible. To be sure, some of the recommendations I see on this board from otherwise intelligent people are curious to say the least.
And I know there are shows that are objectively mediocre but I enjoy them anyway due to some combination of genre, cast, dialogue, scenery that happens to fit my eye. But then I check it out on imdb and see that it got a 6.9 - so I accept that fact that I am in the minority and enjoy it anyway.
Wouldn't a 6.9 suggest that the majority of people liked it reasonably enough??
I find I like a lot of stuff in the 70% range on Rotten Tomatoes.
My point also wasn't that I only like things that are popular, I like plenty of stuff that other hate or find stupid. But if I don't immediately like it, there's no amount of effort that the creators put in that will make me appreciate it.
I don't have the capacity to appreciate a show for some element if the big picture doesn't appeal to me. So I'm kind of fascinated by multiple people saying they can. It's neat, I'm not judging, I'm just confused by it.
I don't watch anything under 90% on RT. And even then I find I can't tolerate it.
Ripley so far is scoring big with me. Creepy.
TV is so subjective, it seems to make sense that every show will appeal to somebody, somewhere.
There is always going to be that section of the crowd, "The Wire is overrated", "Better Call Saul is boring", etc. I often wonder what these people watch, and would not be surprised it is the shows that I think are terrible. To be sure, some of the recommendations I see on this board from otherwise intelligent people are curious to say the least.
And I know there are shows that are objectively mediocre but I enjoy them anyway due to some combination of genre, cast, dialogue, scenery that happens to fit my eye. But then I check it out on imdb and see that it got a 6.9 - so I accept that fact that I am in the minority and enjoy it anyway.
Wouldn't a 6.9 suggest that the majority of people liked it reasonably enough??
I find I like a lot of stuff in the 70% range on Rotten Tomatoes.
My point also wasn't that I only like things that are popular, I like plenty of stuff that other hate or find stupid. But if I don't immediately like it, there's no amount of effort that the creators put in that will make me appreciate it.
I don't have the capacity to appreciate a show for some element if the big picture doesn't appeal to me. So I'm kind of fascinated by multiple people saying they can. It's neat, I'm not judging, I'm just confused by it.
I don't watch anything under 90% on RT. And even then I find I can't tolerate it.
Ripley so far is scoring big with me. Creepy.
Right now I've just started watching The Bear. So far I'm finding it... stressful.
TV is so subjective, it seems to make sense that every show will appeal to somebody, somewhere.
There is always going to be that section of the crowd, "The Wire is overrated", "Better Call Saul is boring", etc. I often wonder what these people watch, and would not be surprised it is the shows that I think are terrible. To be sure, some of the recommendations I see on this board from otherwise intelligent people are curious to say the least.
And I know there are shows that are objectively mediocre but I enjoy them anyway due to some combination of genre, cast, dialogue, scenery that happens to fit my eye. But then I check it out on imdb and see that it got a 6.9 - so I accept that fact that I am in the minority and enjoy it anyway.
Wouldn't a 6.9 suggest that the majority of people liked it reasonably enough??
I find I like a lot of stuff in the 70% range on Rotten Tomatoes.
My point also wasn't that I only like things that are popular, I like plenty of stuff that other hate or find stupid. But if I don't immediately like it, there's no amount of effort that the creators put in that will make me appreciate it.
I don't have the capacity to appreciate a show for some element if the big picture doesn't appeal to me. So I'm kind of fascinated by multiple people saying they can. It's neat, I'm not judging, I'm just confused by it.
I don't watch anything under 90% on RT. And even then I find I can't tolerate it.
Ripley so far is scoring big with me. Creepy.
I've heard good things about it, and I adore Andrew Scott. So it's going on my list.
Right now I've just started watching The Bear. So far I'm finding it... stressful. It's good, probably? But I'm not really enjoying it. Not sure how many episodes to give it. I've watched 3 so far.
I've heard good things about it, and I adore Andrew Scott. So it's going on my list.
Right now I've just started watching The Bear. So far I'm finding it... stressful. It's good, probably? But I'm not really enjoying it. Not sure how many episodes to give it. I've watched 3 so far.
We watched the first EPs of Ripley and Sugar last night. They are a lot of similarities so they started to blur together so we will finish one then restart the other. I loved Ripley, it's a picture book. I liked Sugar too. In the 80s there were loads of PI type shows but you don't see them so often now, eh? I guess it's easier to track people down.
Recently watched The Brothers Sun on Netflix. Really enjoyed it, the fight scenes were top notch. A few weeks ago watched Beef on the same network. So, apparently Asian comedy-dramas are my thing now...not a bad thing.It's a shame the series didn't get renewed.
Watched Mr Bates vs The Post Office on PBS.
It was good, but didn't feel satisfying. Maybe because it is the typical British subdued feeling at the end of many series.
Toby Jones was good to watch. Good to see him back on the telly. Enjoyed his acting in The Detectorists.
Watched Mr Bates vs The Post Office on PBS.
It was good, but didn't feel satisfying. Maybe because it is the typical British subdued feeling at the end of many series.
Watched Mr Bates vs The Post Office on PBS.
It was good, but didn't feel satisfying. Maybe because it is the typical British subdued feeling at the end of many series.
It's a true story which is still unravelling - the inquiry hasn't finished yet. Many of the post masters have yet to receive compensation for ruined lives and probably won't be adequately compensated if they do get compensation.
Those culpable won't get any action taken against them by the state so they will carry on untouched by the damage that they've cause, complete with their nice, enormous salaries.
Down beat is the right ending.
I'm almost done with Foundation's newest season, and I've been enjoying that.
We're watchin Fallout, which is loosely based on the computer game. Don't let that dissuade you, though. There's plenty of plot, humor, and mystery to be found.
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I'm almost done with Foundation's newest season, and I've been enjoying that.
We're watchin Fallout, which is loosely based on the computer game. Don't let that dissuade you, though. There's plenty of plot, humor, and mystery to be found.
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I'm almost done with Foundation's newest season, and I've been enjoying that.
We're watchin Fallout, which is loosely based on the computer game. Don't let that dissuade you, though. There's plenty of plot, humor, and mystery to be found.
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I've heard good things from people who have seen the whole first season of Fallout (love that they dropped it all at once) so I'm going for it. I'm familiar with the games, but you don't need to be in order to enjoy the narrative as far as I can tell, it probably helps though to understand the characters and the universe. I'm really enjoying all of the different stories going on and crossing over. It's not serious, believable sci fi or fiction, but it's a lot of fun.
Started Justified - City Primeval last night. Two episodes in and it's starting to find its footing
I've had a very big few days and my reward was the final episode of Happy Valley series 3. It was perfection!
I've had a very big few days and my reward was the final episode of Happy Valley series 3. It was perfection!
What a great reward! It's very good, isn't it?!
I've had a very big few days and my reward was the final episode of Happy Valley series 3. It was perfection!
What a great reward! It's very good, isn't it?!
SO GOOD!
I heard yesterday Baby Reindeer is based on a true story so I assume they used the endling that actually happened.
I heard yesterday Baby Reindeer is based on a true story so I assume they used the endling that actually happened.
The main actor is the writer. He has made it very clear that the emotions of the events are real, but that he has substantially changed much of the content, which is why he doesn't even use his own name for the main character even though it's supposed to be himself.
I heard yesterday Baby Reindeer is based on a true story so I assume they used the endling that actually happened.
The main actor is the writer. He has made it very clear that the emotions of the events are real, but that he has substantially changed much of the content, which is why he doesn't even use his own name for the main character even though it's supposed to be himself.
Yeah, after I read your comments, on a whim I googled 'Martha Scott' and saw some relatively recent news headlines that the woman outed as the stalker (Fiona Harvey) plans to sue Richard Gadd... how that for a real ending LOL!
We've just started watching the "flack" series starring Anna paquin. We weren't sure about it to start with but getting into it now.
We've just started watching the "flack" series starring Anna paquin. We weren't sure about it to start with but getting into it now.
It starts off strong and has some great bits but it never really finds its footing tonally.
We've just started watching the "flack" series starring Anna paquin. We weren't sure about it to start with but getting into it now.
It starts off strong and has some great bits but it never really finds its footing tonally.
There's some good one - liners in ep 1. We'll manage our expectations then.
We've just started watching the "flack" series starring Anna paquin. We weren't sure about it to start with but getting into it now.
It starts off strong and has some great bits but it never really finds its footing tonally.
There's some good one - liners in ep 1. We'll manage our expectations then.
Yeah, the dialogue holds up throughout, it's just the plot that can't figure out what kind of show it's trying to be. But the dialogue and the characters are great.
If you don't expect it to be as great a show as it should be, it's delightfully fun to watch. Just don't expect it to live up the potential it promises in the first episode or two.
I don't know the situation elsewhere but here we are getting Sugar week to week. Ep 6 has taken a weird turn! And I have to wait til Friday to find out what the heck.
Battlestar Galactica (well, the newer one at least) was a season and a half of one of the best science fiction shows of all time. And then the writers just slowly gave less and less of a crap about the show until we had one of the worst endings of a series ever broadcast. :P
So say we all. That was also my feelings about "The Expanse".Battlestar Galactica (well, the newer one at least) was a season and a half of one of the best science fiction shows of all time. And then the writers just slowly gave less and less of a crap about the show until we had one of the worst endings of a series ever broadcast. :P
+ 10,000%!
So say we all. That was also my feelings about "The Expanse".Battlestar Galactica (well, the newer one at least) was a season and a half of one of the best science fiction shows of all time. And then the writers just slowly gave less and less of a crap about the show until we had one of the worst endings of a series ever broadcast. :P
+ 10,000%!
I don't know the situation elsewhere but here we are getting Sugar week to week. Ep 6 has taken a weird turn! And I have to wait til Friday to find out what the heck.
Battlestar Galactica (well, the newer one at least) was a season and a half of one of the best science fiction shows of all time. And then the writers just slowly gave less and less of a crap about the show until we had one of the worst endings of a series ever broadcast. :P
Battlestar Galactica (well, the newer one at least) was a season and a half of one of the best science fiction shows of all time. And then the writers just slowly gave less and less of a crap about the show until we had one of the worst endings of a series ever broadcast. :P
For me it was when they did a sudden pivot from really entertaining sci fi show to dark gang-rape that I was like "um...what the actual fuck?"
It really was an incredible show and then it just went totally off the rails.
I heard yesterday Baby Reindeer is based on a true story so I assume they used the endling that actually happened.
The main actor is the writer. He has made it very clear that the emotions of the events are real, but that he has substantially changed much of the content, which is why he doesn't even use his own name for the main character even though it's supposed to be himself.
Yeah, after I read your comments, on a whim I googled 'Martha Scott' and saw some relatively recent news headlines that the woman outed as the stalker (Fiona Harvey) plans to sue Richard Gadd... how that for a real ending LOL!
Reading the article where she talks about suing him was surreal. Like holy shit did he ever nail exactly the way she talks about herself, she sounds seriously unhinged.
And she outed herself!
I heard yesterday Baby Reindeer is based on a true story so I assume they used the endling that actually happened.
The main actor is the writer. He has made it very clear that the emotions of the events are real, but that he has substantially changed much of the content, which is why he doesn't even use his own name for the main character even though it's supposed to be himself.
Yeah, after I read your comments, on a whim I googled 'Martha Scott' and saw some relatively recent news headlines that the woman outed as the stalker (Fiona Harvey) plans to sue Richard Gadd... how that for a real ending LOL!
Reading the article where she talks about suing him was surreal. Like holy shit did he ever nail exactly the way she talks about herself, she sounds seriously unhinged.
And she outed herself!
Piers Morgan did an interview with her, dropped on YouTube this afternoon.
I am sure lots of that show was exaggerated for dramatic effect. But she denies ALL OF IT.
She kept up the charade pretty well during the interview but I think she is lying about the big stuff.
That said, he’s no prince and he’s not much of a sympathetic character for me.
I heard yesterday Baby Reindeer is based on a true story so I assume they used the endling that actually happened.
The main actor is the writer. He has made it very clear that the emotions of the events are real, but that he has substantially changed much of the content, which is why he doesn't even use his own name for the main character even though it's supposed to be himself.
Yeah, after I read your comments, on a whim I googled 'Martha Scott' and saw some relatively recent news headlines that the woman outed as the stalker (Fiona Harvey) plans to sue Richard Gadd... how that for a real ending LOL!
Reading the article where she talks about suing him was surreal. Like holy shit did he ever nail exactly the way she talks about herself, she sounds seriously unhinged.
And she outed herself!
Piers Morgan did an interview with her, dropped on YouTube this afternoon.
I am sure lots of that show was exaggerated for dramatic effect. But she denies ALL OF IT.
She kept up the charade pretty well during the interview but I think she is lying about the big stuff.
That said, he’s no prince and he’s not much of a sympathetic character for me.
I didn't really get that he was going for sympathetic though, and that's what I appreciated about the show, he's extremely honest about his experience and role in everything and I found he really humanized her. He said he knew the actress who played her was his choice before he even wrote the show, and she does a phenomenal job of making "Martha" sympathetic despite how horribly she behaved. And his self-portrayal very much shows how he is nowhere near a "perfect victim," which is what society expects of victims, so I really appreciated that.
I don't know if you've taken a look at her FB, it's eerie, the show so clearly captures her. I'm not surprised her other stalking victims have said that the show's portrayal is extremely accurate of what she was like.
Gadd has said clearly that he was trying to capture the emotional experience, not so much the facts of the experience, and it sounds like he did a pretty great job of capturing that.
I heard from the YouTube commoners that real life. Martha Facebook page is full of writings, dislike her. Also, the actress sounds like her.
According to real life Martha, maybe they were taping her at the bar, which is how the actress got her voice inflection and mannerisms so correct ha ha. It’s a little more likely that Gadd has a couple hundred phone messages from her.
I wonder if the Martha character really did spend time in jail? Or maybe that’s dramatic. But in the Piers Morgan interview spoke of the previous stocking charge with smokes screen convoluted legal language. The tactic of a liar.
Battlestar Galactica (well, the newer one at least) was a season and a half of one of the best science fiction shows of all time. And then the writers just slowly gave less and less of a crap about the show until we had one of the worst endings of a series ever broadcast. :P
First season is pretty awesome. After that? :S
Unfortunately there's no clear line for where the crap started. It just slowly crept in more and more often. Kinda a boiling the frog setup.