just watched the whole series, I thought it was good in a kind of Donnie Darko kind of way, I expected a little more from the ending, but still good.Originally Posted by JasonM
just watched the whole series, I thought it was good in a kind of Donnie Darko kind of way, I expected a little more from the ending, but still good.
Goliath on Prime is very watchable. Billy Bob Thornton stars in a thriller cum courtroom series. Good ensemble cast, and well written.
On episode four of 100 Code, quite enjoying it but I am a sucker for subtitles.
We've just started this. It's a bit marmite, but Brit Marling is clearly quite a talent - she writes a lot of the stuff she's in. The movies she has done with Mike Cahill and Zal Batmanlij are all good, if a little baffling. I particularly liked Sound Of My Voice and I Origins - but I'm a bit of sucker for clever sci-fi.
Best not to expect any definite answers in any of her work.
+1 for The Expanse, Sense8 & Stranger Things. Orphan Black is under appreciated IMHO, just starting The OA, good first episode.
Comedy wise I've recently finished the 5 seasons of Community that are on Netflix and loved it.
Moved onto Brooklyn 99 and that's great too.
Anyone watched/watching "The Medici" on Netflix? Worth investing time with?
Finished 'Van Helsing' the other night and quite enjoyed it. Shades of 'The Strain' but not enough to compromise it. If you like 'Sens8' there is a new series next year but there is a Christmas Special coming on at some point today, keep an eye out!
is there anything you guys watch but the Mrs does not? I like 'Luke Cage' but have to watch it without the wife as she doesn't, 'Daredevil' she will suffer but only occasionally. Having said that, most things we both like and watch together.
Spiral (Engrenages) is a hugely underwatched show. French police drama - amazing. Decent grown up TV.
Westworld is worth watching.
Also The Affair on sky box sets
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Caroline Proust who plays the lead Laure Berthaud, is bloody hot too.
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Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency has just arrived on Netflix here. I haven't read the book (s?), it is as whacky as HHGG but a good deal darker. Strange to see 'Toby' from The West Wing and 'Frodo Baggins' in really different roles.
I just watched the Oa on netflix
It kept me entertained for all episodes
Good luck everybody. Have a good one.
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just got through four episodes this weekend, can highly recommend really enjoying it so far and not a clue where it's heading!
Not quite a 'New' TV series, but Series 4 of Sherlock which finished on Sunday has been a bit crap. Feels like the writers are struggling a bit and they need to get back to the pre-Moriarty 'new-case-every-episode' style of the first two series, rather than trying to settle everyone down with marriage and kids.
I've only watched the first episode of this, so I'm holding judgement, but it doesn't seem to be sitting right with me. They're very difficult books to adapt IMO (as is HHGTTG), and I miss the narrator's commentary - which is the best bit of Douglas Adams' style. (Didn't really rate the BBC series, despite being a fan of Stephen Manghan).
I'll stick with it though.
It's a long time since I read the Dirk Gently books. but this is very much "inspired by" rather than an adaptation.
Just finished The Exorcist, surprisingly very good. Well worth a look if you like that kind of thing
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Watch a few episodes of The Wrong Mans over Christmas. Quite enjoyed it. Black comedy and an easy watch. Arguably a bit samey but alright for a quick laugh if you are looking to kill some time.
Just caught up with Shooter on Netflix, really good so far!
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Westworld
The Night Manager
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Deep Water
Its an Australian Mini-Series, Crime Drama, only four episodes, but worthy of your time.
Been watching the OA on Netflix and after about 5 episodes I'm a bit meh about it. Might stick with it and see it to the end though.
Also been watching Van Helsing and again it's a bit meh.
Watching Shooter with my son and that isn't too bad - we are both enjoying that.
Just finished it, thought the same. There's something about this particular type of sci-fi that bothers me. I'm not sure if I'd class it as outright pseudo-sci-fi, but I'm not actually certain it can really be called sci-fi either. It walks a fine line between thought-provoking and lazy. What bothers me is that it seems to have some important things to say which, instead of actually saying them through the medium of a powerful drama, just kinda hints at them as if that makes it more "intelligent", which it doesn't.
It is at least an unusual story and not some instantly forgettable cookie-cutter rubbish, which definitely counts in its favour. It's mostly let down by not executing on some of its ideas well enough - not the sci-fi aspects so much as the more fundamental dramatic aspects like Prairie's relationship with her parents and the back stories of the other characters. Some of the acting is very good though, especially Phyllis "I'm eating a sandwich" Smith.
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+1 for Taboo, good so far.
Should be available on either BBC iPlayer if you can VPN to the UK, or via FX who are showing it in the US.
Finished Better Call Saul S1 & S2 over the past few weeks - thoroughly enjoyed it, perhaps even more so than BB, which is saying something!
I'll join the choir wrt Taboo. I don't normally like stuff set in the 19th century, as it can end up being a bit twee, but definitely not Taboo - cracking stuff. Grimey and dark.
Not convinced by The Night Manager, can't see why all the awards. Hugh Laurie was in fine form but overall it lacked some suspense in parts. Taboo on the list now.
Unbelievably I have only just started Homeland, seems good so far.
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Another vote for Shooter, really enjoyable. Also Roadies is well worth a look if you liked Almost Famous!
+1 for Roadies really enjoyed it.
+1 for shooter. Very much the same as the film to start with but the story evolves, roll on Wednesday for the next episode!
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I think Shooter is done for this season
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Oh no really?! Off to check Netflix......
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Damn it zanderpants you're right!
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House of Cards?
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I'm quite enjoying Taboo. It's all pretty daft if I'm honest but the grimy period location and good turns by Tom Hardy, Jonathan Pryce and Stephen Graham amongst others makes it very watchable.
First episode of the current Homeland was a bit slow IMHO and I'm not very excited about the next.
Completely agree Homeland was a bit slow and predictable. Hopeful that it sets it up nicely for a good season.
Taboo is in a different class. Really excellent, great locations, suspenseful dark atmosphere.
Nearly finished season 2 of Bosch its very entertaining, season 3 due soon as well as Better call Saul S3.
Not sure if it has been mentioned previously over the dozen or so pages but there was a Norwegian series called Occupied on sky arts of all channels last year. It was based on the premise that in the near future Norway has become the main supplier of oil to Europe due to the end of the desert states supply so Russia invades peacefully and try's to force Norway to restart oil production instead of clean renewable energy. It's a cross between 24, house of cards and homeland. A lot of it is in English anyway s Norwegian s can speak it better than us. Highly recommended and I think a second series is on the cards.
I assume you mean the original 1990s version with Ian Richardson. Superb.
I am up to date with Power, a show that actually gets better as it goes along. Not amazing but well worth a look in my view
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Thanks, I will stick with it.
Figured it is one of those shows that will keep me entertained until 24 / Prison Break / Game of Thrones come out.
Me too, worth sticking it out.
Just a note that Black Sails is back for it's 4th and final season, currently on Amazon Prime.
Vikings is just finishing it's 4th season.
Anybody got any comments on black mirror, looking for something to watch and this was recommended.
Fantastic! Oriiginal, expertly written and brilliantly done. Each episode a look at a dystopian near-future, based on our world of today - reality TV, obsession with Facebook 'likes', video games, etc., which leaves you feeling a little uneasy at the end.
Give yourself some time after each episode to go weep in a corner and reflect on the depressing state the show leaves you in. It is good, but saying the show is bleak is an understatement.
Just watched the first episode with the kids and it had us laughing in places and bewildered for the most. Sort of enjoyed the uneasiness in a perverted sort of way, might watch the next tonight.
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