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Title: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Wakefield on April 26, 2015, 06:16:35 PM
Tonight, while I dined, I watched a new chapter of the TV series "Orphan Black" (BBC America, 3rd Season), aired yesterday.

(http://pics.filmaffinity.com/Orphan_Black_Serie_de_TV-931449097-large.jpg)

Then I thought it wouldn't be a bad idea to start a thread like this about TV series that we are currently watching, reviews, recommendations, new chapters and new seasons.

That being said, I wouldn't want to restrict this thread to TV series, but a title was needed. :D

I mean TV series will probably take the lion's share of the content of this thread, but there is a lot of audiovisual material that we could discuss here: TED talks, all kinds of documentaries, "Comedy Central" roasts, web-based programs like Seinfeld's "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee" and so on.

These days of streaming, tablets, laptops, smartphones, I suspect many of us are consuming a lot of this kind of material. 

:)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Wakefield on April 26, 2015, 07:08:03 PM
Stannis "The Mannis" Baratheon: Why he's the best "Game of Thrones" character — and rightful king of Westeros

http://www.salon.com/2015/04/26/stannis_the_mannis_baratheon_why_hes_the_best_game_of_thrones_character_and_rightful_king_of_westeros/

(http://winteriscoming.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/stannis-1024.jpg)

"He's an absolute badass. He's the Clint Eastwood of Westeros." — IGN forum user DigInTheCrates

  ;D
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Mirror Image on April 26, 2015, 08:08:38 PM
I'm in the midst of re-watching the sitcoms Frasier, Wings, and Becker.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: springrite on April 26, 2015, 08:21:03 PM
Kimi is watching a series about a doctor intern.  I don't know the name of the show.

She loves movies and TV with surgery, emergency room bloody scenes.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Bogey on April 26, 2015, 08:41:46 PM
On my own: Blacklist

My wife and I: Foyle's War.  We are on season 3.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: North Star on April 26, 2015, 10:09:28 PM
Quote from: Gordo on April 26, 2015, 06:16:35 PMThese days of streaming, tablets, laptops, smartphones, I suspect many of us are consuming a lot of this kind of material.
If not consumed by it. . .

Inspector George Gently is currently broadcast on Saturday evenings over here, a very good police show located in the 60s North-East of England, with Martin Shaw & Lee Ingleby. Other TV I watch: QI and Frasier (for the nth time).
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Moonfish on April 26, 2015, 10:10:29 PM
Quote from: Gordo on April 26, 2015, 06:16:35 PM
Tonight, while I dined, I watched a new chapter of the TV series "Orphan Black" (BBC America, 3rd Season), aired yesterday.

(http://pics.filmaffinity.com/Orphan_Black_Serie_de_TV-931449097-large.jpg)

Then I thought it wouldn't be a bad idea to start a thread like this about TV series that we are currently watching, reviews, recommendations, new chapters and new seasons.

That being said, I wouldn't want to restrict this thread to TV series, but a title was needed. :D

I mean TV series will probably take the lion's share of the content of this thread, but there is a lot of audiovisual material that we could discuss here: TED talks, all kinds of documentaries, "Comedy Central" roasts, web-based programs like Seinfeld's "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee" and so on.

These days of streaming, tablets, laptops, smartphones, I suspect many of us are consuming a lot of this kind of material. 

:)

I started watching the first season a few months ago, but could not get into it. Does it pick up somewhere in that season (or later on for that matter)?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Moonfish on April 26, 2015, 10:12:39 PM
Just finishing the fifth season of Downton Abbey. Watched all the previous four season this spring. Excellent story, but with a slight presence of "soapiness" as the seasons progressed. Still, great acting and sets. I am definitely a sucker for dramas from BBC (Masterpiece Theatre type).  :)

(http://brioux.tv/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Downton-Abbey-Season-5.jpg)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: North Star on April 26, 2015, 10:23:28 PM
Quote from: Moonfish on April 26, 2015, 10:12:39 PM
Just finishing the fifth season of Downton Abbey. Watched all the previous four season this spring. Excellent story, but with a slight presence of "soapiness" as the seasons progressed. Still, great acting and sets. I am definitely a sucker for dramas from BBC (Masterpiece Theatre type).  :)
I have really only glimpsed at Downton Abbey, as the soapiness appeared too great for Dame Maggie's presence to be able to negate it.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Moonfish on April 26, 2015, 10:40:01 PM
Quote from: North Star on April 26, 2015, 10:23:28 PM
I have really only glimpsed at Downton Abbey, as the soapiness appeared too great for Dame Maggie's presence to be able to negate it.

It is actually pretty good if one enjoys BBC costume dramas (it is kind of a new version of "Upstairs, Downstairs").
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: springrite on April 26, 2015, 10:44:39 PM
Quote from: springrite on April 26, 2015, 08:21:03 PM
Kimi is watching a series about a doctor intern.  I don't know the name of the show.

She loves movies and TV with surgery, emergency room bloody scenes.

Dr. Grey?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Jo498 on April 26, 2015, 11:22:08 PM
I watched bits of the first seasons of Downton Abbey over Xmas 2013 when my sister gave the DVDs as a present to my mother. I like some costume drama but this was too soapy for me.
I absolutely loved Jeeves & Wooster and the Jeremy Brett Holmes series, also because of the stylish costumes and sets (these are among the very few series I actually bought the DVDs of). Of course this is old stuff.

Of more current series, I watched most of the first season of Boardwalk Empire (also quite stylish but with a lot of brutality and some implausible things), probably should finish at least the first season. I came rather late to Game of Thrones (having read the books I was disappointed by the first episode and put it off for more than a year. It's really flawed but of course I ended up watching it anyway. I am not jumping to the current seasons, though, because it will both spoil the not yet published books and considerably deviate from them, it seems.

I saw the first episode of "Lillyhammer" about an American mafioso relocating to Norway for witness protection. This was quite funny but did not grab enough to immediately keep watching. I will at some stage, maybe. (Overall I'd rather listen to music or play the occasional game of CIV...)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on April 27, 2015, 02:53:45 AM
Season 3 of the '80s version of The Twilight Zone, which overall has greatly pleased, exceeding querulous expectations.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Wakefield on April 27, 2015, 04:28:34 AM
Quote from: springrite on April 26, 2015, 10:44:39 PM
Dr. Grey?

If Kimi is watching "Grey's Anatomy", probably she will be sad some days, as one of the major characters (portrayed by Patrick Dempsey) tragically died the last chapter... I don't watch this series, but newspapers informed that fans (ladies principally) are devastated. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Wakefield on April 27, 2015, 04:34:08 AM
Quote from: Moonfish on April 26, 2015, 10:10:29 PM
I started watching the first season a few months ago, but could not get into it. Does it pick up somewhere in that season (or later on for that matter)?

I enjoyed the first and second seasons, especially because of Tatiana Maslany's ability to give different features and personalities to every clon. But unfortunately the third season is being a disappointment so far.  :(   
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Jubal Slate on April 27, 2015, 05:27:02 AM
Game of Thrones is my main one when The Walking Dead isn't on.

I also enjoy The Leftovers. Not sure when that one returns.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Gurn Blanston on April 27, 2015, 05:27:23 AM
Quote from: Bogey on April 26, 2015, 08:41:46 PM
On my own: Blacklist

I greatly enjoy Blacklist; I get my share of vicarious, gratuitous violence, enough to last me the week. The mystery is nice too.   >:D

8)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: (poco) Sforzando on April 27, 2015, 05:43:18 AM
The Good Wife. Outstanding plotting and acting.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Wakefield on April 27, 2015, 06:24:30 AM
Quote from: MN Dave on April 27, 2015, 05:27:02 AM
Game of Thrones is my main one when The Walking Dead isn't on.

I also enjoy The Leftovers. Not sure when that one returns.

Two favorite of mine, too!

"The Leftovers" brought one of the most moving moments I have watched on TV the last years, when Kevin eulogizes Patti and reads the Book of Job, chapter 23:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBZDj4nTFNY

Great soundtrack by Max Richter.  :)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Jubal Slate on April 27, 2015, 06:26:39 AM
Quote from: Gordo on April 27, 2015, 06:24:30 AM
Two favorite of mine, too!

Great soundtrack by Max Richter.  :)

Which two of the three, Gordo? :)

Yes, the Richter soundtrack is great!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Wakefield on April 27, 2015, 06:29:22 AM
Quote from: MN Dave on April 27, 2015, 06:26:39 AM
Which two of the three, Gordo? :)

Yes, the Richter soundtrack is great!

"Game of Thrones" and "The Leftovers", I haven't watched "The Walking Dead".  :)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Wakefield on April 27, 2015, 06:37:54 AM
Quote from: Gurn Blanston on April 27, 2015, 05:27:23 AM
I greatly enjoy Blacklist; I get my share of vicarious, gratuitous violence, enough to last me the week. The mystery is nice too.   >:D

8)

Have you watched Sherlock (BBC One), Gurn? Cumberbatch and Freeman portray a very successful image of the relationship between Holmes and Watson. It's a fantastic modernized version.  :)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Sergeant Rock on April 27, 2015, 07:02:21 AM
Just watched seasons 1 & 2 of the web series Adult Wednesday Addams. Hysterical, and creepy  ;D  Unfortunately the Charles Addams Foundation has gotten the series banned for copyright infringement so it is no longer available on YouTube.

(http://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/feb2015/adultwednesdayaddamswebseriescreativedistrict.jpg)

(http://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/feb2015/AWA021_900.jpg)

(http://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/feb2015/but-i-cant-sleep-in-my-childhood-coffin-forever.gif)


Sarge
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on April 27, 2015, 07:05:12 AM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on April 27, 2015, 07:02:21 AM
Just watched seasons 1 & 2 of the web series Adult Wednesday Addams. Hysterical, and creepy  ;D  Unfortunately the Charles Addams Foundation has gotten the series banned for copyright infringement so it is no longer available on YouTube.

Well, yes, they really ought to have secured the rights.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Gurn Blanston on April 27, 2015, 07:33:35 AM
Quote from: Gordo on April 27, 2015, 06:37:54 AM
Have you watched Sherlock (BBC One), Gurn? Cumberbatch and Freeman portray a very successful image of the relationship between Holmes and Watson. It's a fantastic modernized version.  :)

No, Gordo, I don't get but one BBC; BBC America. ANd they don't appear to be showing it yet. I will watch out for it though, since Holmes is one of my favorites!

8)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Rinaldo on April 27, 2015, 07:35:29 AM
Making my way, slowly, through John from Cincinnati. I don't like using the adjective 'weird' but this thing IS weird. In a good way, mostly.

https://www.youtube.com/v/SbbM_v2_5wA
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on April 27, 2015, 07:44:02 AM
I'm more interested in television than movies right now, and I generally prefer comedy to drama. 

Wolf Hall - Well, I'm trying to watch it, but 10:00 PM is just too late to watch full episodes, and I don't have a recording device.  (I'm an OTA and Netflix & Amazon guy, not a cable and DVR guy.)  Slow pace, but quite good from what I have seen.  I'll have to watch all episodes later.

House of Cards - Season three of the US version.  It should be subtitled The Wussification of Frank Underwood.

Breaking Bad - Rewatching.  I'm stuck on season five.  The show does not hold up very well on a second viewing.

Justified - Ready for second season.

The Last Man on Earth - Great stuff.  So glad it was picked up for a second season.  The best broadcast sitcom I know of.

The Middle - Formulaic but entertaining. 

Black-ish - The predictable lamentations about how the show was/is racist prompted me to watch, and it is entertaining enough to keep watching.  It does have some jokes that may make certain people flinch.  I mean, come on, a black doctor making a comment on Martin Luther King Jr not being a real doctor, how can that not be racist?  And who knew Lawrence Fishburne was so good at comedy?

Inside Amy Schumer - Chicks can do vulgar humor, too.  Season two.

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - So crass, so funny.  Possibly the greatest sitcom on television now.  I'm on season six.

Wilfred - The best ever sitcom about a mentally ill person.  Season three, with four ready and waiting. 

Archer - I'm on season five, "Archer Vice", which is not as good as prior seasons, but it is still good 'n' raunchy.

Dr Who - Season eight.  Not a fan, but my daughter insists that I watch it with her.  Peter Capaldi makes the show far more bearable than the prior seasons.

How the States Got Their Shapes - Family friendly viewing filled with mildly entertaining bits of trivia.  I've liked host Brian Unger since he was on the original (and better) The Daily Show in the 90s, and he keeps the show moving.

And waiting until next year for season five of Game of Thrones.  No spoilers please!  (The line "All men must die" does leave me in some doubt as to the fate of the human characters.)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Wakefield on April 27, 2015, 07:50:56 AM
Quote from: sanantonio on April 27, 2015, 07:35:17 AM
If you have Amazon Prime most of these shows are included in Prime Instant Video.  Unless your Internet connection is to slow for streaming.  That's how I watch; I hardly ever watch actual TV anymore.

Me, too.

I rarely turn on the TV and when I do it's to watch Netflix via Apple TV.

I watched the three seasons of Sherlock on Netflix. I also watched via Netflix another excellent BBC series called Luther, starred by Idris Elba, the new James Bond.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Gurn Blanston on April 27, 2015, 07:56:39 AM
Quote from: sanantonio on April 27, 2015, 07:35:17 AM
If you have Amazon Prime most of these shows are included in Prime Instant Video.  Unless your Internet connection is to slow for streaming.  That's how I watch; I hardly ever watch actual TV anymore.

Yes, I DO have Prime; yes, my internet is too slow for streaming.    :'(
I have Direct TV, I get hundreds of channels, I watch about 2 dozen.   :-\
I don't watch much TV anyway, so it hasn't really bothered me, I made a conscious choice to live way out in the countryside, so I make the best of it.  :)

8)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Drasko on April 27, 2015, 07:59:24 AM
Currently watching Inspector George Gently, just finished 4th season. It is very good. I love the period setting and characters and plots are quite well written. Slight dislike is that the title character seems to be getting bit too avuncular for my taste as the series progresses, there was some toughness and physicality in first season that I feel is largely gone.

Recently finished the first season of The Knick. Good, it has certain cool, cold air about it. Manages to eschew any trace of sentimentality which often can plague doctor/hospital series.

Also, the first season of Maison Close, French series about denizens of a Parisian fin-de-siecle brothel. Relentlessly grim, don't think I'll be bac for second season.

Can't wait for third season of Ripper Street. Finale of second season was truly epic, tragic actually in a Greek drama kind of way.

Also eagerly waiting for final seasons of Justified and Community.   
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Wakefield on April 27, 2015, 08:01:00 AM
Quote from: Todd on April 27, 2015, 07:44:02 AM
I'm more interested in television than movies right now, and I generally prefer comedy to drama. 

Wolf Hall - Well, I'm trying to watch it, but 10:00 PM is just too late to watch full episodes, and I don't have a recording device.  (I'm an OTA and Netflix & Amazon guy, not a cable and DVR guy.)  Slow pace, but quite good from what I have seen.  I'll have to watch all episodes later.

House of Cards - Season three of the US version.  It should be subtitled The Wussification of Frank Underwood.

Breaking Bad - Rewatching.  I'm stuck on season five.  The show does not hold up very well on a second viewing.

Justified - Ready for second season.

The Last Man on Earth - Great stuff.  So glad it was picked up for a second season.  The best broadcast sitcom I know of.

The Middle - Formulaic but entertaining. 

Black-ish - The predictable lamentations about how the show was/is racist prompted me to watch, and it is entertaining enough to keep watching.  It does have some jokes that may make certain people flinch.  I mean, come on, a black doctor making a comment on Martin Luther King Jr not being a real doctor, how can that not be racist?  And who knew Lawrence Fishburne was so good at comedy?

Inside Amy Schumer - Chicks can do vulgar humor, too.  Season two.

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia - So crass, so funny.  Possibly the greatest sitcom on television now.  I'm on season six.

Wilfred - The best ever sitcom about a mentally ill person.  Season three, with four ready and waiting. 

Archer - I'm on season five, "Archer Vice", which is not as good as prior seasons, but it is still good 'n' raunchy.

Dr Who - Season eight.  Not a fan, but my daughter insists that I watch it with her.  Peter Capaldi makes the show far more bearable than the prior seasons.

How the States Got Their Shapes - Family friendly viewing filled with mildly entertaining bits of trivia.  I've liked host Brian Unger since he was on the original (and better) The Daily Show in the 90s, and he keeps the show moving.

And waiting until next year for season five of Game of Thrones.  No spoilers please!  (The line "All men must die" does leave me in some doubt as to the fate of the human characters.)

As a matter of fact, I think, TV series and streaming content are the principal treat to movies. Today, production values and acting in TV series are better than in many movies.

Two: spoilers are the principal threat to this thread.  ;D

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Wanderer on April 27, 2015, 08:28:55 AM
I'm quite fond of (airing now or waiting for new seasons):

Game of Thrones.
Modern Family.
Brooklyn Nine Nine.
Mom.
American Horror Story.
House of Cards.
True Detective.
The Americans.
Fargo.
Portlandia.
Penny Dreadful.
Vikings.
Sherlock.

Quote from: Todd on April 27, 2015, 07:44:02 AM
Wolf Hall

I enjoyed this one thoroughly and I'm hearing there's going to be a second season based on the sequel book Bring Up the Bodies The Mirror and the Light.

BBC poised to commission Wolf Hall series two (http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2015-02-09/bbc-poised-to-commission-wolf-hall-series-two)

Quote from: Todd on April 27, 2015, 07:44:02 AM
The Last Man on Earth - Great stuff.  So glad it was picked up for a second season.  The best broadcast sitcom I know of.

I thought the first episode was great. I'll probably watch this over the summer.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Jubal Slate on April 27, 2015, 08:30:11 AM
Quote from: Wanderer on April 27, 2015, 08:28:55 AM
I'm quite fond of (airing now or waiting for new seasons):
Game of Thrones.
True Detective.
Fargo.

Nice. :)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Wakefield on April 27, 2015, 08:39:48 AM
Quote from: Wanderer on April 27, 2015, 08:28:55 AM
Game of Thrones.
Modern Family.
Brooklyn Nine Nine.
Mom.
American Horror Story.
House of Cards.
True Detective.
The Americans.
Fargo.
Portlandia.
Penny Dreadful.
Vikings.
Sherlock.

I have watched the highlighted titles.  :)

One month ago I finished True Detective, one of the most nihilistic TV series I have ever watched.

I also judged superb the first season of American Horror Story, but I haven't watched the new seasons.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: 71 dB on April 27, 2015, 08:51:08 AM
They are showing the sixth season of 'Good Wife' in Finland. I have been following this show ever since I accidently discovered it when they were showing the last episodes of season one. This is imo an amazing show suffering from the lamest name in television history.  ::)

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Wakefield on April 27, 2015, 08:53:40 AM
Quote from: sanantonio on April 27, 2015, 08:08:58 AM
I guess you mean "threat" - and I agree.  Movies seem to be going for the special effects, action-adventure genre, aimed at younger audiences, which do not interest me.  There are independent films which come around once in a while.  But generally I think the long form of television series writing can be much more interesting.

Yes, "threat", indeed. Sorry.

I don't know if it's about good quality or not because, as a matter of fact, very excellent movies are released every year. But I think there is something in the very nature of TV series appealing to human spirit: a tale to be continued tomorrow night or the next week or the next season; to share the misadventures of our hero through a long and dangerous road, all of this... as when we were children, as in the One Thousand and One Nights.  :)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: NikF on April 27, 2015, 12:21:15 PM
I don't watch a lot of television. However it's not because 'I'm too cool to own a TV' or anything like that. It's more to do with time/interests/priorities. But my partner watches a fair amount, and because there's an age difference between us it means I see shows I might otherwise overlook.

Mad Men - this holds my attention if only for the production values. I can't think of a show in which room ceilings are so clearly visible - and are lit correctly. Also, my girl does the whole 'Zou Bisou Bisou' thing when the mood takes her.

Game of Thrones - that's a terrible wig...you know, the blonde one. The actress isn't unattractive, but she's about as naturally sensuous as Charles Dance on the toilet.

Black Sails - another that my girl enjoys. She has the hots for one of the pirates and always gets all quiet when he's on screen.

Da Vinci's Demons - I don't know if this has been cancelled, but I do recall us watching it.

My own tastes are for such as Seinfeld, Hill St. Blues, Phil Silvers show/Bilko, various Dennis Potter things, and I've been meaning to get a hold of a DVD of the C4 production of Mary Wesley's 'Camomile Lawn' because I'd like to see it again.



Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Daverz on April 27, 2015, 02:16:39 PM
Quote from: Gordo on April 26, 2015, 06:16:35 PM
Tonight, while I dined, I watched a new chapter of the TV series "Orphan Black" (BBC America, 3rd Season), aired yesterday.

I don't think I finished the first season.  Tatiana Maslany is a fabulous actor, but the writing just lost my interest.

Recent watching: 

The Americans, just ending it's 3rd season, continues to amaze.  They start out with a preposterous premise, and knock it out of the park with great writing and acting.

Mad Men.  I keep watching, but I just don't feel much emotional connection to the characters.

Game of Thrones.  It's interesting how much they are diverging from the books now.  A good choice, as the last 2 books have just dawdled for thousands of tedious pages, and GRRM seems to be incapable of moving the story forward.  I have no comments on the fuckability of any of the actors.

Outlander.  A very well done popcorn historical adventure-romance with lots of hot, hot sexytime.

This Week Tonight with John Oliver.  This has to be one of the best journalistic shows on television now, masquerading as a comedy show.

Better Call Saul.  I suppose it won't really resonate unless you've seen Breaking Bad, but this show is just as well done in its own lower-key way, it's not just scraps from the same source.   

Fortitude.  Not sure why I stuck this one out.  Rather dour and needlessly gross, and why are all these people such assholes?  A waste of the considerable talent on hand.

So the best of recent stuff has been The Americans, Better Call Saul, and John Oliver's show.

Less current watching:

Call the Midwife.  You have to have some tolerance for sentimental slop (I swear I'm not crying, my eyes are just irritated).  If it gives you an idea, every other season has an additional Christmas episode.  An undemanding if entertaining time filler.

Looking forward to:

Penny Dreadful, season 2.  The plotting is a mess, but I still find this a pretty fun show. 

Orange Is the New Black, season 3.

Rectify, season 3.

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Wakefield on April 27, 2015, 03:32:36 PM
Quote from: Daverz on April 27, 2015, 02:16:39 PM
I don't think I finished the first season.  Tatiana Maslany is a fabulous actor, but the writing just lost my interest.

Yes, I know. It's not everyone's cup of tea.  :)

For instance, I recommended it to my sister, but she only resisted 3 chapters.

Currently, she is watching Resurrection and The Returned, both of them based on the same novel, and she is delighted. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Jubal Slate on April 27, 2015, 05:21:38 PM
Forgot Gotham. Digging that one too.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Bogey on April 27, 2015, 06:45:14 PM
Quote from: Gurn Blanston on April 27, 2015, 05:27:23 AM
I greatly enjoy Blacklist; I get my share of vicarious, gratuitous violence, enough to last me the week. The mystery is nice too.   >:D

8)

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Bogey on April 27, 2015, 06:45:36 PM
Quote from: Gordo on April 27, 2015, 06:37:54 AM
Have you watched Sherlock (BBC One), Gurn? Cumberbatch and Freeman portray a very successful image of the relationship between Holmes and Watson. It's a fantastic modernized version.  :)

GREAT STUFF!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: North Star on April 27, 2015, 07:34:38 PM
Quote from: Bogey on April 27, 2015, 06:45:36 PM
GREAT STUFF!
Yes indeed.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Wakefield on April 29, 2015, 06:54:56 PM
Yesterday night I tried the pilot of Black List. Good enough to try some more.  :)

For some reason, I lost for many years the trace of James Spader and my mental image of him was still the rich, "pretty" and unbearable young man of movies like Less Than Zero and Pretty in Pink... 

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Wakefield on April 29, 2015, 07:34:33 PM
This Blu-Ray set has landed today, together with some books brought from Amazon.es:

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51n5Ew5GwtL.jpg)

I watched some chapters of this exceptional documentary on YouTube; so when I saw this remastered version offered for slightly more than EUR 20, I quickly took the chance.

My purchase included a Spanish translation of Civilisation: A Personal View, a book that contains the script prepared by Clark for every chapter of the documentary.

(http://www.librosalcana.com/566909.jpg)

It's quite funny to read the apologies written by Clark for the Spanish edition, where he explains - quite poorly - the reasons why Spain is almost not mentioned in Civilisation.   

:)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Archaic Torso of Apollo on April 29, 2015, 07:53:21 PM
Quote from: Jo498 on April 26, 2015, 11:22:08 PM

Of more current series, I watched most of the first season of Boardwalk Empire (also quite stylish but with a lot of brutality and some implausible things), probably should finish at least the first season.

I'm currently on Season 2 of this. It's more impressive and realistic than Season 1, in fact really well done on the whole, with increasing depth to the characters and events. However, I can only take so much violence and gangsterism in a short time.

A lot of highly praised series have subject matter in common:

Breaking Bad: drug dealing
The Wire: drug dealing
Boardwalk Empire: Prohibition (= drug dealing)
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Post by: Jo498 on April 29, 2015, 10:44:31 PM
I think "The Wire" is still the most impressive TV series I have seen although the last season is considerably weaker.
(And very telling about US society, but this holds for Breaking Bad as well.)

Breaking Bad was drawn out a little too long but it was also very good, I think. Someone wrote that he found it rather disappointing when re-watching, this may well be but nowadays I hardly watch this stuff twice. Even the better ones are often too dependent on cliffhangers and twists and not really good enough for being watched twice within a few years.
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Post by: Karl Henning on April 30, 2015, 06:00:28 AM
From the third season of the '80s Twilight Zone, a story which verges upon Night Gallery turf:

http://www.youtube.com/v/6C2pf6ogXDY
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Post by: HIPster on April 30, 2015, 07:49:28 AM
I'm currently watching Game of Thrones season 5 and Wolf Hall.  Loving both too. 
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Post by: Jubal Slate on April 30, 2015, 07:52:30 AM
Quote from: HIPster on April 30, 2015, 07:49:28 AM
I'm currently watching Game of Thrones season 5 and Wolf Hall.  Loving both too.

Love Thrones. Would like to check out Wolf Hall; I think I own the book!
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Post by: HIPster on April 30, 2015, 09:19:29 AM
Quote from: MN Dave on April 30, 2015, 07:52:30 AM
Love Thrones. Would like to check out Wolf Hall; I think I own the book!

Yes, Thrones is really excellent. 

I've heard great things about the books Wolf Hall and its follow-up, Bring Up The Bodies (great title!).  Hilary Mantel is writing a third volume.

Watching the series on PBS, here's an amazon link ~
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Having recently finished Showtime's The Tudor's, Wolf Hall provides a nice contrast.  FWIW, I enjoyed The Tudor's, but totally dig Wolf Hall!
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Post by: Wakefield on May 01, 2015, 06:14:22 AM
Quote from: HIPster on April 30, 2015, 07:49:28 AM
I'm currently watching Game of Thrones season 5 and Wolf Hall.  Loving both too.

I'm a great fan of Game of Thrones, too. I'd like to try the books, but unfortunately I don't have time enough.

I love George R.R. Martin's ability to create a complete universe, so evocative of the actual problems of our "real" world.

P.S.: Wolf Hall looks very enticing, and highly praised for many reviewers.
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Post by: Wakefield on June 07, 2015, 05:04:57 AM
Watching the 4th chapter of this mind game called "Wayward Pines", starred by Matt Dillon:

(https://www.montagecabletv.com/sites/default/files/Matt-Dillon-Wayward-Pines-Images.jpg)

http://www.youtube.com/v/RsQ9Fl0VCkk

Anyway, I'm not too much optimistic about the future of this series after seeing cancelled great projects as "Utopia" and "In the Flesh."  :(
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Post by: Todd on June 07, 2015, 05:47:14 AM
(http://ia.media-imdb.com/images/M/MV5BMTY2MjI4MjkxN15BMl5BanBnXkFtZTgwNjU5Nzk4NTE@._V1_.jpg)


I tried the first episode of the Wachowskis' new Netflix series, Sense8.  Shite.  Purest shite.
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Post by: Hollywood on June 07, 2015, 07:20:14 AM
Just finished watching season 9 of Criminal Minds.
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Post by: Wakefield on June 07, 2015, 07:47:18 AM
Quote from: Todd on June 07, 2015, 05:47:14 AM
I tried the first episode of the Wachowskis' new Netflix series, Sense8.  Shite.  Purest shite.

Coincidentally, I tried the first chapter yesterday, too. I didn't reach the end.  :(
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Post by: Wakefield on June 07, 2015, 07:52:11 AM
Quote from: Hollywood on June 07, 2015, 07:20:14 AM
Just finished watching season 9 of Criminal Minds.

I haven't watched the last seasons of Criminal Minds, just, I think, the first four or something so. I always loved the quotations of the open scene.

I also think they never had the same level again, after the quitting of Mandy Patinkin.
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Post by: James on June 07, 2015, 08:02:12 AM
From the drug-infested streets of West Baltimore to the corruption of City Hall, The Wire chronicles the tribulations of a post-industrial American city. Viewed from the perspectives of both the police and their targets, the award-winning series captures a world where easy distinctions between good and evil,and crime and punishment, are challenged at every turn.

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This arrived last week, it is the 3rd complete TV series I have ever purchased; watched the first 2 episodes last nite ..
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Post by: Ken B on June 07, 2015, 12:12:42 PM
Quote from: MN Dave :) on April 30, 2015, 07:52:30 AM
Love Thrones. Would like to check out Wolf Hall; I think I own the book!

I found the book outstanding. It took a while to get used to the style. It irritated me at first. But then it seemed to click, and make the book very vivid. I have the sequel planned for this summer.
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Post by: NikF on June 07, 2015, 01:19:21 PM
How we spent our holidays.

Last week neither of us had much work and so we drove up to the coast. We stopped at a small fishing village we love and booked into the hotel overlooking the harbour. As soon as we arrived it started to rain and continued to do so for the next four days with the sky and sea meeting and then lost together in grey. Oh dear. So we mostly stayed in bed. And thanks to a combo of the hotel's free WiFi and illegal downloading -

'The Messengers' - I have no idea. Something about strangers with no obvious connection drawn to each other and having an adventure. I remember a similar storyline many years ago in a book written by Dean R. Koontz before he started wearing a wig.

'Game of Thrones' - if the scene between Tyrion and Dany had been a competition in the acting stakes, the final score would have been: Peter Dinklage, 109 points vs  chick with bad hair, -943 points. It was a massacre.

'The Leftovers' - I like the idea that nothing has been explained as far as the disappearances are concerned. Wow, and there's  Christopher Ecclestone - I think I first saw him in a drama series titled 'Our Friends in the North' which regardless of your political leanings you might enjoy - and look at him now. Also, I would very much like to photograph the actress who plays the daughter.

'Mad Men' - I've watched every episode. Toots (not my girlfriend's real name) had been waiting to watch the last two episodes back to back. So we watched the penultimate one. Ah, Don removes a heavy weight from his shoulders and then lessons in life are proffered and learned.
We took a break. I fielded many "What do you think is going to happen in the last episode?" questions. Then I told her I wasn't going to watch it. And her reaction was that you would think I'd committed a crime. At one point she tried to punch me in the back of the head when no one was looking. How could I choose not to see the final episode?! I don't know. Maybe I simply lost interest in the show very late in the day. Anyway, I borrowed an umbrella, went out in the rain to buy fish and chips, smuggled them in to the hotel, and then "...do you want me to tell you now it ended?" Okay, go ahead. So she did, in great detail, before saying "...but I don't really get it" delivered with a furrowed brow and pout. And she wasn't at all amused by my suggestion of ...and they lived happily ever after.
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Post by: Wakefield on June 07, 2015, 05:59:49 PM
Quote from: Gordo on April 26, 2015, 07:08:03 PM
Stannis "The Mannis" Baratheon: Why he's the best "Game of Thrones" character — and rightful king of Westeros

http://www.salon.com/2015/04/26/stannis_the_mannis_baratheon_why_hes_the_best_game_of_thrones_character_and_rightful_king_of_westeros/

(http://winteriscoming.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/stannis-1024.jpg)

"He's an absolute badass. He's the Clint Eastwood of Westeros." — IGN forum user DigInTheCrates

  ;D

I guess Stannis fans will decrease significantly after episode 9 "The Dance of Dragons," aired tonight.
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Post by: drogulus on June 08, 2015, 08:36:52 AM

     Right now I'm watching old faves from the '70s-80s, The Glittering Prizes (1975) and Spyship (1983).

     The opening theme of Spyship:

     https://www.youtube.com/v/FybAACKX89w

     I'd been looking for this for almost 30 years, as I'd been haunted by the theme and what I'd seen so long ago. Finally I found the DVD set.

     The Glittering Prizes is better known, legendary in fact, and lives up to my memory of its singular excellence.

     
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Post by: Daverz on June 09, 2015, 10:39:34 PM
Penny Dreadful is the current dramatic I series I most look forward to. 

Only one more Game of Thrones this season. Amazing that the show is already starting to "spoil" unpublished book plots.  I applaud the deviations from the books that elide hundreds of pages of tedium.
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Post by: rockerreds on June 10, 2015, 08:50:17 AM
Homeland Season 3
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Post by: Karl Henning on June 11, 2015, 08:35:34 AM
My sister lured me into a show which, had anyone described it to me when not a "captive audience," I should probably blithely have passed:  Kingdom Hospital.

(The phrase captive audience is deceptive, hence the scare-quotes:  I was at completely liberty to decline, and to choose anything else to view;  and my sister's suggestion was the softest of sells.  Her enthusiasm was so genuine-yet-not-pushy, and she described it only lightly and in such a way, that I was simply curious.  Love Ed Begley, Jr here.)
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Post by: Wanderer on June 18, 2015, 12:57:59 AM
I've started watching Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell and so far (episode 3) I think it's quite interesting.

Quote from: Daverz on June 09, 2015, 10:39:34 PM
Penny Dreadful is the current dramatic series I most look forward to. 

Ditto.
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Post by: Karl Henning on June 18, 2015, 03:48:51 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on June 11, 2015, 08:35:34 AM
My sister lured me into a show which, had anyone described it to me when not a "captive audience," I should probably blithely have passed:  Kingdom Hospital.

(The phrase captive audience is deceptive, hence the scare-quotes:  I was at completely liberty to decline, and to choose anything else to view;  and my sister's suggestion was the softest of sells.  Her enthusiasm was so genuine-yet-not-pushy, and she described it only lightly and in such a way, that I was simply curious.  Love Ed Begley, Jr here.)

Day before yesterday I finished out the series.  Really fine (even allowing for the fact that, IMO characteristically of Stephen King, more than one of even the key characters comes across as shallow and cartoonish).  Hook, Draper, Natalie, & Messengill particularly are good-to-excellent characters (I do not know to what degree King found them thus, in the source series);  Druse, Elmer Traff, Stegman, Otto, & Dr Jesse James are arguably 85% automata, but the actors do their damnedest.  The supernatural elements I found engaging.  Peter Rickman, of necessity, was in many ways an uninteresting role to play for 50% of his screen time (a patient confined to a bed), but the actor's voice and facial expressions mitigated that to a large extent.  Some of the humor is goofy, and that is just part of the show.  One of the actors characterized the series as "a supernatural black comedy," and (a) that's fair and (b) King makes it work.  It's more like Hitchcock and less like King visually, in being more about suspense and anticipation, than about grossing the viewer out.  My one serious narrative quarrel would be a spoiler, so I am mum.
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Post by: Hollywood on June 18, 2015, 11:32:50 PM
Chicago Fire. It gives me a realistic picture of what my Dad went through when he was a fireman with the Los Angeles Fire Department for 22 years. He had to retire early when he fell through the roof at a house fire and injured his back.
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Post by: The new erato on June 19, 2015, 02:56:00 AM
Quote from: Hollywood on June 18, 2015, 11:32:50 PM
Chicago Fire. It gives me a realistic picture of what my Dad went through when he was a fireman with the Los Angeles Fire Department for 22 years. He had to retire early when he fell through the roof at a house fire and injured his back.
I'm watching that as well. Really too much of an soap-opera for me, but quite entertaining, and I appreciate the 25 min episodes (in an age were 50 minutes and even twice that seems to become the norm). Just the thing for a short break from the real world when I don't want to stay glued to the TV for an extended period.
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Post by: rockerreds on June 19, 2015, 10:02:15 AM
Albert Nobbs
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Post by: XB-70 Valkyrie on June 21, 2015, 12:00:45 AM
Three's

fucking

Company



(I got the DVD of the first season and am enjoying re-watching these).
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Post by: Drasko on June 28, 2015, 05:21:29 AM
As I'm just about to start watching this I've just read great news that fourth and fifth season have been commissioned.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/s213/ripper-street/news/a647105/ripper-street-is-coming-back-for-a-fourth-and-fifth-series.html#~pgUl8FCU9PXIl1

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/A1MJhh38cEL._SL1500_.jpg)
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Post by: Karl Henning on June 28, 2015, 05:23:51 AM
I've been watching the first season of Northern Exposure.
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Post by: rockerreds on July 08, 2015, 09:22:31 AM
I just received Season 3 Once And Again on DVD and will dive in this eveving.
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Post by: Cato on July 10, 2015, 07:28:16 AM
We have been giving this series a chance: too much huffing and puffing in the bedroom and occasionally elsewhere, as far as I am concerned.  The series would be stronger without it, but premium cable networks have their rules!  ::)


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Post by: Todd on July 10, 2015, 07:40:58 AM
(http://www.impawards.com/tv/posters/catastrophe.jpg)


Catastrophe.  A six episode season one (I don't know if there will be a season two), about the ramifications of a week long sexual liaison.  The two people end up marching their way to marriage.  It is low key, small scale, deals with real world problems (like the risks associated with pregnancy at forty), and never drags.  The main characters are smart, and the two leads play well off each other.  Carrie Fisher is delightful in her small scenes.  Not great or must-see, but entertaining.
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Post by: Karl Henning on July 10, 2015, 08:20:48 AM
Quote from: Todd on July 10, 2015, 07:40:58 AM
(http://www.impawards.com/tv/posters/catastrophe.jpg)


Catastrophe.  A six episode season one (I don't know if there will be a season two), about the ramifications of a week long sexual liaison.  The two people end up marching their way to marriage.  It is low key, small scale, deals with real world problems (like the risks associated with pregnancy at forty), and never drags.  The main characters are smart, and the two leads play well off each other.  Carrie Fisher is delightful in her small scenes.  Not great or must-see, but entertaining.

Nice to hear of Carrie Fisher doing well.

Quote from: Cato on July 10, 2015, 07:28:16 AM
We have been giving this series a chance: too much huffing and puffing in the bedroom and occasionally elsewhere, as far as I am concerned.  The series would be stronger without it, but premium cable networks have their rules!  ::)

And, dadfrazzanabit, not all of those rules are artistic.
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Post by: Cato on July 13, 2015, 03:28:46 PM
Mr. Bohannon returns on July 18th at 9:00 P.M. on AMC: Be There!

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Anson Mount continues to portray the Wrath of God in Wyoming.
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Post by: Hollywood on July 13, 2015, 11:06:00 PM
I love Hell on Wheels. It reminds me of another old west TV series I love, Deadwood, which my brother worked on. I am looking forward to season 5 of Hell on Wheels which I know is starting soon in the USA but god knows when we will see it here in Austria. Anson Mount is my favorite in this series.

(http://image-cdn.zap2it.com/images/hell-on-wheels-s3-saturdays-amc.jpg)

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Post by: Karl Henning on July 14, 2015, 04:25:53 AM
I've sort of "slouched into" re-watching The Avengers from the start of the Emma Peel epoch.

In 'filling Honor Blackman's shoes,' Diana Rigg hit the ground running with an incredibly sexy balance of fearless combat-readiness (we meet her practicing her fencing as Steed visits at her flat in "Town of No Return";  and she does not even trouble to remove her jacket in tussling with a karate expert in "The Cybernauts") and effortlessly soft feminine charm.  The now-oft-acclaimed actress is such a perfect partner for Steed right off, it underscores the outrage that at first, she was paid less than a cameraman on the set—the late Patrick Macnee insisted that she be paid like the co-star she was.
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Post by: Cato on July 14, 2015, 04:26:53 AM
Quote from: Hollywood on July 13, 2015, 11:06:00 PM
I love Hell on Wheels. It reminds me of another old west TV series I love, Deadwood, which my brother worked on. I am looking forward to season 5 of Hell on Wheels which I know is starting soon in the USA but god knows when we will see it here in Austria. Anson Mount is my favorite in this series.

(http://image-cdn.zap2it.com/images/hell-on-wheels-s3-saturdays-amc.jpg)

Deadwood is one of our favorites too!  Although it is beyond Aristophanic in its obscenity and Senecan in its violence, both of which usually leave me cold, my wife and I became intrigued by the style of the story, the anguish of the crime boss, and his relations with henchmen and Mr. Wu
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Post by: mc ukrneal on July 14, 2015, 04:59:15 AM
Quote from: karlhenning on July 14, 2015, 04:25:53 AM
I've sort of "slouched into" re-watching The Avengers from the start of the Emma Peel epoch.

In 'filling Honor Blackman's shoes,' Diana Rigg hit the ground running with an incredibly sexy balance of fearless combat-readiness (we meet her practicing her fencing as Steed visits at her flat in "Town of No Return";  and she does not even trouble to remove her jacket in tussling with a karate expert in "The Cybernauts") and effortlessly soft feminine charm.  The now-oft-acclaimed actress is such a perfect partner for Steed right off, it underscores the outrage that at first, she was paid less than a cameraman on the set—the late Patrick Macnee insisted that she be paid like the co-star she was.
I recently saw that first episode as well. The story was pretty lame, but since I couldn't take my eyes off her, it didn't really matter. Even in this first episode, there is a nice tension and familiarity between the two of them, as if you are always in on some inside joke. The style of the show is just so well done.
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Post by: Karl Henning on July 14, 2015, 05:03:45 AM
Quote from: mc ukrneal on July 14, 2015, 04:59:15 AM
I recently saw that first episode as well. The story was pretty lame, but since I couldn't take my eyes off her, it didn't really matter. Even in this first episode, there is a nice tension and familiarity between the two of them, as if you are always in on some inside joke. The style of the show is just so well done.

Yes, definitely style over story  8)
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Post by: rockerreds on July 14, 2015, 06:14:46 AM
Just finished Once And Again,Season 3.
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Post by: drogulus on July 15, 2015, 07:59:56 AM

     I'm watching more old stuff, Fall Of Eagles, which I saw in the early '80s. It's very stagey historical drama from '74, but acting is superb from a host of familiar faces and names. Curt Jurgens as Bismarck and Patrick Stewart as Lenin are particularly outstanding.

     A little taste to wet your beak:

     https://www.youtube.com/v/6lHM6gy1rO8

     https://www.youtube.com/v/urSaGebApQs

     
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Post by: drogulus on July 15, 2015, 10:18:52 AM

     On the subject of Fall Of Eagles, this urgent bulletin.......

     Hide the scenery! Barry Foster alert! Kaiser Willy does his Barry Foster impression:

     https://www.youtube.com/v/frjt452YzkM
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Post by: Wakefield on July 15, 2015, 04:08:45 PM
Quote from: drogulus on July 15, 2015, 07:59:56 AM
     I'm watching more old stuff, Fall Of Eagles, which I saw in the early '80s. It's very stagey historical drama from '74, but acting is superb from a host of familiar faces and names. Curt Jurgens as Bismarck and Patrick Stewart as Lenin are particularly outstanding.

     A little taste to wet your beak:

     https://www.youtube.com/v/6lHM6gy1rO8

     https://www.youtube.com/v/urSaGebApQs

   

Thanks, Drogulus! It looks very enticing.

I treasure the fondest memories of two TV series I watched in the late 70s, as a kid; they are not exactly historical, but a kind of. The first one: I, Claudius, the BBC adaptation of Robert Graves, and a French series based on Jules Verne's novel Michael Strogoff: The Courier of the Czar.  :)
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Post by: Karl Henning on July 17, 2015, 07:59:57 AM
Well, so I'm shuttling between The Avengers and Columbo . . . last night I re-watched "The Most Dangerous Match."  When I first watched that episode, I did not know Laurence Harvey nor Oscar Beregi, Jr.  What a pleasure to watch again.
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Post by: Wakefield on July 25, 2015, 09:44:08 PM
Homeland - Season 2
Chapter 5

"You're a disgrace to your Nation, Sergeant Nicholas Brody. You're a traitor and a terrorist. And now it's time you pay for that."
-- Carrie

(https://videocitylondon.files.wordpress.com/2013/09/homeland-season-2-poster-showtime-625x840.jpg)

Six months ago I watched season 1 of Homeland... and I liked, very much. But then I didn't follow with season 2. Now, I have come back to watch the second season and I think it was a very good decision.

Claire Danes is a hell of an actress.  :)
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Post by: Bogey on August 08, 2015, 03:15:45 PM
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Friz Freleng (Director, Producer), Hawley Pratt (Director)
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Post by: Wakefield on August 08, 2015, 03:38:04 PM
Quote from: Bogey on August 08, 2015, 03:15:45 PM
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Friz Freleng (Director, Producer), Hawley Pratt (Director)

In the late 70s I was a child living in Osorno, a small city in the Southern part of Chile, quite influenced by German immigration in the second half of the XIXth Century.

Back then, there was just one TV channel to watch in our city: Televisión Nacional de Chile (public TV), and The Pink Panther was one of the cartoons that I watched a lot; together with The Flintstones, Tom & Jerry and a few more.

Fond memories.  :)
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Post by: Wakefield on August 08, 2015, 03:51:13 PM
... btw...

'Orphan Black' star Tatiana Maslany on Her First Emmy Nomination: 'It's for Our Fans'

http://variety.com/2015/tv/awards/tatiana-maslany-emmy-nomination-emmys-2015-1201541838/

Thanks, dear Tatiana! You're the best.  :-*

After three years of iniquity and unexplainable preterition (sorry, but I needed solemn words), she should be the winner.

67th Emmy Awards on Fox on September 20.

(http://www.serielizados.com/wp-content/uploads/orphan-black-tatiana-maslany-clones-sarah-alison-cosima-helena-rachel.jpg)

8)
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Post by: TheGSMoeller on August 08, 2015, 06:12:05 PM
reposting from the Movie thread, which has me questioning why I posted it in there...


Absolutely loving this BBC mini-series production of Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell. Top notch acting, writing and beautifully detailed sets and costumes. Only watched first two episodes on Amazon, first episode was a free download and I bought the second episode for my plane ride home. I will try to hold off until the Blue Ray is released in about a week, not sure I can hold out...

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Post by: Karl Henning on August 10, 2015, 03:35:56 AM
Quote from: Bogey on August 08, 2015, 03:15:45 PM
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51Q1CPEPAVL.jpg)

Friz Freleng (Director, Producer), Hawley Pratt (Director)

Lawd, but I do remember enjoying these back when . . . .
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Post by: Jay F on August 10, 2015, 05:42:28 AM
Steven Bochco's current series on TNT, Murder in the First. And Suits on USA.
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Post by: Drasko on August 26, 2015, 08:47:49 AM
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/4e/Community_Season_6_Poster.jpg)

Just finished the 6th season (and probably final).  :(
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Post by: North Star on August 26, 2015, 08:54:29 AM
WOLF HALL is broadcast over here on Tuesdays, the first episode looked very promising.
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Post by: Brahmsian on August 26, 2015, 09:18:37 AM
Recently, and currently on Netflix:

Bloodline

Happy Valley

Broadchurch

Hinterland


Really getting into the British cop dramas, per the last three listed.  Bloodline, I thought, was terrific!
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Post by: TheGSMoeller on August 26, 2015, 01:20:52 PM
Quote from: ChamberNut on August 26, 2015, 09:18:37 AM
Recently, and currently on Netflix:

Bloodline

Bloodline, I thought, was terrific!

My wife has been watching this. I just happen to start in on episode 10 and my goodness what an incredible amount of intensity. So I've only watched eps 10-12, with the finale tonight and I still think it's a great show. Ben Mendelsohn display's top notch acting.
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Post by: Wakefield on August 26, 2015, 06:04:17 PM
Quote from: ChamberNut on August 26, 2015, 09:18:37 AM
Recently, and currently on Netflix:

Bloodline


Really getting into the British cop dramas, per the last three listed.  Bloodline, I thought, was terrific!

Advice taken and thank you!  :)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Gurn Blanston on August 26, 2015, 06:06:37 PM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on August 26, 2015, 01:20:52 PM
My wife has been watching this. I just happen to start in on episode 10 and my goodness what an incredible amount of intensity. So I've only watched eps 10-12, with the finale tonight and I still think it's a great show. Ben Mendelsohn display's top notch acting.

Is that Bloodline which was a book by Sidney Sheldon quite some years ago? If so, it was a great book, should be a great series if they do it right!

8)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on August 26, 2015, 06:22:10 PM
(http://www.impawards.com/tv/posters/americans.jpg)



The first season of The Americans.  The tale of a couple of deep cover Russkie spies posing as a married American couple in the DC area causing mischief.  The episode-to-episode action seems more active than deep cover spies might like (Full disclosure: I've never been a deep cover spy, so I don't know for sure), but all involved seem game.  A bevy of C and D list celebrities put in good work.  A mole-suppressed John-Boy is surprisingly effective as an FBI boss, and Margot Martindale (from FX stablemate Justified) is quite good, too.  The main draw for me is WASP princess Keri Russell, kicking ass and taking names, and looking real good doing so.  How can one not like a show where Richard Kline (aka, Larry from Three's Company) takes part?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Brahmsian on August 27, 2015, 05:40:37 AM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on August 26, 2015, 01:20:52 PM
My wife has been watching this. I just happen to start in on episode 10 and my goodness what an incredible amount of intensity. So I've only watched eps 10-12, with the finale tonight and I still think it's a great show. Ben Mendelsohn display's top notch acting.

Hi Greg!  :)

Definitely a great performance by Ben Mendelsohn.  :)

My girlfriend and I started watching it together, but she quit after 3 or 4 episodes.  She found it way too intense and uncomfortable.  It is thick with major family disfunction!  Really enjoyed it, and loved the acting all around.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Brahmsian on August 27, 2015, 05:45:44 AM
Quote from: Gurn Blanston on August 26, 2015, 06:06:37 PM
Is that Bloodline which was a book by Sidney Sheldon quite some years ago? If so, it was a great book, should be a great series if they do it right!

8)

I don't believe it is, Gurn.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Hollywood on August 27, 2015, 11:22:30 PM
Quote from: Jay F on August 10, 2015, 05:42:28 AM
Steven Bochco's current series on TNT, Murder in the First.

Same here. I am also watching season 3 of Major Crimes as well as the latest season of The Science of Stupid.  :laugh:
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: ZauberdrachenNr.7 on September 01, 2015, 11:26:27 AM
A BBC production, Call the Midwives ; good writing and acting.  I'm well into the 4th season and how the writers can keep up their good work is beyond me as this could get old quickly.  Quite an interesting depiction of England in the 50s & 60s.  Character acting is first rate - we can't do this in the U.S. anymore...and I think I know why. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on September 02, 2015, 06:42:59 AM
Closer - I've watched this series before (streamed free on Amazon Prime) - Susan wanted a 'cop show w/ some unique characters & humor' so I suggested the first season of Closer which she thoroughly enjoyed; Prime D/C free streaming - Amazon wanted exorbitant fees for streaming this older and discontinued series, i.e. about $25 for SD - well, the DVDs were half price so decided to go that route - we just started Season 4!

Game of Thrones - also for me, I'm rewatching this ongoing series - starting Season 4 (and understanding the characters much better!) - Season 5 was just released ($29 SD for streaming - guess that I'm 'hooked' at the moment) - Dave :)

(http://i.tnt.tv/v5cache/TNT/images/series/closer/wallpapers/thecloser_wp_1920x1200_c.jpg)

(http://media.zenfs.com/en-US/video/video.pd2upload.com/video.yahoofinance.com@f9fb0c14-157f-3413-b905-514aea287859_FULL.jpg)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: The new erato on September 02, 2015, 08:41:05 AM
The Fall. Another superb British production.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Brahmsian on September 02, 2015, 08:49:48 AM
Quote from: The new erato on September 02, 2015, 08:41:05 AM
The Fall. Another superb British production.

Goodness, yes!  Can't believe I forgot to mention this one.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: kishnevi on September 02, 2015, 07:22:41 PM
Not me, but a blogger I follow has discovered another Brit offering
http://twowheeledmadwoman.blogspot.com/2015/09/tis-hour.html
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: TheGSMoeller on September 02, 2015, 08:33:20 PM
I will be watching Doctor Who, Season 9 very soon.  >:D
And I'm eagerly, and emotionally, awaiting Downton Abbey's final season.  :'(
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Hollywood on September 03, 2015, 11:17:57 PM
I will be watching Game of Thrones season 5 on TNT starting 15 Sept.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: lisa needs braces on September 07, 2015, 12:11:53 AM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on September 02, 2015, 08:33:20 PM
And I'm eagerly, and emotionally, awaiting Downton Abbey's final season.  :'(

Haha.

Um, me too.

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Mirror Image on September 07, 2015, 07:12:35 AM
I've been watching The Big Bang Theory and it enjoying it more and more. Great writing.

(http://www.chicagonerds.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/the-big-bang-05.jpg)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on September 07, 2015, 02:09:45 PM
Watching some Poirot. The older ones are better. Just watched The Clocks from season 12. I vaguely recall it being a weak book (I have read nearly all of Agatha Christie but eons ago). It's certainly a weak movie. Recently also watched The Mysterious Affair at Styles and Evil Under The Sun, which were very well done. Death on the Nile was middling, with some weak acting.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: North Star on September 07, 2015, 02:12:40 PM
Quote from: Ken B on September 07, 2015, 02:09:45 PM
Watching some Poirot. The older ones are better. Just watched The Clocks from season 12. I vaguely recall it being a weak book (I have read nearly all of Agatha Christie but eons ago). It's certainly a weak movie. Recently also watched The Mysterious Affair at Styles and Evil Under The Sun, which were very well done. Death on the Nile was middling, with some weak acting.
Agreed on all counts.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: The new erato on September 07, 2015, 11:29:40 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on September 07, 2015, 07:12:35 AM
I've been watching The Big Bang Theory and it enjoying it more and more. Great writing.

(http://www.chicagonerds.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/the-big-bang-05.jpg)
Don't you feel the jokes were more or less used up in the first 3 or 4 seasons? I feel the writing is wearing thin and that the characters are becoming more end more stereotypical.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: The new erato on September 07, 2015, 11:33:48 PM
Quote from: Ken B on September 07, 2015, 02:09:45 PM
Watching some Poirot. The older ones are better. Just watched The Clocks from season 12. I vaguely recall it being a weak book (I have read nearly all of Agatha Christie but eons ago). It's certainly a weak movie. Recently also watched The Mysterious Affair at Styles and Evil Under The Sun, which were very well done. Death on the Nile was middling, with some weak acting.
The best books were done early on. I don't think they imagined doing them all when the series started. I've read more or less everything by Agatha Christie (though admittedly several decades ago), and there's no doubt that there are some pretty threadbare volumes amongst them.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Harry on September 08, 2015, 01:03:47 AM
Quote from: The new erato on September 07, 2015, 11:33:48 PM
The best books were done early on. I don't think they imagined doing them all when the series started. I've read more or less everything by Agatha Christie (though admittedly several decades ago), and there's no doubt that there are some pretty threadbare volumes amongst them.

Davis Suchet is the best performance I ever saw of Hercule Poirot. Despite the fact that that the acting of other actors is often mediocre, it remains the best ever interpretations of this series.
Currently I am doing Frost also, which I think is fabulous too, and Sherlock Holmes, Jeremy Brett being Sherlock, for me also the best interpretation.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: The new erato on September 08, 2015, 01:09:25 AM
Quote from: Harry's on September 08, 2015, 01:03:47 AM
Davis Suchet is the best performance I ever saw of Hercule Poirot. Despite the fact that that the acting of other actors is often mediocre, it remains the best ever interpretations of this series.
No doubt about that. It's just that not all books are equally good, and the later productions relied on some substandard plots and characters. I too like Frost BTW.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: TheGSMoeller on September 08, 2015, 03:50:42 AM
Quote from: -abe- on September 07, 2015, 12:11:53 AM
Haha.

Um, me too.

Have you seen the teaser trailer for the final season? I know you teared up a little! Admit it!  :'(  :D
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: TheGSMoeller on September 08, 2015, 03:54:45 AM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on August 08, 2015, 06:12:05 PM
reposting from the Movie thread, which has me questioning why I posted it in there...


Absolutely loving this BBC mini-series production of Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell. Top notch acting, writing and beautifully detailed sets and costumes. Only watched first two episodes on Amazon, first episode was a free download and I bought the second episode for my plane ride home. I will try to hold off until the Blue Ray is released in about a week, not sure I can hold out...

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Fantastic miniseries. And from what I've now heard is a fantastic book. Was like watching a 7 movie, it was so well made.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on September 08, 2015, 06:26:12 AM

     I just started a rewatch of The Duchess Of Duke Street. Fans of Upstairs, Downstairs who haven't seen this series should go out and get it.

     The remake of The Forsyte Saga seemed to be missing something compared to the original.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: mc ukrneal on September 08, 2015, 06:44:04 AM
Quote from: Harry's on September 08, 2015, 01:03:47 AM
Davis Suchet is the best performance I ever saw of Hercule Poirot. Despite the fact that that the acting of other actors is often mediocre, it remains the best ever interpretations of this series.
Quote from: The new erato on September 08, 2015, 01:09:25 AM
No doubt about that. It's just that not all books are equally good, and the later productions relied on some substandard plots and characters.
I agree. But I find the best parts are the characterizations and the atmosphere anyway. Sometimes, I care more about the result, but in Poirot the process is so fun that I just wish I could watch more of them.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Wakefield on September 08, 2015, 09:59:25 PM
I will need to write something about this series, but Crossbones is nothing lesser than mandatory as action TV series.

(http://www.lashorasperdidas.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Crossbones.jpeg)

A completely revitalized vision of the old stories of pirates with superb performances, screenplay and production values.

Available via Netflix.

Do I need to say? Highly recommended.  :)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on September 09, 2015, 06:58:37 AM
Quote from: Gordo on September 08, 2015, 09:59:25 PM
I will need to write something about this series, but Crossbones is nothing lesser than mandatory as action TV series.

(http://www.lashorasperdidas.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Crossbones.jpeg)

A completely revitalized vision of the old stories of pirates with superb performances, screenplay and production values.

Available via Netflix.

Do I need to say? Highly recommended.  :)

Thanks Gordo - Blackbeard's main 'stomping grounds' were off the Carolina coast; the North Carolina towns of Bath & Beaufort have tributes; his ship the Queen Anne's Revenge sunk near Beaufort which has the NC Maritime Museum (http://ncmaritimemuseums.com/beaufort/) and objects from ongoing underwater archeology of the ship are displayed there - he was killed near Ocracoke Island a short ferry ride from nearby Harker's Island.

Looking forward to your comments - the series would certainly interest me!  I can stream the first season from Amazon for $15 SD, but although a 'streaming member' of Netflix, the series is not listed when I search - are you streaming or getting the DVDs, if available, from Netflix?  Thanks - Dave
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Wakefield on September 09, 2015, 07:39:43 AM
Quote from: SonicMan46 on September 09, 2015, 06:58:37 AM
Thanks Gordo - Blackbeard's main 'stomping grounds' were off the Carolina coast; the North Carolina towns of Bath & Beaufort have tributes; his ship the Queen Anne's Revenge sunk near Beaufort which has the NC Maritime Museum (http://ncmaritimemuseums.com/beaufort/) and objects from ongoing underwater archeology of the ship are displayed there - he was killed near Ocracoke Island a short ferry ride from nearby Harker's Island.

Looking forward to your comments - the series would certainly interest me!  I can stream the first season from Amazon for $15 SD, but although a 'streaming member' of Netflix, the series is not listed when I search - are you streaming or getting the DVDs, if available, from Netflix?  Thanks - Dave

Hi,Dave! I'm watching this show as streaming member of Netflix, here in Chile.

It was listed some weeks ago and I have watched 7 episodes so far. I hope to write soon something about it.

Thanks for the info; it's very interesting, as usual.  :)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on September 09, 2015, 11:27:31 AM
Quote from: Gordo on September 08, 2015, 09:59:25 PM
I will need to write something about this series, but Crossbones is nothing lesser than mandatory as action TV series.

(http://www.lashorasperdidas.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Crossbones.jpeg)

A completely revitalized vision of the old stories of pirates with superb performances, screenplay and production values.

Available via Netflix.

Do I need to say? Highly recommended.  :)

Recdommended
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on September 18, 2015, 05:25:42 PM
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The Knick.  Or, House M.D. ca 1900.  Set in filthy turn of century (20th Century usage) New York, Clive Owen plays a brilliant, drug addicted doctor with a thing for hookers and coworkers.  There's a pretty female hospital administrator.  And a black doctor with troubles.  Even the synth heavy-score is inspired by house music.  Then there's the politics.  There sure is a lot of focus of "reproductive health" - troubled pregnancies and a series-long side story about abortion.  How very now!

Complaints aside, it is well acted and expertly made.  Steven Soderbergh puts great image after great image on screen.  He's one of the few directors who can make handheld camerawork work.  The only device that grows tiresome is his penchant for shooting these giants of medicine from knee or waist height, lenses angled up.  Period detail is quite good, and the medical procedures are satisfyingly brutal and bloody.  It's good to see Max Headroom on screen again, too.  So, somewhat mixed, but I'll watch the next season.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: lisa needs braces on September 29, 2015, 08:11:06 AM
The x files will return for six episodes in early 2016, can't wait!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUAJJvCd2G0&feature=youtu.be
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on September 29, 2015, 09:28:49 AM
Wife & I watching some TV series together - just finished the 4th season of Major Crimes; now just starting Longmire, which I've watched once before - she's enjoying so far.  Dave :)

(http://epguides.com/MajorCrimes/cast.jpg)  (http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51e6KI0USeL._SX940_.jpg)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: The new erato on September 29, 2015, 10:50:03 AM
We're backlogged. Homeland season 4 (DVD), The Bridge season 3 (just started on TV), Downton Abbey final season (ditto, though I've not sure I will follow this, watched the first episode to keep the wife company). Just finished The Americans season 1 and have another season available on Netflix.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: ZauberdrachenNr.7 on September 29, 2015, 10:55:27 AM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on September 08, 2015, 03:54:45 AM
Fantastic miniseries. And from what I've now heard is a fantastic book. Was like watching a 7 movie, it was so well made.

Just finished it and both my wife and I are enthusiastic about it.  Inventive script, absorbing dialogue, superb production values, but most of all the acting is TOP NOTCH.  So good I'm sorry it's over.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on September 29, 2015, 01:04:21 PM
Quote from: SonicMan46 on September 29, 2015, 09:28:49 AM
Wife & I watching some TV series together - just finished the 4th season of Major Crimes;
(http://epguides.com/MajorCrimes/cast.jpg)

George Lazenby. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Daverz on October 01, 2015, 12:17:59 AM
Quote from: The new erato on September 29, 2015, 10:50:03 AM
The Bridge season 3 (just started on TV),

Did the American show get picked up somewhere for another season or is the Danish/Swedish one?

...was able to answer my own question:

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Bridge_(Danish/Swedish_TV_series)

Quote
Just finished The Americans season 1 and have another season available on Netflix.

One of the very best shows of recent years.  It's a bit fantastical (consciously so, I think), but the actors really sell it.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: The new erato on October 01, 2015, 01:52:41 AM
Yes to both.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: david johnson on October 01, 2015, 02:40:11 AM
I just finished 'Zoo' and have begun 'Gotham'.  Before that it was 'Blacklist'.  All have been enjoyable.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Wakefield on October 04, 2015, 06:28:18 AM
Last Thursday was premiered the first chapter ("The Troll Farmer) of The Blacklist's third season.

(http://www.nbc.com/sites/nbcunbc/files/files/styles/nbc_show_about_cover/public/images/2015/8/26/NBC-Blacklist_S3_About_Image_1920x1080_CC.jpg?itok=l-2GjGLX)

I started to watch it after Gurn's recommendation in this thread.  :)

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Drasko on October 05, 2015, 01:18:56 PM
Recently finished 5th season of Game of Thrones, still immense fun but this season seemed bit thin script-wise.

Currently watching Crossbones, one episode to go. I like it. Malkovich is absolutely fantastic, I generaly like pirate stuff and overall story is quite good. But there are flaws: apart from Malkovich, Coyle and Foy (and psychotic turn from Julian Sands) I found the cast pretty weak, there is also too much plot at times, and DP is somehow managing to make the production look cheaper than it really is. Still shame it got cancelled. I would have enjoyed further mayhem by Malkovich's Blackbeard.

Was planning to watch next either 2nd season of Penny Dreadful or to start Luther but now I'm in the mood for more piracy. Has anyone seen Black Sails?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Daverz on October 05, 2015, 01:39:18 PM
Quote from: Draško on October 05, 2015, 01:18:56 PM
Recently finished 5th season of Game of Thrones, still immense fun but this season seemed bit thin script-wise.

The last book dragged horribly.  Instead of moving anything forward, he just adds annoying new characters and pointless plotlines.  The show is actually now ahead of the books.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Brian on October 05, 2015, 01:54:48 PM
Andre Braugher's performance on Brooklyn Nine-Nine is the finest, driest deadpan comedy performance since Leslie Nielsen played the doctor in Airplane!.

(https://cdn1.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/GxF98Mo49kqwyPdQZLL3LhmSa7o=/0x0:2850x1900/755x504/filters:format(webp)/cdn0.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/47337922/B99_New_Captain_SC4_0036_hires1.0.0.jpg)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on October 05, 2015, 02:04:12 PM
Quote from: Brian on October 05, 2015, 01:54:48 PMAndre Braugher's performance on Brooklyn Nine-Nine is the finest, driest deadpan comedy performance since Leslie Nielsen played the doctor in Airplane!.



Surely you can't be serious.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Wakefield on October 05, 2015, 03:18:53 PM
Quote from: Draško on October 05, 2015, 01:18:56 PM
Recently finished 5th season of Game of Thrones, still immense fun but this season seemed bit thin script-wise.

Currently watching Crossbones, one episode to go. I like it. Malkovich is absolutely fantastic, I generaly like pirate stuff and overall story is quite good. But there are flaws: apart from Malkovich, Coyle and Foy (and psychotic turn from Julian Sands) I found the cast pretty weak, there is also too much plot at times, and DP is somehow managing to make the production look cheaper than it really is. Still shame it got cancelled. I would have enjoyed further mayhem by Malkovich's Blackbeard.

Was planning to watch next either 2nd season of Penny Dreadful or to start Luther but now I'm in the mood for more piracy. Has anyone seen Black Sails?

Malkovich's speech in the last episode is one of the best pieces of rhetoric I have watched on screen. Truly fantastic.

Malkovich, Coyle and Foy are excellent: but I'd include Mr. Fletch too because friendship is essential to this kind of stories and he injects a necessary dose of naivety to this series.  :)

P.S.: Luther is an excellent choice, I totally enjoyed both seasons. Another BBC production I enjoyed was "The Hour"; unfortunately, it was cancelled after de second season, not to mention one of the best things I have watched on TV in the last years: "Utopia".  :)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Brian on October 05, 2015, 03:26:54 PM
Quote from: Todd on October 05, 2015, 02:04:12 PM


Surely you can't be serious.
http://www.youtube.com/v/KM2K7sV-K74
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Brian on October 05, 2015, 03:32:19 PM
Couple of good Braugher moments. Most are not on YouTube but the first is one of my favorites.

http://www.youtube.com/v/Zg93zJiHJOs

http://www.youtube.com/v/qNkcdm81PCs
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Drasko on October 06, 2015, 02:30:41 AM
Quote from: Gordo on October 05, 2015, 03:18:53 PM
Malkovich's speech in the last episode is one of the best pieces of rhetoric I have watched on screen. Truly fantastic.

Malkovich, Coyle and Foy are excellent: but I'd include Mr. Fletch too because friendship is essential to this kind of stories and he injects a necessary dose of naivety to this series.  :)

P.S.: Luther is an excellent choice, I totally enjoyed both seasons. Another BBC production I enjoyed was "The Hour"; unfortunately, it was cancelled after de second season, not to mention one of the best things I have watched on TV in the last years: "Utopia".  :)

Yes, agreed, great speech.

Mr. Fletch as a character is definitely essential, what I had problem with is that some of the actors were really unconvincing in their roles: the boy who plays Fletch and the crippled Scot were actually decent, but Blackbeard's second in command, both of Blackbeard's love interests, the black pirate girl, the Madame ... poor, the lot of them.

I'll start Luther tonight, and thanks for mentioning The Hour that looks like something I might really like.

What is Utopia? Imdb lists three different series with that name.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Wakefield on October 06, 2015, 03:05:32 AM
Quote from: Draško on October 06, 2015, 02:30:41 AM
What is Utopia? Imdb lists three different series with that name.

This one: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2384811/

It's the mother of all conspiracy theories. Its trailers say almost nothing about the content, but at least you get some idea about its aesthetics:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJnN3WMwDsk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdfJNIMGXx4

:)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Drasko on October 08, 2015, 10:35:26 AM
Quote from: Gordo on October 06, 2015, 03:05:32 AM
This one: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2384811/

It's the mother of all conspiracy theories. Its trailers say almost nothing about the content, but at least you get some idea about its aesthetics:

:-\ I'll check it out but I've never been too taken with conspiracy theory plots, not even The X-files.

Quote from: Draško on October 06, 2015, 02:30:41 AM
I'll start Luther tonight

I'm so fickle ...

(http://s16.postimg.org/mthtdjd5x/PR_Release_Ad_KEYART_200_DPI.jpg)

Two episodes in and I'm quite liking the start of 2nd season, where first was all mysterious and hazy the second is more direct and scary.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Super Blood Moon on October 08, 2015, 11:14:00 AM
There are too many good TV series now. I wish they'd slow down a bit.  :(
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on October 08, 2015, 01:06:42 PM
Over the past few weeks, Masters of Sex.

I liked season 1, despite some problems. Season 2 fell apart. Some excessively "writerly" dialogue, often poorly acted, a whirlwind of cliches, and a pretentious self importance creeping in. Oh, and no boob unseen! Not quite true; one actress we only see her right boob.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Wakefield on October 08, 2015, 07:14:43 PM
Quote from: Draško on October 08, 2015, 10:35:26 AM
:-\ I'll check it out but I've never been too taken with conspiracy theory plots, not even The X-files.

Me neither, even I never tried The X-files. But artistically Utopia is totally captivating.  :)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on October 09, 2015, 05:08:31 AM
Quote from: Draško on October 08, 2015, 10:35:26 AM
:-\ I'll check it out but I've never been too taken with conspiracy theory plots, not even The X-files.


All the transparently crazy conspiracy plots on TV are actually a way of undermining anyone who knows about the real conspiracy. All of Hollywood is in on it.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: vandermolen on October 09, 2015, 06:03:17 AM
Foyle's War on DVD and Downton Abbey  ::)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Wakefield on October 10, 2015, 05:49:35 AM
Quote from: Ken B on October 09, 2015, 05:08:31 AM
All the transparently crazy conspiracy plots on TV are actually a way of undermining anyone who knows about the real conspiracy. All of Hollywood is in on it.

I don't think so. If people don't have intellectual tools to  distinguish between reality and fiction, between proved facts and fiction, there is a problem in education and critical thinking, not a problem occasioned by "Hollywood," even if this industry is used as a tool of propaganda.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on October 10, 2015, 06:48:02 AM
(http://www.dvdsreleasedates.com/covers/americans-season-2-dvd-cover-04.jpg)


Sorta binge-watched the second season of The Americans.  Every bit as good as the first season, with only the implausibly long confession/monologue/reveal in the last episode as a weak spot.  Other than that, the season finale is deliciously cold.  And I just can't get enough Keri Russell.  I await season three.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Brian on October 10, 2015, 07:00:58 AM
It's Columbo's Day Weekend!

As Americans know, Columbo's Day is the day (technically October 8, observed October 12) when we celebrate Lt. Columbo, the finest detective TV has ever seen. Be sure your household celebrates Columbo's Day in appropriate fashion, by watching an episode of Columbo and, if possible, indulging in other Columbo's Day activities like eating a bowl of chili, wearing a trench coat, smoking celebratory cigars, or naming your dog "Dog".
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on October 10, 2015, 07:57:38 AM
Quote from: Gordo on October 10, 2015, 05:49:35 AM
I don't think so. If people don't have intellectual tools to  distinguish between reality and fiction, between proved facts and fiction, there is a problem in education and critical thinking, not a problem occasioned by "Hollywood," even if this industry is used as a tool of propaganda.

Litotes  Gordo.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Wakefield on October 10, 2015, 01:03:32 PM
Quote from: Ken B on October 10, 2015, 07:57:38 AM
Litotes  Gordo.

I know, but what I try to mean is that although a lot of conspiracy theories are plainly ridiculous; many of them share a quite true intuition, which shouldn't be discarded as a thing of wildly fanciful people.

In our world a lot of critic information is out of our reach or has been heavily manipulated before to reach us and, on the other hand, the Government ("helped" by large corporations and new technologies) knows everything about us...

So, probably, never before was so necessary to be critical about the information we receive; but, unfortunately, a vast majority believes uncritically every information that receives.  :)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Mr. Three Putt on October 10, 2015, 01:55:10 PM
I'm a bit of a binge watcher and feel I have a void to fill after finishing Breaking Bad. I try to stick to series already concluded, which is certainly a sign of the times. Game of Thrones made me break my rule and I'm a big fan, although season 5 was weaker than previous entries. I also recently devoured the three seasons of the American House of Cards in about 1 week. My guilty pleasures would have to be Trailer Park Boys and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Two shows I avoided like the plague until finally breaking down and realizing just how funny they are.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on October 10, 2015, 03:20:58 PM
Nearing the end of The Knick, which I think is remarkably good.

(glad, though, that they dialed back a bit on the doctor's-eye-view of the surgery after the shock of the first couple of episodes)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on October 10, 2015, 05:16:52 PM
Quote from: Brian on October 10, 2015, 07:00:58 AM
It's Columbo's Day Weekend!

As Americans know, Columbo's Day is the day (technically October 8, observed October 12) when we celebrate Lt. Columbo, the finest detective TV has ever seen. Be sure your household celebrates Columbo's Day in appropriate fashion, by watching an episode of Columbo and, if possible, indulging in other Columbo's Day activities like eating a bowl of chili, wearing a trench coat, smoking celebratory cigars, or naming your dog "Dog".

Pffft. I solve it long before Columbo does. Every time.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: The new erato on October 11, 2015, 12:24:53 AM
Quote from: Ken B on October 10, 2015, 05:16:52 PM
Pffft. I solve it long before Columbo does. Every time.
Happens with me too watching reruns.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on October 11, 2015, 05:26:58 PM
'Tis the season to travel through time and space with the Doctor!  8)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: lisa needs braces on October 11, 2015, 11:49:55 PM
It's coming back for only six episodes in January. Look forward to it! (X-Files):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1SmJUBT5q0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1SmJUBT5q0)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on October 12, 2015, 06:38:10 AM
Quote from: -abe- on October 11, 2015, 11:49:55 PM
It's coming back for only six episodes in January. Look forward to it! (X-Files):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1SmJUBT5q0 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1SmJUBT5q0)



How do they bring back the smoking man?  One doesn't recover from a missile to the forehead.  Maybe flashbacks, which is tired.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: TheGSMoeller on October 12, 2015, 05:05:18 PM
Quote from: ComposerOfAvantGarde on October 11, 2015, 05:26:58 PM
'Tis the season to travel through time and space with the Doctor!  8)

Amen. And Capaldi is doing fine work as The Doctor as well.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Brian on October 12, 2015, 05:14:36 PM
Celebrating Columbo's Day with my favorite episode ever, "A Friend in Deed."

This weekend I watched more Columbo for the holiday festivities: "Identity Crisis," "Any Old Port in a Storm."
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on October 12, 2015, 05:16:13 PM
Quote from: Brian on October 12, 2015, 05:14:36 PM
Celebrating Columbo's Day with my favorite episode ever, "A Friend in Deed."

This weekend I watched more Columbo for the holiday festivities: "Identity Crisis," "Any Old Port in a Storm."

Which is that? I like the Ross Martin episode best (art critic).
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Brian on October 12, 2015, 05:25:04 PM
Quote from: Ken B on October 12, 2015, 05:16:13 PM
Which is that? I like the Ross Martin episode best (art critic).
Oh the art critic one is great! This is the one where the murderer is Columbo's boss (Richard Kiley).
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on October 12, 2015, 05:51:06 PM
Quote from: Brian on October 12, 2015, 05:25:04 PM
Oh the art critic one is great! This is the one where the murderer is Columbo's boss (Richard Kiley).

Yes that is good. And it's been a few years ....
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on October 12, 2015, 05:56:46 PM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on October 12, 2015, 05:05:18 PM
Amen. And Capaldi is doing fine work as The Doctor as well.
This series has been consistently good! Capaldi was great last year, however disagreeable and uncertain his Doctor was, but now things have definitely settled in for sure. I'm looking forward to Zygons in a couple of weeks. 8)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: lisa needs braces on October 15, 2015, 10:59:58 PM
(http://o.aolcdn.com/hss/storage/midas/280bb4680ed57f5332dfc3efc57f1592/202185984/the+Walking+Dead+Season+6+comic+con+poster.jpg)

The sixth season of TV's most absurd, addicting and pulpiest show. The program is basically soap opera for horror/thriller fans, and this is it's basic formula:

When our heroes being threatened by zombies gets tiring, switch things up by presenting conflict between characters or groups of humans. When the latter gets a bit tiring, switch it up with the former.

It works.

One thing to note though -- I think the series works best when binged through as it is heavily serialized. Nearly every episode ends on a cliffhanger or on a dramatically poignant note. I'm going to wait for the rest of the first half of this season to air (8 episodes) then watch them over a weekend.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on October 15, 2015, 11:42:43 PM
Since when has 'marathon watching' become 'binge watching?' I assume that's what is meant by 'binge' here though, but I only ever hear it when people talk about TV shows. I've never heard this terminology until about two weeks ago.....
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Brahmsian on October 16, 2015, 05:58:20 AM
Quote from: Daverz on April 27, 2015, 02:16:39 PM

Looking forward to:

Rectify, season 3.

Started watching Rectify last week, and already into season 3.  Love it!  :)

(http://www.ilovemcdonough.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/rectify.jpg)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: lisa needs braces on October 16, 2015, 02:45:30 PM
Quote from: ComposerOfAvantGarde on October 15, 2015, 11:42:43 PM
Since when has 'marathon watching' become 'binge watching?' I assume that's what is meant by 'binge' here though, but I only ever hear it when people talk about TV shows. I've never heard this terminology until about two weeks ago.....

In the last four or five years...at least since services like Netflix started featuring whole seasons of tv shows. It's also a term that Netflix's marketing campaign has embraced...they even depute their original shows by making every episode immediately available.

Speaking of Netflix productions, this just dropped today (and is being shown in a few theaters nationwide.) It looks good and I'll watch it over the weekend.

(film trailer for Beasts of No Nation)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xb9Ty-1frw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xb9Ty-1frw)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on October 16, 2015, 03:02:56 PM
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51YMXPJVPGL.jpg)

Finally catching up with Sports Night, being a pretty big Aaron Sorkin fan, and this being the only series of his I hadn't yet seen.

Very good, if not great, a little over the top at times, but fascinating being able to see Sorkin working through ideas regarding form and pace in dialogue and movement that would be perfected on The West Wing. Also fascinating to watch so many people who would later feature on TWW turn up in small roles all the way through this.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on October 16, 2015, 08:14:21 PM
Quote from: -abe- on October 16, 2015, 02:45:30 PM
In the last four or five years...at least since services like Netflix started featuring whole seasons of tv shows. It's also a term that Netflix's marketing campaign has embraced...they even depute their original shows by making every episode immediately available.

Speaking of Netflix productions, this just dropped today (and is being shown in a few theaters nationwide.) It looks good and I'll watch it over the weekend.

(film trailer for Beasts of No Nation)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xb9Ty-1frw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xb9Ty-1frw)

Ah I see. Netflix only arrived in my country this year, so I can understand now the sudden additions to the semantic field regarding television watching.......
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: lisa needs braces on October 16, 2015, 08:54:50 PM
Quote from: ComposerOfAvantGarde on October 16, 2015, 08:14:21 PM
Ah I see. Netflix only arrived in my country this year, so I can understand now the sudden additions to the semantic field regarding television watching.......

understandable

(http://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/startrek/images/9/90/Data2366.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20070502183229)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Wakefield on October 17, 2015, 05:05:52 AM
Quote from: -abe- on October 16, 2015, 02:45:30 PM
In the last four or five years...at least since services like Netflix started featuring whole seasons of tv shows. It's also a term that Netflix's marketing campaign has embraced...they even depute their original shows by making every episode immediately available.

Speaking of Netflix productions, this just dropped today (and is being shown in a few theaters nationwide.) It looks good and I'll watch it over the weekend.

(film trailer for Beasts of No Nation)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xb9Ty-1frw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xb9Ty-1frw)

I thought this is an interesting insight on the boycott against Beasts of No Nation: http://goo.gl/RM4HTQ
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Wakefield on October 17, 2015, 02:26:23 PM
The Blacklist, Season 3, Episode 3: "Eli Matchett"

(http://blogs-images.forbes.com/merrillbarr/files/2014/02/The-Blacklist-Megan-Boone-and-James-Spader.jpg)

From the last episode of the past season, every new episode of The Blacklist is more implausible than the previous one..., and more freaking addictive.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on October 17, 2015, 02:35:26 PM
Quote from: Gordo on October 17, 2015, 02:26:23 PM
The Blacklist, Season 3, Episode 3: "Eli Matchett"

(http://blogs-images.forbes.com/merrillbarr/files/2014/02/The-Blacklist-Megan-Boone-and-James-Spader.jpg)

From the last episode of the past season, every new episode of The Blacklist is more implausible than the previous one..., and more freaking addictive.

I've only seen the first season. Does the Megan character become less redundant? I kept wishing the show was just James Spader settling old scores on his own.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: lisa needs braces on October 17, 2015, 03:35:13 PM
Quote from: Gordo on October 17, 2015, 05:05:52 AM
I thought this is an interesting insight on the boycott against Beasts of No Nation: http://goo.gl/RM4HTQ

I'm too chickenshit to watch this movie. :(



Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Wakefield on October 17, 2015, 03:44:30 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on October 17, 2015, 02:35:26 PM
I've only seen the first season. Does the Megan character become less redundant? I kept wishing the show was just James Spader settling old scores on his own.

Yes, Spader is fantastic, and -at some extent- Megan is doing her apprenticeship with him. But the nature of her character is a bit redundant, to be fair.  :)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Wakefield on October 17, 2015, 03:46:23 PM
Quote from: -abe- on October 17, 2015, 03:35:13 PM
I'm too chickenshit to watch this movie. :(

Maybe me too!  :D
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Daverz on October 17, 2015, 04:42:08 PM
No one has mentioned the new season of Fargo.  The direction is amazing, and the plot seems to be getting more Byzantine.  But I'm waiting to find out if the characters are as compelling.

Also, The Last KingdomVikings is the obvious comparison, though I think I like this more.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: mc ukrneal on October 17, 2015, 04:43:04 PM
Currently in the middle of Season 1 of Endeavour. We saw the Pilot when it first came out, but have had a hard time finding time to watch much tv until recently. Great show. I particularly like his boss and their relationship. Very interesting, knowing the older Morse.
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: david johnson on October 18, 2015, 02:38:13 AM
I'm in season 4 of 'Fringe' and enjoy it.  Earlier, I finished off Blacklist, Almighty Johnsons, Zoo, etc.  The very last scene in the Zoo finale has become one of my favorite tv moments.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Wakefield on October 20, 2015, 08:24:53 AM
Apparently, we will have a last taste of the "Gilmore Girls" at Netflix.

(https://pmctvline2.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/gg.png?w=620&h=420&crop=1)

Gilmore Girls Limited-Series Revival Set at Netflix — This Is Not a Drill: https://hec.su/bQcY
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Drasko on October 20, 2015, 10:43:53 AM
Quote from: Gordo on October 20, 2015, 08:24:53 AM
(https://pmctvline2.files.wordpress.com/2015/10/gg.png?w=620&h=420&crop=1)

Love Gilmore Girls. One of my all time top ten TV series. Some of the fastest and funniest dialogue on TV.

Just finished 2nd season of Penny Dreadful and liked it very much, less impressionistic with clearer plot and characters than the first season, excellent cast (except Reeve Carney, unconvincing and bereft of any charisma), great atmosphere.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on October 20, 2015, 05:25:11 PM
(http://www.ew.com/sites/default/files/i/2015/10/05/anothonyjeselnik_keyart_final_jpg.jpg)



Not a series, but it's on TV.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Wakefield on October 20, 2015, 05:45:42 PM
Quote from: Todd on October 20, 2015, 05:25:11 PM
(http://www.ew.com/sites/default/files/i/2015/10/05/anothonyjeselnik_keyart_final_jpg.jpg)

Not a series, but it's on TV.

Last night I watched it. It's the most incorrect stand up comedian I have watched in a long time.

You need to be an authentic moralist (or a true SoB) to say all what this guy says.

An example of the question about what are the limits of humor brought to its logical conclusion.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: timmdd on October 20, 2015, 07:13:05 PM
I watch cartoon series from Disney Channel and Cartoon network, so many good series!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: lisa needs braces on October 20, 2015, 08:16:34 PM
Quote from: Gordo on October 17, 2015, 03:46:23 PM
Maybe me too!  :D

Re "Beasts of No Nation"

I saw the film and adored it. Yes, there are a few harrowing scenes of brutality and violence and the general subject matter might be depressing, but it doesn't wallow in these things and to me the film came off as being more interested in Terrence Malick like effects and flow. The young male soldier even narrates a la the voice overs in Malick's films. Also for a film that was shot for a reported $6 million it looks quite gorgeous, specially because of the lush natural setting.

It's a film I'll revisit in a few months.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Drasko on October 23, 2015, 01:28:24 PM
Surprisingly, I gave up on Luther after two episodes. Suspension of disbelief asked for on police procedural side of the show was just to big for me, and that coming from someone who likes Midsomer Murders.

Now watching something completely different, and liking it:

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51UJtuPh%2BaL.jpg)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: 71 dB on October 23, 2015, 11:30:13 PM
The second Season of Extant and a Finnish police drama Roba on TV. I'm also re-watching MillenniuM on DVD while waiting for The X-Files Revival and Blu-ray box.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: The new erato on October 23, 2015, 11:44:06 PM
Started watching 2nd season of "The Americans" on Netflix a couple of days ago.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on October 25, 2015, 07:00:11 AM
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/c9/f0/03/c9f003f16461bddeeaa9e2b63e207674.jpg)


The Man in the High Castle.  Months ago, I watched the pilot episode and was unsure if the show would move forward since it was part of a trial program for Amazon.  Fortunately, it has been picked up, and the second episode has been released, and the rest of the series drops on 11/20/15.  The show is set in the US of 1962, years after losing the Second World War.  The states west of the Rockies are now the Japanese Pacific States, the states east of the Rockies are now the Greater Nazi Reich, and the Rockies are the neutral zone.  The plot revolves around some film that shows an alternate world that must be delivered to the man in the high castle to, well, who knows?  The show is dark, brooding, noir-ish, the production superb for a TV series, at least so far, and the filmmaking is very much film-like.  The mostly no-name actors do good work, and B-list actor Rufus Sewell, so good as Alexander Hamilton in John Adams, does his fair best as an American Nazi baddie.  I guess having Ridley Scott as an executive producer and X-Files alumnus Frank Spotnitz as producer helps in getting some things right.  Of course, the show requires one to forget about things like Midway and Stalingrad, but that's OK for a piece of alt-history fun.  The series may make me want to read the Philip K Dick original.  (I did read complaints that the show avoids the racial issues brought up by Dick, but the inclusion of Strange Fruit in the second episode indicates that it may not all be avoided, but dealt with more obliquely.)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: zamyrabyrd on October 25, 2015, 07:54:35 AM
Reruns of Masterchef Australia. Cracker program!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on October 25, 2015, 03:27:55 PM
Finished season 2 of The Blacklist, which I thought was an improvement on season one.

In the middle of season 1 of Mammon, which after a plodding start has started to gain momentum and become quite good.

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/81BV-LtBTdL._SY300_.jpg) (http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/81t%2BnZQgqRL._SY300_.jpg)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Mirror Image on October 25, 2015, 04:06:44 PM
I've been watching reruns of this sitcom:

(http://kube57.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/frasier..jpg)

Frasier, for me, is one of the greatest television shows of all-time regardless of the genre. While certainly a hilarious show, there were moments of seriousness that offset everything and made the show a bit more realistic for me.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Jo498 on October 26, 2015, 12:12:28 AM
"The man in the high castle" is not a long book (and has a very strange ending), so I suspect they have added storylines to make a season out of it. Looks quite interesting nevertheless.
Are (fake) memorabilia (like pre-war firearms or watches) a business in the show?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Wakefield on October 27, 2015, 10:02:39 AM
Quote from: The new erato on October 23, 2015, 11:44:06 PM
Started watching 2nd season of "The Americans" on Netflix a couple of days ago.

Me, too.

It's curious: this TV series has a good plot, good actors and high production values; but I'm following it basically because of Teri Russell.

Exactly as happened in the past, when she starred Felicity.

After 15 years, her ambiguous, indefinable and ultimately psychological charm, it's even more powerful than when she was 25 years old.

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: TheGSMoeller on October 27, 2015, 10:06:40 AM
Just started Netflix series House of Cards. Only 2 episodes in.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Brahmsian on October 27, 2015, 10:13:15 AM
Quote from: sanantonio on October 27, 2015, 10:11:29 AM
Murdoch Mysteries (6th season) and Rectify (2nd season)  - like both but I really like Rectify.  Supposedly Season 3 was available on Netflix in September, but not for me.  I am hoping it comes online soon.

Rectify is great.  :)  Season 3 is available on the Canadian Netflix, in case you have a DNS rooter to switch your region.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on October 27, 2015, 07:31:58 PM
Quote from: Jo498 on October 26, 2015, 12:12:28 AMAre (fake) memorabilia (like pre-war firearms or watches) a business in the show?


I don't recall seeing anything like that, but it has been a while since I watched the first episode.  If this is in the show, it didn't strike me as major.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: NikF on October 29, 2015, 12:24:47 PM
Da Vinci's Demons https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Da_Vinci%27s_Demons

Toots returned home even happier than usual because someone gave her a flash drive with "...every single one of the new episodes!" I've never enjoyed having a binge on multiple episodes of the same show, one after the other.  And usually I can handle this particular show, but right now I don't know if I'm watching episode five or episode one hundred and five.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: lisa needs braces on November 01, 2015, 08:59:54 AM
A bit random, but this short scene from the U.S series "Friends" was highlighted on Reddit as being a neat slice of comedy that works with little context. I agree -- it's pretty clever.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDDMfYQweNU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDDMfYQweNU)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: James on November 01, 2015, 09:04:55 AM
Quote from: -abe- on November 01, 2015, 08:59:54 AM
A bit random, but this short scene from the U.S series "Friends" was highlighted on Reddit as being a neat slice of comedy that works with little context. I agree -- it's pretty clever.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDDMfYQweNU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDDMfYQweNU)

Not funny, at all.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: The new erato on November 01, 2015, 12:35:51 PM
Call me not surprised, at all.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Mirror Image on November 01, 2015, 01:43:36 PM
Quote from: James on November 01, 2015, 09:04:55 AM
Not funny, at all.

Why be a douchebag and comment, at all?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Daverz on November 01, 2015, 08:04:19 PM
Binge watched the first season of Les Revenants (The Returned).  Compelling, but as on other supernatural shows, character motivations sometimes don't make much sense.  Season 2 recently started.  Must be the longest gap between seasons ever.

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: lisa needs braces on November 02, 2015, 07:30:55 PM
Quote from: James on November 01, 2015, 09:04:55 AM
Not funny, at all.

Well, there goes an opinion by James not sourced to Amazon.com.  ;D
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: lisa needs braces on November 06, 2015, 09:45:52 PM
(http://netflixlife.com/files/2015/10/peep-show.jpg)

The best comedy tv series since the original "Office." It will return next month for the 9th (and final) time.

One of my favorite clips from it -- the character Mark Corrigan (played by David Mitchell) being righteously angry at junk-heads:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5D1gJ_GygAI
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: lisa needs braces on November 06, 2015, 10:49:23 PM
TV's trashiest and pulpiest show is causing quite a stir with the ending of one of its last episodes in which a major character might've died.

(spoiler warning, graphic content):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybfGq9hkqUU

This is how the episode ended, but what occurred here is clearly vague. Were the zombies chewing on Glenn (the Asian American character) or the other person who appeared to fall on top of him?

It's been the water-cooler discussion of the past week.

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Bogey on November 07, 2015, 03:39:53 PM
(http://goflik.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/luther_wallpaper_2-HD-e1429365256919.jpg)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Bogey on November 08, 2015, 07:33:18 AM
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Not a lot of programming on the tube that interests me anymore me at this point, so decided to start netting some of the shows that gave us that terrific crime jazz. Starting with one of the "big boys", and what a start with Peter Gunn (1958-61)! Seven episodes in to Season 1 and I have to say I am hooked.  Great one liners, cool hip daddy jazz, crime thumping beats from Henry Mancini, beatniks spouting coded phrases, and bulky cars all neatly wrapped  24 minute stories that keep you locked in.    Even after episode one, the writers had me instantly caring about the main characters.  Now that is good writing.  Hey, when the hang out joint for the main cast is called "Mother's", that is all you need to really know. Youtube it up, folks!

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Post by: Brahmsian on November 08, 2015, 08:04:33 AM
Quote from: Bogey on November 08, 2015, 07:33:18 AM
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Not a lot of programming on the tube that interests me anymore me at this point, so decided to start netting some of the shows that gave us that terrific crime jazz. Starting with one of the "big boys", and what a start with Peter Gunn (1958-61)! Seven episodes in to Season 1 and I have to say I am hooked.  Great one liners, cool hip daddy jazz, crime thumping beats from Henry Mancini, beatniks spouting coded phrases, and bulky cars all neatly wrapped  24 minute stories that keep you locked in.    Even after episode one, the writers had me instantly caring about the main characters.  Now that is good writing.  Hey, when the hang out joint for the main cast is called "Mother's", that is all you need to really know. Youtube it up, folks!

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That egg looks delicious, Bill!  :D
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Post by: Karl Henning on November 08, 2015, 08:05:37 AM
Laid by a contended hen!
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Post by: Bogey on November 08, 2015, 08:41:37 AM
Cage free, hand fed, browns.  Took that pic a few weeks ago.  This morning, Marnie, our daughter,  made up a batch of French Toast with Texas bread and I fried up the thick cut bacon.  We always have a big and less than nutritious breakfast on Sundays. 
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Post by: SimonNZ on November 08, 2015, 11:35:41 AM
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Raced through season 1 of Treme and loved it. Will be binging on seasons 2, 3 and 4 over the next couple of weeks.
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Post by: SonicMan46 on November 08, 2015, 01:08:28 PM
About a week ago, we returned from a visit to our son in Indianapolis - usually fly but decided to drive this time - we broke up the trip going & coming through Kentucky, i.e. a couple of nights in Frankfort & three nights in Lexington - loved the scenery, horses, and bourbon distilleries.

One of my favorite TV series recently has been Justified w/ Timothy Olyphant (just ended after seasons), so suggested that Susan watch the show w/ me - she 'gave up' after about 6 episodes, season one (too violent for her), BUT I started the third season last night (my third watch -  :laugh:)  - really love this series - Dave :)

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Post by: Sergeant Rock on November 08, 2015, 01:24:05 PM
Quote from: Bogey on November 08, 2015, 07:33:18 AMStarting with one of the "big boys", and what a start with Peter Gunn (1958-61)! Seven episodes in to Season 1 and I have to say I am hooked.

Bill, thanks for pointing out the availability of "Gunn" on youtube. I missed most of these shows when I was a kid (I believe they were on late, after my usual bedtime in the 50s). Tonight I watched the first episode and was immediately struck by Lola Albright. Good actress, great singer! I then watched a Burke's Law episode ("Who Killed Cassadra Cass"), a show I watched religiously in the 60s, and who should appear, coincidentally, in a bikini no less?...Lola! I was in heaven  ;D ;)

Sarge
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Post by: Bogey on November 08, 2015, 01:29:45 PM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on November 08, 2015, 01:24:05 PM
Bill, thanks for pointing out the availability of "Gunn" on youtube. I missed most of these shows when I was a kid (I believe they were on late, after my usual bedtime in the 50s). Tonight I watched the first episode and was immediately struck by Lola Albright. Good actress, great singer! I then watched a Burke's Law episode ("Who Killed Cassadra Cass"), a show I watched religiously in the 60s, and who should appear, in a bikini no less?...Lola! I was in heaven  ;D ;)

Sarge

Cool.  There is definitely a pattern to most the Gunn shows.  You'll pick up on it pretty quickly.  I will check out Burke's.  I also want to start The Naked City tv run and also the likes of M Squad and another titled Checkmate. 
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Post by: SonicMan46 on November 08, 2015, 01:36:36 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on November 08, 2015, 11:35:41 AM
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Raced through season 1 of Treme and loved it. Will be binging on seasons 2, 3 and 4 over the next couple of weeks.

About 3-4 years ago, we went to New Orleans, our first visit since Katrina (use to go about every 3 years or so - mainly to medical meetings) - took several Katrina tours which included trips into some of the most devastated portions of the city; the French Quarter being on higher ground was pretty much spared and where we stayed.  Thanks for the mention - wife & I would certainly be interested.  Dave :)
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Post by: Daverz on November 08, 2015, 02:16:35 PM
iZombie, or as I call it, Zombie Veronica Mars.

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Post by: Mirror Image on November 08, 2015, 02:18:21 PM
Dave, in all honesty, the only thing I enjoyed about New Orleans was Cafe Du Monde. Love me some beignets with those mountains of powered sugar and rich, delicious coffee. :)
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Post by: Wakefield on November 11, 2015, 05:42:42 PM
Quote from: Daverz on November 08, 2015, 02:16:35 PM
iZombie, or as I call it, Zombie Veronica Mars.

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Actually, Zombie Veronica Mars sounds extremely enticing for any mind deformed after many years of watching trashy TV.

Just for the record: I say it as a real praise.  :)
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Post by: Daverz on November 11, 2015, 06:56:57 PM
Quote from: Gordo on November 11, 2015, 05:42:42 PM
Actually, Zombie Veronica Mars sounds extremely enticing for any mind deformed after many years of watching trashy TV.

Just for the record: I say it as a real praise.  :)

Yup, highly recommended to Veronica Mars fans is what I meant.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on November 11, 2015, 08:08:14 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on November 08, 2015, 02:18:21 PM
Dave, in all honesty, the only thing I enjoyed about New Orleans was Cafe Du Monde. Love me some beignets with those mountains of powered sugar and rich, delicious coffee. :)

Boy John - we must have been in different cities - LOL! ;)  I've been to New Orleans at least a dozen times over the decades and always enjoy the experience - on our last visit, wife & I probably consumed six dozen oysters or more, and had some delicious food; heard some great music at our hotel and also at Irvin Mayfield's place on Bourbon Street and Jeremy Davenport's lounge at the Ritz-Carlton hotel (pics below) -  shopped for art on Royal Street and bought several original prints; took a number of tours, one related to Katrina and another to the Louisiana swamp area (a favorite of ours over the years - the bayous, alligators, & Cajun food) - and a few more other things - bottom line, we love the city and actually may return early next year?  Dave :)

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Post by: Mirror Image on November 12, 2015, 03:37:50 AM
Quote from: SonicMan46 on November 11, 2015, 08:08:14 PM
Boy John - we must have been in different cities - LOL! ;)  I've been to New Orleans at least a dozen times over the decades and always enjoy the experience - on our last visit, wife & I probably consumed six dozen oysters or more, and had some delicious food; heard some great music at our hotel and also at Irvin Mayfield's place on Bourbon Street and Jeremy Davenport's lounge at the Ritz-Carlton hotel (pics below) -  shopped for art on Royal Street and bought several original prints; took a number of tours, one related to Katrina and another to the Louisiana swamp area (a favorite of ours over the years - the bayous, alligators, & Cajun food) - and a few more other things - bottom line, we love the city and actually may return early next year?  Dave :)

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Sounds like you have a great time when you're there, Dave. Perhaps I'll need to go back at some point to get a better experience. We went around May and the humidity was almost unbearable for me. I could stand outside for what seemed like five minutes and my shirt was soaked in sweat. I think there was even one day where I showered three times and never felt clean. The next place on my agenda is Montreal, QC and I'll probably visit Quebec City as well. Toronto is another city I'd love to visit at some point.
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Post by: SonicMan46 on November 12, 2015, 05:46:23 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on November 12, 2015, 03:37:50 AM
Sounds like you have a great time when you're there, Dave. Perhaps I'll need to go back at some point to get a better experience. We went around May and the humidity was almost unbearable for me. I could stand outside for what seemed like five minutes and my shirt was soaked in sweat. I think there was even one day where I showered three times and never felt clean. The next place on my agenda is Montreal, QC and I'll probably visit Quebec City as well. Toronto is another city I'd love to visit at some point.

Hi John - we've always avoided the summer months on our visits (same as w/ the Carolina coast - prefer spring & early fall) - we've been to Canada many times, so all of your choices are great, and do try to go to Quebec City and stay at the Ch. Frontenac (pic below on the hill; restored old town below) - so much history there & great food, and of course w/ the French language, kind of like going to Europe.  Ottawa is not too far away and is worth a visit.  Dave :)

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Post by: mc ukrneal on November 12, 2015, 08:56:20 AM
Not sure where to post this, but anyone wanting the Sopranos in Blu-ray -  it's available at amazon on a special one day offer of: $74.99
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Post by: Daverz on November 13, 2015, 01:05:19 AM
Les Revenants Season 2:

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Post by: Wakefield on November 13, 2015, 07:02:45 AM
Quote from: Daverz on November 13, 2015, 01:05:19 AM
Les Revenants Season 2

I have read comments saying that this French TV series is quite better than the American "The Returned."

Anyway, "The Returned" has just one season on Netflix so far. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Daverz on November 13, 2015, 03:15:16 PM
Quote from: Gordo on November 13, 2015, 07:02:45 AM
I have read comments saying that this French TV series is quite better than the American "The Returned."

Anyway, "The Returned" has just one season on Netflix so far.

I've read that as well.

According to IMDB, the US version had only season before being canceled.  So any season 2 episodes should be in French, hopefully with subtitles if one don't understand French.
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Post by: Wakefield on November 13, 2015, 04:57:17 PM
Quote from: Daverz on November 13, 2015, 03:15:16 PM
I've read that as well.

According to IMDB, the US version had only season before being canceled.  So any season 2 episodes should be in French, hopefully with subtitles if one don't understand French.

Bad news! I watched the 1st season on Netflix, but I hadn't read that it was cancelled.   :( >:(
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Bogey on November 15, 2015, 04:03:16 AM
Quote from: mc ukrneal on October 17, 2015, 04:43:04 PM
Currently in the middle of Season 1 of Endeavour. We saw the Pilot when it first came out, but have had a hard time finding time to watch much tv until recently. Great show. I particularly like his boss and their relationship. Very interesting, knowing the older Morse.
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One of the best in recent times!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Mirror Image on November 18, 2015, 06:35:20 PM
Quote from: SonicMan46 on November 12, 2015, 05:46:23 AM
Hi John - we've always avoided the summer months on our visits (same as w/ the Carolina coast - prefer spring & early fall) - we've been to Canada many times, so all of your choices are great, and do try to go to Quebec City and stay at the Ch. Frontenac (pic below on the hill; restored old town below) - so much history there & great food, and of course w/ the French language, kind of like going to Europe.  Ottawa is not too far away and is worth a visit.  Dave :)

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Thanks for the tips, Dave. 8)
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Post by: mc ukrneal on November 19, 2015, 04:37:41 AM
Quote from: Bogey on November 15, 2015, 04:03:16 AM
One of the best in recent times!
I agree. We are on to season 2. Thoroughly enjoying it. And amazingly, making time to actually watch some tv!
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Post by: Bogey on November 19, 2015, 06:45:42 PM
Quote from: mc ukrneal on November 19, 2015, 04:37:41 AM
I agree. We are on to season 2. Thoroughly enjoying it. And amazingly, making time to actually watch some tv!

Indeed.  Same here.  In fact, we found one that all four of us enjoy.  Good action, decent plot and sub-plot lines, likable characters, and just enough of a corny edge at the right times to make it fun. 

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Post by: Hollywood on November 20, 2015, 12:14:06 AM
Currently watching season 12 of NCIS on 13th Street here in Austria. I know we are a season behind the USA but NCIS is one of my favorite series and I'm a happy camper just to be able to watch a season I haven't seen yet. Yipeeeeeeee!!!!!  8)
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Post by: SimonNZ on November 21, 2015, 01:41:15 PM
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Finished my binge of all four seasons of Treme, and while the quality is consistent the whole way through its really the first two series that are the most original and essential viewing. The third and half-length fourth keeping us up to date with our favorite characters and bringing their stories to their conclusion, but is less about the specific experience of New Orleans, the music and politics becoming more like background detail.

As great as the second series is its easy to see why they had a sharp ratings drop and had to rethink their approach: its so unrelentingly dark, documenting the return of violence to the city after the "Dunkirk spirit" (shown in the first season) has worn down, and there's robbery or murder or rape in almost every episode, along with ubiquitous corruption of police and politicians.
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Post by: nickcar on November 26, 2015, 09:19:10 PM
don't know why  :-\ wacth this the Vampire Diaries season 6 (http://www.videoconverterfactory.com/tips/rip-vampire-diaries-dvds.html) again in my weekends..comparing with HBO's Ture Blood, this is much more lighter and funny, but TB is another awesomeness
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Post by: Todd on November 29, 2015, 11:09:32 AM
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Quasi-binge-watched Better Call Saul.  Enjoyed it immensely.  In some ways I prefer it to Breaking Bad.  It helps that the transition from Slippin' Jimmy to Saul Goodman seems more plausible than Walter White's transition from frustrated chemistry teacher to meth kingpin, though of course that can only be appreciated after watching the earlier series.  I like the somewhat slow approach, too.
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Post by: Brian on November 29, 2015, 06:46:50 PM
Quote from: Todd on November 29, 2015, 11:09:32 AM
Quasi-binge-watched Better Call Saul.  Enjoyed it immensely.  In some ways I prefer it to Breaking Bad.  It helps that the transition from Slippin' Jimmy to Saul Goodman seems more plausible than Walter White's transition from frustrated chemistry teacher to meth kingpin, though of course that can only be appreciated after watching the earlier series.  I like the somewhat slow approach, too.
Where is this currently binge-watchable? (Amazon?) I've been really wanting to catch it.
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Post by: Todd on November 30, 2015, 05:37:25 AM
Quote from: Brian on November 29, 2015, 06:46:50 PM
Where is this currently binge-watchable? (Amazon?) I've been really wanting to catch it.



Netflix, using optical media.
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Post by: The new erato on November 30, 2015, 07:28:57 AM
Quote from: Todd on November 30, 2015, 05:37:25 AM


Netflix, using optical media.
Is it watchable if one hasn't followed Breaking Bad to the bitter end?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on November 30, 2015, 09:05:49 AM
Susan & I are watching Treme - started the 3rd season last night - your comments seem to match the reviews that I've read - we're thinking about a trip to New Orleans next spring - went about 4-5 years ago and would like to see what has happened in the meantime - took several Katrina-related tours then.

For me recently, re-watching Rome for the second time and ended the first season last night w/ the murder of Julius Caesar - Dave :)

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Finished my binge of all four seasons of Treme, and while the quality is consistent the whole way through its really the first two series that are the most original and essential viewing. The third and half-length fourth keeping us up to date with our favorite characters and bringing their stories to their conclusion, but is less about the specific experience of New Orleans, the music and politics becoming more like background detail.

As great as the second series is its easy to see why they had a sharp ratings drop and had to rethink their approach: its so unrelentingly dark, documenting the return of violence to the city after the "Dunkirk spirit" (shown in the first season) has worn down, and there's robbery or murder or rape in almost every episode, along with ubiquitous corruption of police and politicians.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: The new erato on November 30, 2015, 09:26:12 AM
Quote from: SonicMan46 on November 30, 2015, 09:05:49 AM
For me recently, re-watching Rome for the second time and ended the first season last night w/ the murder of Julius Caesar - Dave :)
I cannot for the life of me imagine where this is going to end!
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Post by: Daverz on November 30, 2015, 12:24:26 PM
Quote from: Todd on November 29, 2015, 11:09:32 AM
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Quasi-binge-watched Better Call Saul.  Enjoyed it immensely.  In some ways I prefer it to Breaking Bad.  It helps that the transition from Slippin' Jimmy to Saul Goodman seems more plausible than Walter White's transition from frustrated chemistry teacher to meth kingpin, though of course that can only be appreciated after watching the earlier series.  I like the somewhat slow approach, too.

Who could have imagined that the lead singer for Spinal Tap would become such a fine actor?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Hollywood on November 30, 2015, 11:33:48 PM
I'm also watching the Canadian TV series Motive.

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Post by: Tapio Dimitriyevich Shostakovich on December 03, 2015, 11:05:39 AM
Watched all GoT episodes the last 2 months (didn't before) and now I am a fanboy. It just works bloody well.
Currently: Fargo 2. Fargo 1 was great, Fargo 2... not 100% convinced as of now (ep6 or 7 now).
I'm waiting for german productions. They still cannot do those larger scale (and more money) series. We have good actors, but I don't know, maybe its about big money and avoiding risk.
Some really great things being produced in the US last years, it's brilliant. Before there was really a dark past, stupid series with haha lauging every haha second, that haha was haha not hahahahaa funny at all ahaha rather for haha retards hahahahaha.

Ah, also watched and enjoyed Sauls Season 1. Slow, but good.
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Post by: SonicMan46 on December 03, 2015, 01:53:12 PM
Quote from: The new erato on November 30, 2015, 09:26:12 AM
I cannot for the life of me imagine where this is going to end!

LOL! Not very far in the history of Rome - down to two episodes of the second (and last) season and Antony has just arrived in Alexandria (so now basically the Cleopatra movie w/ Burton & Taylor) - Octavian will emerge as the first Roman emperor and that's all she wrote - ;)  Dave
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: The new erato on December 03, 2015, 09:13:06 PM
Quote from: SonicMan46 on December 03, 2015, 01:53:12 PM
LOL! Not very far in the history of Rome - down to two episodes of the second (and last) season and Antony has just arrived in Alexandria (so now basically the Cleopatra movie w/ Burton & Taylor) - Octavian will emerge as the first Roman emperor and that's all she wrote - ;)  Dave
Keep us posted!
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Post by: SimonNZ on December 04, 2015, 02:07:33 PM
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Season two of Penny Dreadful, which I'm enjoying even more than season one.

The third episode in particular, a flashback to Eva Green's character being educated by a "wise woman" has an award-worthy performance from Patti LuPone and particularly well written, and cliche-avoiding dialogue between the two. Would even work as a stand-alone episode for anyone not interested in investing in the whole saga.

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on December 09, 2015, 03:17:30 PM
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Didn't make it to the fifteen minute mark before having to turn this series off for good, due to its affected and half-baked tabloid-style presentation.

Sorry James. I loved your My Dark Places book, but this is clearly going to be awful.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Super Blood Moon on December 10, 2015, 04:56:27 AM
Supergirl! :D

And ASH vs EVIL DEAD.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on December 11, 2015, 07:59:37 AM

     I'm watching Mr. Robot. It's intriguing but I'm a little concerned it might get Lost.....Orphan Black started strong then Lost it for me in the second season.

     
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: ritter on December 12, 2015, 02:16:07 PM
I've been hooked on two TV series recently:

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From Wikipedia: 1992 is an Italian political drama television series created by Alessandro Fabbri, Ludovica Rampoldi, Stefano Sardo and based on an idea by Stefano Accorsi. The first season, comprising ten episodes, premiered on March 24, 2015, on pay-tv Sky Italia channels Sky Atlantic and Sky Cinema 1.
Set in Rome, Milan and different Italian cities, the TV series offers a thrilling story following six people whose lives are intertwined with the rapidly changing political landscape in the early 1990s, during which Italy was gripped by the Clean Hands investigation into political corruption. Subsequently, this led to the termination of the First Republican Party as well as the termination of several other Italian parties. This controversial period in Italy resulted in the suicide of various political figures.
The series has been compared to House of Cards, The Sopranos, and The West Wing

Sadly, new year's eve sems to have arrived after 10 episodes, but apparently 1993 is in the making.  :)

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Again from Wikipedia:  Versailles, 1667. Haunted by the trauma of the Fronde as the nobles of his court begin to rebel against the monarchy, Louis XIV (George Blagden) in his 28th year in a Machiavellian political move decides to make the nobility submit by imposing a definite move of the court from Paris to Versailles, his father's former hunting lodge. Trapped by their king's "invitation", the nobles of Paris gradually come to see the castle as a gilded prison and soon even the most humble courtiers of the king begin to show their viciousness as the alcoves of secrets, politics and war are maneuvered through, revealing Versailles in all its glory and brutality.
Episodes 1 through 8 (of a total of 10 for season 1) have so far been aired in Spain. Season 2 will be filmed in 2016. Great fun!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: lisa needs braces on December 12, 2015, 05:15:58 PM
I thought I had previously chimed in on Better Call Saul--

It's excellent and it's so good that the first season ends up feeling too short. It has a nice character development and plot arc and a very poignant emotional payoff. In fact, you can watch it even if you hadn't seen Breaking Bad--all you need to know is that the central character is destined to become a shady and criminal lawyer.

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: lisa needs braces on December 12, 2015, 05:18:17 PM
Quote from: drogulus on December 11, 2015, 07:59:37 AM
     I'm watching Mr. Robot. It's intriguing but I'm a little concerned it might get Lost.....Orphan Black started strong then Lost it for me in the second season.

   

I knew Lost would go Lost seven episodes in -- how perceptive of me back in 2004! Saw two eps of Mr. Robot and plan to return to it.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on December 12, 2015, 07:36:44 PM
Quote from: -abe- on December 12, 2015, 05:18:17 PM
I knew Lost would go Lost seven episodes in -- how perceptive of me back in 2004! Saw two eps of Mr. Robot and plan to return to it.

     I'm in, too. Mr. Robot faked me out already. I was thinking it was some obvious thing it turned out not to be. They seemed to know I'd think....what I did. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/Smileys/akyhne/blank.gif)

     These guys really did their homework. Michael Cristofer shows up briefly, Truxton Spangler from Rubicon, a nice harmonic.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Wakefield on December 14, 2015, 03:43:38 AM
Quote from: drogulus on December 11, 2015, 07:59:37 AM
     I'm watching Mr. Robot. It's intriguing but I'm a little concerned it might get Lost...

   

It's almost inevitable if you mix conspiracy theories and mental disorders in the same plot.  :(
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: lisa needs braces on December 14, 2015, 08:38:53 AM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vrz-W75KYJg/VEPOKD1_JwI/AAAAAAABiDA/cEhWxlZSp3I/s1600/poi-header.jpg)

A guilty pleasure. Fellow in the glasses builds a "machine" that spies on everyone and periodically selects an individual as a "person of interest." This person will either be a victim of murder or be murdered themselves. These two try to stop that from happening. It's available on Netflix. It's network television (CBS) program so it's fairly episodic and light, but I find it comfort food television.





Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on December 14, 2015, 09:09:22 AM
     
Quote from: Gordo on December 14, 2015, 03:43:38 AM
It's almost inevitable if you mix conspiracy theories and mental disorders in the same plot.  :(

     There's that, and conspiracy thrillers work best in a closed format. Frankenheimer and Pakula were the masters.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Hollywood on December 14, 2015, 11:47:32 PM
Quote from: -abe- on December 14, 2015, 08:38:53 AM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vrz-W75KYJg/VEPOKD1_JwI/AAAAAAABiDA/cEhWxlZSp3I/s1600/poi-header.jpg)

A guilty pleasure. Fellow in the glasses builds a "machine" that spies on everyone and periodically selects an individual as a "person of interest." This person will either be a victim of murder or be murdered themselves. These two try to stop that from happening. It's available on Netflix. It's network television (CBS) program so it's fairly episodic and light, but I find it comfort food television.

For me it's a pleasure to watch because my cousin Jim Caviezel stars in it.  8)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: The new erato on December 14, 2015, 11:54:35 PM
Quote from: Gordo on December 14, 2015, 03:43:38 AM
It's almost inevitable if you mix conspiracy theories and mental disorders in the same plot.  :(
I thought we had the presidential election series for that?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on December 15, 2015, 08:02:27 AM
Quote from: The new erato on December 14, 2015, 11:54:35 PM
I thought we had the presidential election series for that?

     I want to see the photo of Trump meeting with his foreign and domestic policy experts.

     (http://www.wearysloth.com/Gallery/ActorsD/4608-12146-0.jpg)

     (http://www.weirdwildrealm.com/filmimages/manchurian-angela.jpg)

     

     
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Hollywood on December 15, 2015, 11:36:05 PM
I just started watching season 1 of Public Morals on TNT. It's set in the early 1960s in New York City's Police Public Morals Division. I really enjoy watching the cars used in this series. I am a big fan of classic autos, especially from the 1960s.



(https://services.timewarnercable.com/imageserver/program/SH019227160000?default=false&width=750&twcCategory=showcard)

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: lisa needs braces on December 16, 2015, 11:23:53 PM
Quote from: Hollywood on December 14, 2015, 11:47:32 PM
For me it's a pleasure to watch because my cousin Jim Caviezel stars in it.  8)

Wow!  8)

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: lisa needs braces on December 24, 2015, 01:03:22 AM
This looks like a gripping series (Making of a Murderer):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxgbdYaR_KQ

Looks quite intense.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Bogey on December 24, 2015, 03:43:21 AM
Quote from: Hollywood on December 15, 2015, 11:36:05 PM
I just started watching season 1 of Public Morals on TNT. It's set in the early 1960s in New York City's Police Public Morals Division. I really enjoy watching the cars used in this series. I am a big fan of classic autos, especially from the 1960s.


I will check it out as well.  Love them cars as well.  You must enjoy the movie "Bulllit" for its look and the cars as well?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Drasko on December 24, 2015, 04:08:33 AM
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/91%2B%2B90aWA6L.jpg)

Three or four episodes in and I'm struggling quite a bit with the fourth season. It feels like each character this time has its own narrative so it feels like watching half a dozen shows rather than one about this big unruly family. And some of those story lines are just not that interesting, somewhat cliched and forced. But I'll persevere, the first three seasons have been hugely enjoyable maybe this one will pick up some steam later on.   
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: kishnevi on December 24, 2015, 06:07:18 PM
Quote from: Draško on December 24, 2015, 04:08:33 AM
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Three or four episodes in and I'm struggling quite a bit with the fourth season. It feels like each character this time has its own narrative so it feels like watching half a dozen shows rather than one about this big unruly family. And some of those story lines are just not that interesting, somewhat cliched and forced. But I'll persevere, the first three seasons have been hugely enjoyable maybe this one will pick up some steam later on.

If you decide to persevere, Season 5 is set for release (in the US at least) next week
http://www.amazon.com/Shameless-Season-William-H-Macy/dp/B013JBJ8HC/ref=pd_sim_74_3?ie=UTF8&dpID=51I4wh5LMoL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR139%2C160_&refRID=0DXEHMF3RZQ8GXZE8030

But you may want to pay attention to that first really negative review.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on December 26, 2015, 02:59:35 AM
Just watched the annual Doctor Who christmas special! I found it to be much better than some of the silliness of the stories and concepts of the last few specials I have to say....I loved seeing so many alien species interact with each other again! And it was really very nice to see the oft-mentioned and rather bittersweet penultimate meeting of River Song and the Doctor before she would meet him again in the Library.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Cato on December 26, 2015, 07:45:44 AM
Thanks to Santa  Claus...

[asin]B00DF3EY06[/asin]

Only lasted a season, but every episode increased in satirical sharpness.  Very misguided and easily confused aliens assume human form to take up residence in a New Jersey suburb...and of course one human family moves in among them.

And then...

[asin]B00KPP6R9S[/asin]

Jack Bauer in London with Chloe vs. Terrorists and feckless politicians and bureaucrats.  Kiefer Sutherland says this is the end of the series for him.

 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Bogey on December 26, 2015, 08:29:50 AM
Quote from: Cato on December 26, 2015, 07:45:44 AM

[asin]B00KPP6R9S[/asin]

Jack Bauer in London with Chloe vs. Terrorists and feckless politicians and bureaucrats.  Kiefer Sutherland says this is the end of the series for him.



Not bad for 10 days work. ;)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Cato on December 26, 2015, 11:28:48 AM
Quote from: Bogey on December 26, 2015, 08:29:50 AM
Not bad for 10 days work. ;)

No!  And given recent events, if Jack Bauer were to get back into action, he should visit Paris next!  $:)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Sergeant Rock on December 26, 2015, 02:06:01 PM
Quote from: Cato on December 26, 2015, 07:45:44 AM
[asin]B00DF3EY06[/asin]
Only lasted a season...

Actually, there was a second season. Hasn't been released on DVD though. I found the episodes on usenet.

Sarge
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Cato on December 26, 2015, 02:37:54 PM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on December 26, 2015, 02:06:01 PM
Actually, there was a second season. Hasn't been released on DVD though. I found the episodes on usenet.

Sarge

Okay, because I thought I recalled a second season (perhaps truncated), but Mrs. Cato had said, no, she had checked, and it was only on for one year!

Thanks for the tip!  0:)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Drasko on December 27, 2015, 08:11:41 AM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on December 24, 2015, 06:07:18 PM
If you decide to persevere, Season 5 is set for release (in the US at least) next week
http://www.amazon.com/Shameless-Season-William-H-Macy/dp/B013JBJ8HC/ref=pd_sim_74_3?ie=UTF8&dpID=51I4wh5LMoL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR139%2C160_&refRID=0DXEHMF3RZQ8GXZE8030

But you may want to pay attention to that first really negative review.

Took a break mid 4th season, maybe in few weeks I'll enjoy it more. Shame, quite liked first three.

Now starting these, Jessica Jones looks promising after two episodes, the other one is tolerable.

(http://cnemacentre.com/wp-content/uploads/images/show-images/marvels-a-k-a-jessica-jones-poster-306x450.jpg) (http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/71o8S60WQxL._SL1000_.jpg)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on December 27, 2015, 08:49:17 AM
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Finished the remaining eight episodes of The Man in the High Castle.  It's thoroughly enjoyable.  One gets to finally see the man in the high castle, and it's not the person one wants it to be.  (Not having read the book, I don't know if it is the same person, or even if the person it seems to be is the actual person, or if there is an actual person.)  I loved the ending, with surprise appearances of American pop culture icons like Stanley Kubrick and Ronald Reagan.  The show could end as-is, but given its success, a second season is coming.  I shall watch that, too.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on December 27, 2015, 11:17:37 AM
     
Quote from: Todd on December 27, 2015, 08:49:17 AM
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Finished the remaining eight episodes of The Man in the High Castle.  It's thoroughly enjoyable.  One gets to finally see the man in the high castle, and it's not the person one wants it to be.  (Not having read the book, I don't know if it is the same person, or even if the person it seems to be is the actual person, or if there is an actual person.)  I loved the ending, with surprise appearances of American pop culture icons like Stanley Kubrick and Ronald Reagan.  The show could end as-is, but given its success, a second season is coming.  I shall watch that, too.

     I have a couple of gripes. Who cast the lead actors? They're killing me! I had the same problem with much of the cast of Childhoods End. I have not had this problem with Homeland, Better Call Saul, The Americans or Mr. Robot. These shows are well cast throughout.

     The other gripe is The Man in the High Castle has the look someone called "prestige television drab".
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Drasko on January 08, 2016, 07:22:52 AM
(https://walter.trakt.us/images/seasons/000/107/983/posters/thumb/3971e4a237.jpg)

This is turning out to be perfectly decent rom-com.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Super Blood Moon on January 08, 2016, 07:47:45 AM
THE LEFTOVERS (season two) is excellent.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Wakefield on January 08, 2016, 10:21:47 AM
Quote from: Super Blood Moon on January 08, 2016, 07:47:45 AM
THE LEFTOVERS (season two) is excellent.

I fully enjoyed season one. I had some doubts about Justin Theroux, but his interpretation when he reads Patty's burial prayer was superb: the guy can really perform.  :)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Daverz on January 08, 2016, 10:28:13 AM
Quote from: Todd on December 27, 2015, 08:49:17 AM
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/c9/f0/03/c9f003f16461bddeeaa9e2b63e207674.jpg)
Finished the remaining eight episodes of The Man in the High Castle.  It's thoroughly enjoyable.  One gets to finally see the man in the high castle, and it's not the person one wants it to be.  (Not having read the book, I don't know if it is the same person, or even if the person it seems to be is the actual person, or if there is an actual person.)  I loved the ending, with surprise appearances of American pop culture icons like Stanley Kubrick and Ronald Reagan.  The show could end as-is, but given its success, a second season is coming.  I shall watch that, too.

If you like alternate history from roughly the same period, try Manhattan.  (Well, it seemed like alternate history to me!)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Super Blood Moon on January 08, 2016, 11:30:15 AM
Quote from: Gordo on January 08, 2016, 10:21:47 AM
I fully enjoyed season one. I had some doubts about Justin Theroux, but his interpretation when he reads Patty's burial prayer was superb: the guy can really perform.  :)

You need to see 2. :)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Hollywood on January 08, 2016, 04:31:13 PM
Season 5 of Hell on Wheels.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Wakefield on January 08, 2016, 05:11:19 PM
Quote from: Super Blood Moon on January 08, 2016, 11:30:15 AM
You need to see 2. :)

I'll do very soon! I hope...  :)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: lisa needs braces on January 10, 2016, 04:05:19 AM
So this past August, film director David Fincher was going to start shooting a tv series for HBO that unfortunately didn't happen because of disagreement over finances. Actors were already selected and had been rehearsing for a month. A thread on reddit calling this fallout a "missed opportunity" got me curious about the source material.

It's a UK 12 episode (2 seasons) series called "Utopia." I just saw the first episode (made in 2013) and quite enjoyed it, and I can understand why people are bummed out that we won't get Fincher's take on this material. Nonetheless the original series seems to be decent enough and has quite a few fans.

I only saw the first episode and the subject matter seems to be a group of geeks obsessing over an obscure graphic novel that other characters are searching and willing to kill for. What I especially liked about it was how hyper-stylized it was.

(http://viewersguide.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/utopia-tv-series.png)

Anyway this is the first episode. An impeccable pilot.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4O0iF6RpGg

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: NikF on January 10, 2016, 10:42:38 AM
'The Leftovers' https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Leftovers_(TV_series)

We're about to watch the last few episodes of season two. Up to this point it has certainly held our attention throughout. Also, I'd like to photograph Margaret Qualley.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Daverz on January 10, 2016, 05:49:55 PM
Quote from: -abe- on January 10, 2016, 04:05:19 AM
So this past August, film director David Fincher was going to start shooting a tv series for HBO that unfortunately didn't happen because of disagreement over finances. Actors were already selected and had been rehearsing for a month. A thread on reddit calling this fallout a "missed opportunity" got me curious about the source material.

It's a UK 12 episode (2 seasons) series called "Utopia." I just saw the first episode (made in 2013) and quite enjoyed it, and I can understand why people are bummed out that we won't get Fincher's take on this material. Nonetheless the original series seems to be decent enough and has quite a few fans.

I only saw the first episode and the subject matter seems to be a group of geeks obsessing over an obscure graphic novel that other characters are searching and willing to kill for. What I especially liked about it was how hyper-stylized it was.

(http://viewersguide.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/utopia-tv-series.png)

Anyway this is the first episode. An impeccable pilot.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4O0iF6RpGg

Loved this show, though it had the kind of inconsistency of characterization that drives me nuts.  HBO was going to do a remake?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Cato on January 10, 2016, 05:59:20 PM
Quote from: Hollywood on January 08, 2016, 04:31:13 PM
Season 5 of Hell on Wheels.

Mister Bohannon is one of our favorites! 

Too bad the series is ending, but eventually the railroad was finished!  0:)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: lisa needs braces on January 10, 2016, 06:47:07 PM
Quote from: Daverz on January 10, 2016, 05:49:55 PM
Loved this show, though it had the kind of inconsistency of characterization that drives me nuts.  HBO was going to do a remake?

Yep. Didn't work out for some reason.

http://deadline.com/2015/08/utopia-david-fincher-hbo-dead-actors-released-1201495743/
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Wakefield on January 11, 2016, 08:48:46 AM
Quote from: -abe- on January 10, 2016, 04:05:19 AM
So this past August, film director David Fincher was going to start shooting a tv series for HBO that unfortunately didn't happen because of disagreement over finances. Actors were already selected and had been rehearsing for a month. A thread on reddit calling this fallout a "missed opportunity" got me curious about the source material.

It's a UK 12 episode (2 seasons) series called "Utopia." I just saw the first episode (made in 2013) and quite enjoyed it, and I can understand why people are bummed out that we won't get Fincher's take on this material. Nonetheless the original series seems to be decent enough and has quite a few fans.

I only saw the first episode and the subject matter seems to be a group of geeks obsessing over an obscure graphic novel that other characters are searching and willing to kill for. What I especially liked about it was how hyper-stylized it was.

(http://viewersguide.ca/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/utopia-tv-series.png)

Anyway this is the first episode. An impeccable pilot.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4O0iF6RpGg

I watched both seasons in 2015.

By far the best TV series I saw the last year: visually and musically compelling; great script, if you enjoy conspiracy theories(*); a high and frequently shocking dose of violence, good performances.

It's a shame its cancellation after two seasons.  >:(

(*) I don't believe in conspiracy theories, but I think they are a good manifestation of an idea quite generally accepted today: formal political structures of power aren't all the power, not even the most important part of it.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: lisa needs braces on January 17, 2016, 05:50:54 PM
^Yes I searched the thread and saw the former brief discussion. I'm three episodes in!

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Drasko on January 19, 2016, 03:00:32 AM
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/71mPwEo4afL.jpg)

Utterly stupid, oddly addictive, and perfect stress relief.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on January 21, 2016, 02:12:24 PM
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True Detective season two

I'm surprised to learn this has gotten mixed reviews. I thought it was superb. Even better than season one, imo. And I was especially impressed that they didn't try to reprise anything remotely close to the plots or character dynamics from the first.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Jay F on January 21, 2016, 02:31:24 PM
I've been bingewatching Major Crimes. I like Rusty's storyline, and GW Bailey has been a favorite since St. Elsewhere. I'm halfway through Season 3, at the end of which I have to decide on whether to buy Season 4 on Amazon Video. I've watched the DVDs so far. Does Amazon Video cut out the commercials, does anyone know?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on January 22, 2016, 01:53:16 PM
Quote from: Jay F on January 21, 2016, 02:31:24 PM
I've been bingewatching Major Crimes. I like Rusty's storyline, and GW Bailey has been a favorite since St. Elsewhere. I'm halfway through Season 3, at the end of which I have to decide on whether to buy Season 4 on Amazon Video. I've watched the DVDs so far. Does Amazon Video cut out the commercials, does anyone know?

Susan & I love to watch Major Crimes together (usually we are on separate TVs) and have watched 4 seasons; bought the entire The Closer series which we also viewed together.

For me, I just finished the first season of Mozart in the Jungle - despite being (in part) about classical music (along w/ sex & boozing - not a problem for me - ;)), I'm not completely into this series and expected to really enjoy - however, I will definitely watch the second season.  Dave :)

(http://images.fashionnstyle.com/data/images/full/80234/mozart-in-the-jungle.jpg?w=600)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on January 22, 2016, 03:45:03 PM
 
    I just finished the second season of The Leftovers. Yes, horrible people are made worse by horrible beliefs, just like good people are. It's utterly fascinating and repellant at the same time. But consider this, the falsity of religious beliefs has a context of empirical reality that makes belief, how you say, special, not literal. The show changes that context by forcing a particularly nasty version (among the many available) to be true. Playing along with the counterfactual, as one does for a show like this, wouldn't people be more inclined to reject evil false beliefs in the face of an evil true one? I'm thinking of the Holocaust of course, but the show prompts that. That's why the show repels, it cooks the books by positing a primary evil provoking evil false belief, while in the world evil false beliefs everywhere create evil reality. The show pretends to importance, to "raise issues", to tell some kind of truth. But no, it can't, its foundational lie poisons everything after. It's just a pretentious supernatural horror show.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on January 24, 2016, 10:21:29 AM

     Now I'm watching Napoleon And Love, from 1974, with Ian Holm as Lenny Bonaparte and Billie Whitelaw as Josephine. It's very well written and acted, lots of great supporting players including the presposterously beautiful and talented Nicola Pagett. The view attributed to the French about sexlovepolitics intertwined gets a good workout.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on January 24, 2016, 12:49:24 PM
I just found out that Chris Chibnall is replacing Steven Moffat and show runner for Doctor Who starting 2018! I was actually expecting it would be Toby Whithouse. It's a bit of a shame though......Moffat has given so much to the show and improved it by miles in 2013 (most of his episodes from 2010-2012 were mediocre imo but some certainly had an element of genius) and now says he won't return to it. After Captain Jack Harkness, River Song, Weeping Angels, Gas Mask Zombies, Vashta Nerada, Dr. Moon, Clockwork Robots, Smilers, Liz 10 and a multitude of other great characters and monsters, I wonder what Chibnall can come up with after the last episode he wrote about......little black cubes...... 8)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Drasko on January 27, 2016, 03:27:21 PM
Finished the rest of Made in Chelsea, still utterly stupid, and repetitive, but still perfect brain relaxant.

Also the first season of The Hour, excellent British cold war newsroom/spy thriller. Superb cast, great atmosphere and period feel, plot bit muddy toward the end (nothing detrimental, though). Looking forward to second, and unfortunately the last, season. Hat tip to Gordo for recommendation.

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Monsieur Croche on January 29, 2016, 10:05:36 AM
Ripper Street, BBC via Netflix [basic]; have progressed through the first two seasons [still up] and have begun the now added Season three -- Yay.

Terrific procedural detective series set in late Victorian era London, diving straight into the non-romantic world of poverty, desperate or simply dark sociopath behavior, etc. Each episode has a complete procedural story, while throughout the series the principal characters are very well-developed.

The BBC standards of their usual can full of excellent actors -- some better known than others -- cast in the principal roles through to the least of the incidental minor personages, the consistently high quality of the writing [replete with Victorian era usage and slang -- also wonderful and fun], and across the board very high production values make for a very high level of excellence, and it is highly engaging.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Daverz on January 29, 2016, 10:43:36 AM
Quote from: Monsieur Croche on January 29, 2016, 10:05:36 AM
Ripper Street, BBC via Netflix [basic]; have progressed through the first two seasons [still up] and have begun the now added Season three -- Yay.

You might like The Frankenstein Chronicles as well (with Sean Bean as the detective), though it's darker in tone (truth be told, it's a bit dour).
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Eli on January 29, 2016, 05:37:19 PM
In on episode 4 of the new War and Peace. Lily James is an adorable Natasha, I have a crush. It's not a bad series, I just wonder when the British will realize their efforts to adapt Russian classics just fail. It's the basic plot well adapted but without any of the soul behind the characters, without any of the Russianess. Some of my favorite parts of the book are just so dry or unexplained in the series, the entire character of Andre just seems like a stiff bore and the scene with the oak is never understood. Count Ilya also has little of the joviality which makes him so loveable. They didn't even smash their glasses when they toasted to the Tsar.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Daverz on January 29, 2016, 05:51:56 PM
Quote from: Eli on January 29, 2016, 05:37:19 PM
In on episode 4 of the new War and Peace. Lily James is an adorable Natasha, I have a crush. It's not a bad series, I just wonder when the British will realize their efforts to adapt Russian classics just fail. It's the basic plot well adapted but without any of the soul behind the characters, without any of the Russianess. Some of my favorite parts of the book are just so dry or unexplained in the series, the entire character of Andre just seems like a stiff bore and the scene with the oak is never understood. Count Ilya also has little of the joviality which makes him so loveable. They didn't even smash their glasses when they toasted to the Tsar.

I've really been enjoying the series, but, yes, these people are not believable as Russians.

But the same thing was said of Dr. Zhivago, and that's a classic.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Drasko on January 30, 2016, 02:21:27 AM
Quote from: Monsieur Croche on January 29, 2016, 10:05:36 AM
Ripper Street, BBC via Netflix [basic]; have progressed through the first two seasons [still up] and have begun the now added Season three -- Yay.

Terrific procedural detective series set in late Victorian era London, diving straight into the non-romantic world of poverty, desperate or simply dark sociopath behavior, etc. Each episode has a complete procedural story, while throughout the series the principal characters are very well-developed.

The BBC standards of their usual can full of excellent actors -- some better known than others -- cast in the principal roles through to the least of the incidental minor personages, the consistently high quality of the writing [replete with Victorian era usage and slang -- also wonderful and fun], and across the board very high production values make for a very high level of excellence, and it is highly engaging.

Completely agreed! I'm big fan of Ripper Street, especially first two seasons. Finale of second season is some of the finest TV I've seen in years.

I wasn't so keen on third season initially, seemed overblown, but as progressed I liked it more.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Autumn Leaves on February 13, 2016, 08:38:07 PM
I don't watch a lot of Movies/TV these days but I have a few seies on the go at the moment:

The Wire - Season 3
Justified - Season 2
Battlestar Galactica - Final Season
Game Of Thrones - Season 1

Also planning to finish watching Lost and get into The Walking Dead at some stage.
I probably have enough to keep me going a few years :)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Drasko on February 14, 2016, 06:08:32 AM
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/91I8ElmqRZL._SL1500_.jpg)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Jay F on February 14, 2016, 08:16:10 AM
Quote from: Draško on February 14, 2016, 06:08:32 AM
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/91I8ElmqRZL._SL1500_.jpg)

My favorite show of the '00s/'10s cusp. Loved Man Bangs, Lonely Boy, and Queen B.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Hollywood on February 14, 2016, 11:22:55 PM
Currently watching season 3 of Call the Midwife.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Daverz on February 15, 2016, 11:47:36 AM
Quote from: Hollywood on February 14, 2016, 11:22:55 PM
Currently watching season 3 of Call the Midwife.

One of my guilty pleasures.  The Brits can do sentimental glop without having it completely dissolve into kitsch.  But I tried to start on season 5 the other day, and just couldn't get into it.  The topic was depressing and there was no Chummy to compensate.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Drasko on February 16, 2016, 10:45:58 AM
Quote from: Jay F on February 14, 2016, 08:16:10 AM
My favorite show of the '00s/'10s cusp. Loved Man Bangs, Lonely Boy, and Queen B.

Yes, I enjoyed it far more than have anticipated. Especially first three seasons, the ones more high school and college related. With fourth season and that entire Monaco storyline the show jumped the shark a bit, in my opinion, and all those later criminal plots (fake cousins, the Bass family saga ...) I found somehow less engaging than earlier simpler stuff. It is well cast, my favorites were Serena and Little Jenny. Lively, whom I haven't watched before is quite radiant, lots of charisma. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Cato on February 16, 2016, 10:58:00 AM
One of the best shows ever:

(http://cdn1-www.comingsoon.net/assets/uploads/gallery/better-call-saul-season-2/saul-art1.jpg)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on February 16, 2016, 04:04:38 PM
Just started:

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/50/Show_Me_a_Hero_Poster.jpg)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Cato on February 17, 2016, 02:54:20 PM
The Grinder has turned out to be one of the funniest shows this year: Episode 15 last night was especially good!  Check out the opening 5 minutes: the show usually begins with a show within a show, i.e. The Grinder is about a very hammy actor who has retired from a TV show about a lawyer whose nickname is "The Grinder."

After a decade of playing a TV lawyer, the actor is now trying to join his brother and father in their....law firm...in Idaho.  8)  But since he is not a real lawyer, there are problems.   ;)

See:

http://www.fox.com/the-grinder/full-episodes (http://www.fox.com/the-grinder/full-episodes)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on February 18, 2016, 12:12:02 PM

    I'm watching the original Poldark, which is lots of fun.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on February 21, 2016, 04:30:42 PM

     Next week I'll start watching The Night Manager, from the John Le Carre novel. I thought it was going to be a movie but now I see it's going to be a series on AMC. The reviews are very good.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Daverz on February 25, 2016, 01:00:36 AM
Quote from: drogulus on February 21, 2016, 04:30:42 PM
     Next week I'll start watching The Night Manager, from the John Le Carre novel. I thought it was going to be a movie but now I see it's going to be a series on AMC. The reviews are very good.

The first episode was excellent.  So I started on the book.  While Laurie and Hiddleston are very good, I keep imagining the characters as Christopher Plummer and Ralph Fiennes.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: NikF on February 25, 2016, 06:04:51 AM
The Camomile Lawn (1992) https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Camomile_Lawn#TV_adaptation

'The Camomile Lawn is a family saga in which World War Two is a catalyst for change in the lives of its characters. Adapted from Mary Wesley's hugely popular semi-autobiographical novel, it is set both during the war and also forty years later at a family funeral.' - Yeah, that accurately sums it up. It was photographed by UK television stalwart Ernest Vincze (Doctor Who, A Very British Coup, Jeeves and Wooster etc) in a manner that's warm and direct but never overpowering - simply showing sunny days that last forever. The cast features faces known to those who are familiar with British sitcoms and dramas, but (predictably) the standouts for me were always Tara Fitzgerald and Jennifer Ehle, who despite playing characters emotionally and physically different from each other both do so while being feminine and wonderfully provocative.
Also: the theme tune was based on Ravel's SQ and is probably the first time I heard it.


(http://i.imgur.com/hK35nEE.jpg)

e: we're watching this on a DVD and the image and sound aren't good.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Hollywood on February 25, 2016, 10:58:45 PM
Starting on 29 Feb. here in Austria on BBC Entertainment I'll be checking out the BBC TV series Father Brown.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: The new erato on February 25, 2016, 11:35:18 PM
Quote from: Hollywood on February 25, 2016, 10:58:45 PM
Starting on 29 Feb. here in Austria on BBC Entertainment I'll be checking out the BBC TV series Father Brown.
Rather silly plots, especially in later seasons, but lots of quirky English rural charm.

I've been charmed by the first season of Frankie and Grace with Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin as well as Sam Waterson and Martin Heen as well, on Netflix recently.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: NikF on March 04, 2016, 01:23:22 PM
Quote from: North Star on March 04, 2016, 12:29:13 PM
Lately: Mad Men. I remember NikF posting about this (or perhaps a related) dance scene some (a long?) time ago. . . :D

https://www.youtube.com/v/WPW7_RQmSCU

Yeah, you're right, it wasn't that one. It was this https://youtu.be/DKol_ThaMWc But it doesn't appear to be in her current repertoire. Currently she dances to 'Poinciana' by Ahmad Jamal, and more recently to parts of the second movement of Khachaturian's piano concerto. :laugh: And as far as the latter is concerned the 'dance' seems to consist solely of slowly swaying hips with her arms overhead moving in a snake-like manner - yes, it's not much, but we don't watch a lot of television and need to entertain ourselves somehow.  ;D

Anyway, what do you think of Mad Men? Enjoying it?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: North Star on March 04, 2016, 01:41:59 PM
Quote from: NikF on March 04, 2016, 01:23:22 PM
Yeah, you're right, it wasn't that one. It was this https://youtu.be/DKol_ThaMWc But it doesn't appear to be in her current repertoire. Currently she dances to 'Poinciana' by Ahmad Jamal, and more recently to parts of the second movement of Khachaturian's piano concerto. :laugh: And as far as the latter is concerned the 'dance' seems to consist solely of slowly swaying hips with her arms overhead moving in a snake-like manner - yes, it's not much, but we don't watch a lot of television and need to entertain ourselves somehow.  ;D

Anyway, what do you think of Mad Men? Enjoying it?
Yes, I remembered what it really was.   :laugh:

I certainly am enjoying it. How could one not, with lines like "She died as she lived - surrounded by the people she answered phones for."??

E:
Quote from: NikF on March 04, 2016, 01:23:52 PMHope you don't mind, but I replied to you in the television thread http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php/topic,24223.msg959236.html#msg959236
I try to be zen about this... :P
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on March 04, 2016, 08:44:12 PM
Quote from: Cato on February 16, 2016, 10:58:00 AM
One of the best shows ever:

(http://cdn1-www.comingsoon.net/assets/uploads/gallery/better-call-saul-season-2/saul-art1.jpg)

I need to see that one. Odenkirk is the man!

Me: Horace and Pete - dark, deep, at times profund, touching and Alan Alda delivers a hilariously performance as rhe inappropriate Uncle Pete.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Jaakko Keskinen on March 07, 2016, 07:18:25 AM
Macgyver.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on March 13, 2016, 08:45:54 AM
(http://tshop.r10s.com/441/508/d4f1/76e5/d053/b535/d336/1149e4a8c3005056b743c0.jpg)


Thanks to Amazon Prime, I finally got to watch all of Wolf Hall.  Pacing, dialogue, sets, and actors are all top-flight.  PBS really needs to stop putting the best shows on so late at night.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Jay F on March 13, 2016, 10:27:05 AM
Just finished Bosch, season 2. If anything makes Amazon Prime worth $100, this is it. If you're an Angelophile, you don't want to miss it. Los Angeles is second only to Harry Bosch as a character in both Connelly's novels and this fine series. Season 2 incorporates story from Trunk Music, The Drop, and The Last Coyote.

[asin]http://smile.amazon.com/Bosch-Season-2-Official-Trailer/dp/B01AB17IGQ/ref=sr_1_2?s=instant-video&ie=UTF8&qid=1457893604&sr=1-2&keywords=bosch[/asin]
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Bogey on March 13, 2016, 10:57:26 AM
Quote from: Jay F on March 13, 2016, 10:27:05 AM
Just finished Bosch, season 2. If anything makes Amazon Prime worth $100, this is it. If you're an Angelophile, you don't want to miss it. Los Angeles is second only to Harry Bosch as a character in both Connelly's novels and this fine series. Season 2 incorporates story from Trunk Music, The Drop, and The Last Coyote.

[asin]http://smile.amazon.com/Bosch-Season-2-Official-Trailer/dp/B01AB17IGQ/ref=sr_1_2?s=instant-video&ie=UTF8&qid=1457893604&sr=1-2&keywords=bosch[/asin]

Indeed!  Season 1 was terrific!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on March 16, 2016, 04:36:56 PM
Over the last while:

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/81ckakdSAnL._SX250_.jpg) (http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/5165GAOTc8L._AC_UL320_SR250,320_.jpg) (http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41Oj-yCC9NL._AC_UL320_SR248,320_.jpg)

Rewatched all three series of The Newsroom and enjoyed it even more this time around. A few problematic bits here and there (particularly in the first season) and some Sorkin foibles along the way, but I don't really mind those, and am glad someone is treating their audience as politically engaged and open to debate, even if it raises accusations of preachiness. And such a strong cast, the regular supporting actors really impressed me this time.

At the end I went online to see maybe what the critics had to say, maybe hear some pros and cons and hear about favorite episodes. I wasn't prepared at all for the avalanche of hostility the show inspired generally, or the unexpected outrage over one brief sub-story in the second to last episode (which I thought was handled respectfully).
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Jay F on March 16, 2016, 05:11:57 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on March 16, 2016, 04:36:56 PM
Over the last while:

(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/81ckakdSAnL._SX250_.jpg) (http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/5165GAOTc8L._AC_UL320_SR250,320_.jpg) (http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41Oj-yCC9NL._AC_UL320_SR248,320_.jpg)

Rewatched all three series of The Newsroom and enjoyed it even more this time around. A few problematic bits here and there (particularly in the first season) and some Sorkin foibles along the way, but I don't really mind those, and am glad someone is treating their audience as politically engaged and open to debate, even if it raises accusations of preachiness. And such a strong cast, the regular supporting actors really impressed me this time.

At the end I went online to see maybe what the critics had to say, maybe hear some pros and cons and hear about favorite episodes. I wasn't prepared at all for the avalanche of hostility the show inspired generally, or the unexpected outrage over one brief sub-story in the second to last episode (which I thought was handled respectfully).

I loved this show, and am a fan of Aaron Sorkin's writing in general. I think I'll watch The Newsroom again, now that I have Amazon Prime. I've hardly seen as effective a use of a pop tune in filmed entertainment as Mr. Goopy's "Fix You." (I liked the Gilbert and Sullivan ep on West Wing a lot, too.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qH8slDn8x4g
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on March 16, 2016, 05:16:50 PM
Quote from: Jay F on March 16, 2016, 05:11:57 PM
I loved this show, and Aaron Sorkin's writing in general. I think I'll watch it again, now that I have Amazon Prime. I've hardly seen as effective a use of a pop tune in filmed entertainment as Mr. Goopy's "Fix You." (I liked the Gilbert and Sullivan ep on West Wing a lot, too.)

Speaking of Sorkin and music...Massive Attack's "Angel" in one very important bit of West Wing. I've seen West Wing right through a dozen times now, and that sequence gets me every time.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Jay F on March 16, 2016, 05:33:54 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on March 16, 2016, 05:16:50 PM
Speaking of Sorkin and music...Massive Attack's "Angel" in one very important bit of West Wing. I've seen West Wing right through a dozen times now, and that sequence gets me every time.

Which season and episode? The video on youtube is not from WW.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on March 16, 2016, 06:13:17 PM
Quote from: Jay F on March 16, 2016, 05:33:54 PM
Which season and episode? The video on youtube is not from WW.

Season 4, Episode 21, "Commencement". Zoey Bartlet at a nightclub with her French boyfriend...

but the music, with its building menace, begins before that scene and continues after
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Daverz on March 17, 2016, 05:38:47 PM
Quote from: Jay F on March 13, 2016, 10:27:05 AM
Just finished Bosch, season 2. If anything makes Amazon Prime worth $100, this is it. If you're an Angelophile, you don't want to miss it. Los Angeles is second only to Harry Bosch as a character in both Connelly's novels and this fine series. Season 2 incorporates story from Trunk Music, The Drop, and The Last Coyote.

[asin]http://smile.amazon.com/Bosch-Season-2-Official-Trailer/dp/B01AB17IGQ/ref=sr_1_2?s=instant-video&ie=UTF8&qid=1457893604&sr=1-2&keywords=bosch[/asin]

I was pretty meh on S1, which I thought had an anti-climactic ending.  But I'll probably try S2.

I'm excited about the new season of The Americans.

I can recommend the 6 episodes in two seasons of the the UK police thriller Prey.

If you like Le Carre, you should catch The Night Manager.  Very well done.

The UK police procedural River may go too much into character development, but I've enjoyed it so far.



Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on March 18, 2016, 08:49:13 AM
     Having watched 5 seasons of Prime Suspect it strikes me that its influence has been great. It goes Prime Suspect>The Wire>Foyles War>George Gently>Bosch. A whole genre of humanist police procedurals has arisen on 2 continents.

     I can't say enough for what Helen Mirren has done. What's been said a thousand times is true, character and actor have never been better matched. If anyone wants to say it's the best TV series performance ever I wouldn't argue.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Drasko on March 19, 2016, 10:38:59 AM
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/513PNXfkBkL.jpg)

Icelandic police procedural. Small port town in the middle of nowhere, snowed in, stranded ferry, headless limbless corpse, murderer on the loose. Few episodes in, looks very good.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: The new erato on March 19, 2016, 10:46:59 AM
Quote from: Draško on March 19, 2016, 10:38:59 AM
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/513PNXfkBkL.jpg)

Icelandic police procedural. Small port town in the middle of nowhere, snowed in, stranded ferry, headless limbless corpse, murderer on the loose. Few episodes in, looks very good.
It is. I've just fished watching all 10 episodes on Norwegian TV.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on March 26, 2016, 04:46:58 PM
    Get your ill-fitting wigs and oversized glasses on...film in the Minox?....just making sure, for tonight is the first 2 episodes of The Americans new season.

    (http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/yUkAAOSwcBhWWNXH/s-l1600.jpg)

     Yes, you can get one on the Bay for $800. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/Smileys/classic/cool.gif)

     I read that when the series began ratings were poor and have declined ever since. You'll be sorry, all of you. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/Smileys/classic/angry.gif) Other than Better Call Saul it's the best.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on March 27, 2016, 01:13:05 AM
Is Better Call Saul a comedy, a drama, a drama with some comedy or a comedy with some drama?

I haven't seen it yet.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Brian on March 27, 2016, 05:35:05 AM
Quote from: George on March 27, 2016, 01:13:05 AM
Is Better Call Saul a comedy, a drama, a drama with some comedy or a comedy with some drama?

I haven't seen it yet.
It weaves between all of those things with such dexterity that I'm not sure it deserves to be slapped with a label. Its most basic/naked story arc is tragic - lawyer with good intentions trying to redeem himself becomes, well, you saw BB right? - but for whole episodes at a time it's so entertaining that you forget where it inevitably must go.

All of which is to say that I've laughed at a lot of stuff, like a gallery of incompetent white-collar crooks or a brilliant montage where Odenkirk tries to take on a series of deranged wackjob clients, but then season 1 episode 9 hits you hard right in the feelings.

If you are a BB fan thinking of taking the plunge, the only expectation-management thing that I'd say to you, actually, is that Mike Ehrmantraut does not become a main character immediately.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on March 27, 2016, 06:00:50 AM
Thanks, Brian. I have never seen Breaking Bad. Could Saul still be enjoyable/understandable for someone who hasn't seen Breaking Bad?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Cato on March 27, 2016, 06:10:55 AM
Quote from: George on March 27, 2016, 06:00:50 AM
Thanks, Brian. I have never seen Breaking Bad. Could Saul still be enjoyable/understandable for someone who hasn't seen Breaking Bad?

Yes, although it starts out with Saul in Iowa in witness protection, in a purgatorial Cinnabon store in the airport.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Brian on March 27, 2016, 06:28:16 AM
Quote from: George on March 27, 2016, 06:00:50 AM
Thanks, Brian. I have never seen Breaking Bad. Could Saul still be enjoyable/understandable for someone who hasn't seen Breaking Bad?
I agree with Cato. There is a scene at the very start of the season which takes place after BB is over, but it shouldn't be incomprehensible - it's just the setup/framing device showing how low he falls in the end. Otherwise, there are a couple of inside jokes you won't get but that is the only thing.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on March 27, 2016, 09:43:13 AM

    I agree Saul stands on its own. I think the decision to make Ehrmantraut as important as he is was a natural development. Initially he was supposed to be a minor character in BB, and when they saw what they had with the character and Jonathan Banks they gave him more room. When he first showed up in Saul I knew they'd have to do the same, though I figured that had to have been the plan all along this time.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on March 27, 2016, 10:25:02 AM
Thanks, guys! I plan to get going with Saul once Baskets and Horace and Pete finish for the season.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on March 29, 2016, 01:08:05 PM
(https://static.justwatch.com/poster/698383/s592)



Started watching Documentary Now!  I have a couple episodes down, and the The Hunt for El Chingon is first rate entertainment.  Apparently, it satirizes HBO's Vice, which I've never seen, but everything in this episode is just perfect.  Bill Hader and Fred Armisen play three sets of reporters (two sets get killed) on the search for a Mexican drug lord.  It was made before Sean Penn's adventures, but it has an edge because of that real world bit of "journalism".  Steven Michael Quezada (Gomez from Breaking Bad) plays the drug lord.  Helen Mirren's intros for the special "50th season" are delightful.  I look forward to more episodes.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Sef on March 30, 2016, 02:17:18 PM
Quote from: drogulus on February 21, 2016, 04:30:42 PM
     Next week I'll start watching The Night Manager, from the John Le Carre novel. I thought it was going to be a movie but now I see it's going to be a series on AMC. The reviews are very good.
I watched the first three episodes last week on the plane and have downloaded the final 3 from iPlayer for my next trip at the weekend. Really enjoying it. Apparently starts on AMC on April 19th in the US.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on March 30, 2016, 03:43:03 PM

     I read the novel in the "90s and hoped it would get filmed. Then I saw it would be a series with Laurie as Roper and Hollander as Corkoran and that was it. It had to be good.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on March 31, 2016, 11:41:13 AM
Bosch - watching w/ wife and both enjoying - on season two - Dave :)


(http://netflixlife.com/files/2015/03/Bosch.jpeg)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on March 31, 2016, 11:58:12 AM
Quote from: George on March 27, 2016, 10:25:02 AM
Thanks, guys! I plan to get going with Saul once Baskets and Horace and Pete finish for the season.

Well, I couldn't wait. Already burned through S01 of Better Call Saul and almost up to date with S02. What an incredible show!!

If I love Saul, would it seem logical that I'll like Breaking Bad (yep, I have never seen the show. Its popularity turned me off of it.)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on April 10, 2016, 06:31:17 AM
(https://cdn2.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/Ox5SIQ1A9ypu0hIV-8mEZcnJxG4=/cdn0.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/3454496/GOT_S5_-_Poster.0.jpg)


Always a year behind, I watched season five of GOT.  More of the same, and while I appreciate how the series knocks off big characters every season, the show is getting a bit long in the tooth.  At least this season there was a little White Walker action - tweaking Skynyrd roadies brandishing weapons is bound to look cool.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Bogey on April 10, 2016, 07:44:34 AM
Quote from: SonicMan46 on March 31, 2016, 11:41:13 AM
Bosch - watching w/ wife and both enjoying - on season two - Dave :)


(http://netflixlife.com/files/2015/03/Bosch.jpeg)

Wonderful series, Dave. The books are great as well.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on April 10, 2016, 01:44:28 PM
Quote from: Todd on April 10, 2016, 06:31:17 AM
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Always a year behind, I watched season five of GOT.  More of the same, and while I appreciate how the series knocks off big characters every season, the show is getting a bit long in the tooth.  At least this season there was a little White Walker action - tweaking Skynyrd roadies brandishing weapons is bound to look cool.

Saw that recently. It had one powerful and disturbing sequence I was completely unprepared for ("Shame...shame...").

Nice to see that face-changing guy back as well. And yeah, one particular white walker sequence was done very well.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on April 11, 2016, 09:18:32 AM
Quote from: Todd on April 10, 2016, 06:31:17 AM
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Always a year behind, I watched season five of GOT.  More of the same, and while I appreciate how the series knocks off big characters every season, the show is getting a bit long in the tooth.  At least this season there was a little White Walker action - tweaking Skynyrd roadies brandishing weapons is bound to look cool.

Re-watching Game of Thrones for a second time - now on mid-season 3 - believe another season or so has come out that I've not seen, so felt the need to start over just to get the characters straight!  ;)  Dave
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Sergeant Rock on April 11, 2016, 02:02:07 PM
Finished seasons of two shows last weekend: Life in Pieces, a single camera sitcom which, like Modern Family, interweaves the stories of three related families. The difference: each episode is divided into four short stories. Sophia is my favorite character. I haven't decided whether I'd have loved to have had a daughter like that...or been terrified ;D The other show: the final season of Justified. The last episode/season was very satisfying, no favorite characters dead (well, except poor dumb Dewey), everyone getting what they deserved (arguably).

Tonight we began season two of Black Sails (which has one of my favorite theme songs. Love that hurdy gurdy  8) )

https://www.youtube.com/v/XFTcA4QLHw0


Sarge
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Brian on April 11, 2016, 06:56:53 PM
Currently dividing my time between Jane the Virgin, Worst Cooks in America, and Archer, but now that Animaniacs have been added to Netflix, that might rise to the top of the list.
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Post by: Mirror Image on April 11, 2016, 07:56:35 PM
Quote from: Brian on April 11, 2016, 06:56:53 PM...but now that Animaniacs have been added to Netflix, that might rise to the top of the list.

I used to love watching this show growing up. I own all the DVD box sets. Great characters and just an overall funny cartoon that had leanings towards the older Looney Tunes, which gave it a 'timeless' quality.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Harry on April 13, 2016, 01:45:42 AM
With utmost joy I watch "The Pallisers" a series based on the novels by Anthony Trollope made in the seventies. Highly enjoyable, and well remastered. I have it upscaled to 4 k.
Another series I am watching is  "Endeavour" the complete series three. Morse in his early stages of his career, magnificently played by Shaun Evans.
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Post by: Wakefield on April 13, 2016, 02:51:38 AM
Quote from: Brian on April 11, 2016, 06:56:53 PM
Currently dividing my time between Jane the Virgin, Worst Cooks in America, and Archer, but now that Animaniacs have been added to Netflix, that might rise to the top of the list.

I misread the second title and thought it was part of the first one.  :-[ :D
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Post by: North Star on April 13, 2016, 03:08:55 AM
Quote from: Gordo on April 13, 2016, 02:51:38 AM
I misread the second title and thought it was part of the first one.  :-[ :D
Jane the Virgin, Worst Cook in America - all the ingredients of a hit series here!  :laugh:
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Post by: mc ukrneal on April 13, 2016, 03:48:26 AM
Quote from: Harry's corner on April 13, 2016, 01:45:42 AM
With utmost joy I watch "The Pallisers" a series based on the novels by Anthony Trollope made in the seventies. Highly enjoyable, and well remastered. I have it upscaled to 4 k.
Another series I am watching is  "Endeavour" the complete series three. Morse in his early stages of his career, magnificently played by Shaun Evans.

We loved the first two series of Endeavour, so very much looking forward to the third!
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Post by: Hollywood on April 14, 2016, 11:04:32 PM
I plan to check out The Frankenstein Chronicles which starts next week here on TNT Series.

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Post by: Brian on April 15, 2016, 08:51:04 AM
Quote from: Todd on March 29, 2016, 01:08:05 PM
Started watching Documentary Now!  I have a couple episodes down, and the The Hunt for El Chingon is first rate entertainment.  Apparently, it satirizes HBO's Vice, which I've never seen, but everything in this episode is just perfect.  Bill Hader and Fred Armisen play three sets of reporters (two sets get killed) on the search for a Mexican drug lord.  It was made before Sean Penn's adventures, but it has an edge because of that real world bit of "journalism".  Steven Michael Quezada (Gomez from Breaking Bad) plays the drug lord.  Helen Mirren's intros for the special "50th season" are delightful.  I look forward to more episodes.
Where's this one viewable? Amazon, maybe?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on April 15, 2016, 08:55:20 AM
Quote from: Hollywood on April 14, 2016, 11:04:32 PM
I plan to check out The Frankenstein Chronicles which starts next week here on TNT Series.

I really thought that was just a euphemism for the G.O.P Primaries.

No, but really.
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Post by: SonicMan46 on April 15, 2016, 09:12:30 AM
Parts Unknown - Seasons 4 & 5 w/ Anthony Bourdain - visiting some more unusual and often troubled places on the planet - shows are a nice blend of history, social/economic problems, culture, and of course the FOOD - enjoying - streaming on Netflix.  Dave :)

P.S. Guess that I have Season 6 to watch - Season 7 is about to be aired in just over a week - not sure when available on Netflix?

QuoteSeason 7 (Episode - No. - Title - Air Date)
1   54   "Prime Cuts: Season Six"   April 24, 2016
2   55   "Manila, Philippines"   April 24, 2016
3   56   "Chicago"   May 1, 2016
4   57   "The Greek Islands"   May 8, 2016
5   58   "Montana"   May 15, 2016
6   59   "Tbilisi, Georgia"   May 22, 2016
7   60   "Senegal"   June 5, 2016
8   61   "Cologne, Germany"   June 12, 2016
9   62   "Buenos Aires"   June 19, 2016

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Post by: Todd on April 15, 2016, 09:30:21 AM
Quote from: Brian on April 15, 2016, 08:51:04 AM
Where's this one viewable? Amazon, maybe?


I watched using Netflix.
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Post by: Brian on April 15, 2016, 04:08:17 PM
Quote from: Todd on April 15, 2016, 09:30:21 AM

I watched using Netflix.
Thanks - starting with the "Grey Gardens" one now.
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Post by: Mookalafalas on April 16, 2016, 02:33:44 AM
Just started "The Unbreakable Kimmy Schidt" season two.

  Also watched the first couple of episodes of "The Mindy Project" and quite like what I've seen so far.
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Post by: bhodges on April 17, 2016, 01:58:41 PM
Revisiting old (black-and-white!) episodes of The Wild, Wild West - not the greatest TV show ever, but highly entertaining on its own terms. The combination of "western and sci-fi" is a bit unexpected, but it works.

--Bruce
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Post by: SimonNZ on April 17, 2016, 02:20:34 PM
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Finally getting around to this, and pleased to find it every bit as good as people had been saying. Not at all a mere spin-off.
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Post by: George on April 17, 2016, 03:39:20 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on April 17, 2016, 02:20:34 PM
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Finally getting around to this, and pleased to find it every bit as good as people had been saying. Not at all a mere spin-off.

Yeah, it's awesome! So good that I finally broke down and watched the entire series of Breaking Bad in less than 2 weeks. I like Better Call Saul more.
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Post by: Drasko on April 17, 2016, 03:46:33 PM
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Season 6
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Post by: Todd on April 23, 2016, 08:24:23 AM
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Finished the six episode second season of Catastrophe.  I liked it even more than the first season.  It starts off a few years after the first season ends, with the couple expecting a second child, family members and friends experiencing various of life's vicissitudes, and proceeds from there.  Un-stilted, real-world-esque discussions on a variety of topics are quite funny, even if those topics include postpartum depression and dementia.  In the first episode, the couple have an argument where the wife says she feels threatened, to which the husband replies: "What, are you a blogger: 'I feel threatened'" (while mimicking typing on a keyboard).  In a later episode, they debate which form of birth control to use, and the husband jokingly suggests condoms, which causes them both to laugh with just right expressions on their faces.  Good stuff, and over in flash.
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Post by: SimonNZ on April 30, 2016, 05:33:49 PM
Recently:

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reached the start of series 4 of Spooks, but am getting annoyed at them shedding main characters as fast as Game Of Thrones
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Post by: SonicMan46 on May 01, 2016, 02:47:37 PM
Bones, Season 11 - just purchased on Amazon and streaming - cannot believe this is going now for over 10 years and just renewed for yet another!  Still enjoyable and fresh w/ many returning characters.

Fixer*Upper - first two seasons w/ Chip & Joanna Gaines, a husband-wife team from Waco, Texas, who take old houses and renovate each w/ amazing success - streaming from Netflix - looking forward to the availability of the 3rd season.  Dave :)

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Post by: SimonNZ on May 04, 2016, 01:57:12 AM
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The Bridge, series three

By far the strongest of the three, in my opinion
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Post by: Jay F on May 04, 2016, 09:04:26 AM
Quote from: SimonNZ on May 04, 2016, 01:57:12 AM
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The Bridge, series three

By far the strongest of the three, in my opinion

Thanks, Simon. I've just ordered the first season.
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Post by: Cato on May 04, 2016, 09:18:18 AM
Person of Interest is back on:

http://tvline.com/2016/05/04/person-of-interest-season-5-premiere-ratings/ (http://tvline.com/2016/05/04/person-of-interest-season-5-premiere-ratings/)
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Post by: SonicMan46 on May 04, 2016, 04:52:08 PM
Quote from: Todd on April 23, 2016, 08:24:23 AM
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Finished the six episode second season of Catastrophe.  I liked it even more than the first season.  ........Good stuff, and over in flash.

Based on Todd's comments, Susan & I just finished the first season last night and completely agree w/ his thoughts - funny, adult, quirky and over in a jiffy - will start season two tonight.  Dave :)
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Post by: Kontrapunctus on May 05, 2016, 04:16:18 PM
Too many to list, but two recent additions to my lineup include "The Night Manager" and "Orphan Black."
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Post by: George on May 05, 2016, 04:29:59 PM
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Just finished S01 for the second time, now viewing S02, also for the second time. 
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Post by: SimonNZ on May 06, 2016, 05:13:09 PM
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Fargo: season two

I was unsure at the beginning - a couple of characters and situations seemed to be trying too hard for some kind of Coen-esque quirkiness - but by the end that didn't matter and I thought it was superb.

The central performances and family dynamic of the two sherifs and their daughter/wife was particularly well written and acted, and brings the much needed heart and gentle understatement amongst all the excess and madness.
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Post by: nathanb on May 06, 2016, 07:14:03 PM
Hey, I just finished Better Call Saul (Season 1) for the first time!
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Post by: SimonNZ on May 06, 2016, 07:32:55 PM
Quote from: nathanb on May 06, 2016, 07:14:03 PM
Hey, I just finished Better Call Saul (Season 1) for the first time!

How do you rate it?
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Post by: nathanb on May 06, 2016, 07:43:52 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on May 06, 2016, 07:32:55 PM
How do you rate it?

Well, I should preface this by saying that I am one of the furthest from being an expert regarding TV or movies. For probably 4 or 5 years, I didn't really watch stuff at all besides nostalgic favorites. Quite simply, film sounded nice, but time with music always sounded nicer. In fact, it was music that made me go back finally. Olga Neuwirth of all people actually led me to a David Lynch binge, which led me to a Netflix subscription, and yada yada yada I watch a few things here and there.

Anyway, I started watching Breaking Bad finally at the beginning of this year to make good on countless recommendations and became quickly obsessed. I can give Better Call Saul about as much praise as one can give such a thing; it's a spin-off, it shouldn't be compared to Breaking Bad, and it's kind of a fantastic show in it's own way. There's less deals, kidnappings, etc, but Saul (Jimmy) is also a more emotional character, so it's more engaging in that sense. The first couple of episodes, including the encounter with Tuco Salamanca, were perhaps a bit of a stretch, but I would rate it highly, after Season 1 is said and done. The show has successfully broken away from its predecessor to the extent that we, as viewers, care about Jimmy's endeavors without having to think of his Breaking Bad role every time we picture him. Oh yeah, we get Mike's backstory too.
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Post by: Drasko on May 10, 2016, 05:00:39 AM
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I like the idea, the period, the milieu, the music, the production quality ... generally everything that goes in the background of the show, but the actual story is the weakest link, sort of another Scorsese variation on Goodfellas and Wolf, successful guy blows everything in a cloud of coke. Tiresome and predictable. Characters, again supporting ones are often more interesting than the main ones which at times seem like such a bunch of bumbling idiots that it becomes hard to believe that once they were on top of their game (record label business). Flawed but there is enough to make me want to see the second season.
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Post by: mc ukrneal on May 11, 2016, 03:55:00 AM
Did you know it was National Twilight Zone Day? Then again, isn't everyday a Twilight Zone day?!?!? :)

https://www.yahoo.com/tv/twilight-zone-day-damon-lindelof-favorite-episode-105010127.html (https://www.yahoo.com/tv/twilight-zone-day-damon-lindelof-favorite-episode-105010127.html)
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Post by: Brian on May 12, 2016, 08:24:22 AM
Jeff Beal, composer of the "House of Cards" music, has written a flute concerto for Sharon Bezaly, which also involves electric bass guitar. Performances are already slated for 7 countries.
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Post by: SimonNZ on May 13, 2016, 07:10:16 PM
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Homeland, season five

The best season so far, imo.
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Post by: Wakefield on May 16, 2016, 07:19:56 AM
Quote from: SimonNZ on May 13, 2016, 07:10:16 PM
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Homeland, season five

The best season so far, imo.

SPOILER ALERT (an old one, though):

I watched the first three seasons of Homeland, but after Brody's death I wasn't able to follow the series.

Your comment could be the encouragement I need. :)
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Post by: HIPster on May 16, 2016, 04:25:30 PM
Quote from: Gordo on May 16, 2016, 07:19:56 AM
SPOILER ALERT (an old one, though):

I watched the first three seasons of Homeland, but after Brody's death I wasn't able to follow the series.

Your comment could be the encouragement I need. :)

Hi Gordo.

I found seasons 4 & 5 to be way better than season 3.  A solid restart to the series.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Wakefield on May 16, 2016, 05:54:46 PM
Quote from: HIPster on May 16, 2016, 04:25:30 PM
Hi Gordo.

I found seasons 4 & 5 to be way better than season 3.  A solid restart to the series.

Thanks, Dave! Apparently, I need to give a chance to those seasons.  :)
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Post by: Drasko on May 21, 2016, 01:58:59 AM
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I really like this, somewhat unexpectedly. Shiri Appelby, whom I don't think I've watched before, is quite good.
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Post by: George on May 21, 2016, 04:16:28 AM
Currently on my third or fourth pass through The IT Crowd. Any fans of this series? I think it's brilliant!
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Post by: SonicMan46 on May 22, 2016, 09:18:09 AM
Parts Unknown: Season 6 w/ host Anthony Bourdain - just showed up for Netflix streaming - last night, I watched 'Cuba', 'Marseille, France', and 'Okinawa, Japan' - all excellent - his travel companion in Marseille is chef Eric Ripert of Le Bernardin in NYC (Susan & I ate there once years ago - not sure who the chief chef was then?); the list of episodes for this season is attached.  Dave :)

P.S. CLICK on the attached image for an enlargement, if interested.

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Post by: Kontrapunctus on May 22, 2016, 01:43:51 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on April 17, 2016, 02:20:34 PM
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Finally getting around to this, and pleased to find it every bit as good as people had been saying. Not at all a mere spin-off.

I hope we eventually find out when/why he changes his name (I know he mentions it in a Breaking Bad episode...).
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Post by: SimonNZ on May 22, 2016, 02:45:29 PM
Quote from: Toccata&Fugue on May 22, 2016, 01:43:51 PM
I hope we eventually find out when/why he changes his name (I know he mentions it in a Breaking Bad episode...).

In one of those Better Call Saul episodes (where he's conning people into buying fake watches) he jokes that his name is Saul Goodman "....because 's all good, man...geddit" or something like that.

I haven't seen season two yet. Is he still just Slippin Jimmy at the end of that?

TD: recently watched:

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Mr Robot - season one
Ripper Street - season two
The Night Manager
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Post by: SimonNZ on May 27, 2016, 02:39:46 PM
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House Of Cards, season three

The acting and production in this show has always been so good that I've been willing to forgive all the preposterous elements, but in this season that spilled over into the story arc of the previously perfectly handled and inscrutable character of Claire Underwood, making it, particularly in the last episodes, the weakest and most dissapointing of the three so far.
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Post by: SonicMan46 on May 28, 2016, 07:10:40 AM
Hawaii Five-O (2010-2016) - I started the first season of this 'new' version of the old TV series w/ Jack Lord & James MacArthur a few nights ago.  Enjoying the interaction between the two main characters - the ratings have been pretty good - 7.4/10, iMDB & 75% Rotten Tomatoes - will likely continue onto the second season.  Dave :)

QuoteCBS books a new version of the classic "Hawaii Five-0" series, with Alex O'Loughlin in the lead role as Det. Steve McGarrett and Scott Caan portraying Danno. The detectives are part of an elite task force whose mission is to eliminate crime on the beaches of the Aloha State. Assisting McGarrett and Danno is former Honolulu Police detective Chin Ho Kelly, who has been relegated to a federal security patrol after being wrongfully accused of corruption. Chin's fresh-out-of-the-academy cousin, Kono, also joins the team as she tries to establish herself among the department's elite.

(http://www.tvweek.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Hawaii-Five-0-promo-art.jpg)
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Post by: Hollywood on May 28, 2016, 11:04:52 PM
Been watching Season 10 of Criminal Minds. Interesting to see that the Ghost Whisperer has joined the FBI's BAU team.
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Post by: SonicMan46 on June 03, 2016, 06:38:54 PM
Roots (2016) - remake now airing on the History Channel - 4 episodes, two hours each (w/ commercials) - just finished episode 3 tonight, and will watch the last one tomorrow - synopsis below w/ the names of some of the actors - not overwhelmed w/ this new production but have enjoyed watching the mini-series. Dave :)

QuoteThe classic story of "Roots" is retold in this miniseries based on Alex Haley's 1976 novel. The show paints a portrait of American slavery through the journey of a family that has a will to survive through many hardships. Malachi Kirby stars as Kunta Kinte, a proud and educated young man who uses those traits to empower himself when he is captured and sold into slavery. While he is enslaved, he challenges his fellow slaves to fight for their freedom as he continues working toward achieving his dream of escaping and returning to his homeland of The Gambia. The miniseries also stars Emmy winner Laurence Fishburne as Haley; Grammy nominee Anika Noni Rose as Kunta's daughter, Kizzy, who is bought by Tom Lea (Jonathan Rhys Meyers), who rapes and impregnates her; and Oscar winner Forest Whitaker as slave musician Fiddler, who mentors Kunta.

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Drasko on June 05, 2016, 03:53:27 AM
The TV series that I'm not currently watching:

Hart of Dixie - Dire! Everything about it is awful, cliche upon a cliche upon a cliche. Rachel Bilson is a pretty girl, but I'd be more believable as the Queen of England than she is as a thoracic surgeon. Couldn't finish second episode.

Hap & Leonard - this should have been much better but somehow it's just really boring. With all the references still doesn't manage to get the feeling of the period (the 80s) across. Purefoy is miscast. The only plus is that Louisiana (standing in for east Texas) is beautiful. Gave up after three episodes.

Chicago PD - seemingly slick, well produced, well acted police procedural, but scripts get progressively thinner and thinner and posturing bigger and bigger. Plowed somehow through entire first season but that's it.

Lucifer - Hugely disappointing. How does one make so potentially cool character as Lucifer so annoying and repetitive? Pathetic writing, surprising from creator of Californication and Dawson's Creek. Less surprising is that police procedural part of the show is extremely naive and another pretty young thing (Lauren German) is thoroughly unbelievable as police detective. I've made it through eight episodes so far, but whether I'll make it to the end of season is questionable.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on June 05, 2016, 09:06:25 AM
Quote from: Draško on June 05, 2016, 03:53:27 AM
The TV series that I'm not currently watching:

Hart of Dixie - Dire! Everything about it is awful, cliche upon a cliche upon a cliche. Rachel Bilson is a pretty girl, but I'd be more believable as the Queen of England than she is as a thoracic surgeon. Couldn't finish second episode.

.....................

Agree w/ Hart of Dixie - started the first season a few years ago, and stopped half way through.  Just finished Roots, as posted previously - better than the original?  Probably not?  Worth a watch - well, recommended if you like the topic - I plan not to watch again and certainly will not be a purchase.

Still enjoying Hawaii Five-O - just about done w/ the second season.  Dave :)
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Post by: Drasko on June 16, 2016, 03:58:42 AM
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Post by: The new erato on June 16, 2016, 04:07:15 AM
Quote from: Draško on June 16, 2016, 03:58:42 AM
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The handheld cameras in "In The Thick of it" unfortunately made me seasick. And I usually don't get seasick in boats.
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Post by: Drasko on June 16, 2016, 04:44:43 AM
Quote from: The new erato on June 16, 2016, 04:07:15 AM
The handheld cameras in "In The Thick of it" unfortunately made me seasick. And I usually don't get seasick in boats.

Yeah, I found it disorienting at first as well but concentrating on subtitles helped me and the show is definitely worth trying to cope with it if possible.
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Post by: Kontrapunctus on June 16, 2016, 08:32:10 AM
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(http://media.vogue.com/r/w_480/2016/01/29/01-Occupied-Promo-Poster.jpg)

Both are superb.
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Post by: SonicMan46 on June 16, 2016, 08:45:02 AM
Still watching the new Hawaii Five-O - on Season 3 and enjoying.  Last night, I started the first season of the Vikings from 2013 - free on Amazon Prime, not sure the upcoming seasons will also be free but liking the series so far.  Dave :)

ADDENDUM: Just started Season 5 last night and still enjoying!

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Post by: SimonNZ on June 18, 2016, 08:55:24 PM
Recently finished:

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Hannibal - series three

In two distinct halves: I was loving the first four or five episodes, viewing the same post series two cliffhanger from differing perspectives, letting the narrative unfold slowly and seemingly luxuriating in the pleasure of creating dream-like imagery. But once they started into what is now the third filming of the Red Dragon story it quickly became far more standard storytelling, and the characters motivations became more muddled and more preposterous.

Started:

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Ray Donovan - series three
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Post by: Jay F on June 19, 2016, 09:22:49 AM
Middle Ages soap opera: romance and religion, heroes and villains.

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Bogey on June 19, 2016, 07:57:22 PM
(https://lh5.ggpht.com/WqPeIRoGRJKjs4vEegzAwp-oXtc8nfGaNhynYSwOUXFodKiCikkUCExv_foQVbBT6eeu=w1264)

Season 3
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: The new erato on June 19, 2016, 08:07:07 PM
Been bingewatching all seasons. Superb:

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on July 05, 2016, 10:51:53 AM
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What better way to celebrate July 4th than finishing season three of The Americans?  It managed to maintain the high quality level of the first two seasons, and Keri Russell actually appears to become more attractive with each passing year.  I loved that Ronald Reagan received an acting credit as himself for his "Evil Empire" speech that closes out the season.  I also noted that while Soviet dentistry as depicted in the show appeared none too pleasant, Soviet body disposal services seemed quite advanced. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on July 05, 2016, 10:54:15 AM
(http://ustvseriesdownload.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/The-Jim-Gaffigan-Show-Season-1.jpg)

My girlfriend and I have started watching Season One of this show. Pretty funny.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Cato on July 05, 2016, 11:12:06 AM
Bob Newhart's second series from the 1980's: Newhart

Seasons IV and V are now available:

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Great stuff!

Also:

Fawlty Towers!

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Bogey on July 07, 2016, 02:46:22 AM
Quote from: Cato on July 05, 2016, 11:12:06 AM
Bob Newhart's second series from the 1980's: Newhart

Seasons IV and V are now available:

[asin]B00JHH1VUU[/asin]

Great stuff!



One of the funniest guys EVER. Bob's stand up stuff is terrific.  Plus, as far as sitcoms, this one ended better than any I have ever seen.  Beyond clever.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on July 07, 2016, 04:52:49 PM
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81QWHac6nTL._SY500_.jpg)

The Knick - series two

Every bit as good as the first series. I'm sorry to learn that there is only to be two seasons with this cast, and that when Soderberg get a chance to take it up again it will be a different group in a different time in the hospital's history - though that's an intriguing idea.

Was particularly impressed by actress Eve Hewson (pictured above) and after it was over went looking for what else she had been in, and only then learned she has a very famous father. Glad I had the opportunity to judge her acting without the prejudice and cynicism of believing she may have got the part only through family connections.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Jay F on July 07, 2016, 06:02:50 PM
Animal Kingdom, starring Ellen Barkin and Scott Speedman, on TNT. Well done drama about a family of not nice people. From various producers of Shameless, Southland, and E.R. Best thing I've seen on TV in a long time but, again, not nice people.

http://www.tntdrama.com/shows/animal-kingdom.html
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Drasko on July 09, 2016, 08:57:58 AM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Sergeant Rock on July 09, 2016, 10:10:37 AM
The Expanse, season 1. Combination film noir, space opera, and spy thriller.


(http://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/feb2016/Expanse1.jpg)

(http://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/feb2016/expanse2%20_2_.jpg)

(http://photos.imageevent.com/sgtrock/feb2016/expanse3.jpg)


Sarge
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: HIPster on July 09, 2016, 03:57:49 PM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on July 09, 2016, 10:10:37 AM
The Expanse, season 1. Combination film noir, space opera, and spy thriller.


Sarge

Hi Sarge!

This show is high on my list - worth watching?  Thanks.  :)

Thread duty ~

Just finished Season 1 of Mr. Robot

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on July 09, 2016, 03:58:51 PM
Quote from: HIPster on July 09, 2016, 03:57:49 PM
Hi Sarge!

This show is high on my list - worth watching?  Thanks.  :)

Thread duty ~

Just finished Season 1 of Mr. Robot

[asin]B016W52CC0[/asin]
Domo arigato.

Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Sergeant Rock on July 09, 2016, 04:14:18 PM
Quote from: HIPster on July 09, 2016, 03:57:49 PM
Hi Sarge!
This show is high on my list - worth watching?  Thanks.  :)

It is. Couldn't stop watching. I consumed the 10 episodes in three evenings (finished up just a few minutes ago). Be aware though that the sound editing can be abysmal, with noise and/or loud music interfering with dialogue, especially in the scenes with the detective on Ceres.

Sarge
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: HIPster on July 09, 2016, 04:35:27 PM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on July 09, 2016, 04:14:18 PM
It is. Couldn't stop watching. I consumed the 10 episodes in three evenings (finished up just a few minutes ago). Be aware though that the sound editing can be abysmal, with noise and/or loud music interfering with dialogue, especially in the scenes with the detective on Ceres.

Sarge

Cool.  Thanks again, man.  ;)

Check out the non-classical listening thread when you get a chance: new Garcia/Saunders archival release is really excellent! 

Quote from: karlhenning on July 09, 2016, 03:58:51 PM
Domo arigato.

Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk



Karl -

The music in the series is also quite compelling ~

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Cheers Gents!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on July 20, 2016, 01:51:17 PM
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51bRhINJw0L.jpg)

started this late last night meaning to only sample the first episode, but found it so good I stayed up to 2am to finish the first disc
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on July 20, 2016, 05:34:35 PM
Last night, I finished the 5th season of Hawaii Five-O - the 6th is not yet available - SO, tonight started Marco Polo - just on the first season, 2nd episode but so far enjoying - I really like these kinds of shows.  Dave :)

(http://www.yourtvlink.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Marco-Polo.jpg)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on July 21, 2016, 01:40:56 PM
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The second season of True Detective.  Not as good as season one, it is a bit odd in that the visuals are impressive, the acting generally very good, but the story and some sub-plots are not very interesting or compelling.  The sub-plot of Taylor Kitsch's character was a bit hard to take seriously, though the logic makes sense from an overall plot standpoint.  I couldn't stand the over the top shootout in episode four, which included bottomless clips and miraculous accuracy from fully automatic weapons, and then the fast forward in the next episode makes it next to consequenceless.  The use of John Adams' Harmonielehre in the sixth episode was superbly well done, and it's nice to see Johnny Blue get such prominent product placement.  I'll watch a third season if one is made.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Bogey on July 24, 2016, 05:09:05 AM
Going back a few years and watching this:

(http://feelgrafix.com/data_images/out/28/975276-band-of-brothers.jpg)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Kontrapunctus on July 26, 2016, 09:00:43 AM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on July 26, 2016, 09:54:25 AM
(https://s32.postimg.org/pz5s1dupx/bojack_horseman_season_3_poster.jpg)

Fast, creative, unique and yes, funny.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Drasko on July 29, 2016, 07:29:40 AM
Some random episodes of Anthony Bourdain's No Reservations on youtube.

Emilia-Romagna (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pM8qQVi-RhU) is a classic, Croatia (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kj5maytfqN8) is also good (though it probably should be titled Dalmatia rather than Croatia).
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Sergeant Rock on July 29, 2016, 07:46:29 AM
Quote from: George on July 26, 2016, 09:54:25 AM
(https://s32.postimg.org/pz5s1dupx/bojack_horseman_season_3_poster.jpg)

Fast, creative, unique and yes, funny.

What did you think of the fourth episode? The lack of dialogue was a little irritating (I fast-forwarded through some of it) but all was forgiven with the punchline that ended the episode  ;D


Sarge
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on July 29, 2016, 09:43:48 AM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on July 29, 2016, 07:46:29 AM
What did you think of the fourth episode? The lack of dialogue was a little irritating (I fast-forwarded through some of it) but all was forgiven with the punchline that ended the episode  ;D


Sarge

I always need at leas two watchings for that series. I have trouble following the quick dialog, getting all the jokes and seeing the stuff in the background. I like the 4th one. They talk SOOOO much on this show that it was a nice break. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on July 29, 2016, 02:15:59 PM
Recently:

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Seasons one and two of Happy Valley, which I thought were every bit as good as the critics said. Sarah Lancashire deserves whatever awards come her way, as does Siobhan Finneran as her recovering addict sister - and the writers for conveying messy human realities and frailties with sympathy and understanding.

I might quibble that the larger story arcs regarding abductions and serial killers are a little too stock and standard in comparison to the more realist detail that makes the series unique, and it would have been brilliant if they'd been able to show the mechanics of drug trafficking and organised crime at the macro level with the same avoidance of cliche that they bring to the micro.

I hope there's to be a third - apparently they're still in talks.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Hollywood on July 29, 2016, 11:20:59 PM
I'm looking forward to watching season 4 of Major Crimes which starts here in Austria on TNT Series in August.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: TheGSMoeller on July 30, 2016, 08:46:57 AM
My wife and I watched all 60 episodes of Game of Thrones in 36 days from HBO Now. She had read the books, but neither of us had any interest in the show...we've never been so wrong about a show in our lives. Totally engrossing, with amazing production quality, a lot of the cinematography betters a good amount of what I've seen in the movie theater the past few years. Those familiar with the show, I believe, would agree that episodes 9 & 10 of Season 6 were phenomenal, and possibly some of the best TV has ever offered.  I'm ashamed I waited so long to get into Game of Thrones.

The King in the North!!!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: HIPster on July 30, 2016, 04:56:59 PM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on July 30, 2016, 08:46:57 AM
My wife and I watched all 60 episodes of Game of Thrones in 36 days from HBO Now. She had read the books, but neither of us had any interest in the show...we've never been so wrong about a show in our lives. Totally engrossing, with amazing production quality, a lot of the cinematography betters a good amount of what I've seen in the movie theater the past few years. Those familiar with the show, I believe, would agree that episodes 9 & 10 of Season 6 were phenomenal, and possibly some of the best TV has ever offered.  I'm ashamed I waited so long to get into Game of Thrones.

The King in the North!!!

Hodor!   :D

Very cool way to "binge" the show.

I agree with all that you wrote too.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: The new erato on July 30, 2016, 10:41:24 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on July 29, 2016, 02:15:59 PM
Recently:

(https://images-eu.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51EOoGCo-JL._AC_UL320_SR226,320_.jpg)
Seasons one and two of Happy Valley, which I thought were every bit as good as the critics said.
I entirely agree on season 1, and have season 2 on my list of priorities (with Bosch season 2 and Fargo season 2 as well)-
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: mc ukrneal on July 30, 2016, 11:26:18 PM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on July 30, 2016, 08:46:57 AM
My wife and I watched all 60 episodes of Game of Thrones in 36 days from HBO Now. She had read the books, but neither of us had any interest in the show...we've never been so wrong about a show in our lives. Totally engrossing, with amazing production quality, a lot of the cinematography betters a good amount of what I've seen in the movie theater the past few years. Those familiar with the show, I believe, would agree that episodes 9 & 10 of Season 6 were phenomenal, and possibly some of the best TV has ever offered.  I'm ashamed I waited so long to get into Game of Thrones.

The King in the North!!!
I felt it was too soap opera-ish, which is ironic considering how I usually love anything fantasy related. But I didn't like the books either, so maybe that is part of the issue. I saw the first 3-4 episodes of season 1 and I just wanted them to get on with it already. I had no patience for the backstabbing and politicking. If I wanted that, I'd turn on the news.  I've seen some excerpts of recent seasons and they do seem to have great production value.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: The new erato on July 30, 2016, 11:31:49 PM
Quote from: mc ukrneal on July 30, 2016, 11:26:18 PM
I felt it was too soap opera-ish,
I agree, and lots of superficial playing for effect.....
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: TheGSMoeller on July 31, 2016, 05:11:31 AM
Quote from: mc ukrneal on July 30, 2016, 11:26:18 PM
I felt it was too soap opera-ish, which is ironic considering how I usually love anything fantasy related. But I didn't like the books either, so maybe that is part of the issue. I saw the first 3-4 episodes of season 1 and I just wanted them to get on with it already. I had no patience for the backstabbing and politicking. If I wanted that, I'd turn on the news.  I've seen some excerpts of recent seasons and they do seem to have great production value.

Hi, Neal.
My wife and I watched the first few episodes of Season 1 when it was first released, we too didn't find interest in the show. It did take a while to really get into the characters and their purpose. Regarding the backstabbing, as Sersi says, "In the game of Thrones, you either win, or you die.", perhaps I quoted wrong, but you get the idea.
And the production value is through the roof!  :)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Drasko on July 31, 2016, 05:14:18 AM
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91onvcVS3YL._SL1500_.jpg)

Perfect series for watching in summer heat.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: snyprrr on July 31, 2016, 08:37:16 AM
Hawaii 5-0
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on July 31, 2016, 10:32:46 PM
I feel so lonely as no one seems to post in greg's old anime thread. SOOOOOO I will post what I am watching in my current anime phase here.

THIS

(http://img1.ak.crunchyroll.com/i/spire2/c7e809c93d6b963876472980c6d73d7f1406669872_fwide.jpg)

which I finished watching yesterday but I feel like I am going to rewatch that final episode until I die of thirst due to draining all the liquid in my body out through my eyes.

:)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on August 03, 2016, 06:38:56 AM
dafuq am i even watching.

Clannad. It is so weird and cute and bizarre and hilarious and the characters are all so odd....it is so hard to form an opinion of it at the moment as I have only seen 5 episodes now. But it always leaves me with this really weird feeling of enjoying something that seems so....damn weird. None of the faces of the characters looks quite human......it isn't uncanny valley, but I suppose they are all just human enough in appearance to be considered 'cute' somehow.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: HIPster on August 03, 2016, 08:36:02 AM
Started streaming Preacher ~

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on August 06, 2016, 05:41:06 PM
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81b5BvkavbL._SX425_.jpg) (https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91-Ouw%2BxeVL._SY550_.jpg) (https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51CyELx1DtL.jpg)

recently:

House Of Cards, series four
Orphan Black, series four
Unforgotten

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: The new erato on August 06, 2016, 08:44:50 PM
Watched Stranger Things on Netflix; quite entertaining, and a flashback to the 80-ies.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on August 06, 2016, 08:47:55 PM
Jericho

About building a railway bridge in 19th century Yorkshire. Started well, but devolving into silliness and melodrama.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Mirror Image on August 06, 2016, 08:49:28 PM
Quote from: HIPster on August 03, 2016, 08:36:02 AM
Started streaming Preacher ~

[asin]B01HDOFUS2[/asin]

A bizarre series, but strangely compelling. Based off the Garth Ennis comic series of the same name of course. I need to try and get into these graphic novels.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Bogey on August 21, 2016, 05:16:33 AM
(http://image.tmdb.org/t/p//original/neVrSRyQXTjZTe6himbh1gXXigx.jpg)

From Netflix.  Cool concept.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ghost Sonata on August 21, 2016, 05:48:37 AM
There are moments in Poldark of such symbolic weight and intelligence they make me think of Hardy.  My favorite is when (after a night of steamy love-making and no, you don't get to see that) Demelza offers Elizabeth, her rival for Poldark's heart, a newly-picked bouquet of wild blue cornflowers likely meant for him.  Elizabeth says "Thank you, but I'm afraid they won't last. See, they're fading already. Cornflowers are like that."  And the look that passes over Delmelza's face reflects the sad realization that Poldark's affection, too, seems likely not to last.  Or will it?  Soap opera in a historical setting?  Yup, but it's really good soap opera.  And there's a wreck scene.  If the story takes place in Cornwall, one of those is de rigueur.   

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Cato on August 21, 2016, 06:05:52 AM
We are giving this a chance: profane to obscene, and darkly humorous at times, a Greek tragedy via e.g. David Lynch:

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Wakefield on August 21, 2016, 03:25:02 PM
Quote from: Bogey on August 21, 2016, 05:16:33 AM
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From Netflix.  Cool concept.

I loved its splendidly existentialist plot. And lines like "if you're lonely when you're alone, you're in bad company."  :)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on August 21, 2016, 03:48:23 PM
No longer watching - stopped each of these after three or four episodes:

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81aC25xeMFL._SL1500_.jpg) (https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51BCMXUQsGL.jpg) (https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/A1PohsLWHoL._SY445_.jpg)

None were actually bad, in fact they're perfectly watchable in an undemanding way, but all had fatal flaws that rubbed me more with each episode.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Drasko on September 11, 2016, 12:38:45 PM
Three brand new episodes of The Big Fat Quiz Of Everything ;D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ow7Mt1LOqDs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SOk55yNLxk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-L3zPZJHM7Q

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Bogey on September 11, 2016, 01:16:42 PM
(https://jmmnewaov2.files.wordpress.com/2016/07/mv5bndu1zmzjzdatmji2zi00ody2ltgwnzmtogewztq2nwuxmwvkxkeyxkfqcgdeqxvymjexmjk0odk-_v1_sy1000_cr007091000_al_.jpg?w=670&h=945)

Binged the first four episodes.  Now need to take my time as I am enjoying the story quite a bit.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on September 11, 2016, 02:10:46 PM
(https://images-eu.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51QP8frmanL._AC_UL520_SR228,320_.jpg)

Great fun!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on September 11, 2016, 03:42:03 PM
Finished season three (the final season) of Penny Dreadful, which disappointingly just fizzled out over the last two or three over-chatty and melodramatic episodes, as they tried not very successfully to bring it all to some conclusion. I'd been enjoying the ride up until then.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on September 25, 2016, 01:36:18 PM
The People vs O.J. Simpson

I am not quite sure why I am watching it though! I followed it closely at the time. I even watched some of it. The only characters involved I can recall respecting were Clarke and Darden.

Until that trial I had been a huge admirer of Dershowitz, and my opinion of him has never quite fully recovered. The worst was F Lee Bailey. Well, Simpson was the worst.

Two hours in it's not bad and I will continue.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on September 25, 2016, 06:15:14 PM
(http://cdn.ticketfly.com/i/00/02/17/17/19-etxl1.jpg)

Second time through this. The finale is a shocker. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Drasko on September 26, 2016, 03:04:27 PM
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/810u7eaaFHL._SL1500_.jpg)

Three more episodes to go and I kind of like it. The story is not the most imaginative, cliches galore, and the tone is permanently and overly portentous, some levity wouldn't go amiss. On the other hand they've got all the dancing aspects of the series pretty spot on. Casting actual ballet dancers who can act a bit rather than actors who can dance a bit is the main thing they got right, everything else follows from there.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on September 26, 2016, 03:26:37 PM
^Plus a gratuitous nudity quota that makes Game Of Thrones seem prudish. Not that I mind looking on the female form, but they made it far too obviously sleazy and not at all in service of the plot.

I thought the lead actress was interesting and it would be good to see her in other things and I was interested in the story arcs involving the troubled family she ran away from, but it was the ticking off of all the standard ballet story cliches that had me stop watching halfway through.
Title: M
Post by: SonicMan46 on September 26, 2016, 04:42:55 PM
Longmire - Season 5 - Susan & I binged out last night until 2 AM watching the last 5 episodes of the mostly recently released season - ;)  Dave

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: XB-70 Valkyrie on September 26, 2016, 05:02:24 PM
Curb your Enthusiasm. I guess I'm a decade behind the times here (I watch very little TV or movies), but I ordered the first two seasons on DVD, and I'm finding the show and the characters absolutely hilarious. (I never watched or liked Seinfeld btw)

It is really funny to watch Larry argue with people over things that most of us would just let slide in the name of not pissing people off/getting your ass kicked. Although he is a complete jerk at times, it is hilarious to watch everything unravel for him. Some of the episodes are really masterpieces of comedy ("Beloved Aunt", and the one where he tries to get the prescription for his wife)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Drasko on September 27, 2016, 03:27:44 AM
Quote from: SimonNZ on September 26, 2016, 03:26:37 PM
^Plus a gratuitous nudity quota that makes Game Of Thrones seem prudish. Not that I mind looking on the female form, but they made it far too obviously sleazy and not at all in service of the plot.

To be fair ballet dancers are notorious, in real life, for disregard of common decency when it comes to clothing. Strolling around more or less naked in locker rooms and rehearsals is pretty common behavior.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Mirror Image on September 27, 2016, 07:49:22 AM
Quote from: XB-70 Valkyrie on September 26, 2016, 05:02:24 PM
Curb your Enthusiasm. I guess I'm a decade behind the times here (I watch very little TV or movies), but I ordered the first two seasons on DVD, and I'm finding the show and the characters absolutely hilarious. (I never watched or liked Seinfeld btw)

It is really funny to watch Larry argue with people over things that most of us would just let slide in the name of not pissing people off/getting your ass kicked. Although he is a complete jerk at times, it is hilarious to watch everything unravel for him. Some of the episodes are really masterpieces of comedy ("Beloved Aunt", and the one where he tries to get the prescription for his wife)

As someone who loves Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm was an easy step forward in that direction. I agree that Curb is such a fantastic sitcom.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on September 27, 2016, 08:03:17 AM
Quote from: XB-70 Valkyrie on September 26, 2016, 05:02:24 PM
Curb your Enthusiasm. I guess I'm a decade behind the times here (I watch very little TV or movies), but I ordered the first two seasons on DVD, and I'm finding the show and the characters absolutely hilarious. (I never watched or liked Seinfeld btw)

It is really funny to watch Larry argue with people over things that most of us would just let slide in the name of not pissing people off/getting your ass kicked. Although he is a complete jerk at times, it is hilarious to watch everything unravel for him. Some of the episodes are really masterpieces of comedy ("Beloved Aunt", and the one where he tries to get the prescription for his wife)

Curb is the crude, dark side of Seinfeld. Absolutely offensive on every level. I love it!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: NikF on September 27, 2016, 08:13:57 AM
Curb your Enthusiasm is the only show I've ever binge watched a season of.
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Post by: Drasko on September 28, 2016, 11:35:35 AM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on September 28, 2016, 12:01:46 PM
I wasn't expecting much

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but this is really very good indeed. A few performances are weak, but it's generally well done. What I particularly liked is it didn't shy away from catching in key moments the moral failures of many of the key players. A lot of stuff is left out of course, stuff which mostly redounds to the discredit of the defense attorneys, but even with 500 minutes you have to cut! 8/10
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: HIPster on September 28, 2016, 12:57:35 PM
Ken, the recent (7 hour!) documentary is excellent and makes for a nice follow-up:

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on September 28, 2016, 01:36:08 PM
Quote from: HIPster on September 28, 2016, 12:57:35 PM
Ken, the recent (7 hour!) documentary is excellent and makes for a nice follow-up:

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Oh cool. I did not know about that. Thanks for the tip.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Bogey on October 02, 2016, 04:06:43 AM
Quote from: sanantonio on September 28, 2016, 11:40:16 AM
My wife and I have been long term fans of the Inspector Morse series.  Then we continued with Lewis, also fans.  But lately we've been enjoying Endeavour, a prequel to the Morse series, with most of the main characters as younger men and just starting out with the Oxford police.

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81nkOqCTonL._UR534,400_FMJPG_.jpg)

Fabulous series!
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Post by: Drasko on October 03, 2016, 01:21:24 PM
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Just starting this. Heard from few people (and Simon mentions it on previous page as well) that they rushed and bungled up the last few episodes, but I liked so much the first two seasons that prospect of botched ending is not going to deter me from finishing the series.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Drasko on October 14, 2016, 04:17:07 AM
(https://s18.postimg.org/5tbfh99kp/bab.jpg)

Step-siblings start dating, chaos ensues: emotional, familial, social.

Very well written by LaBute (not a given having seen his last couple of movies), smart, flowing, non-cringey.

Shame it never made further than one season plus an epilogue episode, but I guess wasn't that laugh out loud funny for a comedy and not enough gut wrenching for a drama, and it was on some never ever heard of channel. 
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Post by: Reckoner on October 14, 2016, 02:00:54 PM
Any fans of Bloodline on Netflix?

Possibly my favourite series post-Breaking Bad. Season 1 is particularly strong, with some stellar acting (especially Ben Mendelsohn), exquisitely paced storytelling and lush cinematography.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: The new erato on October 14, 2016, 10:53:49 PM
Started Fargo season 2. After 2 episodes it looks promising. Will try not to bingewatch.
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Post by: SimonNZ on October 14, 2016, 11:05:04 PM
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Recently:

The Tunnel: Perfectly watchable, but suffered from sticking too close to the original The Bridge and inviting direct comparissons, as well as not taking the opportunity to ignore or rewrite some of the more preposterous story twists of the original.

The People Vs OJ Simpson: Much better than I was expecting. I was worried by how hard they were pushing the Kardashian connection in the first couple of episodes, but they eased off it. Sarah Poulson was brilliant as always.

Narcos: halfway through the first season and loving it.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Kontrapunctus on October 15, 2016, 08:19:17 AM
This new HBO show is very good so far.

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Post by: SimonNZ on October 29, 2016, 06:33:29 PM
Recently:

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I'm glad there's a second season of The Shadow Men (retitled "Spin" in some areas) to look forward to.

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on October 29, 2016, 06:45:32 PM
Goliath

An Amazon original series.

It's pretty bad in many ways. The impossibly evil corporate law firm, the pervy chief villain who listens to classical (especially opera), and the silly legal maneuver whipsaw reversals of fortune. But Billy Bob Thornton is engaging and there is some good humour, and I do like David vs Goliath stories. So I am liking it well enough.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on October 29, 2016, 07:07:54 PM
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Post by: John Copeland on October 31, 2016, 02:22:04 PM
Very odd this.  I took a liking to watching Mob Wives!  Love it.   $:)

(http://images.enstarz.com/data/thumbs/full/39847/810/0/0/0/mob-wives.jpg)

You don't like Mob Wives?
Whassamarra wit yoo?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Parsifal on October 31, 2016, 06:28:06 PM
Was a great fan of Community. Just saw the first episode of season 6 (the one aired on yahoo screen).  A horror, one of the most pointless things I can recall seeing on television. Biggest disappointment since the forth season of arrested development.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: NikF on November 01, 2016, 05:12:04 AM
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103381
Episode One: The family gathers at the camomile lawn in summer 1939. Oliver returns from the Spanish Civil War and woos Calypso who rejects him, saying she is looking for a rich man. Sophy has a traumatic experience and the family meets classical musician Max and his wife Monika.

I'm going to rewatch Mary Wesley's 'The Camomile Lawn' and enjoy the faintly satirical depiction of the sexual mores of the upper middle class, delivered via delightfully plummy voices and punctuated by snatches of Ravel's F major SQ.

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Post by: Drasko on November 03, 2016, 04:30:14 AM
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Just starting season 2 of Unreal. Loved the first one, let's hope the second won't lose the edge, but neither get all pretentious.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Jaakko Keskinen on November 04, 2016, 05:52:30 AM
Sasuke, aka Ninja Warrior. Also, Takeshi's castle.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Drasko on November 05, 2016, 06:06:02 AM
Quote from: Alberich on November 04, 2016, 05:52:30 AM
Sasuke, aka Ninja Warrior. Also, Takeshi's castle.

Oh, yeah! Loved both when they were shown on local TV. Takeshi Kitano & Makoto Nagano!  8)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Jaakko Keskinen on November 07, 2016, 07:06:30 AM
Quote from: Draško on November 05, 2016, 06:06:02 AM
Oh, yeah! Loved both when they were shown on local TV. Takeshi Kitano & Makoto Nagano!  8)

Yeah. Too bad Nagano retired from Sasuke...
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Post by: SimonNZ on November 18, 2016, 12:54:42 AM
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not currently watching: The Night Of

which after 20 minutes became clear was an exact remake  of a British miniseries called Criminal Justice which I had watched quite recently:

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51DD7NNornL._SY445_.jpg)


started series six of Game of Thrones instead
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Post by: kishnevi on November 30, 2016, 06:15:32 PM
Not yet watched, but this Black Friday indulgence landed today, featuring the combination of Hyacinth Bouquet and Meriadoc Brandybuck
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: North Star on November 30, 2016, 08:59:17 PM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on November 30, 2016, 06:15:32 PM
Not yet watched, but this Black Friday indulgence landed today, featuring the combination of Hyacinth Bouquet and Meriadoc Brandybuck
Good stuff.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Parsifal on December 01, 2016, 09:16:54 AM
Quote from: Scarpia on October 31, 2016, 06:28:06 PM
Was a great fan of Community. Just saw the first episode of season 6 (the one aired on yahoo screen).  A horror, one of the most pointless things I can recall seeing on television. Biggest disappointment since the forth season of arrested development.

Must withdraw this comment. The first episode was over the top, taking the conceptual meta humor to a level which was insufferable. The second and subsequent episodes have been very good. I'm up to the finale.
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Post by: drogulus on December 01, 2016, 09:46:59 AM

     I'm rewatching Tenko after more than 30 years. It holds up very well.

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     That's Louise "Leela" Jameson in the middle. She plays the cockney tartette of the group.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on December 01, 2016, 11:32:08 AM
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Recently:

Game Of Thrones, series six

I was expecting the novelty to be starting to wear off, but this was one of the strongest seasons yet. Hard to believe they packed so much punch and so many great set-piece scenes into just ten taut episodes.

The Tunnel, series two "Sabotage"

Considerably better than season one. Now that they've stopped repeating stories and interactions from the original The Bridge, and tailored the writing to the new actors, their unique talents are able to shine, especially with a well concieved original espionage story.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Drasko on December 02, 2016, 04:09:54 AM
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Endeavour is really good, psychology of main characters and their non police case related lives are superbly drawn and period setting looks immaculate. The only minor thing is that denouements of cases are generally pretty far fetched and mostly unguessable for the viewer.

It may be blasphemous to say but for the most time I easily prefer Elementary to often unbearably pretentious Sherlock.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: lisa needs braces on December 02, 2016, 02:03:40 PM
Have you guys heard about that show called "Rectifiy"? It's gotten some glowing critical praise and I believe it's on its last season (of 4, season length is under 10 episodes.)

It concerns a man on death row getting his conviction thrown out after multiple decades...and him having to adjust back to life in small town America.

I REALLY want to watch it but sometimes I can't handle heavy stuff...

this is the trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cw-TTr3sK8o
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Archaic Torso of Apollo on December 02, 2016, 02:21:54 PM
Quote from: -abe- on December 02, 2016, 02:03:40 PM
Have you guys heard about that show called "Rectifiy"? It's gotten some glowing critical praise and I believe it's on its last season (of 4, season length is under 10 episodes.)

It concerns a man on death row getting his conviction thrown out after multiple decades...and him having to adjust back to life in small town America.

I've watched the first 2 seasons. It is really well done, with some very good acting and a generally intelligent approach to the subject matter.

But yeah, it's heavy stuff. Watch the first couple of episodes, then decide if you want to continue.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on December 02, 2016, 03:20:33 PM
(http://www.the-filmreel.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/comedy_bang_07.jpg)

Still can't figure out if I really like this show, but it intrigues me, and I am in a bit of a dry spell, TV comedy-wise.


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Post by: Todd on December 05, 2016, 06:47:45 AM
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I got HBO Now for GoT, but I ended up keeping it for Westworld.  The season closer ran yesterday, and it was decent enough entertainment, but it was also a bit disappointing, as was the series as a whole.  The entire show looked great, had high production values, and an A-list cast that wasn't always used to its potential, but the show never really made me care about the robots.  Even the hot "female" ones.  The apparently much discussed violence wasn't particularly intense or ugly, even the very topical sexual violence against the "female" characters.  A couple of the storylines were clunky.  The whole Maeve sub-plot had a massive, gaping hole in it, for instance.  Still, all the pluses listed before, combined with nice use of music, means I'll probably watch the next season.  And the Gunslinger Easter egg was a hoot.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Spineur on December 05, 2016, 12:49:34 PM
Nicolas Le Floch, police officer of Louis XV, is the hero of a book serie by François Perot.
A TV serie in period costume has been made from these books.  I find them quite well made in superb french language.  Some ask which opera should they see to learn french.  I think this serie is pretty good, because the quality of the dialogue.

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on December 08, 2016, 10:57:06 AM
Quote from: Spineur on December 05, 2016, 12:49:34 PM
Nicolas Le Floch, police officer of Louis XV, is the hero of a book serie by François Perot.
A TV serie in period costume has been made from these books.  I find them quite well made in superb french language.  Some ask which opera should they see to learn french.  I think this serie is pretty good, because the quality of the dialogue.

(http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00E8WL7GW.01.L.jpg)

Cool.

Thread Duty:

A Nero Wolfe Mystery
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: lisa needs braces on December 09, 2016, 04:59:30 PM
I've been SLOWLY going through the first season (of two, so far) of Amazon's BOSCH, based on the detective novels of Michael Connolly.

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There is a central strong plot and mystery running through the season. The lead actor -- Titus Welliver--is one of those actors who has been around for a while and always does great in small roles and whose name you never learn, but he's very capable here and very much a leading man.

It has several "The Wire" alums in key roles. Bosch's police partner is the guy who played Marlo Stanfield, and the police chief is Lt. Daniels. But unlike that show "Bosch" is very much just a mystery thriller, and there's nothing wrong with that.  ;)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on December 09, 2016, 05:28:44 PM
Quote from: -abe- on December 09, 2016, 04:59:30 PM
I've been SLOWLY going through the first season (of two, so far) of Amazon's BOSCH, based on the detective novels of Michael Connolly.

(http://i.imgur.com/pqOUKzO.jpg)


There is a central strong plot and mystery running through the season. The lead actor -- Titus Welliver--is one of those actors who has been around for a while and always does great in small roles and whose name you never learn, but he's very capable here and very much a leading man.

It has several "The Wire" alums in key roles. Bosch's police partner is the guy who played Marlo Stanfield, and the police chief is Lt. Daniels. But unlike that show "Bosch" is very much just a mystery thriller, and there's nothing wrong with that.  ;)
After season 1 I wasnt sure I wanted to watch more, but I gave season 2 a try and it was much better.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on December 16, 2016, 06:52:39 AM
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When I saw that Sharon Horgan was involved with Divorce - she of the superb show Catastrophe - I was enthused.  Alas, it was not as good as I hoped.  The leads are a bit wobbly and both are unlikeable for different reasons - though I suspect that is rather part of the point - and there are comparatively few acidic comic bits, though when they arrive, they are dandy.  There's a lot of good supporting work, with Molly Shannon getting some of the best zingers, the best of which is probably when she reveals her true maternal feelings after helping a young boy in a grocery store.  The season ends on a high note, promising some increased bitterness and nastiness in the second season.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: MN Dave on December 16, 2016, 09:50:17 AM
Daredevil Season Two when I can.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on December 16, 2016, 02:03:29 PM
Comedy Bang Bang - Season 4
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on December 17, 2016, 06:47:25 AM
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Finally got to season two of Better Call Saul.  Not as fresh as season one, it is nonetheless excellent, with sharp writing, generally plausible, life-sized plots, and expert use of music.  How can someone not like a show that uses Thievery Corporation in one episode and Faure in the next?  The dual cliffhangers don't really work since the show is a prequel, and the whole prequel thing is also hampered by the obvious reality that Mike looks older and moves slower now than in the early episodes of Breaking Bad.  Seeing a mobile and active and intimidating Hector Salamanca is a big plus.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on December 17, 2016, 08:46:23 AM
Finished the first two seasons of The Flash - enjoying - Season 3 has been filmed but not yet available for viewing.

Returned to Anthony Bourdain - Parts Unknown - just started Season 6 - believe that 8 seasons have been filmed - really a travel show w/ emphasis on places visited, culture & history, people, and of course, food always enters into the discussion - recommended!  Dave :)

(http://cdn1us.denofgeek.com/sites/denofgeekus/files/8/13//the-flash-tv-series-review.jpg)  (https://images.alphacoders.com/506/506454.jpg)
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Post by: SimonNZ on December 18, 2016, 02:56:23 PM
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Recently:

Brotherhood, season 1: much better than I was expecting, given that i have a very low tollerance for depictions of organised crime (I've never been able to watch more than 30 minutes of the Sopranos), but much like The Wire the writing is so good and unglamorised and the social decay at every level so well captured, that I'm looking forward to the remaining two series.

Jessica Jones: The stuff between the two leads is pretty great and kept me watching, but most of the supporting characters are underwritten and two-dimensional, and despite the best effors of those actors all the scenes not dealing directly with the main story make the show feel slower than it should.

Started last night:

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91vmJGC7HpL._SX385_.jpg)

Preacher: This is proving such a hoot that I stayed up way too late to finish the first disc.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Mirror Image on December 18, 2016, 03:01:06 PM
Quote from: SonicMan46 on December 17, 2016, 08:46:23 AM
Finished the first two seasons of The Flash - enjoying - Season 3 has been filmed but not yet available for viewing.

(http://cdn1us.denofgeek.com/sites/denofgeekus/files/8/13//the-flash-tv-series-review.jpg)

The Flash is really a great show, Dave. I was, however, a bit perplexed by the finale of Season Two, in particular, the ending.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on January 01, 2017, 07:54:29 AM
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I finished off 2016 by finishing off The Crown.  The word lavish is an understatement when describing the production values of this series.  Everything looks superb, with great sets, locations, and green screen use.  Heck, it even has a Hans Zimmer score.

The actors all do fine work in what amounts to a regal soap opera, and while world events swirl around, the show focuses on the reactions of the people themselves.  There are problems, though, in having such famous people portrayed on-screen.  For instance, John Lithgow gives his formidable all as Winston Churchill, but he looks like John Lithgow pretending to be Winston Churchill.  Claire Foy, as she did as Anne Boleyn in the even better Wolf Hall, does superb work as the queen.  She is staid and serious and devoted, and she in no way plays Elizabeth as anything other than dignified, which is a wise choice.  (Both she and Vanessa Kirby, who plays Margaret, also, as one would expect, are rather more attractive than their real-life counterparts, which takes some adjustment.)  Of the male characters, the most interesting are Jeremy Northam as Anthony Eden, all upper crust righteousness and stiffness, and Alex Jennings as a right proper bitch Edward the VIII.

As I watched each nicely paced show - meaning it takes its time - I enjoyed how real events formed the basis of the drama, but it sort of seemed and seems unnecessary.  I couldn't help but think of Frank Drebin's speech from The Naked Gun, you know, "...[n]o matter how silly the idea of having a queen might be to us, as Americans...".  Anyway, I'll probably watch the second season, but when they switch out Claire Foy in season three, I may lose interest.

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on January 01, 2017, 08:44:40 AM
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Second time through this series. Just as cringingly funny as it was the first time. I plan to see the movie sometime this week.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on January 02, 2017, 12:31:08 PM
Just watched the first episode of the fourth series of Sherlock! Very fun!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: North Star on January 02, 2017, 12:47:26 PM
Quote from: jessop on January 02, 2017, 12:31:08 PM
Just watched the first episode of the fourth series of Sherlock! Very fun!
I'll be watching them too when they're broadcast over here. There are reruns of the old episodes currently. :)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on January 02, 2017, 01:32:41 PM
Quote from: North Star on January 02, 2017, 12:47:26 PM
I'll be watching them too when they're broadcast over here. There are reruns of the old episodes currently. :)

Excellent! I feel I really must rewatch some of the older episodes because it has been SUCH A LONG TIME!

I will say though, the idiosyncratic visual style of Sherlock, especially the on-screen text messages, is particularly prominent in The Six Thatchers. Perhaps it is overdone, but it does certainly look pretty cool if you ask me.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: North Star on January 02, 2017, 02:03:36 PM
Quote from: jessop on January 02, 2017, 01:32:41 PM
Excellent! I feel I really must rewatch some of the older episodes because it has been SUCH A LONG TIME!

I will say though, the idiosyncratic visual style of Sherlock, especially the on-screen text messages, is particularly prominent in The Six Thatchers. Perhaps it is overdone, but it does certainly look pretty cool if you ask me.
Well I just noticed that they've moved to Netflix for the new series instead of the national broadcasting company. Good time to join for the free month, then.

Yeah, it's a long time since the Magnussen episode - which also made plenty of (good) use of the on-screen texts.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on January 02, 2017, 04:07:04 PM
 
    From iTunes I just snagged a 1991 Brit seven parter G.B.H. starring Michael Palin, Robert Lindsay, Julie Walters and Lindsay Duncan.
     
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: André on January 02, 2017, 04:42:15 PM
Quote from: Spineur on December 05, 2016, 12:49:34 PM
Nicolas Le Floch, police officer of Louis XV, is the hero of a book serie by François Perot.
A TV serie in period costume has been made from these books.  I find them quite well made in superb french language.  Some ask which opera should they see to learn french.  I think this serie is pretty good, because the quality of the dialogue.

[asin]B00E8WL7GW[/asin]

Merci Spineur, je vais voir si c'est disponible ici. Jamais entendu parler avant. Le Floch, c'est breton, non?

............................................................................

In our household, 2016 was the year of The Crown and, of course, Season VI of Downton Abbey (last year in the States and GB). Really great TV.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Spineur on January 03, 2017, 04:44:41 AM
Quote from: André on January 02, 2017, 04:42:15 PM
Merci Spineur, je vais voir si c'est disponible ici. Jamais entendu parler avant. Le Floch, c'est breton, non?

............................................................................

In our household, 2016 was the year of The Crown and, of course, Season VI of Downton Abbey (last year in the States and GB). Really great TV.
If you DVD reader can handle zone 2.  There are no zone 1 or 0  copies as far as I know.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on January 09, 2017, 06:31:21 AM
(http://assets1.ignimgs.com/2016/10/23/mihcs2statueoflibertyjpg-f480ec_765w.jpg)


The second season of The Man in the High Castle.  Still not having read the source material, I'm guessing the second season strays from the original so much as to no longer make any comparisons meaningful.  First season success led to bigger budgets, which shows in various displays of Nazi technology and a grand Berlin and so forth.  This season, we get to meet the title character (Milton from Office Space, as it turns out), spend just a little bit more time with uncle Adolf, and one character gets to spend a prolonged period in an alternate universe, which ends up being a main theme in the show.  As such, viewers get to see pre-hippie protestors protesting nukes in the US juxtaposed against acid dropping German youth safely ensconced in the capital of the Reich contemplating whatever they contemplate.  The younger characters all become a bit less interesting, the big plot twist regarding one of them notwithstanding.  This season the most intriguing characters, by far, are some senior baddies: Chief Inspector Kido from Imperial Japan, and Obergruppenführer John Smith.  (I'm glad, because only Berdimuhamedow is perhaps more fun to type than Obergruppenführer in today's world.)  Joel de la Fuente's seriousness in the former role is impressive, and Rufus Sewell as the latter plays devious and nasty but devoted to something concrete and understandable perfectly.  The show has lost a bit of steam this season, probably since the novelty wore off, but any show that can make one root for Heinrich Himmler must be doing something right.  The homage to the War Room and the Big Board from Dr Strangelove is also a nice touch.  I'll watch season three.

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Post by: NikF on January 16, 2017, 10:30:58 AM
Stranger Things (2016) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4574334/

I'm going to watch a couple more episodes in the company of my best friend/studio assistant/arch-nemesis.

One of the things that show is touted as, is a homage to  "...Steven Spielberg, John Carpenter, Stephen King, Robert Zemeckis, and George Lucas, among others." Certainly the first episode hinted at that, when it featured a shot of a little girl sitting at the dinner table looking back and forth between arguing parents a la 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'. But one of the biggest examples was the propensity to shoot most of the scenes in this episode from the eyepoint of a child, very low down - that's part of Spielberg's gig. Having said that, if they manage to do the equivalent of the Close Encounters interview scene using the same one light setup http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/actors-richard-dreyfuss-francois-truffaut-bob-balaban-and-director-picture-id1673535?s=594x594 that Zsigmond used and to the same effect -

(http://i.imgur.com/fMY9zea.jpg)

- I'll be impressed. :)

Otherwise, I'm finding it watchable and entertaining, albeit kind of undemanding.

e: also, if they obviously use anamorphic lenses (or process to look that way) it'll fit into the look of that era just fine.   8)
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Post by: vandermolen on January 16, 2017, 11:10:49 AM
My wife and I have recently watched the first two series of 'Poldark' (shameful I know) and the first series of 'The Missing'. It is a question of finding series that we both enjoy. Oddly enough my wife doesn't appreciate horror films of the 1940s-1960s.
  ::)
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Post by: Hollywood on January 17, 2017, 12:10:37 AM
I'll be watching the final season 5 of Hell on Wheels starting next week on the TNT channel here in Austria.  8)
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Post by: George on January 17, 2017, 03:42:08 AM
King Of Queens - Season 2
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Post by: drogulus on January 17, 2017, 01:55:53 PM
     
Quote from: Todd on January 09, 2017, 06:31:21 AM
(http://assets1.ignimgs.com/2016/10/23/mihcs2statueoflibertyjpg-f480ec_765w.jpg)


The second season of The Man in the High Castle.  Still not having read the source material, I'm guessing the second season strays from the original so much as to no longer make any comparisons meaningful.  First season success led to bigger budgets, which shows in various displays of Nazi technology and a grand Berlin and so forth.  This season, we get to meet the title character (Milton from Office Space, as it turns out), spend just a little bit more time with uncle Adolf, and one character gets to spend a prolonged period in an alternate universe, which ends up being a main theme in the show.  As such, viewers get to see pre-hippie protestors protesting nukes in the US juxtaposed against acid dropping German youth safely ensconced in the capital of the Reich contemplating whatever they contemplate.  The younger characters all become a bit less interesting, the big plot twist regarding one of them notwithstanding.  This season the most intriguing characters, by far, are some senior baddies: Chief Inspector Kido from Imperial Japan, and Obergruppenführer John Smith.  (I'm glad, because only Berdimuhamedow is perhaps more fun to type than Obergruppenführer in today's world.)  Joel de la Fuente's seriousness in the former role is impressive, and Rufus Sewell as the latter plays devious and nasty but devoted to something concrete and understandable perfectly.  The show has lost a bit of steam this season, probably since the novelty wore off, but any show that can make one root for Heinrich Himmler must be doing something right.  The homage to the War Room and the Big Board from Dr Strangelove is also a nice touch.  I'll watch season three.



     I read a very negative review of the second season, with which I don't agree. I thought it did not go downhill, and if you have Rufus Sewell, you better use Rufus Sewell. Himmler, fictionally, is a great touch, not merely shlock counterfactual but substantively related to the theme about different worlds and shlock counterfactual, so bravo!

     I didn't like the first season so much because the main characters and actors were uninteresting. Now it's better, and I'll continue to watch, too.

Quote from: NikF on January 16, 2017, 10:30:58 AM
Stranger Things (2016) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4574334/

I'm going to watch a couple more episodes in the company of my best friend/studio assistant/arch-nemesis.

One of the things that show is touted as, is a homage to  "...Steven Spielberg, John Carpenter, Stephen King, Robert Zemeckis, and George Lucas, among others." Certainly the first episode hinted at that, when it featured a shot of a little girl sitting at the dinner table looking back and forth between arguing parents a la 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'. But one of the biggest examples was the propensity to shoot most of the scenes in this episode from the eyepoint of a child, very low down - that's part of Spielberg's gig. Having said that, if they manage to do the equivalent of the Close Encounters interview scene using the same one light setup http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/actors-richard-dreyfuss-francois-truffaut-bob-balaban-and-director-picture-id1673535?s=594x594 that Zsigmond used and to the same effect -

(http://i.imgur.com/fMY9zea.jpg)

- I'll be impressed. :)

Otherwise, I'm finding it watchable and entertaining, albeit kind of undemanding.

e: also, if they obviously use anamorphic lenses (or process to look that way) it'll fit into the look of that era just fine.   8)

     I watched and enjoyed it, but I wish I'd found the 2160p version first because now I have to watch it again.
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Post by: NikF on January 17, 2017, 01:57:44 PM
^ well, it's something to look forward to. :)
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Post by: drogulus on January 17, 2017, 02:33:35 PM
Quote from: NikF on January 17, 2017, 01:57:44 PM
^ well, it's something to look forward to. :)

     I still have my health. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/Smileys/classic/smiley.gif)

     I'm in the middle of Love For Lydia, which I saw when it was on Masterpiece Theater in 1979. I remember Alastair Cooke introducing the show with some historical and biographical color, and I remember how much I enjoyed this strange story, a small town guy takes a mysterious rich girl ice skating in 1929, and then, he takes her ice skating, after which other things happen including he takes her ice skating. I love this story.
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Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on January 17, 2017, 02:39:09 PM
With my younger sisters:

Sherlock series 4 (finished it)
A Series of Unfortunate Events season 1 (finished it)
Gravity Falls (currently three quarters of the way through season 1)

Gravity Falls is a brilliant show. I was surprised. :o
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Post by: NikF on January 17, 2017, 03:35:08 PM
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westworld_(TV_series)

Just watched the first episode of the 2016 Westworld. I got a 'Battlestar Galactica remake' kind of vibe from it. Why? I don't know. Will I watch more episodes? I don't know.
I don't know.
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Post by: NikF on January 18, 2017, 05:26:59 PM
Quote from: NikF on January 16, 2017, 10:30:58 AM
Stranger Things (2016) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4574334/

I'm going to watch a couple more episodes in the company of my best friend/studio assistant/arch-nemesis.

One of the things that show is touted as, is a homage to  "...Steven Spielberg, John Carpenter, Stephen King, Robert Zemeckis, and George Lucas, among others." Certainly the first episode hinted at that, when it featured a shot of a little girl sitting at the dinner table looking back and forth between arguing parents a la 'Close Encounters of the Third Kind'. But one of the biggest examples was the propensity to shoot most of the scenes in this episode from the eyepoint of a child, very low down - that's part of Spielberg's gig. Having said that, if they manage to do the equivalent of the Close Encounters interview scene using the same one light setup http://media.gettyimages.com/photos/actors-richard-dreyfuss-francois-truffaut-bob-balaban-and-director-picture-id1673535?s=594x594 that Zsigmond used and to the same effect -

(http://i.imgur.com/fMY9zea.jpg)

- I'll be impressed. :)

Otherwise, I'm finding it watchable and entertaining, albeit kind of undemanding.

e: also, if they obviously use anamorphic lenses (or process to look that way) it'll fit into the look of that era just fine.   8)

I forgot to come back and post this screen cap from a later episode.

(http://i.imgur.com/giA6tum.jpg)

;D
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Post by: NikF on January 19, 2017, 03:50:33 PM
Watched a couple of episodes of something called 'Timeless' http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5511582/
Remember 'The Time Tunnel'? - that was more fun and the turtlenecks were cool. ;D
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Post by: Ken B on January 19, 2017, 04:46:46 PM
Quote from: NikF on January 19, 2017, 03:50:33 PM
Watched a couple of episodes of something called 'Timeless' http://www.imdb.com/title/tt5511582/
Remember 'The Time Tunnel'? - that was more fun and the turtlenecks were cool. ;D
Gaaaaaa! I do remember that, as a kid.

And turtlenecks are torture!
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Post by: NikF on January 19, 2017, 04:52:20 PM
Quote from: Ken B on January 19, 2017, 04:46:46 PM


And turtlenecks are torture!

Beauty comes at a price. ;D
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Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on January 19, 2017, 07:31:07 PM
Quote from: jessop on January 17, 2017, 02:39:09 PM
With my younger sisters:

Sherlock series 4 (finished it)
A Series of Unfortunate Events season 1 (finished it)
Gravity Falls (currently three quarters of the way through season 1)

Gravity Falls is a brilliant show. I was surprised. :o

Update: Gravity Falls just keeps getting better and better now that we are three episodes in to the second season.........very cleverly written. A note about the characters: there is nothing about their personalities which one wouldn't expect from a kid's show, however I feel that there is a bit more realism in the way the main characters interact with one another that wouldn't be seen so much in the shows I used to watch when I was younger. Aside from the problems they face during their supernatural adventures, these characters also have to deal with the same problems of growing up, reaching their early teens etc. How this show manages to combine all these themes as well as supernatural adventures that range from being hilariously goofy to creepy/scary without any of these elements being inconsequential makes for a very entertaining children's programme that really can be enjoyed by anyone who likes good storytelling and good character development. It is just as appealing to me as it is to my sisters, aged 15 and 9.

Also, for people who like hidden messages and ciphers I just read this on wikipedia and nowwww I understand what those letters and numbers are for!!!!!!!!

QuoteCiphers[edit]
At the end of every episode, there is a ciphered text in one of many substitution ciphers:

Season 1[edit]
Caesar cipher, hinted at by a voice in the opening sequence, which played backwards says "three letters back".[25] This cipher was used in episodes 1–6.
Atbash cipher, which is announced in an episode in Caesar cipher that it will be used this time.[25] This cipher was used in episodes 7–13.
A1Z26 cipher is a simple substitution cipher decoded by substituting the nth letter of the alphabet for the given number. It was used in episodes 14–19.
A combined cipher is a mix of two or more ciphers seen in the show. The first time such cipher has been used is at the end of "Gideon Rises". It's solved by converting to letters using the A1Z26 cipher, then flipping the letters with the Atbash cipher, and finally by using the Caesar cipher. Season 2's combined ciphers start with the Vigenère cipher.
A symbol cipher appears in the 2 part season finale. It also frequently appears in the journals. The symbols for Q, X, and Z are currently unknown.
Season 2[edit]
Vigenère cipher which is used in the end credits like all the other ciphers. The keyword for the cipher is hinted at by subtle clues in the episode. The voice at the end of the theme song hints at this cipher so when played backwards it says "Key Vigenère".
Season 2 also uses the symbol cipher mentioned above.

I guess I will have to go back and solve them for myself now.
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Post by: zamyrabyrd on January 20, 2017, 02:31:21 AM
"Love Bird" Turkish, time is approximately 100 years ago.

https://www.youtube.com/v/q3NYhyxx5tw

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Post by: SimonNZ on January 20, 2017, 01:21:45 PM
Been rewatching The Wire recently.

It was interesting to see just how strong season one starts out. They didn't need time to tweak or find the right ballance over a number of episodes, they just hit the ground running. Finished season two, which is most people's least favorite. I liked it a little more this time now that I know what they're setting up for later stories, but the S2 story arc does oddly run out of ideas near the end and just fizzles out rather than reaching any climax or denouement.
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Post by: North Star on January 20, 2017, 01:33:53 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on January 20, 2017, 01:21:45 PM
Been rewatching The Wire recently.

S2 story arc does oddly run out of ideas near the end and just fizzles out rather than reaching any climax or denouement.
You mean, like the American industry has done? ;)

Season 2 is one of my favourites, actually. It's a few years since the last time I saw the series, though.

Thread duty: After finishing my first ever run through Breaking Bad (and yes, it's great - up there with The Wire, Mad Men and Sopranos), starting Better Call Saul.
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Post by: George on January 20, 2017, 01:44:33 PM
Quote from: North Star on January 20, 2017, 01:33:53 PM
You mean, like the American industry has done? ;)

Season 2 is one of my favourites, actually. It's a few years since the last time I saw the series, though.

Thread duty: After finishing my first ever run through Breaking Bad (and yes, it's great - up there with The Wire, Mad Men and Sopranos), starting Better Call Saul.

You're in for a treat! I like Better Call Saul more than Breaking Bad.
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Post by: Hollywood on January 21, 2017, 12:36:22 AM
I just started watching Bull. I loved Michael Weatherly in NCIS and I hated to see him leave that series. Now I can catch him again in Bull but it's not the same.
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Post by: drogulus on January 21, 2017, 08:32:27 AM

     My favorite Wire season is the fourth, with the kids. I remember there was a scene somewhere in the first or second season where you very briefly see a bunch of children with book bags go by and in the fourth season it hit me that these were the children a few years later. It was just a couple of seconds.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on January 23, 2017, 12:14:48 AM
I just finished watching Gravity Falls with my sisters and I can affirm you that it is the most perfect show I have ever seen.

Argh, I wan't to write something about it but I can't seem to find the right words..........

for a 'saturday morning kids cartoon' it has completely outshone every other TV show I can think of, which was completely and utterly unexpected.

I need some time to get over this.

Meanwhile, you guys can watch this review from the most difficult person to please on the internet.

https://www.youtube.com/v/DSBL17PRhCs
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Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on January 23, 2017, 12:30:20 AM
I am infatuated. Brace yourselves for some Gravity Falls related shitposting................
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Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on January 23, 2017, 12:33:58 AM
Here are all of Mabel's sweaters arranged like a RAINBOW

(https://68.media.tumblr.com/62567fcf001c674087a1c13d304ffa8e/tumblr_nj1x9qR7ge1rptyweo1_1280.jpg)
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Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on January 23, 2017, 01:39:51 AM
Quote from: Thatfabulousalien on January 23, 2017, 12:41:04 AM
........just keep the cat?.........  8)

This one is in the very first episode

(http://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/gravityfalls/images/a/af/S1e1_mabel_cat_sweater.png/revision/20141104051025)
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Post by: drogulus on January 23, 2017, 12:01:07 PM
     

     (https://media.giphy.com/media/dchERAZ73GvOE/giphy.gif)

     Can the Patriots win without him?
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Post by: drogulus on January 23, 2017, 12:20:52 PM

     I've only watched the first episode of The Young Pope. It intrigues me, yes, but I don't think smoking cigarettes works as the sign of the demonic quite like it's supposed to, even if they are demonically smoked. Jude Law OTOH is demonic whatever he does, though I can't say why.
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Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on February 01, 2017, 03:38:08 PM
I am going to watch Twin Peaks later this year leading up to the upcoming new season. It will really be interesting to see just how much it has influenced Gravity Falls......
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Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on February 01, 2017, 04:31:28 PM
Quote from: Thatfabulousalien on February 01, 2017, 04:02:10 PM
I wonder what you'll think, because the story and themes are a lot darker than the TV shows you've previously mentioned. Are you familiar with Lynch's work?  :)
Not yet familiar with his works. I rarely watch TV shows that aren't comedies really. I'd be interested to try something new.
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Post by: The new erato on February 01, 2017, 10:26:19 PM
Season 5 & 6 of Homeland. Season 2 of Bosch. I like them all.
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Post by: Todd on February 02, 2017, 06:41:56 AM
Quote from: drogulus on January 23, 2017, 12:20:52 PM
     I've only watched the first episode of The Young Pope. It intrigues me, yes, but I don't think smoking cigarettes works as the sign of the demonic quite like it's supposed to, even if they are demonically smoked. Jude Law OTOH is demonic whatever he does, though I can't say why.


It gets better, but no less odd, through the first five episodes.  Everything is just a bit off-kilter, and in more than a few places, Law is a very Trumpian pope, but then various morality tales can now be described as having Tumpian overtones whether they do or not.  Some of the bits will appeal more to Catholics, and the significance will be obvious only to them or non-Catholics who follow the Church.  A perfect example is Law's reinstatement of the use of the papal chair abandoned by Saint John Paul the Great.  The use of attractive women throughout is most enjoyable, and Law expressly acknowledging his handsomeness makes for two humorous scenes with two of the very attractive women.  The scenes with the gorgeous Greenland Prime Minster are among the most unusual television I've seen.  Clearly, they were inspired by Helle Thorning-Schmidt and the giddy, silly, flirty smiles she flashed around Barry, and her dance sequence at the end of the episode is both odd and beautiful.  The use of music in the opening sequence, which changes completely in the third episode to something surreal, is also off-kilter.  I don't know where the show is going, and want no spoilers, but I'll find out.
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Post by: drogulus on February 02, 2017, 10:15:12 AM


     I won't spoil anything by saying that Jude Law and many of the other actors in principal roles, those given something significant to do, continue to provide everything you want from an interesting group of characters.

     I don't think the papal chair thingy could escape the notice of anyone interested enough to watch. The YP made his views about distance, formality and the rejection of popularity clear.

     The interaction between "tithood" and "sainthood" is very much an Italian thing. I did think of Fellini and Visconti, in both style and preoccupations.
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Post by: Spineur on February 02, 2017, 10:30:43 AM
Has anybody seen this swedish historical serie ?

[asin]B007EBDTQK[/asin]
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Post by: lisa needs braces on February 02, 2017, 11:45:53 PM
Saw one of episode of "Shameless." Pretty damn good.
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Post by: Jay F on February 04, 2017, 11:37:49 AM
The Mary Tyler Moore binge on Decades TV. It runs from Saturday, 2/4/17 at 1 PM eastern, through Monday, 2/6/17 at 7 AM.
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Post by: Crudblud on February 04, 2017, 10:02:53 PM
Quote from: Thatfabulousalien on February 04, 2017, 01:51:15 PM
Season two episode one



I think doing two episodes a day is working well for me (apart from the feature length episodes 1 from both seasons), I'll probably almost have it finished by the end of the month. Then I'l' have the movie "Fire walk with me" to follow it up, before season 3 premieres  8)  :D

Made a second pilgrimage through Peaks and FWWM last year in preparation for the new season (so close!) and it is actually even better the second time around.
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Post by: SimonNZ on February 06, 2017, 01:12:16 PM
Which are the "infamous" ones?
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Post by: Crudblud on February 06, 2017, 01:34:31 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on February 06, 2017, 01:12:16 PM
Which are the "infamous" ones?

I don't know that they're infamous necessarily, but they're definitely the least popular of all. Around the middle of the second season, due to executive meddling by ABC, the plot was left directionless and the show kind of eased into a more general soap opera style. I still like those episodes a lot, but it's true that they aren't as good as the dark and mysterious and surreal stuff on either side.
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Post by: Marc on February 06, 2017, 11:59:04 PM
Quote from: Thatfabulousalien on February 06, 2017, 11:05:54 PM
Well it's almost that time now, I've only got two episodes to go (+ FWWM)  :o :o :o :o

For me, FWWM was a shattering experience (though not entirely unexpected).
Be prepared.
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Post by: snyprrr on February 07, 2017, 01:24:51 PM
'Andy Griffith'... always 'Andy Griffith'...

Always :(
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Post by: NikF on February 09, 2017, 05:19:23 AM
I watched the first couple of episodes of season two of The Expanse. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Expanse_(TV_series) So far I'm not hugely impressed, although I think the first season took time to grow on me too.

I'm almost finished with Westworld (2016) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westworld_(TV_series) There's a chick in it who has great eyes but she needs a longer lens - sometimes it appears that she's looking in a fun house *mirror.

Colony season two https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colony_(TV_series)
Meh.

Black Sails https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Sails_(TV_series) more of the same as in previous seasons. Clara Paget has presence that stands out even when she has no lines, probably on account of her being a model. Taken as a whole I've found every season okay.

I'm watching too much TV.

e: * example, kind of. Here it's partly due to not wanting to compress the foreground (and background) too much because there are two others in the scene, along with consistency in how it's lit. It could be kind of jarring. http://i.imgur.com/gPsPvqR.jpg
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Post by: Ken B on February 09, 2017, 10:30:22 AM
The Brokenwood Mysteries

The Kiwi version of Midsummer Murders. Pleasant, low-key entertainment.
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Post by: Karl Henning on February 09, 2017, 02:29:44 PM
Nothing new, of course, but still reliably amusing, and just what I need this week: Monty Python's Flying Circus. Seasons 2 & 3, so far.


I mean: "Gumby Brain Surgeon"
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Post by: SimonNZ on February 10, 2017, 12:55:54 PM
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51il47pyozL._AC_UL320_SR224,320_.jpg)
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Post by: Drasko on February 13, 2017, 10:32:21 AM
(https://s10.postimg.org/6b8qmxfbd/rs_634x939_161017123227_634_gilmore_girls_a_year.jpg) (https://s15.postimg.org/pj2t9xcbf/MV5_BMj_A4_ODA2_Nj_Ax_MV5_BMl5_Ban_Bn_Xk_Ft_ZTgw_MTUz_OTA4_MDI.jpg)

Gilmore Girls revival was kind of ok, too much box-checking for my taste. The Young Pope I have three episodes left but I generally like it this far. The main doctrinal premise is quite interesting, various earthly sub-plots less so (especially the parents one). It's visually beautiful with superb supporting cast, Law strikes me a bit one-note.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Spineur on February 16, 2017, 04:41:35 PM
Quote from: Spineur on February 02, 2017, 10:30:43 AM
Has anybody seen this swedish historical serie ?

[asin]B007EBDTQK[/asin]
I bought this swedish serie and watched the first episode.  I enjoyed so much the french serie Nicolas le Floch, 18th century police officer of Louis XV that I looked for a similar serie where "scientific" techniques (mostly autopsies), were used to solve criminal affairs.  This one takes place in Stockholm at the end of the 18th century, and the police commissioner Daad, is a marine surgeon.
Despite these similarities the series are quite different.  The format first: Le Floch episodes have film.formats, 1:40 min while Anno 1790 have the usual 55min TV format.  Le Floch is a dashing young nobelman, also womenizer, while Daad as a marine surgeon has a more taciturn personnality.  Anno 1790, is darker while Le Floch serie based on excellent novels is more litterary.

Both series are extremely well made and got the ax after a few seasons: these period pieces do not fit any more the editorial image TVs want to project.  Quality and class arent a good recipe for TV series.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Cato on February 20, 2017, 05:59:15 AM
We are revisiting one of the best series in the last 10 years:

(http://cdn.renewcanceltv.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/poipoinb.jpg)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on February 20, 2017, 06:02:54 AM
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/619Y37P-2AL._SY445_.jpg)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Drasko on February 24, 2017, 02:55:41 AM
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Marseille is pretty bad. The city itself is beautifully shot, the cast is fine (haven't recognized Maruschka Detmers at first) and I'm a fan of Depardieu, and political thrillers is a fine genre but the script is simply dreadful, nothing but predictable plots and unbelievable characters. Made it to fourth episode but won't be finishing.

Mozart in the Jungle, the first half of the third season is basically very pretty Venice travelogue where Monica Bellucci sleepwalks through her part, second half of the season is bit better but 'the concert at penitentiary' episode is such a cliche. Generally enjoyable show, but less and less with each new season.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Bogey on February 26, 2017, 05:37:03 AM
Picked up these box sets and am working through them at a comfortable pace.  The Peter Gunn set is probably my favorite, but how I love revisiting the Columbo run.  I will probably snag the rest of Wild Wild West as well. 

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And, had to have this one as I watched these episodes every Friday night as a kid.  They are not nearly as well written as The Twilight Zone, but these usually had more creatures or monsters and as a kid, that was what it was all about. 

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on February 26, 2017, 05:43:38 AM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on February 26, 2017, 05:44:27 AM
Quote from: Bogey on February 26, 2017, 05:37:03 AM
And, had to have this one as I watched these episodes every Friday night as a kid.  They are not nearly as well written as The Twilight Zone, but these usually had more creatures or monsters and as a kid, that was what it was all about. 

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I loved that one as a kid, too, Bill.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: NikF on February 26, 2017, 05:46:12 AM
Quote from: Bogey on February 26, 2017, 05:37:03 AM

*lots of good stuff snipped*

And, had to have this one as I watched these episodes every Friday night as a kid.  They are not nearly as well written as The Twilight Zone, but these usually had more creatures or monsters and as a kid, that was what it was all about. 

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8)

And welcome back. :)

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Bogey on February 26, 2017, 05:59:06 AM
Quote from: NikF on February 26, 2017, 05:46:12 AM
8)

And welcome back. :)


Quote from: George on February 26, 2017, 05:44:27 AM
I loved that one as a kid, too, Bill.

Thanks.  The opening is always fun to rewatch. It used to come on at 8 or 9 and then my friend and I would hope that a monster movie would follow.  If it was a Godzilla film, we would be a perfect evening of viewing. :D
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: The new erato on February 26, 2017, 06:45:13 AM
Quote from: Draško on February 24, 2017, 02:55:41 AM

Marseille is pretty bad. The city itself is beautifully shot, the cast is fine (haven't recognized Maruschka Detmers at first) and I'm a fan of Depardieu, and political thrillers is a fine genre but the script is simply dreadful, nothing but predictable plots and unbelievable characters. Made it to fourth episode but won't be finishing.
I thought Depardieu was terrible as well and gave up after 1,5 episode on Netflix....
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: The new erato on February 26, 2017, 06:46:48 AM
Quote from: George on February 26, 2017, 05:43:38 AM
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Great fan of the series, but having seen it twice, I don't hanker for a 3rd run.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on February 26, 2017, 07:32:27 AM
Quote from: The new erato on February 26, 2017, 06:46:48 AM
Great fan of the series, but having seen it twice, I don't hanker for a 3rd run.

I can understand that.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on February 26, 2017, 10:52:21 AM
Some of my recent (and favorite) TV series - Susan & I are currently watching The Closer for a second time; just finished the current season of Tony Bourdain's Parts Unknown; Justified has ended and believe that Bones has only a season to go? And Longmire -  a new season is coming?

Horatio Hornblower - own that package on DVD (no BD yet?) - watch yearly, so started in last night - a favorite - Dave :)

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on February 26, 2017, 01:33:21 PM
Quote from: SonicMan46 on February 26, 2017, 10:52:21 AM
Some of my recent (and favorite) TV series - Susan & I are currently watching The Closer for a second time; just finished the current season of Tony Bourdain's Parts Unknown; Justified has ended and believe that Bones has only a season to go? And Longmire -  a new season is coming?

Horatio Hornblower - own that package on DVD (no BD yet?) - watch yearly, so started in last night - a favorite - Dave :)

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I think "Bones" is a strikingly attractive woman. The 3 women I have discussed this with find her strikingly unattractive.

Hornblower is great, but Longmire got dreadful quickly. Even worse than Justified  ;)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on February 26, 2017, 02:27:16 PM
Quote from: Ken B on February 26, 2017, 01:33:21 PM
I think "Bones" is a strikingly attractive woman. The 3 women I have discussed this with find her strikingly unattractive.

Hornblower is great, but Longmire got dreadful quickly. Even worse than Justified  ;)

Hey Ken - have to simply disagree w/ you - thumbs up for your comment on Bones - I too find her attractive; wife and I love Longmire, she is particularly attracted to Henry - and Justified I've watched through at least 3 times - we are not far from Kentucky in North Carolina, like to sip on bourbon, and have been to Lexington a number of times - so, glad that there are really TOO many of these TV series - at least we can pick and choose easily.  Dave :)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on February 26, 2017, 04:16:38 PM
After working through the entire series of King of Queens, my girlfriend and I are now watching this:

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Drasko on February 27, 2017, 02:15:52 AM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Xenophanes on February 28, 2017, 12:08:35 PM
Murdoch's Mysteries

It's nice to see murder mysteries where the cops don't shoot everyone up.

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on March 05, 2017, 11:30:24 AM
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Billions, season one

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Bogey on March 05, 2017, 02:26:43 PM
On Season 2

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on March 05, 2017, 03:10:26 PM
Quote from: Bogey on March 05, 2017, 02:26:43 PM
On Season 2

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^I finished a second run through all five seasons recently. I think the final season has become my new favorite.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Bogey on March 05, 2017, 03:55:52 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on March 05, 2017, 03:10:26 PM
^I finished a second run through all five seasons recently. I think the final season has become my new favorite.

I am pleased to hear this.  Not one sub-plot is poorly executed.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Mirror Image on March 05, 2017, 04:50:18 PM
Quote from: Thatfabulousalien on March 05, 2017, 04:21:55 PM
Despite that, sitcoms aren't my thing at all.

So you don't enjoy laughing? ???
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Mirror Image on March 05, 2017, 05:06:00 PM
Quote from: Thatfabulousalien on March 05, 2017, 04:58:54 PM
No, not at all I'm a stone cold serious person without an ounce of humor or even sarcasm  >:D

I figured as much. ;) ;D
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on March 05, 2017, 05:46:39 PM
Quote from: Thatfabulousalien on March 05, 2017, 04:58:54 PM
No, not at all I'm a stone cold serious person without an ounce of humor or even sarcasm  >:D
"I'm a ... person"
Aha! I thought so. I was 95% sure the ape thing wasn't for real.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Drasko on March 08, 2017, 08:07:12 AM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: North Star on March 08, 2017, 09:02:07 AM
Band of Brothers
One of the best miniseries (or series) I've seen, and surely the best war movie/series I've seen. Wonderful performances from all the actors, and beautiful photography.

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on March 20, 2017, 02:46:14 AM
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Recently:

Quarry, season one
Elementary, season four
Mr Robot, season two


Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Wakefield on March 20, 2017, 03:24:24 AM
Two entertaining documentaries:

Meet the Romans (BBC, 2012)

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Presented by Mary Beard. It's an immersion intended to know the ordinary citizens of the Roman Empire. A tour through a 1,000,000 people city of the ancient world.

According Wikipedia Beard "is Professor of Classics at the University of Cambridge, a fellow of Newnham College, and Royal Academy of Arts Professor of ancient literature. She is the Classics editor of The Times Literary Supplement, where she also writes a regular blog, "A Don's Life". Her frequent media appearances and sometimes controversial public statements have led to her being described as 'Britain's best-known classicist'".

It's also available via YouTube.

And this one on Netflix:

Hitler's Bodyguard (UK, 2010)

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A detailed account of Hitler's different bodyguard corps, and the dozens of failed attacks against him.


Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on March 20, 2017, 08:41:00 AM
Susan & I are rewatching The Closer - will be starting the 7th and last season over the next few days.

For me, I'm rewatching Game of Thrones - just started season 2, and have watched through season 5 previously, so will continue w/ the newer one - looks like the series will end w/ season 8 (Wiki quote below).  Dave :)

QuoteThe series premiered on HBO in the United States on April 17, 2011, and its sixth season ended on June 26, 2016. The series was renewed for a seventh season, which is scheduled to premiere on July 16, 2017. The series will conclude with its eighth season in 2018.

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Spineur on March 20, 2017, 08:54:44 AM
This week end, the first two episodes (out of 6) of

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Michel Bouquet as Leopold Mozart Christoph Bantzer as Mozart, Arielle Dombale, Michel Aumont, Jean-Claude Brialy

A french serie from the eighties.

Tonight

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Drasko on March 28, 2017, 07:13:28 AM
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I liked the first season of Ray Donovan, but I'm struggling with the second. I like all Bourdain's series, this one, his first, included.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on April 01, 2017, 01:09:10 AM
Speaking of Ray Donovan...just finished season four, and enjoyed it very much:

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on April 13, 2017, 05:15:05 AM
This has become a bit of an obsession. It's like, what if I was the sort of person who did this? I am not! I suppose this is the attraction for many: the escapist fantasy of freedom and being totally one's own. I definitely get attracted to escapism and to what's opposite - because I can not fix or build anything and have never been much of an outdoors person. This makes me think if I had discovered this idea when I was 16, I might have ended up differently. Anyway, this is a good show. It's not fake. The people are living very real lives. They're pretty happy for the most part living in the last place in America where one can live like this. It's pretty cool. I always wonder if any of them like music in their little cabins. I suppose it'd be boring showing people listening to music. John Luther Adams was in Alaska for a while, but I don't know his lifestyle. There are many ways to live there including (small) city life. Incidentally, I've a friend who periodically heads off to Juno. Looks beautiful but remote and towny. Any Alaskans on this site?   
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on April 13, 2017, 05:54:46 AM
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I watched as much as I could each night of The American Experience's The Great War, produced to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the US entry into the war.  I always nod off well before 11:00, so I only caught about two-thirds of each episode.  Not as comprehensive in scale as the ten part The First World War from Channel 4 from 2003, the newer show does a deep dive, for television, about the war.  Pershing is handled pretty well, and Wilson is presented with some dubious statements, some of them fawning, but also some much needed criticism.  On the one hand, one talking head states that Wilson was the most religious President ever (more than one-time minister James Garfield?), and there is some discussion about the supposedly visionary nature of his Fourteen Points, but at least one commentator rightly notes that Wilson was one of the most repressive Presidents this country has had.  There was one particularly irksome statement by one presenter about how the Great War saw a battle with the most American casualties ever, a rather anti-factual statement that ignores the whole Civil War thing.  There is some footage of the costs of war, with shell shocked soldiers, and soldiers with up to four limbs amputated, as well as necessarily light coverage of the flu pandemic (light given the format and duration of the show).  And the role of propaganda also got some much needed attention.  Thankfully, we have advanced beyond its use today.  The show is presented with more or less standard outlook on the US entry into the war and the role of the US in the world, and it has a nicely modern cadre of presenters sure to cover a diverse array of viewpoints, which is to be expected from the show.  It's good to see one of the most important series of events in human history get a bit more attention, but it lacks the snap and pizazz and uber-bad guys of the sequel, so that will continue to get more attention.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Jelly_Belly on April 13, 2017, 06:48:57 AM
Game of Thornes, Grimm, The Blacklist
;)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on April 13, 2017, 02:01:03 PM
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Sherlock, series four

which I enjoyed much more than some others seem to, and thought that the last episode might have been the best so far and hope to see much more of this villain in the future
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on April 13, 2017, 02:21:06 PM
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Season 3, Episode One is off to a slow start, but I am SO glad this show is back!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Sergeant Rock on April 13, 2017, 02:21:32 PM
Community season 6 (second time for me, first time for Mrs. Rock).

Sarge
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: 71 dB on April 13, 2017, 02:27:31 PM
Blu-ray: I watched Season 1 of Better Call Saul and re-watched Breaking Bad.

TV: Legion Season 1 (is this the weirdest and most psychedelic show ever?).
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on April 13, 2017, 02:30:46 PM
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Also watching Season 3 of News Radio. Second time for me, first time for my girlfriend.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on April 27, 2017, 01:34:27 AM
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Person Of Interest, season five
Limitless, season one

the end of the line for both series, which in both cases is a pity
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on April 27, 2017, 08:02:42 AM
Susan & I are watching Major Crimes - about to finish Season 4 - there is a Season 5, but not sure if we need to pay?  I'm rewatching Game of Thrones and have just started Season 5 - trying to 'catch up' on that one also - a few other favorites of ours may be coming out w/ new Seasons, i.e. Bosch and Longmire (Susan is infatuated w/ Henry, the Native American character).  Dave :)

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on April 27, 2017, 02:23:28 PM

     I'm watching Better Call Saul and The Americans, which continue to be compelling. I'll miss Frank Langella, if he's really gone. I hope we get more Margo Martindale.

     On Saul, one of the greats from Breaking Bad, character and actor, is back. Happy happy.... (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/Smileys/classic/smiley.gif)

     I'm on the third season of Bosch, not at the level of my faves, but entertaining.

     
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: bwv 1080 on April 27, 2017, 02:40:28 PM
Quote from: Todd on April 13, 2017, 05:54:46 AM
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There was one particularly irksome statement by one presenter about how the Great War saw a battle with the most American casualties ever, a rather anti-factual statement that ignores the whole Civil War thing.

Not incorrect - there were 23k union and 28k confederate casualities at Gettysburg, the bloodiest engagement of the Civil War whereas the Meuse-Argonne offensive cost the US 124k casualities.  Now Gettysburg was three day and the Meuse Argonne 47, but that goes to the changes in warfare where set piece battles of the course of a day or two became obsolete.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: bwv 1080 on April 27, 2017, 02:41:16 PM
Better Call Saul and Fargo. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on April 27, 2017, 02:52:01 PM
Quote from: bwv 1080 on April 27, 2017, 02:40:28 PM
Not incorrect - there were 23k union and 28k confederate casualities at Gettysburg, the bloodiest engagement of the Civil War whereas the Meuse-Argonne offensive cost the US 124k casualities.  Now Gettysburg was three day and the Meuse Argonne 47, but that goes to the changes in warfare where set piece battles of the course of a day or two became obsolete.


Warfare had changed, true, but a forty-seven day full front offensive that lasted until armistice is not really just a battle, and the show did not provide proper context (army sizes, objectives, etc).  On a hair-splitting basis, it can be construed as accurate, but that hair can be further split.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Sergeant Rock on April 27, 2017, 02:55:03 PM
Quote from: SonicMan46 on April 27, 2017, 08:02:42 AMa few other favorites of ours may be coming out w/ new Seasons, i.e. Bosch...Dave :)

Quote from: drogulus on April 27, 2017, 02:23:28 PM
I'm on the third season of Bosch, not at the level of my faves, but entertaining.

I did not know the third season had started. Thanks for the heads up, guys.

Me, I just finished season 1 of Wynonna Earp.

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Frustrating sound at times (especially hard to understand Doc Holliday; I wish all the episodes I've collected had subtitles) but enjoyable nonetheless.

Sarge
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: bwv 1080 on April 27, 2017, 02:57:06 PM
Quote from: Todd on April 27, 2017, 02:52:01 PM

Warfare had changed, true, but a forty-seven day full front offensive that lasted until armistice is not really just a battle, and the show did not provide proper context (army sizes, objectives, etc).  On a hair-splitting basis, it can be construed as accurate, but that hair can be further split.

But it's still a higher casualty toll than the entire Overland Campaign or any of the other Campaigns in the ACW
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on April 27, 2017, 03:49:29 PM

     I just ordered the box set of travel shows by Michael Palin. Some I've seen, others will be new to me. I saw the one where he listens to a song by an elderly Bhutanese songwriter, then he sings his own song. What song would that be? Yes, it would be that one. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/Smileys/classic/cheesy.gif)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on April 27, 2017, 04:14:56 PM
Quote from: drogulus on April 27, 2017, 03:49:29 PM
     I just ordered the box set of travel shows by Michael Palin. Some I've seen, others will be new to me. I saw the one where he listens to a song by an elderly Bhutanese songwriter, then he sings his own song. What song would that be? Yes, it would be that one. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/Smileys/classic/cheesy.gif)
I got that, the complete shows, cheap a year ago. A very mixed bag, but some really unusual stuff. We watch an episode now and then, working our way through.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on April 27, 2017, 06:54:37 PM
Quote from: Ken B on April 27, 2017, 04:14:56 PM
I got that, the complete shows, cheap a year ago. A very mixed bag, but some really unusual stuff. We watch an episode now and then, working our way through.

     In addition to being my favorite Python, Palin strikes me as a good human being that likes other human beings and is genuinely interested in them. Funny, I'm not very much like that but I like people who are.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Hollywood on April 27, 2017, 11:26:27 PM
I have been interested in the life of Wyatt Earp for eons. So when I saw the post here about the TV series Wynonna Earp I had to check out what it's all about. I read that this series is about "Wynonna Earp, the great grand daughter of Wyatt Earp...", etc.  Funny, since Wyatt Earp didn't have any children but somehow ended up having a great grand daughter. I know that this series idea comes from IDW Comics, but you would think that they could have been a bit more historically correct. At least say Wynonna Earp is a great grand daughter of Virgil Earp (who actually had a daughter named Nellie and she had children).
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on April 28, 2017, 05:51:51 AM
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Always a year behind, I finished season four of The Americans last night.  The show slowed the pace a bit from the prior seasons, which is all to the good.  A couple long-standing characters leave under just-right circumstances, one of them in a cold and brilliant scene.  And now the show is even more salient, what with Russian bad guys.  (Russians are almost as reliable as bad guys as Nazis in Hollywood.)  Keri Russell continues to draw the eye to the screen most effectively.  Good stuff.  Fortunately (?), this show isn't huge, so I will be able to avoid spoilers for this season until I can watch it next year at this time.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on April 28, 2017, 12:38:08 PM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Sergeant Rock on April 28, 2017, 01:14:15 PM
Quote from: Hollywood on April 27, 2017, 11:26:27 PM
I have been interested in the life of Wyatt Earp for eons. So when I saw the post here about the TV series Wynonna Earp I had to check out what it's all about. I read that this series is about "Wynonna Earp, the great grand daughter of Wyatt Earp...", etc.  Funny, since Wyatt Earp didn't have any children but somehow ended up having a great grand daughter. I know that this series idea comes from IDW Comics, but you would think that they could have been a bit more historically correct. At least say Wynonna Earp is a great grand daughter of Virgil Earp (who actually had a daughter named Nellie and she had children).

Sorry to get your hopes up. Unfortunately, as you have discovered, it has nothing to do with the real Earp and his family. It's just a silly comic book premise about demons and demon slayers, using a well-known name for attention. But it's very well produced and acted with a good dose of humor to alleviate the horror.

Sarge
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Jay F on April 29, 2017, 07:30:48 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on March 05, 2017, 04:50:18 PM
So you don't enjoy laughing? ???

If only sitcoms were funny enough to laugh at.

I am about to start Season 3 of Bosch, courtesy of Amazon Prime.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: NikF on May 05, 2017, 05:24:31 PM
The Leftovers. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Leftovers_(TV_series)

As I'm about to watch this I'm wondering how it's going to end. I don't need to have the disappearances explained and so I hope it's not all tied-up in a neat bow for the sake of closure.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on May 05, 2017, 05:42:01 PM
Major Crimes - Season 5 - bought this season tonight off Amazon - we're now streaming the first few episodes! Dave :)

(http://majorcrimestv.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/mc-winter-red-annoucement.jpg)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: NikF on May 05, 2017, 06:58:38 PM
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Gods_(TV_series)

'American Gods' - has anyone watched the first episode?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on May 05, 2017, 07:30:22 PM
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Post by: SimonNZ on May 05, 2017, 07:43:56 PM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Hollywood on May 05, 2017, 11:15:18 PM
(http://www.hans-zimmer.com/~hybrid/zimmer/GENIUSOST.jpg)

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Post by: SimonNZ on May 12, 2017, 12:55:25 AM
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and just started:

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Post by: André on May 12, 2017, 03:56:14 AM
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Great series !

Unfortunately seasons 2 and 3 are not yet translated or subtitled. My understanding of colloquial provincial English is too spotty, and here one needs to understand every word.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on May 12, 2017, 09:22:16 AM
The Knick

Maybe better described as what I am not watching. I gave up on it partway through season 1. A promising premise (NY hospital around 1900) wasted.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Cato on May 12, 2017, 06:14:36 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on May 12, 2017, 12:55:25 AM
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EXCELLENT fun!
Quote from: Thatfabulousalien on May 12, 2017, 05:14:58 PM
Nothing currently anything but I know what I'll be obsessively watching in a few weeks!   ::)





(the new Twin Peaks)


Amen!  Are you re-watching the original series?

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on May 12, 2017, 06:21:21 PM
Quote from: Cato on May 12, 2017, 06:14:36 PM
EXCELLENT fun!


Yeah! A friend lent it to me months ago but I was so put off by the rom-com packaging that I almost didn't try it. But once I did and discovered that the thing it most closely resembles is the French film Amelie I watched two discs in one sitting.
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Post by: Drasko on May 19, 2017, 06:19:49 AM
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Finally finished Mad Men, took me something like ten years. I really like the show but most of the characters are so annoying that I couldn't watch more than about one season every other year.

The Newsroom, first season is bit preachy and smug but second and third are pretty good.

My first foray into Doctor Who territory, and I like it so far. Probably should have started with season one of the reboot but Netflix has it from here and it doesn't seem to matter much.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on May 20, 2017, 03:57:42 PM
The Keepers: heartbreaking doc series. (https://art-s.nflximg.net/3ed7e/24abeabc5a79386c8bde0f23ebedba243033ed7e.jpg)

What's gone wrong with people these days? Seems like mass infantilization with the endless popularity of super hero fluff.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: aleazk on May 22, 2017, 08:11:01 PM
It has been ages since the last time I watched any type of broadcasted audio visual entertainment. I don't even have a TV or a Netflix account.

Not that I have something against it or people who watch it (or worse, some type of silly purism). It simply happened for one reason or another. :-\
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on May 22, 2017, 09:33:52 PM
Quote from: Draško on May 19, 2017, 06:19:49 AM
My first foray into Doctor Who territory, and I like it so far. Probably should have started with season one of the reboot but Netflix has it from here and it doesn't seem to matter much.

Series 5 is wonderful, although 6 is probably the most problematic for me so good luck getting through that if you like what you see so far. :P

But you came in at a good starting point. Doctor Who seems to do that every so often, not necessarily with a completely new cast and showrunner, but just with a new place for newcomers to jump on.....the current series (10th since the reboot) has been designed like that even though the only real change of cast since the episodes preceding it is the introduction of Pearl Mackie playing Bill Potts....

Series 1 to 4 of the reboot have not aged well, and that doesn't seem to be a particularly unpopular opinion. That era of the show has its own fans who barely watch the current Moffatt era anyway, and I suspect the upcoming Chris Chibnall era of the show will be different yet again!

I would love to hear your thoughts on this. ;D

Do we have a Doctor Who thread at all?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on May 22, 2017, 10:19:34 PM
Quote from: aleazk on May 22, 2017, 08:11:01 PM
It has been ages since the last time I watched any type of broadcasted audio visual entertainment. I don't even have a TV or a Netflix account.

Not that I have something against it or people who watch it (or worse, some type of silly purism). It simply happened for one reason or another. :-\

I haven't bothered replacing my old CRT since all broadcasts here went digital-only. I can still use it to watch dvds, which is my preferred method for tv show watching anyway.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: kishnevi on May 23, 2017, 09:02:59 AM
Quote from: jessop on May 22, 2017, 09:33:52 PM
Series 5 is wonderful, although 6 is probably the most problematic for me so good luck getting through that if you like what you see so far. :P

But you came in at a good starting point. Doctor Who seems to do that every so often, not necessarily with a completely new cast and showrunner, but just with a new place for newcomers to jump on.....the current series (10th since the reboot) has been designed like that even though the only real change of cast since the episodes preceding it is the introduction of Pearl Mackie playing Bill Potts....

Series 1 to 4 of the reboot have not aged well, and that doesn't seem to be a particularly unpopular opinion. That era of the show has its own fans who barely watch the current Moffatt era anyway, and I suspect the upcoming Chris Chibnall era of the show will be different yet again!

I would love to hear your thoughts on this. ;D

Do we have a Doctor Who thread at all?

I stopped watching it some years ago.  It lacks a lot of the quirkiness of the original show.  They are certainly running through Doctors at a good clip, which will present them with an important continuity problem relative to the old series: the Time Lords were supposedly limited to twelve regenerations.  And that was an important plot point, since a number of stories in the Baker and Davison eras revolved around the Master's need to find a new body or new regeneration after hitting that limit.  They seem to have ignored the problem when dealing with the Master in the new series, so my guess is they'll do the same for the Doctor.

ETA: I've lost count--how many actors have portrayed the Doctor already in the reboot? If I have it right Moffatt is himself the Twelfth Doctor.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on May 23, 2017, 03:38:07 PM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on May 23, 2017, 09:02:59 AM
I stopped watching it some years ago.  It lacks a lot of the quirkiness of the original show.  They are certainly running through Doctors at a good clip, which will present them with an important continuity problem relative to the old series: the Time Lords were supposedly limited to twelve regenerations.  And that was an important plot point, since a number of stories in the Baker and Davison eras revolved around the Master's need to find a new body or new regeneration after hitting that limit.  They seem to have ignored the problem when dealing with the Master in the new series, so my guess is they'll do the same for the Doctor.

ETA: I've lost count--how many actors have portrayed the Doctor already in the reboot? If I have it right Moffatt is himself the Twelfth Doctor.

The whole limit of regenerations thing (12, resulting in 13 possible bodies) became a big plot point around the 50th anniversary when the Doctor ran out.....I do believe that the Time Lords during the Last Great Time War between them and the Daleks granted the Master a new cycle of 12 regenerations out of sheer desperation and that is what s/he is going through at the moment.....

It is actually hard to work out how many regenerations versus incarnations the Doctor has had since Paul McGann played the 8th doctor but I think it's something like this according to his own timeline of regenerations shown on screen:

8 (Paul McGann) regenerated into the 'War Doctor' (John Hurt) with the help of the Sisterhood of Karn in order to actually fight in and end the Time War. He didn't call himself the Doctor and kept this incarnation a secret.....then later he wore that body out and regenerated into 9 (Christopher Eccleston) who then regenerated into 10 (David Tennant) who was narcissistic enough to regenerate again into the same body, still counted as 10. If I'm correct this makes it his eleventh actual regeneration, meaning he only has one left....which he uses to regenerate into 11 (Matt Smith) and throughout his three seasons playing the 11th Doctor there was a constant overarching theme of his imminent death and potential ways to avoid it. Eventually he was granted another set of regenerations after the writers of the show worked out how to bring back the Time Lords to help Matt Smith turn into Peter Capaldi as Doctor no. 12..........

I do believe that there is a unique quirkiness to the original show that isn't there so much in the new series, but it's actually quite surprising how smoothly the production and style of the show changes over time, including the gap between 1989 and 2005.

I do hope they address what's actually happening with the Master more clearly in the current season. Her current incarnation won't be coming back after this one is finished, which is rather unfortunate because I like her quite a lot and the theme of friendship between her and the Doctor versus the evil manipulative maniac she always turns out to be. But eventually she (maybe he next time around) will run out again and will have to find new bodies to take over all over again. I do miss that element of the Master from the old series.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: kishnevi on May 23, 2017, 03:50:29 PM
So that is how they worked it? Thanks for the summary, I had forgotten that John Hurt was a Doctor.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on May 23, 2017, 03:52:33 PM
Quote from: Jeffrey Smith on May 23, 2017, 03:50:29 PM
So that is how they worked it? Thanks for the summary, I had forgotten that John Hurt was a Doctor.

It is easy to forget considering he wasn't really one anyway. ;D
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: NikF on May 23, 2017, 04:11:23 PM
I used to watch the original series because I found it exciting and scary. The first doctor I remember was Jon Pertwee. When I was older the doctor was Tom Baker, but by that time my reason for watching was his assistant, Mary Tamm -
(http://i.imgur.com/0CyDGXt.png)
- but when she left I did too.

Since it returned I've watched it maybe half a dozen times. I almost consider it a different show and in many ways a superior one. But it's kind of middle of the road/soap opera-ish. In fact, what's the spin-off called? The one with the Scottish guy. I think that show took a few more chances but still managed to remain mainstream peak-time safe viewing.

e: Spin-off = Torchwood. Scottish guy = John Barrowman (met him a couple of times - I found him to be a cool and good guy)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on May 23, 2017, 05:55:14 PM
Mary Tamm, playing the first incarnation of the Time Lady knows as Romana (she has a much longer name that no one can pronounce) began in I think season 16, a fun season for sure with the overarching storyline (The Key to Time) and featuring K9 as well! I think it was also when Douglas Adams joined as script editor and wrote a number of episodes for the show too. 8)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: NikF on May 23, 2017, 06:04:42 PM
^
jessop knows his stuff.  8)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on May 24, 2017, 05:54:48 AM
(https://pmcdeadline2.files.wordpress.com/2017/04/catastrophe-season-3-poster1.jpg)


Season three of Catastrophe.  Still excellent and witty and real-world scaled, the show has lost just a bit of sizzle, but I think part of that is because so much is crammed into only six episodes, so some ideas and storylines are not fleshed out enough.  Mark Bonnar is superb in his supporting role, often stealing scenes, and some of Carrie Fisher's last work appears in the final episode, where she does fine comedic work. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on May 24, 2017, 06:07:22 AM
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Better Call Saul - Season 3


God, I love this show!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Wakefield on May 25, 2017, 09:09:25 AM
Quote from: milk on May 20, 2017, 03:57:42 PM
The Keepers: heartbreaking doc series. (https://art-s.nflximg.net/3ed7e/24abeabc5a79386c8bde0f23ebedba243033ed7e.jpg)

What's gone wrong with people these days? Seems like mass infantilization with the endless popularity of super hero fluff.

Yes, the level of nastiness and cruelty of those two priests (and other adults involved) seems almost surrealistic. Like a novel by Sade.  :o
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: TheGSMoeller on May 25, 2017, 12:13:30 PM
Quote from: Draško on May 19, 2017, 06:19:49 AM
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My first foray into Doctor Who territory, and I like it so far. Probably should have started with season one of the reboot but Netflix has it from here and it doesn't seem to matter much.

Season 5 is one of my favorites, has a real strong 2-part finale. And Matt Smith does a good job of following Tennent.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on May 26, 2017, 03:34:42 AM
Quote from: Gordo on May 25, 2017, 09:09:25 AM
Yes, the level of nastiness and cruelty of those two priests (and other adults involved) seems almost surrealistic. Like a novel by Sade.  :o
I didn't know this was going to be about that. One can know about something, yet it's not the same as making yourself sit and listen to the survivors describe it in emotional detail. Whatever else the church is and was, good, great or otherwise, it is/was also evil. And evil in a totalitarian way. If a member tells me how totalitarian evil is the result of atheism I will say: look in the mirror! What is described on this show was repeated how many times in how many places? Oh the (in-)humanity!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: NikF on May 27, 2017, 01:02:04 PM
American Gods http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1898069/

So far it seems almost like a demo for the tech involved in shooting it. Actually, that's unfair because as far as this sort of fantasy fluff is concerned it's not the worst. It's nice to watch Ian McShane in a role that is far removed from such as his 'Lovejoy' days. But I consider the standout to be Cloris Leachman. She's playing it completely straight - including firm, nearly understated delivery - and in the process stealing scenes at her leisure.
In contrast (and taking characterisation into account) Ricky Whittle is limited, but he's really only there to be tall and have broad shoulders (his shoulders are better than mine, although mine are great for a 109 year old) and that's pretty much in line with the other cartoon like characters.
I'll keep watching it for now.

(http://i.imgur.com/MkQ4C8w.jpg)
^
Not Cloris Leachman.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on May 27, 2017, 06:49:45 PM
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The Shadow Men, season two
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Autumn Leaves on May 27, 2017, 09:48:46 PM
Started on Fargo series #3 last week - very impressed so far: I will definetely be watching this one through to the end.
I haven't seen series #1 or 2 yet so will probably get back to them at some stage.

Apart from Fargo Im following Homeland (next I will be watching series #5) and Game of Thrones (awaiting release of series #7).

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: nodogen on May 29, 2017, 06:59:34 AM
The Handmaid's Tale.

Adaptation of the dystopian Margaret Atwood novel.

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on May 29, 2017, 07:59:10 AM
Wife and I have finished watching the newest seasons of TV series that we enjoy together - now trying to find one that I might enjoy, so decided on Dr. Who (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctor_Who) starting w/ the relaunched 2005 season - watched the first 4 episodes - enjoyed, but not sure 'how long' I'll last since the series is still on-going w/ a dozen or so 'Doctors' in the role - should I just continue or be selective?  Thanks - Dave :)

(https://blackleathersjackets.files.wordpress.com/2016/05/doctor-who-the-50th-anniversary-wallpaper-doctor-who-35308700-1920-1080.jpg)
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Post by: Todd on June 02, 2017, 08:02:00 AM
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I'd been remiss in my It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia viewing habits, so I did several binge watching sessions to get through season eleven.  After season seven, it has become somewhat repetitive, more than occasionally in a meta way, but the best episodes are still top notch.  The sixth season Christmas episode is raunchier than Bad Santa and packs in more laughs than the movie in half the time.  Guillermo del Toro's cameos are fun, and every once in a while, the show has very important messages to impart, such as the pointed description of how democracy works.  I love Mac's impassioned defense of his position.

https://www.youtube.com/v/oPFsNtxH7FA
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Post by: SimonNZ on June 19, 2017, 03:54:30 AM
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recently:

The Americans, seasons 2 and 3
The Durrells, season 1
The Magicians, season 1
The Hollow Crown, "season" 2

One of the strengths of the first part of The Hollow Crown was that it presented the plays near uncut. And while the second part still has much to recommend it, unfortunately the heaviness of the cuts - perhaps as little as half the text of the three Henry VI plays - make it ultimately a missed opportunity.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: nodogen on June 19, 2017, 04:16:02 AM
Ripper Street
starts tonight; fifth and final series
No Drake though, which is a great shame.

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Drasko on June 19, 2017, 05:53:56 AM
Quote from: nodogen on June 19, 2017, 04:16:02 AM
Ripper Street
starts tonight; fifth and final series
No Drake though, which is a great shame.

The second season of Ripper Street is one of my favorite seasons of any series I've ever seen on TV. The finale with Drake vs Jedediah Shine fight is edge of the seat. Third season came as bit of a disappointment after the second. Haven't yet seen fourth and fifth seasons.

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91vbDmif-WL._SL1500_.jpg) (https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81jbzbUfaAL._SL1500_.jpg) (https://s12.postimg.org/bdbflme0d/Underwear-2015-_Japanese-_Drama.jpg)

Peaky Blinders - season 3 - your favorite Birmingham gang gets entangled with the Secret Service and mad Russian aristocrats in underhand selling of armored tanks to White Russians during the revolution. Hell ensues.

Black Sails - 4th and final season - fine example of series that didn't start particularly promising and then got just better and better. The evolution of Luke Arnold's (who?) Long John Silver character was one of the most impressive feats, Toby Stephens also excellent as monomaniacal Captain Flint. Showrunners exhibited a fine touch in blending historical facts and fiction.

Atelier - (Underwear is the title for Japanese market) currently my favorite Netflix series. It's kind of Ugly Betty meets Devil wears Prada - Japanese style. Shame there was just one season made.

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: nodogen on June 19, 2017, 08:11:41 AM
Quote from: Draško on June 19, 2017, 05:53:56 AM

entangled with the Secret Service and mad Russian aristocrats in underhand selling of armored tanks to White Russians during the revolution. Hell ensues.


Surely this should be in the Trump thread? 😋
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: NikF on June 19, 2017, 08:28:14 AM
Quote from: Draško on June 19, 2017, 05:53:56 AM

Black Sails - 4th and final season - fine example of series that didn't start particularly promising and then got just better and better. The evolution of Luke Arnold's (who?) Long John Silver character was one of the most impressive feats, Toby Stephens also excellent as monomaniacal Captain Flint. Showrunners exhibited a fine touch in blending historical facts and fiction.


I watched Black Sails  to the end, which is a rarity for me (to this day I've seen every episode of 'Mad Men' - apart from the final one) and yes, I think as a series it grew and then gained consistency. And yeah, a good, restrained performance by Stephens.

Atelier - I haven't even heard of this, which is strange, because I still know a lot of people who would watch something like that simply to pick away and finds faults in the depiction of such a scenario. ;D 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: mc ukrneal on June 19, 2017, 08:50:59 AM
Quote from: SonicMan46 on May 29, 2017, 07:59:10 AM
Wife and I have finished watching the newest seasons of TV series that we enjoy together - now trying to find one that I might enjoy, so decided on Dr. Who (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doctor_Who) starting w/ the relaunched 2005 season - watched the first 4 episodes - enjoyed, but not sure 'how long' I'll last since the series is still on-going w/ a dozen or so 'Doctors' in the role - should I just continue or be selective?  Thanks - Dave :)

(https://blackleathersjackets.files.wordpress.com/2016/05/doctor-who-the-50th-anniversary-wallpaper-doctor-who-35308700-1920-1080.jpg)
Well, if you liked it continue. Doctor Who is generally a show where you either love it or you don't. It IS very interesting to see the different Doctors and such, but if you don't like the premise/show, it won't matter. They have a certain level of consistency, with some really good episodes. I don't think watching one here or there will work as well. You'll miss references.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on June 19, 2017, 09:03:40 AM
If viewing two consecutive episodes last night qualifies for this thread:  Star Trek

Last night I watched "What Are Little Girls Made Of?" and "Dagger of the Mind's Eye."  While there is an element of bemusement to my watching these (as I observed in the latter script that Kirk manages both to thrust himself recklessly into harm's way, and to carry a nubile crewmember into a private cabin) I am enjoying the show and its . . . enterprise, on the series' own terms, I think.  James Gregory (The Manchurian Candidate) is an apt guest for "Dagger of the Mind's Eye."
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Drasko on June 19, 2017, 11:15:56 AM
Quote from: NikF on June 19, 2017, 08:28:14 AM
Atelier - I haven't even heard of this, which is strange, because I still know a lot of people who would watch something like that simply to pick away and finds faults in the depiction of such a scenario. ;D

That wouldn't be much of a task, it doesn't slant much toward realism, even in a way it's shot: all golden hour and soft filters. Also, female lead looks about twelve (even though she's probably mid twenties) and some of the naivety of the story make me wonder what exactly was the target demographic, but then what makes Japanese culture so fascinating (for me at least) is that it seems most of the time not like different culture but a different planet altogether.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on June 19, 2017, 11:27:23 AM

     I'm going to start watching The OA soon, as I'm a fan of Brit Marling and her directing partner Zal Batmanglij. I don't have much idea what it will be about.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: NikF on June 19, 2017, 11:48:04 AM
Quote from: Draško on June 19, 2017, 11:15:56 AM
That wouldn't be much of a task, it doesn't slant much toward realism, even in a way it's shot: all golden hour and soft filters. Also, female lead looks about twelve (even though she's probably mid twenties) and some of the naivety of the story make me wonder what exactly was the target demographic, but then what makes Japanese culture so fascinating (for me at least) is that it seems most of the time not like different culture but a different planet altogether.

Perhaps the target of demographic is 'lovers of non-threatening women'.

But yeah, the Japanese culture does seem from a different planet, although in the main I've found them as open and friendly as hell.
This time last year I was at a concert (Schubert/Brahms/Beethoven) and the three seats to my right were suddenly taken up by giggling, excited Japanese girls - students, about 19-20 - who frequently turned around and talked to someone in the row behind and about half a dozen seats away. They did it every few seconds. I looked and saw it was a young Japanese dude. So I introduced myself and told the girl nearest me I'd be happy to change seats with their friend so they could all sit together. Their response was amazing. And when I passed the guy he nearly shook my hand off. ;D I've seen the three girls at other concerts since then and they always stop me to talk for a while. And even if we're at opposite sides of the concert hall they all wave madly until I acknowledge them. :laugh: I know some people don't like the Japanese, but I've always found them cool.

Anyway, I'm going to ask around if anyone has seen Atelier. Maybe they have and just haven't mentioned it because I don't watch a lot of television.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: North Star on June 19, 2017, 11:54:16 AM
Quote from: NikF on June 19, 2017, 11:48:04 AMalthough in the main I've found them as open and friendly as hell.
So, not very? 0:)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Sergeant Rock on June 19, 2017, 12:25:28 PM
After dinner tonight, we watched the last episode of True Detective season 1 (started the season a week ago): the second viewing for me, Mrs. Rock's first time.

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Afterwards we ordered the second season from Amazon. Anyone have any comments, pro or con, about this sophomore effort?


Sarge
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Drasko on June 19, 2017, 12:55:25 PM
Quote from: NikF on June 19, 2017, 11:48:04 AM
Perhaps the target of demographic is 'lovers of non-threatening women'.

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;D
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: NikF on June 19, 2017, 01:12:01 PM
Quote from: Draško on June 19, 2017, 12:55:25 PM
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;D

See, I'm not surprised you've chosen Fiorentino in 'The Last Seduction' to illustrate your point. She would terrify the faint of heart. And I'll add that at least once in his life a man should have his soul crushed by such a character. I mean, what ya livin' for?  ;D

e: look at her - you would gladly go to your doom.  :laugh:
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on June 19, 2017, 03:19:56 PM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on June 19, 2017, 12:25:28 PM


Afterwards we ordered the second season from Amazon. Anyone have any comments, pro or con, about this sophomore effort?



I really liked it, perhaps even more so than the mostly superb first season. Its an entirely different dynamic with a different team, and they're deliberately making something that doesn't look at all like just a retread of the first season, which I think might have been a minus for some viewers.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Sergeant Rock on June 19, 2017, 05:03:41 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on June 19, 2017, 03:19:56 PM
I really liked it, perhaps even more so than the mostly superb first season. Its an entirely different dynamic with a different team, and they're deliberately making something that doesn't look at all like just a retread of the first season, which I think might have been a minus for some viewers.

Thanks. It gives me hope  :)

Sarge
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Drasko on June 20, 2017, 08:31:51 AM
Quote from: NikF on June 19, 2017, 01:12:01 PM
See, I'm not surprised you've chosen Fiorentino in 'The Last Seduction' to illustrate your point. She would terrify the faint of heart. And I'll add that at least once in his life a man should have his soul crushed by such a character. I mean, what ya livin' for?  ;D

Well, full on soul crushing can be bit unpleasant, but occasional bruising of the ego is more than healthy.  :)

Quotee: look at her - you would gladly go to your doom.  :laugh:

With glee!  :laugh:


To get back to topic, the Netflix series that I'm most looking forward is being released later this week. It's titled Glow and it's Alison Brie (of Mad Men) in the world of 80s female wrestling. That just can't be bad. 8)

https://www.youtube.com/v/AZqDO6cTYVY



Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on June 20, 2017, 08:44:35 AM
Quote from: mc ukrneal on June 19, 2017, 08:50:59 AM
Well, if you liked it continue. Doctor Who is generally a show where you either love it or you don't. It IS very interesting to see the different Doctors and such, but if you don't like the premise/show, it won't matter. They have a certain level of consistency, with some really good episodes. I don't think watching one here or there will work as well. You'll miss references.

Thanks Neal - just watched Episode 8 of Season 1 - same Doctor and blond gal - some I've like others were ho-hum - will continue and at least get to another Doctor.  Dave :)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: André on June 20, 2017, 09:38:47 AM
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Chick telly stuff. My wife loved it. A second season is planned  ???
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: NikF on June 28, 2017, 04:35:58 PM
American Gods https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Gods_(TV_series)

There are eight episodes of this. I've watched the first seven. And that's where I'll stop. I did the same not long ago with the end of 'The Leftovers'  en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Leftovers_(TV_series)
I'd rather watch reruns of The Phil Silvers Show, Hill St. Blues, The Twilight Zone or almost anything by Dennis Potter.  In fact, I was talking to someone recently about 'Play for Today' https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Play_for_Today and the writers and directors who featured in that series. There was was some good stuff there.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Drasko on July 01, 2017, 04:38:22 AM
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The second season (and final so far, I think) of The Knick is less exciting than the first and drags quite a bit comparatively. It's still superbly produced, acted and directed.

Glow is comedy/drama about making of 80s female wrestling tv show. It's ok, watchable. Lots of perms, high cut leotards and leg warmers.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on July 01, 2017, 05:09:26 AM
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Finished:

The Missing, season two

Started:

Broadchurch, season three
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on July 01, 2017, 05:49:27 AM
Quote from: Draško on July 01, 2017, 04:38:22 AM
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Glow is comedy/drama about making of 80s female wrestling tv show. It's ok, watchable. Lots of perms, high cut leotards and leg warmers.

Would you say it is more comedy than drama?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Drasko on July 01, 2017, 08:25:31 AM
Quote from: George on July 01, 2017, 05:49:27 AM
Would you say it is more comedy than drama?

I don't really know. I'd probably say it's more a drama because I rarely found it laugh out loud funny, but it is funny and it is made in that 30 min. episode format which is exclusively (I think) a comedy format. That horrible term dramedy is probably the most fitting.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on July 01, 2017, 08:34:50 AM
Quote from: Draško on July 01, 2017, 08:25:31 AM
I don't really know. I'd probably say it's more a drama because I rarely found it laugh out loud funny, but it is funny and it is made in that 30 min. episode format which is exclusively (I think) a comedy format. That horrible term dramedy is probably the most fitting.

Ok, thanks.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on July 03, 2017, 06:06:53 AM
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Season four of Silicon Valley.  The show has lost its mojo.  There are still some funny bits, and some outstanding jabs at some tech (eg, VR is vaporware), and Haley Joel Osment is excellent in his role, but it's tired.  Without TJ Miller, I don't know how the show succeeds going forward.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Brian on July 03, 2017, 06:13:24 AM
Quote from: Todd on July 03, 2017, 06:06:53 AM
Season four of Silicon Valley.  The show has lost its mojo.  There are still some funny bits, and some outstanding jabs at some tech (eg, VR is vaporware), and Haley Joel Osment is excellent in his role, but it's tired.  Without TJ Miller, I don't know how the show succeeds going forward.
I'm worried that they don't seem to have much of an idea for big plots aside from the same repeating arc of build a startup, lose it. There's a tension between the satire and the '90s-style nothing-ever-changes sitcom pattern.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on July 03, 2017, 07:44:47 AM
Guys, how are the earlier seasons of Silicon Valley? Being that I am 46 and know nothing about computers, I assumed the show wouldn't appeal to me.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on July 03, 2017, 07:47:31 AM
I'm savoring a gradual survey of Batman.  I don't know that I ever heard of the supervillain The Mad Hatter, before.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on July 03, 2017, 10:06:10 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 03, 2017, 07:47:31 AM
I'm savoring a gradual survey of Batman.  I don't know that I ever heard of the supervillain The Mad Hatter, before.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3vjhSTsKfg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3vjhSTsKfg)

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on July 03, 2017, 10:12:52 AM
Quote from: George on July 03, 2017, 07:44:47 AM
Guys, how are the earlier seasons of Silicon Valley? Being that I am 46 and know nothing about computers, I assumed the show wouldn't appeal to me.


The first two seasons are excellent, the third is a step down, and this season another step down.  You don't have to be especially tech savvy to enjoy the show, but it helps to be familiar with some of the better known personalities in the industry.  If you have any experience with bankers and investors, there's that angle to enjoy, too.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on July 03, 2017, 10:20:57 AM
Quote from: George on July 03, 2017, 07:44:47 AM
Guys, how are the earlier seasons of Silicon Valley? Being that I am 46 and know nothing about computers, I assumed the show wouldn't appeal to me.

     Possibly, but it's really a case of a compression algorithm that could just as easily be an egg salad recipe. The show is a satire of tech mogulosity. I never thought I had to know what they were talking about, I don't even know how much is gobbledegook.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Autumn Leaves on July 09, 2017, 03:20:43 AM
Recently watched:

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Watched this show for the first time this weekend (as I haven't "watched TV" for about 20 years I missed it when it was originally shown).
I viewed 2 random episodes from Netflix (not sure which series #/episodes sorry) but found this to be pretty good fun in a cringeworthy sort of way - will try to see more of this show at some point.



Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Kontrapunctus on July 09, 2017, 09:05:39 AM
New seasons of Orphan Black, The Tunnel, House of Cards, Prime Suspect, and Broadchurch, to name a few.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Drasko on July 16, 2017, 03:20:17 AM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on July 16, 2017, 06:13:53 AM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: NikF on July 16, 2017, 07:35:40 AM
Quote from: George on July 16, 2017, 06:13:53 AM
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I don't laugh all that often, but I do laugh at that.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on July 16, 2017, 08:01:52 AM
Quote from: NikF on July 16, 2017, 07:35:40 AM
I don't laugh all that often, but I do laugh at that.

Yeah, it's pretty, pretty, pretty good.  $:)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: vandermolen on July 16, 2017, 02:53:47 PM
Poldark.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on July 18, 2017, 06:04:19 AM
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Netflix has devoted a ton of money to comedy specials, and I've tried several of them, but I usually make it about ten or fifteen minutes before turning them off because I'm not laughing, which indicates failure for a comedy special.  Louis CK's newest one is excellent, though, starting off with a long segment about abortion, and some bits are wonderfully dark.  But maybe not dark enough.  I hope Netflix airs new specials from Anthony Jeselnik and Doug Stanhope.  In the meantime, this one is solid.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on July 18, 2017, 07:19:59 AM
Quote from: Todd on July 18, 2017, 06:04:19 AM
I hope Netflix airs new specials from Anthony Jeselnik and Doug Stanhope.  In the meantime, this one is solid.

Although I thought his last special was at least a step down (maybe two) from his prior work, I'd love to get more from Jeselnik. What has he been up to anyway?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on July 18, 2017, 07:24:17 AM
Quote from: George on July 18, 2017, 07:19:59 AMJeselnik. What has he been up to anyway?


Probably touring.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Drasko on July 25, 2017, 02:17:48 PM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on July 25, 2017, 03:51:56 PM
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and half way through the sixth season of Homeland, which is shaping up to be the weakest season so far and completely unfocused. A pity after season five, which I thought the strongest.

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Cato on July 25, 2017, 04:42:41 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on July 25, 2017, 03:51:56 PM

and half way through the sixth season of Homeland, which is shaping up to be the weakest season so far and completely unfocused. A pity after season five, which I thought the strongest.

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Completely on target!  We stopped watching after about Episode 3 or so.  It just was not compelling any more: Carrie working for a tax-exempt foundation as a bureaucrat...and it isn't a cover job?  Yawn!

Right now one of the greatest comedies ever...which of course was canceled after Season I !

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on July 25, 2017, 05:17:42 PM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on July 31, 2017, 05:42:22 AM
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Ozark.  Part Breaking Bad, part Justified, and part original while still influenced by other ideas and reliant on stereotypes, Ozark is a curiously satisfying drama.  Almost entirely laugh free, the very dark show follows Jason Bateman as his money laundering ways end up putting his family in mortal danger.  The show starts in Chicago but moves immediately to the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri, and it turns out there's a lot of danger and smart-ish and mean rednecks there.  (It also turns out that there are some critical differences between rednecks and hillbillies.)  The show is filled with bad guys and danger.  Sometimes it seems a bit too overstuffed with storylines, the last two episodes twist and turn too much, and there's one early, pretty heavy-duty throwaway line that may or may not serve as fodder for more backstory or even current timeline development in a future season.  (It smacks of AHS season one is all I will write.)  Jason Bateman sheds his comic persona completely here, but maintains his sharp, manipulative traits, and he proves to be a solid dramatic actor.  Laura Linney is in her element as a not entirely innocent wife.  (The flashback episode sheds more light on both characters.)  Esai Morales does splendid work as one of the main heavies, never overacting and always adding an element of menace.  Julia Garner, who has a small but important role in The Americans, gets a lot of screen time and takes advantage of it.  The show is equivalent to a hard-R movie, so people averse to profanity, violence and its gruesome aftermath, and gratuitous (though plot-driven) nudity may not be so keen on it.  The show is shot in what appears to a be a 2:1 ratio and is generally very cinematic visually, and this appears to be a Bateman passion project as he also executive produces the show and directs four episodes.  Unexpectedly, my wife liked the show even more than I did, and she tends to dislike dark shows. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on July 31, 2017, 05:56:06 AM
Well, and only 50-ish years late, Star Trek.

Watched "Tomorrow Is Yesterday" & "Court-Martial" last night, and dadgummit, I've become a fan.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Crudblud on July 31, 2017, 08:29:28 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 31, 2017, 05:56:06 AM
Well, and only 50-ish years late, Star Trek.

Watched "Tomorrow Is Yesterday" & "Court-Martial" last night, and dadgummit, I've become a fan.

Can we expect 32 Variations on the Theme from Star Trek any time soon?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Parsifal on July 31, 2017, 08:36:46 AM
Quote from: Todd on July 31, 2017, 05:42:22 AMOzark.  Part Breaking Bad, part Justified, and part original while still influenced by other ideas and reliant on stereotypes, Ozark is a curiously satisfying drama.  Almost entirely laugh free, the very dark show follows Jason Bateman as his money laundering ways end up putting his family in mortal danger.

I got 15 minutes into the first episode before deciding it's not for me (despite being a big "breaking bad" fan). I've grown fatigued of the "middle class family life is a thin veneer covering desperation" genre. Decided to devote limited time to listening to Hindemith instead.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: kishnevi on July 31, 2017, 08:46:30 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 31, 2017, 05:56:06 AM
Well, and only 50-ish years late, Star Trek.

Watched "Tomorrow Is Yesterday" & "Court-Martial" last night, and dadgummit, I've become a fan.

I must admit that the only original ST episode  I have watched as an adult* in its entirety was the "Trouble with Tribbles".


*as opposed to those I saw when they originally aired, when I was a 7-9 year old kid whose favorite set of pajamas was a Star Trek outfit.  Yes, kiddies, they had cross-merchandising back then.  But I have no actual memory of those shows now.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on July 31, 2017, 09:11:52 AM
Quote from: Scarpia on July 31, 2017, 08:36:46 AMI got 15 minutes into the first episode before deciding it's not for me (despite being a big "breaking bad" fan).


Without giving much away, the show takes a significant turn in the first episode, and fifteen minutes may not be far enough in to get to that point, and then the flashback episode (eight) reveals more of the true nature of the two main characters.  It's not as good as the first four seasons of Breaking Bad, but it's better than the last two seasons.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on July 31, 2017, 03:44:51 PM
Rick and Morty season three. So far the episodes have been more connected together, which is off-putting to me. I tend to find it difficult to engage with series-long story arcs.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Cato on July 31, 2017, 05:18:33 PM
Quote from: jessop on July 31, 2017, 03:44:51 PM
Rick and Morty season three. So far the episodes have been more connected together, which is off-putting to me. I tend to find it difficult to engage with series-long story arcs.

Is it funny?  8)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Hollywood on July 31, 2017, 09:21:02 PM
Quote from: jessop on July 31, 2017, 03:44:51 PM
Rick and Morty season three.

Same here.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on August 01, 2017, 12:50:03 AM
Quote from: Cato on July 31, 2017, 05:18:33 PM
Is it funny?  8)
I'd say so :)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Cato on August 01, 2017, 04:09:09 AM
Quote from: jessop on July 31, 2017, 03:44:51 PM
Rick and Morty season three. So far the episodes have been more connected together, which is off-putting to me. I tend to find it difficult to engage with series-long story arcs.


Quote from: Cato on July 31, 2017, 05:18:33 PM
Is it funny?  8)


Quote from: jessop on August 01, 2017, 12:50:03 AM
I'd say so :)

Glad to hear it!   ;D   My youngest son and I (Mrs. Cato does not find it amusing, and is rather appalled to hear us laughing at it!) thought Season II lost a little drive vs. Season I.  Perhaps not enough wit and too many gross-out scenes?   Nevertheless, we will be watching Season III this weekend!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on August 01, 2017, 05:02:41 AM
Quote from: Cato on August 01, 2017, 04:09:09 AM


Glad to hear it!   ;D   My youngest son and I (Mrs. Cato does not find it amusing, and is rather appalled to hear us laughing at it!) thought Season II lost a little drive vs. Season I.  Perhaps not enough wit and too many gross-out scenes?   Nevertheless, we will be watching Season III this weekend!
I would also equally say that Season 3 so far is more on the serious side. Still funny, but the humour is laced with the sadness of spoiler alerts for those who don't know what happened in episode 1 of the current season.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on August 01, 2017, 05:13:36 AM
More Trek.

"Return of the Archons" last night.  I'm not sure I understand why O'Neil and McCoy had to be taken to a special location in order to be "absorbed," while Sulu appeared to have been "absorbed" right out there on the street, and just before he was transported back to the Enterprise.  Nor am I certain how, when one of the first bits of exposition about the society is a "Festival" which involves looting and lasciviousness, Landru can later claim that he has created a society with no evil and none of "the ancient vices."  Those cavils notwithstanding, great fun to watch.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Drasko on August 02, 2017, 03:24:23 AM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on August 02, 2017, 03:45:14 AM
"Space Seed" last night.  I probably watched The Wrath of Khan the season that it was released, yet it is only now that I've watched the "prequel"  8)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on August 03, 2017, 11:46:59 AM


“A Taste of Armageddon” last night.  I was certain that I had seen the actor who played Anan 7 before, and lo! I had, indeed: it was David Opatoshu, who played Mr Jacobi in Torn Curtain.

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on August 04, 2017, 05:48:10 AM
Star Trekking on:  "This Side of Paradise" last night.  Particularly good, I thought, though one could only wish that there were addictive/parasitic conditions which could be fixed simply by a snit of violent emotion.  The Girl Who Always Loved Mr Spock was a fun element.  One could argue that the storyline is a bit of a re-tread of "The Naked Time";  or, even, "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" with a happy resolution.

All in all, even as I have the occasional quarrel, I consider the series a success ("I believe it has given general satisfaction," says Jeeves) and I enjoy it entirely.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on August 05, 2017, 02:56:23 AM
Star Trekking on:  "The Devil in the Dark" last night.  This is one of the shows I had actually seen before, but only in b&w, and not (as I learnt yesterday) from the very beginning.  So some of the most interesting aspects of the screenplay were new to me last night, such as the fact that Kirk went 180°, from shutting down Spock's reservations about killing the last of the species, to talking Spock down from firing upon the Horta as Kirk and the alien (truly, a fabulous alien) were in confrontation.  This show's quarrel:  The first 2-3 victims are overcome by something that looms as tall as they. But then when we see "the monster," it's the love-child of Pizza the Hutt and a roomba. Jests aside, great episode.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on August 05, 2017, 03:37:09 AM
So:

"A Taste of Armageddon":  Of the population on the wargames planet, there is only one woman who has lines, she is mostly decorative, and she ceases to be a player entirely once Kirk places her under house arrest.

"This Side of Paradise":  Of the population on the agricultural planet, there is only one woman, The Girl Who Always Loved Mr Spock.  Her decorativeness at least serves the plot.

"The Devil in the Dark":  No female cast members at all.  All right, that is technically an exaggeration, since Uhura must have been at her post in the brief introductory scene on the bridge of the Enterprise.  But it underscores the point.  I'll call it a double-edged razor:  One could argue that, since the action takes place in a mine, mining is not "woman's work."  Or, once can argue that, as in the starfleet crews of the future, there is a place for women in the work of mines of the future.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on August 05, 2017, 06:20:29 PM
30Rock - Susan & I are watching this series (7 seasons, 2006-2013) together - she has already seen but a first for me - just started Season 4
and I'm really enjoying; Tina Fey is just scrumptious to me & Alec Baldwin much more talented than I gave him credit - we'll watch to the end.  Dave :)
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on August 06, 2017, 05:45:01 AM
Went back to Batman yesterday, the Joker as the guest super villain in "The Joker Trumps an Ace"/"Batman Sets the Pace."  Very interesting resonance with the MI elements in Rogue Nation, which was also part of yesterday's viewing.

The next two super villains in the queue are King Tut (Victor Buono) and Bookworm (Roddy McDowell), which I may never have seen before . . . so that is a temptation for this afternoon.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Sergeant Rock on August 06, 2017, 08:07:00 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 06, 2017, 05:45:01 AM
The next two super villains in the queue are King Tut (Victor Buono)

The Batusi!

Batman to King Tut: "I fooled you. I kept my reason by reciting the multiplication tables backwards."


Sarge
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: 71 dB on August 06, 2017, 01:01:07 PM
Been watching "Better Call Saul" season two on Blu-ray. Damn good show!  0:)
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Post by: Spineur on August 06, 2017, 01:27:30 PM
Just watched a 2016 episode from Montalbano Serie produced by the RAI

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As gripping as ever.  Everything is so realistic.  Excellent actors.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on August 06, 2017, 01:32:38 PM
Quote from: 71 dB on August 06, 2017, 01:01:07 PM
Been watching "Better Call Saul" season two on Blu-ray. Damn good show!  0:)

One of the very best!
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Post by: Cato on August 06, 2017, 03:12:54 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 06, 2017, 05:45:01 AM

Bookworm (Roddy McDowell), which I may never have seen before . . . so that is a temptation for this afternoon.


Roddy McDowell seemed to believe that he WAS The Bookworm!!!

Which reminds me: which episode does one find Batman and Robin in a library, where they ask the librarian: "Have you seen any strangely dressed people in here today?"  $:)

I recall it being a Riddler episode!  ;)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on August 06, 2017, 03:20:43 PM
Quote from: 71 dB on August 06, 2017, 01:01:07 PM
Been watching "Better Call Saul" season two on Blu-ray. Damn good show!  0:)

Wife & I finished the first 2 Seasons and loved the series - Season 3 just ended airing in June, so will await the offerings?  Dave :)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on August 06, 2017, 03:42:24 PM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on August 06, 2017, 08:07:00 AM
The Batusi!

Batman to King Tut: "I fooled you. I kept my reason by reciting the multiplication tables backwards."

"...he was once a brilliant professor at Yale...."
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: 71 dB on August 06, 2017, 03:57:03 PM
Quote from: SonicMan46 on August 06, 2017, 03:20:43 PM
Wife & I finished the first 2 Seasons and loved the series - Season 3 just ended airing in June, so will await the offerings?  Dave :)

Yes, season 3 on Blu-ray someday in the future. This show hasn't been "airing" in Finland at all as far as I know. Not "dumb enough" for masses I guess...
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on August 06, 2017, 04:40:38 PM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on August 06, 2017, 08:07:00 AM
The Batusi!

Batman to King Tut: "I fooled you. I kept my reason by reciting the multiplication tables backwards."


Sarge
And, a miraculous recovery!

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Sergeant Rock on August 06, 2017, 04:54:12 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 06, 2017, 04:40:38 PM
And, a miraculous recovery!

I hope I didn't spoil it for you. I should have included a spoiler alert  :D

Sarge
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on August 06, 2017, 05:06:24 PM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on August 06, 2017, 04:54:12 PM
I hope I didn't spoil it for you. I should have included a spoiler alert  :D

Sarge
No spoilage whatever, dear fellow ... like the fellow found in the sarcophagus, marvelous preservation!

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Post by: Karl Henning on August 07, 2017, 12:58:31 AM
Oh, and I meant the Professor's recovery! "What will the Dean say?..."
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on August 07, 2017, 01:02:28 AM
Quote from: Cato on August 06, 2017, 03:12:54 PM
Which reminds me: which episode does one find Batman and Robin in a library, where they ask the librarian: "Have you seen any strangely dressed people in here today?"  $:)

I recall it being a Riddler episode!  ;)

I watched that not long since: "The Ring of Wax"/"Give 'Em the Axe" . . . the Riddler filches the effigy of Batman from Madame Soleil's Wax Museum, because the wax imported from Cognac, France is a universal solvent . . . he uses it to break into the Library's vault to steal their prize antiquity, Lost Treasures of the Incas.
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Post by: Bogey on August 07, 2017, 04:25:28 AM
(https://static1.squarespace.com/static/53323bb4e4b0cebc6a28ffa2/t/580e183bc534a5d65929a448/1477318842024/?format=1500w)

Enjoyed the ninja infused Daredevil from Marvel a bit more.  This has me "just" sticking with it.  I'll Luke Cage next.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: NikF on August 07, 2017, 09:09:49 PM
Last night I watched four episodes of Game of Thrones in the company of people who audibly gasp and say stuff like Oh. My. God."
It's my own fault.
Title: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on August 09, 2017, 04:24:11 PM
The Bookworm is terrific. “You abandoned child!”

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on August 10, 2017, 03:03:32 AM
I think that the intensity which Roddy McDowell brought to his supervillain stands out because of the immediate contrast of King Tut, which Victor Buono (not to say anything against the performance, mind) executed on the hammy side.

("The hammy side" is, of course, arguably more in harmony with the show.)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on August 10, 2017, 05:06:22 AM
Over the past 3 months, seasons 1-4 of Ray Donovan.
A guilty pleasure. Like all these things, it's low on plausibility, and often drags, but overall I liked it. It's very slickly produced, well acted, and has some wry humour.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ghost Sonata on August 24, 2017, 10:56:25 AM
David Hare's made for TV MI5 political thriller/action drama trilogy : most thoroughly recommended - with the likes of Ralph Fiennes, Helena Bonham-Carter, Christopher Walken, Rachel Weisz and (most of all) Bill Nighy, among others (!) how can you go wrong?   Gripping, trenchant, wry, witty, revelatory, thought-provoking, did I mention fun...yes, fun, I am going to have to see them again so I can add still more positive adjectives.

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Post by: Omicron9 on August 25, 2017, 05:16:36 AM
Rick and Morty.  Totally addicted.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on August 25, 2017, 05:19:49 AM
Quote from: Ghost Sonata on August 24, 2017, 10:56:25 AM
David Hare's made for TV MI5 political thriller/action drama trilogy : most thoroughly recommended - with the likes of Ralph Fiennes, Helena Bonham-Carter, Christopher Walken, Rachel Weisz and (most of all) Bill Nighy, among others (!) how can you go wrong?   Gripping, trenchant, wry, witty, revelatory, thought-provoking, did I mention fun...yes, fun, I am going to have to see them again so I can add still more positive adjectives.

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Thumbs down from me. The modern equivalent of 50s hysteria movies about reds under beds IMO.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on August 25, 2017, 05:54:20 AM
Just finished a pass through Curb Your Enthusiasm and eagerly awaiting the new season (9.)

Even more so, I am looking forward to season 2 of Vice Principals, out September 17.

In the meantime, my girlfriend and I have been working through Three's Company and are nearing the end of the penultimate season. It's simple, silly and the writing relies almost entirely on misunderstandings that lead to funny results, but it has it's charm. We've been looking for another series to watch, though. We tried Drew Carey, but neither of us liked it. Now we are watching Just Shoot Me, which she likes more than me. The search continues for great sitcoms to watch....I'd appreciate any suggestions.   
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ghost Sonata on August 25, 2017, 06:48:26 AM
Quote from: Ken B on August 25, 2017, 05:19:49 AM
Thumbs down from me. The modern equivalent of 50s hysteria movies about reds under beds IMO.

hmmm, but they are under our beds...if latter-day Russians might be so termed...if not in bed with our (so-called) president. 

Of course, you don't mean reds specifically, but metaphorically.  Sorry you did not like it:  the post 9/11 unease and malaise the series depicts and the issues re: surveillance (computer and otherwise), personal freedom, and rendition camps, to say nothing of government's grasping at the status quo, seem hardly hysterical to me, but real, contemporary, and practically documentary.  The moral dilemma imposed on its central character, MI5 agent Johnny Worricker, should be of universal interest and appeal.  Script and acting are first rate - I think you should give it another chance! Edit: maybe skip ahead to Turks and Caicos if you did not see the second in the series.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: cilgwyn on August 25, 2017, 07:07:34 AM
This 70's tv series is probably too politically incorrect to be repeated these days. And it isn't!! ;D One review describes the bar in the pub,which this sitcom revolves around,as containing every stereotype in the 70's sitcom book. Why watch it? I just like Hylda Baker. She just cracks me,up! I've got a Region 2 dvd release,by the way. I remember back in the 70's she was very popular in the UK. Rich and quite famous. Every mimic worth his salt seemed to be doing an impersonation of her. In real life she actually sounded a bit posh! The kind of 70's tv you watch with the curtains closed,and someone at the door,keeping watch!

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: NikF on August 25, 2017, 08:41:43 AM
Quote from: cilgwyn on August 25, 2017, 07:07:34 AM
This 70's tv series is probably too politically incorrect to be repeated these days. And it isn't!! ;D One review describes the bar in the pub,which this sitcom revolves around,as containing every stereotype in the 70's sitcom book. Why watch it? I just like Hylda Baker. She just me,up! I've got a Region 2 dvd release,by the way. I remember back in the 70's she was very popular in the UK. Rich and quite famous. Every mimic worth his salt seemed to be doing an impersonation of her. In real life she actually sounded a bit posh! The kind of 70's tv you watch with the curtains closed,and someone at the door,keeping watch!

(http://i.imgur.com/XL61fYy.jpg)

There's a name from the past, but as you know she was once almost a part of the British TV/entertainment landscape. I remember her most from her role in a favourite film 'Saturday Night and Sunday Morning' - a fine piece of casting.
But yeah, that show would today rustle a few feathers. There was a period where everything from 'Mind Your Language' to Spike Milligan and Eric Sykes in 'Curry & Chips' was routinely programmed.
Anyway, hope you enjoy watching it. :)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: cilgwyn on August 27, 2017, 05:25:33 PM
Still watching it!  I watched the last episode of Series 1 last night. Raucous 70's humour. About as un pc as it gets. Some of the lines had my eyebrows shooting up to the top of my forehead. I think Hylda was very funny,though,which makes it worth watching,imho. Like the best clowns,though;what was going on behind the wobbly tv scenery wasn't so funny. A broken leg. An unsuccessful attempt to sue the tv company,and worse still;the first symptoms of enroaching alzheimers! Just a few episodes of this,her last tv vehicle,to go,and the end of her career!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on September 01, 2017, 09:55:53 PM
(https://tinselblog.files.wordpress.com/2013/10/dexter-s1-7-boxset-dvd-5050582953176-3d.jpg)

Finished the whole Dexter saga, and for the most part enjoyed the ride. But they seriously fumbled the final season after setting up a good multi-season story arc of an ever expanding whirlwind of collateral damage, and must have decided they didn't like how dark it was getting or the inevitable conclusion. The final episodes look like they were second guessing themselves at every turn or had some major difference of opinion between writers and producers. Pity.

Jennifer Carpenter was absolutely brilliant. And among the many big name guest stars along the way I especially liked Julia Stiles' character.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on September 02, 2017, 09:48:23 AM
The Roosevelts by Ken Burns - seven part 14 hour documentary is the usual Burn's fashion - Susan & I have been streaming from Netflix - just outstanding; synopsis below - highly recommended.  Dave :)

Quote"It is the first time in a major documentary television series that their individual stories have been interwoven into a single narrative. This seven-part, fourteen hour film follows the Roosevelts for more than a century, from Theodore's birth in 1858 to Eleanor's death in 1962. Over the course of those years, Theodore would become the 26th President of the United States and his beloved niece, Eleanor, would marry his fifth cousin, Franklin, who became the 32nd President of the United States. Together, these three individuals not only redefined the relationship Americans had with their government and with each other, but also redefined the role of the United States within the wider world. The series encompasses the history the Roosevelts helped to shape: the creation of National Parks, the digging of the Panama Canal, the passage of innovative New Deal programs, the defeat of Hitler, and the postwar struggles for civil rights at home and human rights abroad. It is also an intimate human story about love, betrayal, family loyalty, personal courage and the conquest of fear." Source (https://hollywoodonthepotomac.com/?p=52658)

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Spineur on September 02, 2017, 12:51:34 PM
This documentary/film was a mini-serie re-enacting the french revolution made by Stellio Lorenzi in 1964.  It has been edited by the national archives in a 2 dvd set with few cuts.  The actors are very very good and the subject is treated with much historical accuracy.  It is 100 times better than Wajda film "Danton".  The realization involves a lot of means and I would not have thought possible to make such a film in the early days of television

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Only negative: the sound isnt very good.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Hollywood on September 02, 2017, 09:19:11 PM
Quote from: SonicMan46 on September 02, 2017, 09:48:23 AM
The Roosevelts by Ken Burns - seven part 14 hour documentary is the usual Burn's fashion - Susan & I have been streaming from Netflix - just outstanding; synopsis below - highly recommended.  Dave :)


I must check this one out. I love Ken Burns works and since F.D.R. is one of my famous distant cousins (6th cousin, 3 times removed) I'm always very interested in getting more information on them via books, films and/or documentaries.  8)
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Post by: SimonNZ on September 02, 2017, 09:27:12 PM
I rewatched all 4 parts of Ken Burns' The Dust Bowl with a friend last weekend, and continue to rate it among his best.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on September 03, 2017, 09:43:26 AM
Quote from: Hollywood on September 02, 2017, 09:19:11 PM

I must check this one out. I love Ken Burns works and since F.D.R. is one of my famous distant cousins (6th cousin, 3 times removed) I'm always very interested in getting more information on them via books, films and/or documentaries.  8)

Hi Hollywood - believe that you've mentioned some of your distant cousins before, so I'm sure that you would enjoy the Burns Roosevelt documentary; as mentioned we're streaming w/ our Netflix subscription, but has also been released for purchase; in addition, Amazon Video offers 'per episode' or 'series' purchases.  Dave :)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Bogey on September 03, 2017, 02:20:17 PM
About to watch the next installment of Endeavor....excellent stuff!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on September 03, 2017, 04:18:44 PM
Re-watching Kingdom Hospital. Love it. Blondie & the heart.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on September 03, 2017, 07:33:35 PM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on September 04, 2017, 10:54:23 AM
Classic!  Was that an All in the Family spinoff, George?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on September 04, 2017, 11:41:18 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on September 04, 2017, 10:54:23 AM
Classic!  Was that an All in the Family spinoff, George?

Indeed it was! I always liked it more than all in the family, though.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on September 06, 2017, 03:34:27 AM
I should check it out . . . I do not think I ever watched it!

Thread Duty:

Last night I finished re-watching Kingdom Hospital.  I do like it even better the second time, even though I felt stronger, on this viewing, that the baseball and the latter-day-Christ episodes were some kind of padding (though at least, in the case of the former, there is new information which pays off in the finale).  Still, it's a ride I pretty much enjoy all through.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: motoboy on September 07, 2017, 04:23:40 AM
Somehow I missed Twin Peaks in '90. For some reason I always thought it was a Picket Fences or Gilmore Girls type of show. After hearing it and Lynch referenced for years on MST3K and Rifftrax, I decided to give it a go. And was blown away. I have not enjoyed screen based entertainment this thick and rich since AHS season one or Hot Fuzz.

My wife and I try our hardest to squeeze an hour in after the kid goes to sleep to watch it. We're almost done with season 2 and am gagging for Fire walk and the Return now.

Also, I know there is a 14 page thread about this on this very page, but I don't want any spoilers!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: bwv 1080 on September 22, 2017, 11:45:58 AM
Ken Burns' Vietnam is really well done.  Expected it to be somewhat mawkish, but its a very balanced look at the war.  Gives a great perspective on both N and S Vietnamese perspectives without glossing over the worst aspects of either
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on September 22, 2017, 12:13:17 PM
All in the Family was released on iTunes. That show holds up where almost all the others from the time do NOT. It's a magical show that jumps off the screen...genius performances, perhaps the best performances in the history of TV sit-coms. While Reiner does a superb job as Archie's antagonist, the typical liberal of his day, and Struthers is very good, Stapleton and O'Connor rise above the whole pantheon of TV history, having created characters that seem like they cannot possibly be fiction - they are uncannily real. The show is weakest when secondary characters are brought into the mix, or when the show wants to make a specific political point. However, there are many episodes that are just the four of them arguing in a room. This is gold and hasn't really been tried since. I've never seen the British show and can't speak to it. But All in the Family is an American classic that stands the test of time and is even relevant for the present day. I heard somewhere that they would shoot two shows, in front of an audience, in one night and that the actors would keep rewriting and reworking the script throughout the break in-between. These were people devoted to their craft. I think they only recent show that tried video tape was Lucky Louie (a good show by the way).       
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on September 22, 2017, 12:14:06 PM
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Post by: SimonNZ on September 22, 2017, 01:38:24 PM
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Excellent.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on September 22, 2017, 07:22:41 PM
Wife & I trying to find one we both like - she sat in on my looking at the first episodes of Hawaii Five-O, Season 7 - she enjoyed, so I said let me start over - half way through Season One - Dave :)

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Mirror Image on September 22, 2017, 08:09:25 PM
Quote from: α | ì Æ ñ on September 22, 2017, 08:00:41 PM
I might start on Breaking Bad soon, I've already got the first season just lying around

Yes! Amazing series. Bryan Cranston is a brilliant actor!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on September 23, 2017, 02:22:42 AM
Quote from: α | ì Æ ñ on September 22, 2017, 09:33:33 PM
Yep, Cranston is amazing  ;D
Aaron Paul is wonderful also.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on September 25, 2017, 07:20:15 PM
Quote from: milk on September 22, 2017, 12:14:06 PM
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     This is what's far worse than death awaiting man. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/Smileys/classic/smiley.gif)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on September 25, 2017, 10:08:19 PM
Quote from: drogulus on September 25, 2017, 07:20:15 PM
     This is what's far worse than death awaiting man. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/Smileys/classic/smiley.gif)
There is only love or hate w/T&E!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on September 25, 2017, 11:13:01 PM
Quote from: α | ì Æ ñ on September 25, 2017, 10:27:58 PM
Yeah, I love them but they can get tedious after a while
It's really hard to recommend them as most people will probably find it awful. I think much of their work is...well...awesome! It seems somehow impolite to mention them.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on September 25, 2017, 11:16:22 PM
(http://3ipycv2ugat81cqgps20hwke.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/American_Vandal_Horizontal-Main_RGB.jpg) pretty clever spoof of Making a Murderer
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on September 25, 2017, 11:20:07 PM
(http://www.startrek.com/uploads/assets/articles/07348d854de8d54c6ce9098218c0ff7f8ad4b57a.jpg) So what did you Trekkies think?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on September 26, 2017, 02:35:11 AM
Quote from: α | ì Æ ñ on September 26, 2017, 01:35:45 AM
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It's pretty good  :o


But DON'T GO ONTO RANDOM SHIPS OR PLANETS FLOATING IN SPACE, it's always a bad idea  :laugh:
Leaving aside the galavanting naivete of the...oh...well...that IS star trek I guess.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Omicron9 on September 26, 2017, 06:14:31 AM
Quote from: α | ì Æ ñ on September 22, 2017, 08:00:41 PM
I might start on Breaking Bad soon, I've already got the first season just lying around

Not only are the acting performances brilliant, but BB is one of the best character studies I've ever seen.  The character development begins with the first episode and is constantly evolving until the final scene of the last episode.  Amazingly well done; almost literary.  The highest recommendation.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on September 26, 2017, 06:31:32 AM
Breaking Bad Theme: Anyone can go bad (it's all in the title) analogue?
The Wire: Corrupt Institutions, analogue journalism
Mad Men: psychology and history? American myths? analogue literature
Deadwood Theme: community, analogue theater
Twin Peaks: Evil stalks the land? analogue Hitchcock and horror

I don't consider anything as good as these really...maybe S1 of True Detective...very cinematic...Mcconaughey is great but Woody Harrelson is just as good. Everything else is a close second to these firsts for TV drama. Fargo has been pretty good.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Hollywood on September 28, 2017, 10:12:00 PM
(https://www.themarysue.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/adult-swim-robot-chicken.jpeg)

What can I say. I love Robot Chicken and I can't get enough.

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Jaakko Keskinen on September 29, 2017, 03:54:17 AM
Quote from: Hollywood on September 28, 2017, 10:12:00 PM
(https://www.themarysue.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/adult-swim-robot-chicken.jpeg)

What can I say. I love Robot Chicken and I can't get enough.

Their Star Wars and video game parodies are impeccable!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on October 04, 2017, 05:00:45 AM
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81BFuB0jQbL._SY445_.jpg)
I can't speak to the historical accuracy but this is very well filmed, written and performed. It looks great and I quite like the restrained direction. I remember it was only a few years ago that BBC period pieces had to have sweeping/whirling camera. None of that here.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: bwv 1080 on October 04, 2017, 12:21:23 PM
Quote from: milk on October 04, 2017, 05:00:45 AM
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I can't speak to the historical accuracy but this is very well filmed, written and performed. It looks great and I quite like the restrained direction. I remember it was only a few years ago that BBC period pieces had to have sweeping/whirling camera. None of that here.

Thought that was very well done, who knows about the plot details, but it seems believably like the 16th century
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Daverz on October 04, 2017, 02:01:25 PM
Quote from: milk on September 25, 2017, 11:20:07 PM
(http://www.startrek.com/uploads/assets/articles/07348d854de8d54c6ce9098218c0ff7f8ad4b57a.jpg) So what did you Trekkies think?

As a Trek franchise, it's a spectacular failure.  It may work if you can think of it as a SyFy show with better production values.  Even then, I found myself yelling at my TV too often (e.g. a ridiculous scene where a character starts reciting from Alice in Wonderland while being chased by a space monster.)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on October 04, 2017, 02:13:33 PM
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Soooo good! This should have gone on so much longer than a mere one season.  :-[
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on October 04, 2017, 07:46:51 PM
Quote from: George on October 04, 2017, 02:13:33 PM
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Soooo good! This should have gone on so much longer than a mere one season.  :-[
Great show. Unbelievable collection of talent on and off screen. Very accurate to my childhood.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on October 04, 2017, 07:51:12 PM
Quote from: Daverz on October 04, 2017, 02:01:25 PM
As a Trek franchise, it's a spectacular failure.  It may work if you can think of it as a SyFy show with better production values.  Even then, I found myself yelling at my TV too often (e.g. a ridiculous scene where a character starts reciting from Alice in Wonderland while being chased by a space monster.)
The Klingon stuff was unbearable. I like the idea of making it darker. But something isn't right. I'll give it a bit longer. I'm not sure what they want it to be about. War? That's ok for a backdrop in ST. I don't like the JJ Abramification of ST. The movies are terrible. It's not primarily an action show. It should be about discovery. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Hollywood on October 04, 2017, 11:00:31 PM
Quote from: milk on October 04, 2017, 05:00:45 AM
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I can't speak to the historical accuracy but this is very well filmed, written and performed. It looks great and I quite like the restrained direction. I remember it was only a few years ago that BBC period pieces had to have sweeping/whirling camera. None of that here.

I haven't seen this yet. Thanks for this tip.

I always love finding films that have to do with any of my ancestors. My 13 times great grandmother is Catherine Cromwell, the sister of Thomas Cromwell (so this makes Thomas my 13 times great grand uncle).
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on October 04, 2017, 11:52:29 PM
Quote from: Hollywood on October 04, 2017, 11:00:31 PM
I haven't seen this yet. Thanks for this tip.

I always love finding films that have to do with any of my ancestors. My 13 times great grandmother is Catherine Cromwell, the sister of Thomas Cromwell (so this makes Thomas my 13 times great grand uncle).
It's really well done. I wish more of the period dramas were made for "grownups" like this. I mean it's not a bunch silly kids running around ruffles and lace.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: ComposerOfAvantGarde on October 05, 2017, 01:32:24 AM
Just finished season 3 of Rick and Morty. Curious final episode, obviously some kind of prelude to yet another few episodes of development for the Smith-Sanchez family...........................
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Omicron9 on October 06, 2017, 06:35:00 AM
Quote from: jessop on October 05, 2017, 01:32:24 AM
Just finished season 3 of Rick and Morty. Curious final episode, obviously some kind of prelude to yet another few episodes of development for the Smith-Sanchez family...........................

More Rick and Morty = good.   :)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Hollywood on October 06, 2017, 11:23:10 PM
A few days ago there was an American Dad 24 hour marathon on our TNT Comedy channel here in Austria. Before last week the only channel to watch American Dad on was the Cartoon Network but it is shown in german only. Sorry, but not being able to watch it in english it looses in the translation big time. Now that American Dad is on the TNT Comedy channel, I can laugh and enjoy it as intended. Woo Hoo!

(https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/simpsons/images/2/26/Woo_hoo%21_poster.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/350?cb=20111121223950)

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on October 07, 2017, 01:03:02 AM
(https://tvseriesfinale.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/the-deuce-hbo-season-1-ratings-canceled-or-season-2.jpg)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on October 07, 2017, 01:36:26 AM
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/5/58/The_Blacklist_S4_DVD.jpg/220px-The_Blacklist_S4_DVD.jpg)

The Blacklist, season four

Started very weak but became much better halfway through with the Mr Kaplan story arc (and backstory) taking center stage.

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91IOGB%2B-stL._SY445_.jpg)

American Gods, season one

Some facets of this were excellent (all the historical bits, the afterlife bits, all the stuff with the dead wife), but other aspects and story threads were silly and stylistically at odds.

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71inT9thAeL._SY445_.jpg)

Endeavour, season two

Superb
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on October 21, 2017, 07:11:14 AM
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/87/1c/bb/871cbb6dc2dd998134f08ee4af654b6c.jpg) (https://www.flickeringmyth.com//wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Narcos-season-2-600x890.png)

(https://cdn.flickeringmyth.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/narcos-season-3-600x244.jpg)



All three seasons of Narcos in semi-binge mode.  The first two seasons of the true crime series focus on Pablo Escobar, and the third on the Cali cartel.  The first two seasons benefit from Wagner Moura's excellent work as the most famous Columbian drug lord.  All three seasons have lots of violence, and all three deal with the political vagaries and/or duplicitousness of the drug wars.  There's apparently a fourth season in the works about the Juarez cartel, but a location scout was shot and killed in Mexico, so who knows if it happens.  Production values are generally good, acting is generally good, and the mostly no-name actors, at least to English speaking viewers, along with the use of mostly Spanish, all work to make a satisfying viewing experience.  Some liberties are taken with history and politics, but that is to be expected.  Also, per one person involved with the action in real life, some liberties are taken with street level action.  For instance, in season three, one hapless fellow is torn apart by motorcycles tied to his four limbs by ropes.  In real life, Land Rovers were used.  At least the spirit is right.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on October 21, 2017, 05:56:44 PM
(http://d28hgpri8am2if.cloudfront.net/book_images/onix/cvr9781471149047/olive-kitteridge-9781471149047_hr.jpg)
Absolute genius, utterly captivating, moving...deeply affecting...brilliant production and performances...Frances Mcdormand does magic here! This is the kind of thing that doesn't happen on TV very often.   
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: MN Dave on October 30, 2017, 09:31:21 AM
Finished MindHunter on Netflix which was very good.
Now watching Stranger Things 2 on Netflix.
Sticking with The Walking Dead because I've survived this far...
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on October 30, 2017, 09:32:03 AM
I'm still old school, and sporadically making my way through the second season of both Batman & Star Trek.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on October 30, 2017, 09:32:24 AM
Quote from: Dagon Dave on October 30, 2017, 09:31:21 AM
Finished MindHunter on Netflix which was very good.
Now watching Stranger Things 2 on Netflix.
Sticking with The Walking Dead because I've survived this far...

Cheers, laddie!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Cato on October 30, 2017, 09:38:44 AM
Quote from: jessop on October 05, 2017, 01:32:24 AM
Just finished season 3 of Rick and Morty. Curious final episode, obviously some kind of prelude to yet another few episodes of development for the Smith-Sanchez family...........................

PICKLE RICK!!!   ;D
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on November 06, 2017, 03:33:45 AM
(http://interactive.wxxi.org/sites/default/files/images/highlights/kbvietnam.480x270.jpg)
We're almost finished with this, my wife (who is Vietnamese) and I. Phew. We're on #8 (out of 10). Nothing I can say really does this justice. I guess the best I can do is say that it's worthwhile to look at this. Really worth the steep time-commitment.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on November 10, 2017, 12:46:40 PM

     I'm watching the Neflix series The OA, which if you've seen Another Earth you'll expect to be somewhat unusual and hard to categorize. It comes from producer/writer/actor Brit Marling.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on November 10, 2017, 02:36:31 PM
Quote from: milk on November 06, 2017, 03:33:45 AM
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We're almost finished with this, my wife (who is Vietnamese) and I. Phew. We're on #8 (out of 10). Nothing I can say really does this justice. I guess the best I can do is say that it's worthwhile to look at this. Really worth the steep time-commitment.

Really looking forward to seeing that one. I watched this just the other day:

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81f1VcF41yL._SX342_.jpg)

and thought it superb.

also watched recently:

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91lDcBDmTRL._SX342_.jpg) (https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91x3y3PIZkL._SY445_.jpg)

rewatching season one of Boss made me admire it even more, and juxtaposing it with HoC highlighted what a far superior show it is in dealing with quite similar characters and scenarios, but appearing far more realistic and much better scripted.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on November 10, 2017, 05:10:45 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on November 10, 2017, 02:36:31 PM
Really looking forward to seeing that one. I watched this just the other day:

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81f1VcF41yL._SX342_.jpg)

and thought it superb.
Yes that was really good.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: ludwigii on November 12, 2017, 12:59:54 AM
I have never seen a tv series so far (I know I am a bit late ;D), so I decided to start with The Sopranos and I'm watching the first season.
It seems really well done.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: You did it on November 16, 2017, 11:07:50 PM
Starting Stranger Things S1 episode 1, not sure what to make of it so far.


I'm sort of getting Speilberg vibes, which isn't a good thing for me.......


I prefer more adult shows too, so  :-\ But I'll reluctantly sit through a few more episodes and see if it pans out better or not....
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on November 17, 2017, 02:34:56 AM
Quote from: ludwigii on November 12, 2017, 12:59:54 AM
I have never seen a tv series so far (I know I am a bit late ;D), so I decided to start with The Sopranos and I'm watching the first season.
It seems really well done.
The best ever are
Deadwood
The Wire
The Larry Sanders Show
Breaking Bad
Mad Men
All in the Family
I love Lucy
Seinfeld
True Detective
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: North Star on November 17, 2017, 04:17:15 AM
Quote from: milk on November 17, 2017, 02:34:56 AM
The best ever are
At least you got these right ;)
The Wire
Breaking Bad
Mad Men

Better Call Saul
Columbo
A Touch of Frost
Frasier
Morse
Lewis
Darling Buds of May
All Creatures Great & Small
Sherlock Holmes (with Jeremy Brett)
House of Cards
Sopranos

the Miniseries Band of Brothers
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Mirror Image on November 17, 2017, 04:36:10 AM
I'm rewatching Frasier and Just Shoot Me. Great sitcoms. I get so tired of all the drama shows that are on TV nowadays and how people have seem to lost their ability to laugh.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on November 17, 2017, 02:14:06 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on November 17, 2017, 04:36:10 AM
I'm rewatching Frasier and Just Shoot Me. Great sitcoms. I get so tired of all the drama shows that are on TV nowadays and how people have seem to lost their ability to laugh.

     The Big Bang Theory is such an unfunny experience it's a miracle that even the can laughs.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on November 17, 2017, 04:06:19 PM
Quote from: North Star on November 17, 2017, 04:17:15 AM
At least you got these right ;)
The Wire
Breaking Bad
Mad Men

Better Call Saul
Columbo
A Touch of Frost
Frasier
Morse
Lewis
Darling Buds of May
All Creatures Great & Small
Sherlock Holmes (with Jeremy Brett)
House of Cards
Sopranos

the Miniseries Band of Brothers
Columbo is a great show.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: You did it on November 17, 2017, 06:13:55 PM
Somehow you missed Twin Peaks, which is the best   :-*  :D
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on November 17, 2017, 06:18:04 PM
Quote from: Le Moderniste on November 17, 2017, 06:13:55 PM
Somehow you missed Twin Peaks, which is the best   :-*  :D
Indeed. I feel some people might not like it even though it's such a great work of art. There is nothing like Twin Peaks.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: You did it on November 17, 2017, 07:19:34 PM
Quote from: milk on November 17, 2017, 06:18:04 PM
Indeed. I feel some people might not like it even though it's such a great work of art. There is nothing like Twin Peaks.

I just rewatched the original season 1 pilot after a long break after both s3e18 and not seeing any Lynch films in a while either......and damn.....I'm feeling drawn back in again to relive it all  :D
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Mirror Image on November 17, 2017, 07:42:54 PM
Quote from: North Star on November 17, 2017, 04:17:15 AM
At least you got these right ;)
The Wire
Breaking Bad
Mad Men

Better Call Saul
Columbo
A Touch of Frost
Frasier
Morse
Lewis
Darling Buds of May
All Creatures Great & Small
Sherlock Holmes (with Jeremy Brett)
House of Cards
Sopranos

the Miniseries Band of Brothers

It seems that not everybody shares our love of Frasier here, Karlo. :( That's okay. At least WE know it's good. ;)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on November 17, 2017, 08:17:32 PM
Well, a couple of series that Susan & I enjoy together:

Hawaii Five-O - just started Season 6 - love the varied characters and wife always wants a DB ('dead body') early in an episode -  ???

Longmire - Season 6 just started today on Netflix so we watched the first 2 episodes tonight - this is sadly for us the last season for the series - we've become rather attached to a number of the characters - for me the same feeling when Justified ended - loved that one!  Dave :)

(http://pmcdeadline2.files.wordpress.com/2012/05/hawaii-five-o__120504013303.jpg)  (https://cartermatt-bgmyzuarasgpknxgxbrs.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/LongmireS5_KA_US-e1474685453892.jpg?x86487)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: ludwigii on November 18, 2017, 01:52:48 AM
Quote from: milk on November 17, 2017, 02:34:56 AM
The best ever are
Deadwood
The Wire
The Larry Sanders Show
Breaking Bad
Mad Men
All in the Family
I love Lucy
Seinfeld
True Detective

Thanks. I will remember your advice.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Marc on November 18, 2017, 11:44:19 AM
Each and every autumn, I want to see me some episodes of Heimat.
Germany in the 20th century, and the viewer is taken by the hand by members of the Simon family, living in a fictional village called Schabbach (Hunsrück, Germany).
They have to deal with local issues, world wars and family problems. One of them ("Hermännchen" = little Hermann) goes to Munich, to study music at the Conservatory. But it's not easy to really break away from his 'Heimat' (homeland).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ff11q5_mlE0

It's just great. It really is.
Lots of great music, too.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Crudblud on November 18, 2017, 12:08:52 PM
Quote from: Le Moderniste on November 16, 2017, 11:07:50 PM
Starting Stranger Things S1 episode 1, not sure what to make of it so far.


I'm sort of getting Speilberg vibes, which isn't a good thing for me.......


I prefer more adult shows too, so  :-\ But I'll reluctantly sit through a few more episodes and see if it pans out better or not....
That's definitely the sort of show it is, banking on nostalgia for '80s horror, sci-fi, and adventure movies of the sort Spielberg made back then. However, I am not a fan of Spielberg and I enjoyed it. I think the second season suffers a little because it cannot rely on mystery, so it has to ramp up the action, sort of like the difference between Alien and Aliens, only it is nowhere near as good a sequel as Aliens. I also think the reliance on CGI makes the threat less credible, it doesn't have the physical weight of something like The Thing.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Marc on November 19, 2017, 12:12:45 AM
Quote from: Le Moderniste on November 17, 2017, 06:13:55 PM
Somehow you missed Twin Peaks, which is the best   :-*  :D

I just ordered the DVD-box of Season 3... not sure when it will be issued, but I'm on the (a)waiting list now, and I will be patient.

See you in 25 years?

;D
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: You did it on November 19, 2017, 12:19:01 AM
Quote from: Crudblud on November 18, 2017, 12:08:52 PM
That's definitely the sort of show it is, banking on nostalgia for '80s horror, sci-fi, and adventure movies of the sort Spielberg made back then. However, I am not a fan of Spielberg and I enjoyed it. I think the second season suffers a little because it cannot rely on mystery, so it has to ramp up the action, sort of like the difference between Alien and Aliens, only it is nowhere near as good a sequel as Aliens. I also think the reliance on CGI makes the threat less credible, it doesn't have the physical weight of something like The Thing.

Ok, I'll do a binge of the rest of season one later this week? Next week? (it's next week tomorrow...eh)

Have to get it out of the way (at the least), my brother keeps pestering me to see it  :laugh:


So, by favor......I'm trying to get him hooked on Twin Peaks  :D
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: You did it on November 19, 2017, 12:20:16 AM
Quote from: Marc on November 19, 2017, 12:12:45 AM
I just ordered the DVD-box of Season 3... not sure when it will be issued, but I'm on the (a)waiting list now, and I will be patient.

See you in 25 years?

;D

I gotta get that too, forgot about the DVD set: a worthy addition to my collection  8)

What year is this?  ???

Gotta light?  :D
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Marc on November 19, 2017, 12:35:34 AM
Quote from: Le Moderniste on November 19, 2017, 12:20:16 AM
I gotta get that too, forgot about the DVD set: a worthy addition to my collection  8)

What year is this?  ???

Gotta light?  :D

I discovered that the last quote is from Season 3... which I haven't seen yet.
And I haven't checked the TP thread on this board, so I'm gonna be fresh and fruity when the box arrives... (in 25 years :P).

Meanwhile, the first 2 seasons rank, despite some lesser episodes, amongst my Top 10 of TV-series, together with:

Heimat (my Number One, from Germany),
I, Claudius,
Hill Street Blues,
Inspector Morse,
Martin Beck (Swedish, with Gösta Ekman as Martin Beck),
Pleidooi (Dutch, about a law firm),
Ally McBeal,
Rome
and
Mad Men.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: You did it on November 19, 2017, 12:40:26 AM
Quote from: Marc on November 19, 2017, 12:35:34 AM
I discovered that the last quote is from Season 3... which I haven't seen yet.
And I haven't checked the TP thread on this board, so I'm gonna be fresh and fruity when the box arrives... (in 25 years :P).

Oops, How's Annie then?  :laugh:

Didn't realize you hadn't seen it....well you're in for the greatest (and perhaps polarizing, depends how you take it) experience of your life...... hope you enjoy it 8) I'm still buzzing over it
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Marc on November 19, 2017, 01:01:52 AM
Quote from: Le Moderniste on November 19, 2017, 12:40:26 AM
Oops, How's Annie then?  :laugh:

I was more worried about Audrey. :P

Quote from: Le Moderniste on November 19, 2017, 12:40:26 AM
Didn't realize you hadn't seen it....well you're in for the greatest (and perhaps polarizing, depends how you take it) experience of your life...... hope you enjoy it 8) I'm still buzzing over it

I don't mind 'knowing' about the quote... after all, what's a Lynch without a cigarette lighter?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on November 19, 2017, 05:49:50 AM
Quote from: Le Moderniste on November 19, 2017, 12:40:26 AM
Oops, How's Annie then?  :laugh:

Didn't realize you hadn't seen it....well you're in for the greatest (and perhaps polarizing, depends how you take it) experience of your life...... hope you enjoy it 8) I'm still buzzing over it
It was AMAZING!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: ludwigii on November 19, 2017, 06:57:57 PM
Quote from: Marc on November 18, 2017, 11:44:19 AM
Each and every autumn, I want to see me some episodes of Heimat.
Germany in the 20th century, and the viewer is taken by the hand by members of the Simon family, living in a fictional village called Schabbach (Hunsrück, Germany).
They have to deal with local issues, world wars and family problems. One of them ("Hermännchen" = little Hermann) goes to Munich, to study music at the Conservatory. But it's not easy to really break away from his 'Heimat' (homeland).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ff11q5_mlE0

It's just great. It really is.
Lots of great music, too.

One of my favorite movies is exactly episode 9 of the first series, entitled Hermännchen, a memorable masterpiece  ;)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: You did it on November 19, 2017, 07:03:36 PM
Quote from: milk on November 19, 2017, 05:49:50 AM
It was AMAZING!

And then some!  ;)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: ritter on November 20, 2017, 02:53:20 AM
(http://cdn2.thr.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/landscape_928x523/2016/05/babylon_berlin_key_visual_lowres.jpg)

Watching Babylon Berlin, allegedly the most expensive TV production ever in Germany. The first "season" of 8 chapters is finished, and we're up to (at least, here in Spain) to chapter 4 (of a total of 8 ) of the second.

It's a story of political and criminal intrigue set in late 1920s Berlin, based on a series of novels by Volker Kutscher. The sets, costumes and general production values are first-rate, and so is the acting IMHO. The atmosphere of Berlin at the time (hyperinflation is gone, and the 1929 stock market crash has not yet happened) is very well presented, alternating between the carefree partying of the jazz age and the squalor in which some of the characters live. The storyline is gripping, although it becomes a bit sketchy at times.

Great fun!  :)

Here's the English-language trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/v/j_qN5bFfOTE
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: vandermolen on November 23, 2017, 07:48:57 AM
Quote from: ritter on November 20, 2017, 02:53:20 AM
(http://cdn2.thr.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/landscape_928x523/2016/05/babylon_berlin_key_visual_lowres.jpg)

Watching Babylon Berlin, allegedly the most expensive TV production ever in Germany. The first "season" of 8 chapters is finished, and we're up to (at least, here in Spain) to chapter 4 (of a total of 8 ) of the second.

It's a story of political and criminal intrigue set in late 1920s Berlin, based on a series of novels by Volker Kutscher. The sets, costumes and general production values are first-rate, and so is the acting IMHO. The atmosphere of Berlin at the time (hyperinflation is gone, and the 1929 stock market crash has not yet happened) is very well presented, alternating between the carefree partying of the jazz age and the squalor in which some of the characters live. The storyline is gripping, although it becomes a bit sketchy at times.

Great fun!  :)

Here's the English-language trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/v/j_qN5bFfOTE

I've started watching it as well (first two episodes). I think it's terrific. I thought that the sets (and music) were amazing so that it did not surprise me that it was the most-expensive non'English speaking TV series ever made. There is a great sense of impending catastrophe (it's set in 1929 Berlin) and it captures the atmosphere of the end-stage Weimar Republic very well (IMHO). The acting is great. It is very 'Film Noir' which is a genre I enjoy. It reminds me a bit of the novels of Phillip Kerr ('Berlin Noir'). It is quite dark but I find it really gripping and am glad to have discovered it.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: You did it on November 23, 2017, 02:39:52 PM
The Tim Heidecker murder trial is amazingly entertaining  :D
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on November 24, 2017, 03:26:40 AM
Quote from: Le Moderniste on November 23, 2017, 02:39:52 PM
The Tim Heidecker murder trial is amazingly entertaining  :D
Isn't it? I'm surprised how caught up in it I got. The prosecution is great! Poor Tim. I think he's done this time.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on November 26, 2017, 07:33:11 AM
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Finished the second season of Vice Principals.  I like it a bit less than the first season, but it certainly does have its moments, with the best ones often delivered by Walton Goggins.  (The spring break episode has some eerily well timed comedy.)  The final episode goes all out with one of its conceits, to good effect.  It was nice to see Dale Dickey get a more substantial role than she usually gets, and Steven Little's brief role is a hoot, though more for reasons related to Eastbound & Down.
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Post by: Sergeant Rock on November 26, 2017, 12:39:32 PM
Watching Upstart Crow series 1. Very funny (and witty). Reminds me of Monty Python and Blackadder.

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Sarge

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Post by: milk on November 28, 2017, 08:17:09 PM
Quote from: Le Moderniste on November 23, 2017, 02:39:52 PM
The Tim Heidecker murder trial is amazingly entertaining  :D
The verdict is in! It's a shocker!
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Post by: You did it on November 28, 2017, 08:30:55 PM
Quote from: milk on November 28, 2017, 08:17:09 PM
The verdict is in! It's a shocker!

Yes it was!!  :o


I wonder if the prosecutors will follow it up or not (considering it was left open a little) or if we're now back to the Cinema again  :D
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Post by: milk on November 28, 2017, 09:29:32 PM
Quote from: Le Moderniste on November 28, 2017, 08:30:55 PM
Yes it was!!  :o


I wonder if the prosecutors will follow it up or not (considering it was left open a little) or if we're now back to the Cinema again  :D
I suspect we'll be hearing more about this lone wolf on the jury.
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Post by: Marc on November 28, 2017, 09:33:10 PM
Quote from: ludwigii on November 19, 2017, 06:57:57 PM
One of my favorite movies is exactly episode 9 of the first series, entitled Hermännchen, a memorable masterpiece  ;)

Yes. Overall, I feel the same. Being only one episode it's already a great movie in itself.
But there are many beautiful, captivating, memorable and funny scenes during the entire series.

Ernst throwing flowers from his Messerschmitt after the 'long distance wedding' between his brother Anton and Martha is one of my favourites.

(https://images2.imgbox.com/7e/1d/ooWfLwTH_o.jpg)

But the list is endless.
Like almost all scenes with my favourite duo Wohlleben und Pieritz. Real life cabaret, with a continuous feeling of melancholy and sadness underneath.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Marc on November 29, 2017, 11:17:31 PM
Watched (= rewatched ;)) the first episode of Die zweite Heimat yesterday evening.

Two hours of great fun.

Hermännchen is into 'avant-garde' music.
And I caught myself on too much prompting. ;D

Looking forward to a nice autumn and winter time!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: You did it on November 29, 2017, 11:21:27 PM
Quote from: milk on November 28, 2017, 09:29:32 PM
I suspect we'll be hearing more about this lone wolf on the jury.


Gregg  :D
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Post by: Jo498 on November 29, 2017, 11:38:18 PM
Quote from: Marc on November 29, 2017, 11:17:31 PM
Watched (= rewatched ;)) the first episode of Die zweite Heimat yesterday evening.

Two hours of great fun.

Hermännchen is into 'avant-garde' music.
And I caught myself on too much prompting. ;D

Looking forward to a nice autumn and winter time!
I was slightly too young when the first "Heimat" was broadcasted in the 80s so I never watched it. In the mid/late 1990s (it stems from 1992, but I am pretty sure that I only watched it several years later, probably a repeat on TV) saw the second? series with the students in Munich in the 1960s, avantgarde music, free love and student protests but have to admit I was not that fond of it. (Often fairly boring...) I probably should check the original first one because I seem to recall that most reviewers found it far more impressive than the subsequent ones.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Marc on November 30, 2017, 12:47:33 AM
Quote from: Jo498 on November 29, 2017, 11:38:18 PM
I was slightly too young when the first "Heimat" was broadcasted in the 80s so I never watched it. In the mid/late 1990s (it stems from 1992, but I am pretty sure that I only watched it several years later, probably a repeat on TV) saw the second? series with the students in Munich in the 1960s, avantgarde music, free love and student protests but have to admit I was not that fond of it. (Often fairly boring...) I probably should check the original first one because I seem to recall that most reviewers found it far more impressive than the subsequent ones.

Yeah... my problem (or luck) is, that I'm pretty fond of 'boring'.
The slow tempo is very much to my liking.

But with much of these series it's often a matter of getting involved into the characters or not. I admit that the 1st series is slightly better, but it's not really 'faster'. I just like the human characters (and was able to identify with and/or feel for a lot of them), the beauty of the Hunsrück, the overall melancholy and the fact that I got informed about German 20th century 'matters' in a different, more pleasant (and peasant ;)) way. Being Dutch myself, the image of Germany and Germans was rather negative during my upbringing in post-war Netherlands. Heimat certainly helped me to get rid of that.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Marc on November 30, 2017, 11:17:18 AM
"Zwei fremde Augen".
Second episode of Die zweite Heimat with... Dietrich Henschel. (The one and only.)

(https://i.imgur.com/yidhA4Y.jpg)

And 'Hermännchen' has become a true philosopher: "Liebe ist Mord". (Love is murder.)

(https://i.imgur.com/WRKrs3c.jpg)
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Post by: SimonNZ on December 01, 2017, 04:29:13 PM
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Orphan Black, season 5
Fargo, season 3
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Post by: George on December 01, 2017, 04:34:56 PM
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Rewatching this loose, often dark and compelling show.
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Post by: Todd on December 01, 2017, 05:02:07 PM
Quote from: George on December 01, 2017, 04:34:56 PM
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Rewatching this loose, often dark and compelling show.


I've seen a few of those.  The ones with Fred Willard, Todd Glass, and Gilbert Gottfried are great. 
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Post by: George on December 01, 2017, 05:05:45 PM
Quote from: Todd on December 01, 2017, 05:02:07 PM

I've seen a few of those.  The ones with Fred Willard, Todd Glass, and Gilbert Gottfried are great.

My favorites - Super Dave Osbourne, Fred Stoller, Nick Swardson, Martin Mull, David Letterman and Jim Carrey.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on December 01, 2017, 05:07:16 PM
Quote from: George on December 01, 2017, 05:05:45 PMMy favorites - Super Dave Osbourne


I need to watch that one.
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Post by: Todd on December 11, 2017, 05:54:05 AM
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The penultimate season of The Americans.  More of the good stuff.  The pace has slowed down from the earlier seasons, and the trajectory for the final fate of the main characters is in motion.  (I hope they all get killed off, but I doubt that happens.)  The season introduces some nice new characters, including an especially doctrinaire, heartless assistant commie spy, and includes multiple morally dubious missions where innocents are whacked or hurt for no good reason.  There's also a very X-Files vibe in the second episode as Marita Covarrubias joins the cast and mystery crops are involved.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: nodogen on December 11, 2017, 08:06:06 AM
The Detectorists.

Final episode of the third and final series on Wednesday. Glad that Mackenzie Crook is ending it rather than it going on forever when the quality invariably slips.

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on December 12, 2017, 05:57:15 PM
Quote from: George on December 01, 2017, 04:34:56 PM
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Rewatching this loose, often dark and compelling show.
Hilarious. His books is good too BTW.
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Post by: George on December 22, 2017, 07:20:57 AM
Quote from: milk on December 12, 2017, 05:57:15 PM
Hilarious. His books is good too BTW.

Yes, I need to get back to his book.

My girlfriend and I have been looking for our next TV show to watch and since she never really gave this a chance, I thought it would be a good pick. It didn't really click at first and I thought I had made a huge mistake, but she seems to like it now, if not as much as me.

(https://s14.postimg.org/tpvx2w2dd/arrested-development.jpg)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on December 22, 2017, 08:37:23 AM
We are now watching the Blue Bloods (2010-Present) w/ Tom Selleck et al - now filming the 8th season - on Episode 8, Season 1 and enjoying - and for me, my annual watch of Horatio Hornblower w/ Ioan Gruffudd & Robert Lindsay - I've purchased only 2 TV series, including this one, but considering getting the six seasons of Justified - :)  Dave

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Post by: SimonNZ on December 22, 2017, 12:03:51 PM
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/92/Game_of_Thrones_Season_7.png/220px-Game_of_Thrones_Season_7.png)

Season 7. I keep expecting the quality to decline or at least plateau into mere formula, and they keep on exceeding my expectations.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on December 29, 2017, 08:03:32 PM
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Better Call Saul, season 3. Apparently many consider this series less worthy than the previous two, but i find I have to disagree.

Westworld, season 1. Had enough to keep me watching, but required far too much suspending of disbelief (particularly around the economics of running the park). And was continually getting angry at the show's have-it-both-ways criticizing of the Guests baser instincts, all the while constantly titillating us with the usual HBO boobathon.
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Post by: Mirror Image on December 29, 2017, 08:25:00 PM
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For me, one of the most brilliant sitcoms of all-time.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on December 30, 2017, 05:36:00 PM
Quote from: SonicMan46 on December 22, 2017, 08:37:23 AM
We are now watching the Blue Bloods (2010-Present) w/ Tom Selleck et al - now filming the 8th season - on Episode 8, Season 1 and enjoying - and for me, my annual watch of Horatio Hornblower w/ Ioan Gruffudd & Robert Lindsay - I've purchased only 2 TV series, including this one, but considering getting the six seasons of Justified - :)  Dave

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The Better Half loves both these. She loves quite a lot of Tom Selleck things actually ...  ::) 
In the Hornblower, she and her female friends actually especially like ... Robert Lindsay (Pellew). We both like the series a lot, and it might be time for a rewatch. I did like the books a lot too when I was younger.
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Post by: SonicMan46 on December 30, 2017, 06:50:59 PM
Quote from: Ken B on December 30, 2017, 05:36:00 PM
The Better Half loves both these. She loves quite a lot of Tom Selleck things actually ...  ::) 
In the Hornblower, she and her female friends actually especially like ... Robert Lindsay (Pellew). We both like the series a lot, and it might be time for a rewatch. I did like the books a lot too when I was younger.

Hi Ken - we're half way through the second season of Blue Bloods and I'm really enjoying more - the 'crimes' are becoming more complicated and really love Sellect in his role - as to Hornblower not much more to say for me and believe we've discussed the novels and TV series before - finished (YET again!) the series a few nights ago - the relationship between Pellew & Horatio is special and like every re-watch.  My wife refuses to watch the Hornblower series w/ me although she is loving Blue Bloods - Dave :)
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Post by: Cato on December 31, 2017, 03:18:53 AM
We are currently hooked on:

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On Netflix: we are about halfway through it. 

Michelle Dockery has been keeping busy, since her Lady Mary days.  0:)

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Post by: Cato on December 31, 2017, 06:58:27 PM
Quote from: Cato on December 31, 2017, 03:18:53 AM
We are currently hooked on:

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On Netflix: we are about halfway through it. 

Michelle Dockery has been keeping busy, since her Lady Mary days.  0:)

WOW!  We finished and were very satisfied: what a catharsis!  Highly recommended!
Title: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on December 31, 2017, 08:58:54 PM
Curiously, while I sojourned I'm The Garden State, I watched the first two episodes of "The Indian Detective" via Netflix. I enjoyed them, but I'm not jonesing to watch the remainder.

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Post by: Hollywood on December 31, 2017, 09:12:25 PM
Currently watching season 7 of Game of Thrones. Love those dragons.
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Post by: milk on January 02, 2018, 06:00:48 AM
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Rewatching this for the umpteenth time. Still brilliant.
Hmm...
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Watched one of these tonight and enjoyed it but I haven't seen the second one where he "takes on" "me too." That's getting some press today since he's said to defend Louis CK. I wonder...
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on January 07, 2018, 07:20:52 AM
Quote from: Cato on December 31, 2017, 06:58:27 PM
WOW!  We finished and were very satisfied: what a catharsis!  Highly recommended!


I demur.

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Godless.  The conceit of the show is that it takes place in a town of almost all women, the menfolk having perished in a devastating mine accident.  But that's not really true.  It's mostly about Jeff Daniels and his gang of murderous outlaws engaging in Cormac McCarthy levels of violence and horror in New Mexico in search of a soul who strayed, seeking revenge.  The dialogue is stilted and unconvincing, the acting variable with some characters sort of just there, the main conceit is wasted, and the many flashback scenes are too artsy by half.  (The director appears to have really liked Schindler's List.)  To cap it all off is a final episode that is basically just a shoot 'em up with sub-par (for today) digital and makeup effects, though it has a very timely difference.  I kept wanting the show to succeed, and kept watching expecting the payoff would come, but it never did. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on January 07, 2018, 12:57:58 PM
Last night, I watched the pilot for Kung Fu . . . the wandering has begun.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on January 09, 2018, 06:20:15 PM
Well, Susan & I are continuing to watch the Blue Bloods - now half way through the 3rd season and loving the show, especially as a 'couples watch' - believe that we'll go to the end - still ongoing in its 8th season.

A few nights ago, we started to view Hell on Wheels about the building of the first transcontinental railroad post-Civil War and the real life shifting 'city' associated w/ that construction - Susan gave up after 2 episodes but I'll continue on - just in my 'historic interest' - 6 seasons (2011-16), likely will continue.  Dave :)

(https://ibhuluimcom-a.akamaihd.net/ib.huluim.com/show/18114?region=US&size=952x536)  (http://www.joblo.com/newsimages1/binge-hellonwheels-banner.jpg)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: RebLem on January 09, 2018, 10:21:06 PM
The Daily Show, The Opposition with Jordan Klepper, Late Night with Stephen Colbert, Bull, The Good Doctor, This Is Us, Major Crimes, The Orville, Speechless, Designated Survivor, Madame Secretary, and Better Things on FX.  I was sad the Louie got cancelled and hope that Better Things does not fall victim, as Louis CK is one of the producers of the show.  Also, on a catch as catch can basis, I watch ST NG and ST Voyager reruns on BBC America.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: manuelsoy on January 10, 2018, 03:00:51 AM
Hello everyone! I'm currently seeing several, but the one I like the most (apart from the game of thrones) is undoubtedly Black Mirror, the truth is that it's a bit strange at first but little by little I've been hooked, and now I can not leave to see it, it's my favorite. Someone else who is watching? Greetings to all  :D :D
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: North Star on January 10, 2018, 01:12:30 PM
Quote from: manuelsoy on January 10, 2018, 03:00:51 AM
Hello everyone! I'm currently seeing several, but the one I like the most (apart from the game of thrones) is undoubtedly Black Mirror, the truth is that it's a bit strange at first but little by little I've been hooked, and now I can not leave to see it, it's my favorite. Someone else who is watching? Greetings to all  :D :D
Welcome to GMG, Manuel! I haven't seen Black Mirror yet myself. I finished Indian Summers recently, a two-season drama series about the end of British rule in India. Beautiful visuals, strong characters and acting, good writing.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Hollywood on January 10, 2018, 10:11:52 PM
Just started watching season 5 of Ripper Street. I like Matthew Macfadyen as well as the only American in the series, Adam Rothenberg. I like Rothenberg's character U.S. Union Army captian and doctor, Homer Jackson.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Daverz on January 11, 2018, 03:36:56 PM
Quote from: Hollywood on January 10, 2018, 10:11:52 PM
Just started watching season 5 of Ripper Street. I like Matthew Macfadyen as well as the only American in the series, Adam Rothenberg. I like Rothenberg's character U.S. Union Army captian and doctor, Homer Jackson.

And don't forget Bronn!  (Jerome Flynn, Dt. Sgt. Drake on the show.)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on January 11, 2018, 07:59:06 PM
Quote from: Hollywood on January 10, 2018, 10:11:52 PM
Just started watching season 5 of Ripper Street. I like Matthew Macfadyen as well as the only American in the series, Adam Rothenberg. I like Rothenberg's character U.S. Union Army captian and doctor, Homer Jackson.

Speaking of Mcfadyen: I recently finished the final season of Spooks, and he turns up for a brief cameo:

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/919ksnhZP0L._SY606_.jpg)

and just started, lots of fun: series two of Preacher:

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91E5ePC5zdL._SX342_.jpg)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Hollywood on January 11, 2018, 10:03:46 PM
Quote from: Daverz on January 11, 2018, 03:36:56 PM
And don't forget Bronn!  (Jerome Flynn, Dt. Sgt. Drake on the show.)

Yes, I like him as well. I just saw him again as Bronn in season 7 of Game of Thrones.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on January 22, 2018, 07:53:21 AM
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I've watched a couple episodes of Electric Dreams, "Real Life" (based on "Exhibit Piece") and "Autofac" (based on a story of the same name).  Meh.  They look like slightly higher budget, slightly more modern versions of the 90s revival of The Outer Limits.  I've never read one of Philip K Dick's books or stories, but "Exhibit Piece" sure has some themes reminiscent of "We Can Remember It For You Wholesale" (aka, Total Recall).  I don't think I can make it through eight more shows.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on January 22, 2018, 08:24:14 AM
I've resumed Season Two of Star Trek, and have adopted a sustainable pace.  This weekend I watched "Wolf in the Fold," "The Gamesters of Triskelion," "A Piece of the Action," and – in a qualified sense – "The Trouble With Tribbles."

It would have been the first time I watched the Tribbles in the episode's entirety – if I had simply watched it.  But I elected to watch with the "Starfleet Access" feature, i.e. inset interviews which, while interesting, interrupted the show itself.  So, yes, I'll need togo back and watch the episode properly.

And still making my way through Season One of Kung Fu.  Yesterday, "Nine Lives," with Albert Salmi (who had also played in the pilot).
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on January 22, 2018, 02:10:35 PM
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Saw all of season one this weekend. I laughed, I cried, I can't wait for season two. Or rather, I hope they do a second season. This is a show that must continue.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on January 30, 2018, 04:30:55 PM
The third, and alas final, season of Detectorists. One of my favorite series ever.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: HIPster on January 30, 2018, 04:41:06 PM
Quote from: Ken B on January 30, 2018, 04:30:55 PM
The third, and alas final, season of Detectorists. One of my favorite series ever.

+1

Love it!  :laugh:

We are on season three as well.  This is the final season, correct?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on January 30, 2018, 05:30:35 PM
Quote from: HIPster on January 30, 2018, 04:41:06 PM
+1

Love it!  :laugh:

We are on season three as well.  This is the final season, correct?

It is. Well it would have to be after all the killings in episode 6.  ;)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on January 31, 2018, 02:44:56 AM
Well, no longer currently:  last night I finished watching I, Claudius.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on January 31, 2018, 05:28:17 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 31, 2018, 02:44:56 AM
Well, no longer currently:  last night I finished watching I, Claudius.
That one I like even more! I think after Monty Python that's my favourite. Seen it 3 times.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on January 31, 2018, 05:34:46 AM
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Rewatching w/my wife. It captures the Coen aesthetic. High quality TV with a religious component too! "Only a fool thinks he can solve the world's problems..."
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on January 31, 2018, 05:37:23 AM
Quote from: Ken B on January 31, 2018, 05:28:17 AM
That one I like even more! I think after Monty Python that's my favourite. Seen it 3 times.

Ages ago when in Rochester I saw perhaps an episode or two, on a b&w set.  In a dormant kind of way, I had always meant to watch the lot, so here I have done at last.  Absolutely marvelous.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Draško on January 31, 2018, 06:06:21 AM
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Last seasons of both. George Gently was probably my favorite British police series of all, sad to see it end, but it's a fine ending. The last season of SDofaCG is a bit tonally different and I thought weaker than the first three seasons, still very decent (if one can say that).
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on January 31, 2018, 03:15:51 PM
Quote from: Draško on January 31, 2018, 06:06:21 AM
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Last seasons of both. George Gently was probably my favorite British police series of all,

I've never seen it, but that has piqued my curiosity. What gives it such high marks?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Josquin13 on January 31, 2018, 05:01:06 PM
I'm partial to the "History Channel" myself, and am currently fascinated by "Hunting Hitler", which is in it's 3rd season.  They've convinced me, at least, that Hitler didn't likely die in the bunker in Berlin, but instead escaped to South America (by way of Norway or Spain), along with Martin Bormann (whose South American daughter & other eyewitnesses they've interviewed), along with other high ranking Nazis, where they were actively planning to build a 4th Reich.  Whether Hitler survived or not, it's particularly unsettling to realize that so many high ranking Nazis had friends & allies after the war, who helped them to escape by way of "rat lines"--via Spanish monasteries, Italy, Norway, etc.--and especially in the Vatican, where there was a wide scale organized effort by the Catholic Church (& Red Cross) to 'baptize' the worst Nazi butchers and give them new identities and passports.  The Catholic Church has some explaining to do.

I'm also watching "The Vikings", but am disappointed with the present season, as some of the best actors in the series have been 'killed' off (Linus Roache, Travis Fimmel, etc.), and it's getting a little boring (despite the efforts of the handful of good actors left on the show).
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Daverz on January 31, 2018, 05:23:40 PM
Quote from: Josquin13 on January 31, 2018, 05:01:06 PM
I'm partial to the "History Channel" myself, and am currently fascinated by "Hunting Hitler", which is in it's 3rd season.  They've convinced me, at least, that Hitler didn't likely die in the bunker in Berlin, but instead escaped to South America (by way of Norway or Spain), along with Martin Bormann

What, no aliens?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Jo498 on January 31, 2018, 11:27:48 PM
Everybody knows that the South America stories are cheap falsifications. In fact the Nazis escaped to the dark side of the moon:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron_Sky
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1034314/
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Hollywood on January 31, 2018, 11:42:08 PM
Quote from: Josquin13 on January 31, 2018, 05:01:06 PM

I'm also watching "The Vikings", but am disappointed with the present season, as some of the best actors in the series have been 'killed' off (Linus Roache, Travis Fimmel, etc.), and it's getting a little boring (despite the efforts of the handful of good actors left on the show).

My husband has been watching this series as well and got hooked. I then told him that two of the kings of Wessex are ancestors of mine. King Aethelwulf is my 37 times great grandfather and King Ecgbert is my 38 times great grandfather. With a TV series like this I am able to get an idea of how life was for my ancestors even though it maybe Hollywood's version.  ;)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Draško on February 01, 2018, 02:16:45 AM
Quote from: SimonNZ on January 31, 2018, 03:15:51 PM
I've never seen it, but that has piqued my curiosity. What gives it such high marks?

Great balance of character drama, decent plots and very believable period feel.

Well, beyond the fact that the characters are well drawn and interesting and have arc over the whole series (especially DI Bacchus, Gently's sidekick becomes really interesting character over the time) it's a period piece (takes place in the 60s in the north of England) and very well made one at that. The who-done-it part of the show is usually in relation with that time and the place so it provides a sort of social commentary through the cases they deal with. But well judged, it doesn't get shrill or give you the felling you're being browbeaten with the message. Great acting (the leading duo especially), good production value and relatively realistic plots.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on February 13, 2018, 11:24:38 PM
The CNN Patty Hearts doc! Gripping fascinating stuff. They interview Bill Harris and Steven Weed. I'm on E2. Highly recommended!!!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: bwv 1080 on February 14, 2018, 03:17:31 AM
The Black Mirror is just brilliant. PK Dick with smartphones

Arkangel, Callister, Nosedive my favorites so far. Did not care so much for the pig f***ing episode
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: North Star on February 14, 2018, 04:21:56 AM
Quote from: bwv 1080 on February 14, 2018, 03:17:31 AM
The Black Mirror is just brilliant. PK Dick with smartphones

Arkangel, Callister, Nosedive my favorites so far. Did not care so much for the pig f***ing episode
I've started watching that one a while ago too, and yes, it is brilliant.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on February 14, 2018, 07:21:28 AM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Omicron9 on February 15, 2018, 06:47:15 AM
Quote from: George on February 14, 2018, 07:21:28 AM
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This series had moments of comic brilliance.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on February 15, 2018, 02:50:34 PM
I've been listening to a few of Bob Newhart's early 60s "button-down mind" comedy albums recently. They're as funny and clever now as they must have been to the original audiences, imo.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on February 15, 2018, 03:20:13 PM
Has anyone seen the British TV show based on Philip K Dick's work? I wonder if it's any good.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Daverz on February 15, 2018, 04:43:18 PM
Quote from: milk on February 15, 2018, 03:20:13 PM
Has anyone seen the British TV show based on Philip K Dick's work? I wonder if it's any good.

If you mean Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams, I saw one episode, "Autofac", on Amazon.  It was well done, and I enjoyed it, though there was nothing really original in the plot.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on February 15, 2018, 05:01:45 PM
Quote from: Daverz on February 15, 2018, 04:43:18 PM
If you mean Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams, I saw one episode, "Autofac", on Amazon.  It was well done, and I enjoyed it, though there was nothing really original in the plot.
I see. I'm curious what Black Mirror fans think of it and if it's much different - especially in the style of production. I also wonder if some of the stories will be more original than others.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on February 18, 2018, 03:02:11 AM
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Watching this AGAIN! Such an awesome show. One of the best. I hear he's got David Milch helping them write S3. S2 was a big let down.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on February 18, 2018, 01:54:19 PM
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Every bit as good as I'd heard it is.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Undersea on March 02, 2018, 10:35:52 PM
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Love/Hate - Series #5

Have been re-watching this Irish series about a group of young gangsters in Dublin.
Quite a good series IMO - I find some of the stuff that happens genuinely shocking.
The acting is really good too I think.
Has anyone else seen this?.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Hollywood on March 03, 2018, 10:10:07 PM
This week I plan on watching Wolf Hall which has to do with another of my relatives, Sir Thomas Cromwell (my 13 times great grand uncle). I love watching films and TV series that bring to life my famous (or infamous) family relations.  8)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on March 03, 2018, 10:24:51 PM
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Finished this. Great stuff and really enjoyable. Hearst is guilty as the day is lengthy (imho - but that's NOT a spoiler: make up your own damn mind!). Also: can't believe Soliah/Olson (Minnesotan-in-hiding-gal and former SLA murderer and terrorist!) got off so easy. Really great series that shows you 1. how crazy those times were and
2. how anyone can make it back in America if they have fat stacks of cash, a media/promotional empire, and a wacky story (reminds me of someone else...)   
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on March 04, 2018, 06:01:14 AM
Quote from: milk on March 03, 2018, 10:24:51 PM
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Finished this. Great stuff and really enjoyable. Hearst is guilty as the day is lengthy (imho - but that's NOT a spoiler: make up your own damn mind!). Also: can't believe Soliah/Olson (Minnesotan-in-hiding-gal and former SLA murderer and terrorist!) got off so easy. Really great series that shows you 1. how crazy those times were and
2. how anyone can make it back in America if they have fat stacks of cash, a media/promotional empire, and a wacky story (reminds me of someone else...)

People forget that there years in that era where there were 2000 bombings a year in America (mostly from left wing kooks but not all). The pilot episode of Barney Miller makes casual jokes about the frequency of bombings.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on March 04, 2018, 08:27:31 AM
Quote from: Ken B on March 04, 2018, 06:01:14 AM
People forget that there years in that era where there were 2000 bombings a year in America (mostly from left wing kooks but not all). The pilot episode of Barney Miller makes casual jokes about the frequency of bombings.
I can't imagine. If I'm not mistaken, there were frequent airplane hijackings too. Crazy. I notice Hearst cynically using #metoo to play the victim fiddle one more time. Anyway, great series. Gripping and deep into those times.   
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on March 05, 2018, 06:32:20 AM
I've gone back to The Twilight Zone.  I fetched in a Used - Very Good Blu-ray set, so I am cherry-picking episodes disc by disc as I perform due-diligence QC.  Thanks to both the excellent production values and the generally superb (never less than "very good") content, I find this series evergreen.

So, which episodes have I recently watched, you ask?

"Mr Denton on Doomsday," in which a sassy Martin Landau gets put in his place (though this is not the central story)

"And When the Sky Was Opened," with Rod Taylor.  The first time I watched this, years ago when I made my first survey of the series, I did not realize that the male lead from The Birds was the principal character here.

"Mirror Image," with Vera Miles (Psycho) and Martin Milner (Adam-12);  Vera Miles is so mousy here, you may not recognize her.

"The Chaser," which is especially wicked fun.

"The Howling Man."  Just go ahead and watch it.

"Dust."  Pay heed to the magic!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on March 05, 2018, 11:19:11 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 05, 2018, 06:32:20 AM
I've gone back to The Twilight Zone.  I fetched in a Used - Very Good Blu-ray set, so I am cherry-picking episodes disc by disc as I perform due-diligence QC.  Thanks to both the excellent production values and the generally superb (never less than "very good") content, I find this series evergreen.

So, which episodes have I recently watched, you ask?

"Mr Denton on Doomsday," in which a sassy Martin Landau gets put in his place (though this is not the central story)

"And When the Sky Was Opened," with Rod Taylor.  The first time I watched this, years ago when I made my first survey of the series, I did not realize that the male lead from The Birds was the principal character here.

"Mirror Image," with Vera Miles (Psycho) and Martin Milner (Adam-12);  Vera Miles is so mousy here, you may not recognize her.

"The Chaser," which is especially wicked fun.

"The Howling Man."  Just go ahead and watch it.

"Dust."  Pay heed to the magic!

Also:  "A World of Difference," in which parts of the Van Cleave score seem to be a close adaptation of the Introduction to L'oiseau de feu   8)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on March 05, 2018, 01:10:08 PM
One of Sonic Dave's faves, The Hornblower series. We rewatched the first two so far. Great stuff.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on March 05, 2018, 01:37:50 PM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Hollywood on March 05, 2018, 10:41:25 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 05, 2018, 06:32:20 AM
I've gone back to The Twilight Zone.  I fetched in a Used - Very Good Blu-ray set, so I am cherry-picking episodes disc by disc as I perform due-diligence QC.  Thanks to both the excellent production values and the generally superb (never less than "very good") content, I find this series evergreen.

So, which episodes have I recently watched, you ask?

"Mr Denton on Doomsday," in which a sassy Martin Landau gets put in his place (though this is not the central story)

"And When the Sky Was Opened," with Rod Taylor.  The first time I watched this, years ago when I made my first survey of the series, I did not realize that the male lead from The Birds was the principal character here.

"Mirror Image," with Vera Miles (Psycho) and Martin Milner (Adam-12);  Vera Miles is so mousy here, you may not recognize her.

"The Chaser," which is especially wicked fun.

"The Howling Man."  Just go ahead and watch it.

"Dust."  Pay heed to the magic!

I love the original series of The Twilight Zone as well as the original series The Outer Limits. As a child I remember watching them on TV back in the early 1960s.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on March 06, 2018, 04:24:10 AM
Quote from: Hollywood on March 05, 2018, 10:41:25 PM
I love the original series of The Twilight Zone as well as the original series The Outer Limits. As a child I remember watching them on TV back in the early 1960s.

I need to finish The Outer Limits . . . I stalled out at about the midpoint, no reflection on the series.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Hollywood on March 06, 2018, 10:46:27 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 06, 2018, 04:24:10 AM
I need to finish The Outer Limits . . . I stalled out at about the midpoint, no reflection on the series.

Which version of The Outer Limits are you watching? I love the original 1963 series much better than the later 1995 revival. For me the same goes for the original The Twilight Zone as compaired to the 1985 and 2002 revival attemps.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: LKB on March 07, 2018, 01:00:57 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 06, 2018, 04:24:10 AM
I need to finish The Outer Limits . . . I stalled out at about the midpoint, no reflection on the series.

Iirc, the first season is being released on bluray sometime later this month.

I can still remember being entertainingly terrified by The Galaxy Being as a young boy...

There is nothing wrong,

LKB
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on March 07, 2018, 01:17:19 AM
Quote from: Hollywood on March 06, 2018, 10:46:27 PM
Which version of The Outer Limits are you watching? I love the original 1963 series much better than the later 1995 revival. For me the same goes for the original The Twilight Zone as compaired to the 1985 and 2002 revival attemps.

The original Outer Limits (I think this may be the first I have heard of the revival).

Impossible not to like the original Twilight Zone better, but I do enjoy the '80s series.  I only found out about the latter, from extras on the DVD series of the original series, which included (e.g.) a sample of the remade "A Game of Pool" (nothing could beat Jack Klugman & Jno Winters, to be sure!—yet I do enjoy Maury Chaykin in the Winters role) and "Dead Man's Shoes."

Offhand, "Shatterday," "Nightcrawlers," "The Library," "Wong's Lost and Found Emporium," "The Misfortune Cookie," "To See the Invisible Man," "The Once and Future King," and "Aqua Vita" (among yet others) are all strong stories which do the brand proud.

FWIW, I have not sought out the 21st-c. series.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on March 07, 2018, 01:17:53 AM
Quote from: LKB on March 07, 2018, 01:00:57 AM
Iirc, the first season is being released on bluray sometime later this month.

I can still remember being entertainingly terrified by The Galaxy Being as a young boy...

There is nothing wrong,

LKB

Aye, those youthful frights . . . .
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: LKB on March 07, 2018, 03:13:54 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 05, 2018, 06:32:20 AM
I've gone back to The Twilight Zone.  I fetched in a Used - Very Good Blu-ray set, so I am cherry-picking episodes disc by disc as I perform due-diligence QC.  Thanks to both the excellent production values and the generally superb (never less than "very good") content, I find this series evergreen.

So, which episodes have I recently watched, you ask?

"Mr Denton on Doomsday," in which a sassy Martin Landau gets put in his place (though this is not the central story)

"And When the Sky Was Opened," with Rod Taylor.  The first time I watched this, years ago when I made my first survey of the series, I did not realize that the male lead from The Birds was the principal character here.

"Mirror Image," with Vera Miles (Psycho) and Martin Milner (Adam-12);  Vera Miles is so mousy here, you may not recognize her.

"The Chaser," which is especially wicked fun.

"The Howling Man."  Just go ahead and watch it.

"Dust."  Pay heed to the magic!

My own favorites:

The Howling Man

Time Enough at Last

To Serve Man

Walking Distance
( with an exquisite Bernard Hermann score )

And many others...

Picture if you will,

LKB
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on March 07, 2018, 03:23:18 AM
Quote from: LKB on March 07, 2018, 03:13:54 AM
My own favorites:

The Howling Man

Time Enough at Last

To Serve Man

Walking Distance
( with an exquisite Bernard Hermann score )

And many others...

Picture if you will,

LKB

Many others, indeed!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: nodogen on March 07, 2018, 04:02:10 AM
Collateral has just finished on BBC. Most excellent drama (so quite rare!)

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on March 07, 2018, 04:27:53 AM
Rewatching S2 of Fargo w/wife. Surprised that she rates it higher than S1. I guess I agree.
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on March 07, 2018, 07:23:19 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 07, 2018, 01:17:19 AM
Impossible not to like the original Twilight Zone better, but I do enjoy the '80s series.  I only found out about the latter, from extras on the DVD series of the original series, which included (e.g.) a sample of the remade "A Game of Pool" (nothing could beat Jack Klugman & Jno Winters, to be sure!—yet I do enjoy Maury Chaykin in the Winters role) and "Dead Man's Shoes."

Offhand, "Shatterday," "Nightcrawlers," "The Library," "Wong's Lost and Found Emporium," "The Misfortune Cookie," "To See the Invisible Man," "The Once and Future King," and "Aqua Vita" (among yet others) are all strong stories which do the brand proud.

FWIW, I have not sought out the 21st-c. series.

Why is it unreasonable to expect later 'revivals' of The Twilight Zone to "match" the original?  Let me count the ways . . .

First, Rod Serling created the idea for the series.  (IIRC, he came up with the title on his own, but later learnt that it was a phrase in technical use by airmen.)  Now, I do not mean only that the process is irreproducible because of the fact of Serling's invention.  There were commercial reasons which drove Serling to the invention, illustrated by a teleplay he had written about the lynching of a black man in the American South, in which the sponsors of the television show demanded sanitizing changes, lest it "offend" some of the audience (i.e., the sponsor's consumers).  Serling learnt, from repeated sponsor interference, that some of the important societal issues about which he was compelled to write, were not going to clear what was in effect The Censors.  So he determined to write of them in the abstract remove of fantasy and science fiction.

Second, Serling the Writer dominated the series, in a way that would probably never be practical for any renewal of the show.  Serling was apt (in an altogether artistically commendable way) to be harsher in self-criticism about repeating himself, or not writing up to his best, even than others.  One may chalk this up to the exhaustive demands of furnishing stories for 30+ episodes each season . . . but that is already spinning off into a tangent.

Third, Serling enjoyed a degree of control over The Twilight Zone which any writer might envy.  No studio which has taken, or may afterwards take, any interest in renewing the franchise will ever yield that to any artist.  Consider Harlan Ellison's experience with the '80s series (even allowing for Ellison's being a, shall we say, thorny character).

Fourth, the tone of the show is powerfully reinforced by the exceptional b-&-w cinematography (with the curious exception of the six or so second-season episodes which were shot on videotape, a regrettable economizing measure which, yes, was a matter of studio interference).  It would be a next-to-impossible eccentricity for any TV show to be shot in b-&-w now (has anyone shot a b-&-w feature since Woody Allen's Shadows and Fog of 1991?)  The 1980s series ('The New Twilight Zone') of necessity compares badly on that head, because although it was shot on film, it was edited in video, so there are no original film negatives from which fresh prints might be made.

Other aspects of the original series (the exceptionally fine writing, the high-end musical scoring, the contemporary acting talent who were attracted simply because of the fine writing) are in theory achievable in comparable degree by any subsequent generation.

In theory.

So, with all these frank, manly confessions, I maintain that the '80s series is well worth watching.  "Quarantine," "Red Snow" (directed by Night Gallery alumnus Jeannot Szwarc), "The Card," "Shelter Skelter," "The Girl I Married," "The Curious Case of Edgar Witherspoon," "Dream Me a Life," "The Hellgramite Method" – these last three are from the third season.  After the second, the show was dropped by the network, but they shot 30 22-minute episodes in Canada, in order to sell the series into syndication.  By which I only mean to say that there are still shows at the top of their game, even in their "lame duck" era.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on March 23, 2018, 12:38:32 AM
Recently:

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Justified, seasons 1 and 2
Bosch, season 3
Cardinal, season 1

Strarted:

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The Shadow Men, season 3
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on March 24, 2018, 10:15:43 AM

     I just completed Series 2 of Happy Valley. There will be a 3rd but not for some time.

     Spoiler: The valley in question conspicuously lacks happiness.

     I'm looking forward to Bosch 4. Most of all I'm waiting for The Americans and Better Call Saul. Odenkirk really shined in The Post and I gots to have my Ehrmantraut fix. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/Smileys/classic/smiley.gif)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Mookalafalas on March 28, 2018, 02:48:35 AM
Last night binge watched season 2 of "Stranger Things".  Enjoyed it immensely.

Watched first episode of "Barry"-- My kind of show. 

Also, finally watching Twin Peaks. I watched it sporadically when it first aired, 30 years ago or so.  I'm about 1/3 through season 2.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Bogey on March 29, 2018, 05:32:16 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 07, 2018, 07:23:19 AM
Why is it unreasonable to expect later 'revivals' of The Twilight Zone to "match" the original?  Let me count the ways . . .

First, Rod Serling created the idea for the series.  (IIRC, he came up with the title on his own, but later learnt that it was a phrase in technical use by airmen.)  Now, I do not mean only that the process is irreproducible because of the fact of Serling's invention.  There were commercial reasons which drove Serling to the invention, illustrated by a teleplay he had written about the lynching of a black man in the American South, in which the sponsors of the television show demanded sanitizing changes, lest it "offend" some of the audience (i.e., the sponsor's consumers).  Serling learnt, from repeated sponsor interference, that some of the important societal issues about which he was compelled to write, were not going to clear what was in effect The Censors.  So he determined to write of them in the abstract remove of fantasy and science fiction.

Second, Serling the Writer dominated the series, in a way that would probably never be practical for any renewal of the show.  Serling was apt (in an altogether artistically commendable way) to be harsher in self-criticism about repeating himself, or not writing up to his best, even than others.  One may chalk this up to the exhaustive demands of furnishing stories for 30+ episodes each season . . . but that is already spinning off into a tangent.

Third, Serling enjoyed a degree of control over The Twilight Zone which any writer might envy.  No studio which has taken, or may afterwards take, any interest in renewing the franchise will ever yield that to any artist.  Consider Harlan Ellison's experience with the '80s series (even allowing for Ellison's being a, shall we say, thorny character).

Fourth, the tone of the show is powerfully reinforced by the exceptional b-&-w cinematography (with the curious exception of the six or so second-season episodes which were shot on videotape, a regrettable economizing measure which, yes, was a matter of studio interference).  It would be a next-to-impossible eccentricity for any TV show to be shot in b-&-w now (has anyone shot a b-&-w feature since Woody Allen's Shadows and Fog of 1991?)  The 1980s series ('The New Twilight Zone') of necessity compares badly on that head, because although it was shot on film, it was edited in video, so there are no original film negatives from which fresh prints might be made.

Other aspects of the original series (the exceptionally fine writing, the high-end musical scoring, the contemporary acting talent who were attracted simply because of the fine writing) are in theory achievable in comparable degree by any subsequent generation.

In theory.

So, with all these frank, manly confessions, I maintain that the '80s series is well worth watching.  "Quarantine," "Red Snow" (directed by Night Gallery alumnus Jeannot Szwarc), "The Card," "Shelter Skelter," "The Girl I Married," "The Curious Case of Edgar Witherspoon," "Dream Me a Life," "The Hellgramite Method" – these last three are from the third season.  After the second, the show was dropped by the network, but they shot 30 22-minute episodes in Canada, in order to sell the series into syndication.  By which I only mean to say that there are still shows at the top of their game, even in their "lame duck" era.

It is like the original '33 King Kong. There is only one.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on March 29, 2018, 07:18:44 AM
Karl asked about black and white. There have been a few since 1991. The Coens did The Man Who Wasn't There, and a few years ago there was the wonderful film The Artist. There have been a few more. Schindler of course too.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Bogey on March 29, 2018, 07:22:02 AM
Quote from: Ken B on March 29, 2018, 07:18:44 AM
Karl asked about black and white. There have been a few since 1991. The Coens did The Man Who Wasn't There, and a few years ago there was the wonderful film The Artist. There have been a few more. Schindler of course too.

Without searching wasn't the Ed Wood film with Depp B&W?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Mirror Image on March 29, 2018, 07:43:52 AM
Good to see you posting again, Bill! 8)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: NikF on March 29, 2018, 07:52:45 AM
Quote from: Bogey on March 29, 2018, 07:22:02 AM
Without searching wasn't the Ed Wood film with Depp B&W?

Yeah, it was.

Black and white recent(ish) cinema? Although shot in colour Pleasantville and also La Haine both come to mind. And about ten years ago there was a 16mm feature about a man versus machine chess competition, but the title of that one escapes me.

Also: hello again, and if the info on the forum is correct, happy birthday.
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Post by: drogulus on March 29, 2018, 02:17:24 PM
     Old: All Creatures Great And Small

     New: Occupied

     They both suck......notly. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/Smileys/classic/laugh.gif)

     Not much needs to be said about All Creatures, there's nothing else quite like it and I can't imagine how it got made. They must have paid the animals a fortune to withstand the radioactivity of Robert Hardy going full blast. No wonder Peter Davison escaped to the relative calm of Dr. Who.

     I'm a couple of episodes in on Occupied, a Norwegian political thriller set in the near future, and I'm committed. It's on Netflix.
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Post by: Draško on March 29, 2018, 03:00:19 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on March 23, 2018, 12:38:32 AM
Recently:

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51R%2BFdJvkAL._SX342_.jpg) (https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91XzxN4%2BlpL._SX342_.jpg)

First season takes some time to get the tone right, but second, with Benetts, is fantastic. My favorite season.
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Post by: Draško on March 29, 2018, 03:16:08 PM
(https://s7.postimg.org/yg9ls43ff/Babylon_Berlin.jpg) (https://s7.postimg.org/hfqpjj5uj/c26d507a3e70fd1f472da0d24ffa5e09f7704f0b.jpg)

Three episodes in and Babylon Berlin looks excellent, police thriller set in late 1920s Berlin underworld. Cabarets, dance crazes, seedy blackmails, political plots with Russians. Lots of storylines and characters are getting entwined, let's see how it plays out.

I just love gardening programs, to garden vicariously. 
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Post by: SonicMan46 on March 29, 2018, 03:50:00 PM
Quote from: Draško on March 29, 2018, 03:00:19 PM
First season takes some time to get the tone right, but second, with Benetts, is fantastic. My favorite season.

Love Justified - have probably watched at least 3 times - wife not a fan - we live just 2-3 hrs from the Lexington, KY area and have visited + toured a number of the famous Kentucky distilleries, so I seem to relate to this series!

For a 'couples watch', we just bought and finished the last season of Major Crimes which we love - started to watch the old series Jag and enjoyed the first season (from the 1990s!) for free on Amazon Prime - wanted to charge to continue, so looked at the cost of the entire series (on 55 DVDs) which was just over $60 - our cheapest route, so now watching Season 2 and enjoying - obviously will take a while - wife is NOT a 'binge watcher'  - Dave :)

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on March 31, 2018, 09:23:06 AM

     I watched the first episode of the final season of The Americans. Everything the last few years have prepared us for is starting to happen. A sense of dread, of no good outcome hangs over the show.

     About the gruesome violence, I share the general view that having the couple be both deep cover espionage agents and assassins is unrealistic as plot, but at the level of psychology absolutely necessary and appropriate. In real life the assassins wouldn't meet or even know of the existence of Directorate S agents. Yet, if the spies report back to Moscow about a problem with someone and the person mysteriously dies, they know without ever being told what happened.
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Post by: SimonNZ on March 31, 2018, 05:29:37 PM
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Twin Peaks, season three

Very mixed feelings about this. I loved the first three episodes, and episode eight was truly remarkable, and generely any parts that resembled Eraserhead or Inland Empire. But man the "Dougie" stuff was terrible, and there was so much of it The Gordon stuff wasn't handled with the same humour as the original show. And most of the bits with the old cast were all to brief cameos or overstayed their welcome.I was also somehow under the impression that this was going to reach some kind of resolution, not just throw up more questions and leave the door open for a season 4.
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Post by: SimonNZ on March 31, 2018, 10:10:28 PM
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91S7800YxHL._AC_UL320_SR258,320_.jpg)

Been watching one two-hour episode a week of this each weekend with a friend. Half way through the ten episodes now and finding it as superb as everyone had said.
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Post by: Mirror Image on April 01, 2018, 07:25:04 AM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Hollywood on April 01, 2018, 11:10:59 PM
Currently watching Cold Justice. I love seeing how these two women help solve some cold cases from different city police departments in the USA.



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Post by: Todd on April 08, 2018, 05:55:53 AM
(https://static0.srcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Better-Call-Saul-Season-3-Poster.jpg?q=50&w=786&h=605&fit=crop)


Quasi-binge watched the third season of Better Call Saul.  It's every bit as good as the first two seasons, and maybe better.  The only problem is that father time makes it difficult to accept some of the characters as younger versions of their ca 2010 selves. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on April 08, 2018, 02:42:47 PM

     I'm half way through The Terror. It's one of the creepiest creepshows I have ever seen, though this might be in spite of the creature itself. In that respect it's like The Thing from Another World, and definitely not The Thing, what you don't see more than what you do.
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Post by: Cato on April 08, 2018, 03:20:42 PM
Quote from: Todd on April 08, 2018, 05:55:53 AM
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Quasi-binge watched the third season of Better Call SaulIt's every bit as good as the first two seasons, and maybe better. The only problem is that father time makes it difficult to accept some of the characters as younger versions of their ca 2010 selves.

Amen!  And yes, one might need more tightening in one's suspension of disbelief, as reality collides with fiction.  Still, not a big problem.   8)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on April 12, 2018, 11:13:09 AM

     I finished The Terror. I don't think the monster was as bad as some people think. The problem lay more in combining such a high level of realistic speculation about the fate of the expedition with the fantastic element. Still, watch the show for the atmosphere and some of the best acting you'll see from Ciarán Hinds, Tobias Menzies and Jared Harris.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Marc on April 13, 2018, 10:41:13 AM
Just watched episode 8 of the third season of Twin Peaks.

I think that was a not such a good idea on Friday the 13th.

:blank:
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on April 13, 2018, 10:51:47 AM

     All the episodes of Bosch 4 are available now on Prime.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on April 13, 2018, 06:54:53 PM
2/3 of episode 1 of Treme. Which is 2/3 too much.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Daverz on April 13, 2018, 07:48:32 PM
Quote from: drogulus on April 13, 2018, 10:51:47 AM
     All the episodes of Bosch 4 are available now on Prime.

I enjoy this series, but probably can't remember the plot of any of the previous seasons.

Will Harry's Ohm speakers ever get hooked up?

Lately I've been watching Counterpart, The Looming Tower (no spoilers, please), and the latest season of iZombie.

Oh, and I forgot Timeless, the sort of light entertainment one would tend to forget, but I'm enjoying season 1 so far.
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Post by: XB-70 Valkyrie on April 13, 2018, 08:01:18 PM
I watch maybe one or two hours a week on average. Currently The Sopranos (4th season--have watched all the previous ones in order) and Tony Boudain Parts Unknown (9th and 10th seasons).
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on April 13, 2018, 10:50:16 PM
Quote from: Ken B on April 13, 2018, 06:54:53 PM
2/3 of episode 1 of Treme. Which is 2/3 too much.

Then you didn't get to see the end bit with Louis Prima's "Buona Sera".

Besides a couple of quibbles I generally really liked the whole Treme series. What was it that turned you off?

https://www.youtube.com/v/_8pz9kwdfzQ


TD:

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/A1uKpjdcInL._SY445_.jpg)

Still excellent. And the "Horses" episode was as powerful as I'd heard it would be.
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Post by: Ken B on April 14, 2018, 06:52:46 AM
Quote from: SimonNZ on April 13, 2018, 10:50:16 PM
Then you didn't get to see the end bit with Louis Prima's "Buona Sera".

Besides a couple of quibbles I generally really liked the whole Treme series. What was it that turned you off?

https://www.youtube.com/v/_8pz9kwdfzQ


TD:

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/A1uKpjdcInL._SY445_.jpg)

Still excellent. And the "Horses" episode was as powerful as I'd heard it would be.

A few things. Steve Zahn. Too much just people dancing. Too much fuckity fuckfuck instead of dialogue. No characters really, except John Goodman. Irritating camera work. Steve Zahn.
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Post by: bwv 1080 on April 16, 2018, 08:54:03 AM
Thought the Netflix Lost in Space reboot was OK, but looks like it will probably will jump the shark trying to do the dark Battlestar Galactica thing (and do the writers think they are being inclusive by adding a black daughter to the white family?)

Also finished the somewhat entertaining but also hilariously self-consciously bad Here and Now, which I can only guess is Alan Ball's mental breakdown trying to write in every possible intersectional permutation he could think of into one family drama (really - a hijab-wearing gender fluid devout Muslim boy?)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: MN Dave on April 16, 2018, 05:28:34 PM
THE TERROR
Burned through four episodes yesterday. Want more.
Based on the Dan Simmons novel.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Omicron9 on April 17, 2018, 09:14:38 AM
Quote from: Todd on April 08, 2018, 05:55:53 AM
(https://static0.srcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Better-Call-Saul-Season-3-Poster.jpg?q=50&w=786&h=605&fit=crop)


Quasi-binge watched the third season of Better Call Saul.  It's every bit as good as the first two seasons, and maybe better.  The only problem is that father time makes it difficult to accept some of the characters as younger versions of their ca 2010 selves.

Just finished the S3 binge.  I think each season of this series has improved over the last.  Looking forward to S4.

-09
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on April 17, 2018, 09:39:26 AM
Quote from: MN Dave on April 16, 2018, 05:28:34 PM
THE TERROR
Burned through four episodes yesterday. Want more.
Based on the Dan Simmons novel.

     I was going to say something clever then realized it gave away a little too much, which would be wrong. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/Smileys/classic/smiley.gif)

     I couldn't get my associate to watch this one on account of it being "evil". If I could change her mind I wouldn't mind watching it again.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on April 20, 2018, 02:35:31 PM
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/916dtwxErRL._SL1500_.jpg) (https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51XNh-kRjNL.jpg)

Finished:

Justified, season 3

About to start:

The Crown, season 1
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on April 24, 2018, 04:01:05 AM
Quote from: Ken B on April 14, 2018, 06:52:46 AM
A few things. Steve Zahn. Too much just people dancing. Too much fuckity fuckfuck instead of dialogue. No characters really, except John Goodman. Irritating camera work. Steve Zahn.
I liked Treme but it could be annoying at times. I'm not a fan of blues rock and didn't share the musical taste that the show rams down your throat. I understood where it was coming from - at the same time. It wasn't pointless, just gratuitous. It does beat you over the head in other ways too. I think it had some interesting characters but I'm not sure I'd ever be willing to revisit the whole megillah.
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Post by: Undersea on April 28, 2018, 01:52:02 AM
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Will be finishing up on Season #3 this weekend.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Undersea on April 28, 2018, 01:56:26 AM
Quote from: SimonNZ on April 20, 2018, 02:35:31 PM
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Finished:

Justified, season 3


I enjoyed watching this one - How are you finding the show so far Simon?.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on April 28, 2018, 03:11:52 AM
Quote from: Undersea on April 28, 2018, 01:56:26 AM
I enjoyed watching this one - How are you finding the show so far Simon?.

Nearly finished season four now and still enjoying the ride. I'll happily keep watching through to the last season. I particularly like Walter Goggins as Boyd Crowder. And his cod evangelical talk in season one was so good I wish they'd let him keep at it.

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/10/JustifiedSsn4.jpg)


also watched recently: Season one of The Handmaid's Tale.

Started really strong, but I thought it went a little off the boil by the final couple of episodes.

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51e28cqEHAL._SY445_.jpg)


also: I expected The Crown to be good, but was surprised to find it to be excellent - one of the best things I've seen recently
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Post by: Cato on April 28, 2018, 03:19:05 AM
Quote from: SimonNZ on April 28, 2018, 03:11:52 AM
Nearly finished season four now and still enjoying the ride. I'll happily keep watching through to the last season. I particularly like Walton Goggins as Boyd Crowder. And his cod evangelical talk in season one was so good I wish they'd let him keep at it.

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/10/JustifiedSsn4.jpg)


also: I expected The Crown to be good, but was surprised to find it to be excellent - one of the best things I've seen recently

Yes to both!  Justified when it was running was called by some critics the best series on American television.

We are currently watching Victoria, Season II, and Season II of Monk, and are enjoying both.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Undersea on April 28, 2018, 04:09:07 AM
Quote from: SimonNZ on April 28, 2018, 03:11:52 AM
Nearly finished season four now and still enjoying the ride. I'll happily keep watching through to the last season. I particularly like Walter Goggins as Boyd Crowder. And his cod evangelical talk in season one was so good I wish they'd let him keep at it.

Yeah, Boyd Crowder was my favourite Character in the show - Walter Goggins was brilliant!.
Loved the Wynn Duffy character too. :)
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Post by: Draško on April 28, 2018, 08:14:46 AM
Quote from: SimonNZ on April 28, 2018, 03:11:52 AM
also: I expected The Crown to be good, but was surprised to find it to be excellent - one of the best things I've seen recently

Quote from: Cato on April 28, 2018, 03:19:05 AM
Yes to both!  Justified when it was running was called by some critics the best series on American television.

Me three to both! Justified is one of my favorite series of recent years. And I was much impressed with The Crown, the way they managed to make drama out of such mundane material.

I'm about to start watching the 5th and final season of Ripper Street. Looking forward to it, I've heard that my favorite vilain - Inspector Jedediah Shine, is making a comeback. His involvement in season 2 produced one of best season finales of any series I've watched.

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on April 28, 2018, 07:31:19 PM
Fargo
Season 1 so far is terrific.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Undersea on April 28, 2018, 07:53:06 PM
Quote from: Ken B on April 28, 2018, 07:31:19 PM
Fargo
Season 1 so far is terrific.

Good one! - I have watched Season #3 (and enjoyed it very much) but have yet to get back to the earlier episodes...
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Post by: drogulus on April 29, 2018, 10:08:36 AM

     
QuoteWill Harry's Ohm speakers ever get hooked up?

     Forty years ago, the Ohm F speaker was a game-changer; it still is (https://www.cnet.com/news/forty-years-ago-the-ohm-f-speaker-was-a-game-changer-it-still-is/)

     I had them in the late '70s and yes, they were the best speakers I ever owned. Oh, did I have a McIntosh power amp to drive them? Why yes, I did! Therefore, Bosch is a cool guy.

     (https://i.pinimg.com/originals/7a/fa/e7/7afae7332884bffd90031d265018bc4e.jpg)

     (http://img.canuckaudiomart.com/uploads/large/624362-wanted_mcintosh_2205_amplifier.jpg)

     On TV or in movies speakers aren't hooked up for the same reason they aren't in ads. The wires look messy.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: NikF on April 30, 2018, 06:09:12 PM
Westworld - I watched the first season and if nothing else enjoyed the way some of it was lit (and with what appears almost like old uncoated lenses being employed to render skin tones particularly delightful - although nowadays I'm sure that's all added in post. Hahaha) so I've accepted a regular invite to view season two with some friends.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on April 30, 2018, 07:52:49 PM
(https://s2982.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Wild-Wild-Country-Promo-Image.jpg)
Dark, fascinating, shocking, entertaining, unbelievable, crazy, and lots of fun. What a wild wild yarn this is. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Daverz on May 01, 2018, 12:32:56 AM
Quote from: drogulus on April 29, 2018, 10:08:36 AM
     On TV or in movies speakers aren't hooked up for the same reason they aren't in ads. The wires look messy.

I don't have time to go back thru this season looking for it, but I swear I saw some wire on the floor by one of the speakers.  So I think the set designer must respond to feedback.

The next question is how Harry knows so much about jazz with that dinky record collection.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: NikF on May 01, 2018, 03:32:47 PM
Quote from: NikF on April 30, 2018, 06:09:12 PM
Westworld - I watched the first season and if nothing else enjoyed the way some of it was lit (and with what appears almost like old uncoated lenses being employed to render skin tones particularly delightful - although nowadays I'm sure that's all added in post. Hahaha)

'Early on it was decided that the series would be shot on 35 mm film with assistance from HD taps, despite increasing difficulties in acquiring film stock. For a softer look, the filmmakers used Arri Zeiss master prime lenses with their coatings removed.'
- yeah, I have a good eye (literally) 8) although I don't like the usage of the term 'softer', because it's just going to furturr confuse the hoi polloi/coffee table book collectors.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on May 02, 2018, 04:36:20 AM
Revisiting A Nero Wolfe Mystery.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on May 02, 2018, 05:49:33 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 02, 2018, 04:36:20 AM
Revisiting A Nero Wolfe Mystery.
The Timothy Hutton or the William Conrad?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on May 02, 2018, 06:01:36 AM
Timothy Hutton.  I wish I had some of his wardrobe.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on May 02, 2018, 07:20:14 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 02, 2018, 06:01:36 AM
Timothy Hutton.  I wish I had some of his wardrobe.
I wish I could fit some of his wardrobe.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Crudblud on May 08, 2018, 11:21:47 AM
I'm about a third of the way through the "remix" of Arrested Development's fourth season, released in anticipation of the new season which will apparently be out on Netflix around the end of this month. I actually quite liked the original cut, which was hugely controversial with fans, but the new version is much more like the classic show. You still have not enough scenes with the Bluths all together, but the pacing and flow is spot-on and the bigger story is much easier to follow, if still convoluted. Given the central idea that Michael is the only one keeping the family together, it makes sense that his finally having had enough of them would result in each of them going their separate ways and degenerating into even more extreme versions of themselves, and it's a typically clever structural gag from Mitchell Hurwitz that each episode of the original cut followed only one character apiece, but the new cut really delivers more of the classic AD vibe, and it actually makes it funnier because you're not having to piece jokes and storylines together from five different episodes. I like it a lot and I can't wait for the new season.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: XB-70 Valkyrie on May 08, 2018, 12:46:47 PM
Just started watching The Polar Sea on Netflix (or is it Hulu?). Fascinating series about the effects of climate change in the arctic told through the adventures of three sailors tackling the Northwest Passage in a tiny (40'?) sailboat. Scenery is incredible.

(https://ia.media-imdb.com/images/M/MV5BMjAzNzM2ODQyMF5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTgwNjE1NjM4NTE@._V1_.jpg)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: North Star on May 08, 2018, 01:01:18 PM
Quote from: XB-70 Valkyrie on May 08, 2018, 12:46:47 PM
Just started watching The Polar Sea on Netflix (or is it Hulu?). Fascinating series about the effects of climate change in the arctic told through the adventures of three sailors tackling the Northwest Passage in a tiny (40'?) sailboat. Scenery is incredible.
This looks great. I recently saw the Blue Planet documentary series (with David Attenborough) about life in the oceans, touching also on how climate change, fishing and pollution affect it. Very much recommended.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: XB-70 Valkyrie on May 08, 2018, 01:14:21 PM
I am fascinated by the Arctic in general--would love to visit Finland/Lapland one day. I've made it as far as Bergen, Norway, but would like to go as far north as possible--polar bear gun at the ready (for self-preservation applications only!!)

How's life in Finland??
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Cato on May 08, 2018, 01:22:49 PM
Quote from: Crudblud on May 08, 2018, 11:21:47 AM
I'm about a third of the way through the "remix" of Arrested Development's fourth season, released in anticipation of the new season which will apparently be out on Netflix around the end of this month. I actually quite liked the original cut, which was hugely controversial with fans, but the new version is much more like the classic show. You still have not enough scenes with the Bluths all together, but the pacing and flow is spot-on and the bigger story is much easier to follow, if still convoluted. Given the central idea that Michael is the only one keeping the family together, it makes sense that his finally having had enough of them would result in each of them going their separate ways and degenerating into even more extreme versions of themselves, and it's a typically clever structural gag from Mitchell Hurwitz that each episode of the original cut followed only one character apiece, but the new cut really delivers more of the classic AD vibe, and it actually makes it funnier because you're not having to piece jokes and storylines together from five different episodes. I like it a lot and I can't wait for the new season.

Amen to everything!   0:)   My son and I watched about 7 episodes on Sunday, and found it much improved!  Not quite as snappy (and no scenes (yet) with police clobbering George Sr. with a billy-club) as the first three seasons, but still fun stuff!  And why divorce Maeby from the movie studio?  That was always a plot with great satirical possibilities.

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Baron Scarpia on May 08, 2018, 01:26:41 PM
Quote from: Cato on May 08, 2018, 01:22:49 PM
Amen to everything!   0:)   My son and I watched about 7 episodes on Sunday, and found it much improved!  Not quite as snappy (and no scenes (yet) with police clobbering George Sr. with a billy-club) as the first three seasons, but still fun stuff!  And why divorce Maeby from the movie studio?  That was always a plot with great satirical possibilities.

I still can't get over the transformed appearance of Portia de Rossi in AD season 4.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Cato on May 08, 2018, 01:34:17 PM
Quote from: Baron Scarpia on May 08, 2018, 01:26:41 PM
I still can't get over the transformed appearance of Portia de Rossi in AD season 4.

My wife asked: "Has she been sick?"    :o   ???

She gets a shorter hair-style in the 6th or 7th episode and has lost the eye shadow, and looks better then.

Why women think resembling a raccoon is attractive escapes me completely!  In fact, the entire female warpaint industry would go out of business, if it were up to me.  I never dated any girl with make-up.  It was an instant deal breaker.

I tell my girl students the great secret: guys don't care about your make-up.  We care about one thing: will you show up for the date? (Otherwise known as:  will you answer the door when we ring the bell?)  ;)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Baron Scarpia on May 08, 2018, 01:43:18 PM
It's not a matter of make-up. She had a quirky but attractive face, but in the return it wasn't just that wrinkles or signs of age were erased, but her features became very generic and idealized. At first it wasn't clear to me that it was the same actress. Major plastic surgery was assumed, but never admitted. It was claimed to be the result of "living healthy," or some such. Living healthy does not change your facial bone structure!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: North Star on May 08, 2018, 01:58:24 PM
Quote from: XB-70 Valkyrie on May 08, 2018, 01:14:21 PM
I am fascinated by the Arctic in general--would love to visit Finland/Lapland one day. I've made it as far as Bergen, Norway, but would like to go as far north as possible--polar bear gun at the ready (for self-preservation applications only!!)

How's life in Finland??
Cold and dark in the winter (though not during the few daylight hours when there's snow). There's no polar bears but the brown bear (grizzly bear is a subspecies) is dangerous enough if you mess with it (not that easy to come by one, though). The summers and winters in Lapland, with the sun either above or below the horizon continuously, are certainly an experience.
Other than that, it's a socialist shithole with free health care and education and an orchestra in 23 cities (with only 9 cities with a population of over 100 K).
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Post by: George on May 08, 2018, 03:50:35 PM
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91S6KAPCeLL._RI_.jpg)

I adore this little show.
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Post by: XB-70 Valkyrie on May 08, 2018, 05:22:54 PM
Quote from: North Star on May 08, 2018, 01:58:24 PM
Cold and dark in the winter (though not during the few daylight hours when there's snow). There's no polar bears but the brown bear (grizzly bear is a subspecies) is dangerous enough if you mess with it (not that easy to come by one, though). The summers and winters in Lapland, with the sun either above or below the horizon continuously, are certainly an experience.
Other than that, it's a socialist shithole with free health care and education and an orchestra in 23 cities (with only 9 cities with a population of over 100 K).

Hmmm, interesting. I'd still like to visit.

If you ever want to experience a (late stage) capitalist shithole, come to Southern California and we can compare notes.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Daverz on May 08, 2018, 05:25:29 PM
Have been watching the new season of Westworld and am already hopelessly lost with all the flash forwards and flashbacks.  And that sure is an enormous amusement park.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: stingo on May 18, 2018, 08:02:35 AM
Season endings: Arrow S6, The Flash S4, Krypton S1 and Legion S2
Continuing: Supergirl S3, Westworld S1
Infrequent: Lucifer S2, Rick and Morty S1, Black Adder S1, Cheers S4, Santa Clarita Diet S1, The Vampire Diaries S1
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Post by: Baron Scarpia on May 18, 2018, 08:16:57 AM
Giving up on Curb Your Enthusiasm, just getting too prurient and vulgar.
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Post by: vandermolen on May 18, 2018, 10:39:59 AM
I shall be watching the drama about the Jeremy Thorpe trial on Sunday night.
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Post by: André on May 18, 2018, 12:37:47 PM
Finished watching it 2 days ago. Excellent.

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Post by: Todd on May 19, 2018, 06:34:24 AM
(https://thecraggus.files.wordpress.com/2018/04/wild-wild-country.jpg?w=506)


Revisiting a bizarre part of recent-ish Oregon history.  The multi-part series is way too long and the melodramatic use of music is annoying.  Ma Anand Sheela is still a crazy bitch.  I didn't remember or never knew some of the details, but what was most interesting for me was to see the early role of Nike money in Oregon politics, in this case via Bill Bowerman.  (It's more pervasive now - I just went through a primary season where a county DA race pitted one candidate backed by Phil Knight against one backed by a George Soros funded group.)  The local PBS station ran a shorter film on the cult that was a bit less dramatic in style.  I'm all rajneesheed out for life now.
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Post by: Ken B on May 19, 2018, 07:40:53 AM
Quote from: vandermolen on May 18, 2018, 10:39:59 AM
I shall be watching the drama about the Jeremy Thorpe trial on Sunday night.

Sounds interesting. What is it?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: North Star on May 19, 2018, 08:07:49 AM
Quote from: Ken B on May 19, 2018, 07:40:53 AM
Sounds interesting. What is it?
A Very English Scandal, with Hugh Grant and Ben Whishaw


http://www.youtube.com/v/ggDTJc470Co
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Post by: drogulus on May 19, 2018, 08:57:16 AM
     I was chief of disguise at CIA. 'The Americans' got a lot right. (https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/posteverything/wp/2018/05/17/i-was-chief-of-disguise-at-cia-the-americans-got-a-lot-right/?utm_term=.ea38cd5dd135)

     Yes, I would think real spooks would get it right, and I think fans of the show are grateful for that. Most of us grew up with LeCarre and spy history. It's really amazing that an American network would produce a show like this and stick with it for 6 years of low ratings.

     
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Post by: vandermolen on May 19, 2018, 02:37:09 PM
Quote from: Ken B on May 19, 2018, 07:40:53 AM
Sounds interesting. What is it?
North Star has posted the trailer. I remember the case very well.
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Post by: Ken B on May 19, 2018, 02:45:04 PM
Quote from: vandermolen on May 19, 2018, 02:37:09 PM
North Star has posted the trailer. I remember the case very well.
Thanks to both of you.
I remember it vaguely from high school in Canada.
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Post by: vandermolen on May 20, 2018, 01:09:29 AM
Quote from: Ken B on May 19, 2018, 02:45:04 PM
Thanks to both of you.
I remember it vaguely from high school in Canada.

I'm looking forward to watching the drama. I actually saw Jeremy Thorpe once, after his spectacular fall from grace, he was sitting with his wife looking very sad (I think he had Parkinson's disease by this time) at the vets in London where I took my cat ( I went to quite a high-society vet you understand  8)). I felt sorry for him although many will say that he was lucky to be acquitted at his trial.
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Post by: Undersea on May 20, 2018, 02:22:09 AM
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The Borgias - Series #1


Re-watching this period Drama after having finished (and greatly enjoyed) The Tudors.
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Post by: SimonNZ on May 21, 2018, 04:54:55 PM
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81vClD1RtUL._SY445_.jpg) (https://i.pinimg.com/originals/75/9c/f3/759cf3ebea66e2fc23480a5187a34ef6.jpg)

Finished the Justified saga and sorry it came to an end as they kept the quality up all the way through.

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61tbuN3x3GL._SX310_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg)

Halfway through this and bored and disappointed. Might not even continue.
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Post by: NikF on May 23, 2018, 06:12:05 AM
Quote from: Baron Scarpia on May 18, 2018, 08:16:57 AM
Giving up on Curb Your Enthusiasm, just getting too prurient and vulgar.

I gave up on it too and for kind of similar reasons. And it's a pity, because I had really liked it.
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Post by: George on May 23, 2018, 06:42:35 AM
Quote from: NikF on May 23, 2018, 06:12:05 AM
I gave up on it too and for kind of similar reasons. And it's a pity, because I had really liked it.

It's pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty good.  8)
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Post by: NikF on May 23, 2018, 06:57:28 AM
Quote from: George on May 23, 2018, 06:42:35 AM
It's pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty good.  8)

That episode years ago when he cut the doll's hair? And the way he kind of casually tried to justify it to the little girl? Seems to me that all such stuff that's true to his character is lacking now - situations/scenarios are being forcibly introduced and imposed from the outside instead. Ah, it's probably just me - apart from when I was married I haven't owned a television and so that format (and the development within it) are still sometimes kind of alien to me.   ;D
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on May 23, 2018, 08:02:26 AM
Quote from: NikF on May 23, 2018, 06:57:28 AM
That episode years ago when he cut the doll's hair? And the way he kind of casually tried to justify it to the little girl? Seems to me that all such stuff that's true to his character is lacking now - situations/scenarios are being forcibly introduced and imposed from the outside instead. Ah, it's probably just me - apart from when I was married I haven't owned a television and so that format (and the development within it) are still sometimes kind of alien to me.   ;D

I was totally kidding.

The final season was poor, but much of the rest of the series was a lot of fun (to me.)

Matt Berry is my new comedic hero. After seeing him on IT Crowd, I sought out everything he's done. He's one of those guys that just needs to talk and he's funny. (see Snuff Box, Toast of London)

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Post by: Draško on May 24, 2018, 04:13:54 AM
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Post by: eljr on May 24, 2018, 05:09:10 AM
Quote from: Gordo on April 26, 2015, 06:16:35 PM
What TV series are you currently watching?


Same as always, none.
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Post by: Mirror Image on May 24, 2018, 06:04:53 AM
Quote from: Draško on May 24, 2018, 04:13:54 AM
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One of my favorite sitcoms of all-time. Certainly in my 'Top 3' that's for sure. I'm currently watching all eleven seasons over again for the fourth time. My main complaint about this show stems from the last two seasons (around the time that Daphne and Niles get married). I felt that the writing kind of took a backseat and wasn't as inventive or clever as the earlier seasons, but there are still some great episodes in these last last two seasons.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: XB-70 Valkyrie on May 24, 2018, 11:28:17 AM
I got burned out on Curb Your Enthusiasm after the fourth season. (we have the DVDs). I just got tired of his snotty, rich celebrity friends, and I also got tired of seeing L.A. scenery. I absolutely detest all of those areas and avoid them like the plague.

I loved the first few seasons of Portlandia, but got tired of that too; it just seemed to shift from being funny to being weird for the sake of being weird.

Now am watching The Polar Sea, and I must recommend this again. It is some of the greatest filmmaking I have ever seen. Go go Netflix now and watch the second episode--stupendous!



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Post by: Moonfish on May 24, 2018, 11:43:57 AM
I really like this show!

<-------  Claire Danes fan!   

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Post by: Draško on May 24, 2018, 12:26:16 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on May 24, 2018, 06:04:53 AM
One of my favorite sitcoms of all-time. Certainly in my 'Top 3' that's for sure. I'm currently watching all eleven seasons over again for the fourth time. My main complaint about this show stems from the last two seasons (around the time that Daphne and Niles get married). I felt that the writing kind of took a backseat and wasn't as inventive or clever as the earlier seasons, but there are still some great episodes in these last last two seasons.

This is my first time watching it. I've seen maybe couple of episodes back in the day when it was shown on TV. I'm really, really liking it, and sitcoms aren't usually my cup of tea (few British ones excepted).
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Baron Scarpia on May 24, 2018, 12:57:47 PM
It certainly starts out good, perfectly scripted and executed comedy. But it seems by the time they got to the fifth or sixth season they had exhausted every possible plot twist, and eventually got so desperate that they had to put Niles and Daphne together. At that moment I think it quickly degenerated pretty rapidly.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on May 24, 2018, 02:00:10 PM
Charité

A German Netflix series about the famous hospital, in 1888. Decent, not wonderful.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Draško on May 25, 2018, 04:18:55 AM
Quote from: Baron Scarpia on May 24, 2018, 12:57:47 PM
It certainly starts out good, perfectly scripted and executed comedy. But it seems by the time they got to the fifth or sixth season they had exhausted every possible plot twist, and eventually got so desperate that they had to put Niles and Daphne together. At that moment I think it quickly degenerated pretty rapidly.

I've long way to go till 5th or 6th season. I'll see how it goes.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Moonfish on May 26, 2018, 12:04:28 AM
Quote from: Ken B on May 24, 2018, 02:00:10 PM
Charité

A German Netflix series about the famous hospital, in 1888. Decent, not wonderful.

It's on my list! I like shows from across the world. This one is in the realm of microbiology, romance and drama?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on May 26, 2018, 06:22:08 AM
Quote from: Moonfish on May 26, 2018, 12:04:28 AM
It's on my list! I like shows from across the world. This one is in the realm of microbiology, romance and drama?

Yes. Koch, Ehrlich, Virchow, and Behring, with some soap opera tossed in. No cats though.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Jaakko Keskinen on May 26, 2018, 10:19:50 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on May 24, 2018, 06:04:53 AM
One of my favorite sitcoms of all-time. Certainly in my 'Top 3' that's for sure. I'm currently watching all eleven seasons over again for the fourth time. My main complaint about this show stems from the last two seasons (around the time that Daphne and Niles get married). I felt that the writing kind of took a backseat and wasn't as inventive or clever as the earlier seasons, but there are still some great episodes in these last last two seasons.

Seconded. Frasier is one of the funniest sitcoms I've ever seen and it's fun to see the similarities between Sideshow Bob from The Simpsons and Frasier (minus all the murdering stuff) and the voice actors of Sideshow Bob's father and brother were the same as in Frasier too. So sad that John Mahoney died.  :(
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Post by: SimonNZ on May 28, 2018, 10:21:08 PM
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Mr Robot - season three

I was initially worried that it wasn't as unrelentingly dark as the wonderful season 2, though that turned out to be a very subtle subversion and mocking of the idea of turning the clock back and making everything okay again by seeming to let a little light shine through. Ultimately superb as ever, one of the very few essentials on tv now.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Moonfish on May 28, 2018, 11:06:59 PM
Quote from: Ken B on May 26, 2018, 06:22:08 AM
Yes. Koch, Ehrlich, Virchow, and Behring, with some soap opera tossed in. No cats though.

Darn! I was hoping for at least one cat in Koch's experiments! (https://cdn3.iconfinder.com/data/icons/farm-animals/128/cat-512.png)
We are moving through it slowly, but it is definitely very enjoyable!

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Post by: Mirror Image on May 31, 2018, 09:15:35 PM
Quote from: Alberich on May 26, 2018, 10:19:50 AM
Seconded. Frasier is one of the funniest sitcoms I've ever seen and it's fun to see the similarities between Sideshow Bob from The Simpsons and Frasier (minus all the murdering stuff) and the voice actors of Sideshow Bob's father and brother were the same as in Frasier too. So sad that John Mahoney died.  :(

Yes, Mahoney's death was kind of a shock to me as I didn't know that he was ill. I thought he was in good health. In the back of my mind, I was really hoping for a reunion show, but we still may get one. The way the series ended (i. e. Goodnight, Seattle) kind of left things unresolved between Frasier and Charlotte as there's no telling what might have happened. I suppose it'll forever be one of those 'what if' moments.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Mirror Image on May 31, 2018, 09:22:47 PM
Quote from: Baron Scarpia on May 24, 2018, 12:57:47 PM
It certainly starts out good, perfectly scripted and executed comedy. But it seems by the time they got to the fifth or sixth season they had exhausted every possible plot twist, and eventually got so desperate that they had to put Niles and Daphne together. At that moment I think it quickly degenerated pretty rapidly.

I agree and disagree. I think that Niles and Daphne getting together was inevitable and everyone saw it coming. I thought how it led up that point was actually extremely well-written. I do agree, however, that the later seasons lack a certain magic that they never quite seemed to be able to capture again. The final season's last couple of episodes were quite good I must say as the writing seemed to have picked back up, but, as with everything that's a success, it must come to an end. For me, this sitcom is one of the best I've ever seen and I put it up there with other favorites of mine like Seinfeld, Everybody Loves Raymond, Wings, and Curb Your Enthusiasm.
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Post by: SimonNZ on May 31, 2018, 09:59:16 PM
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Quite well done, I thought.
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Post by: Baron Scarpia on June 01, 2018, 06:04:40 AM
I've been slowly making my way through The Sopranos again. Just finished the second season. It ends in dramatic fashion, but the real high point of the season is "You're gonna cry now?"
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on June 01, 2018, 09:33:02 AM

     (https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81V1UHbknjL._SY500_.jpg)

     I just started to watch this. It comes through an Amazon premium channel which I ordered just for this series.
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Post by: Moonfish on June 01, 2018, 11:03:21 AM
Quote from: drogulus on June 01, 2018, 09:33:02 AM
     (https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81V1UHbknjL._SY500_.jpg)

     I just started to watch this. It comes through an Amazon premium channel which I ordered just for this series.

Please report back - 7 seasons mm?   Is the channel mostly mysteries and police dramas?
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Post by: George on June 01, 2018, 11:40:26 AM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on June 01, 2018, 12:37:14 PM
Quote from: Moonfish on June 01, 2018, 11:03:21 AM
Please report back - 7 seasons mm?   Is the channel mostly mysteries and police dramas?

     There's a lot of that.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: XB-70 Valkyrie on June 01, 2018, 03:28:58 PM
Quote from: Baron Scarpia on June 01, 2018, 06:04:40 AM
I've been slowly making my way through The Sopranos again. Just finished the second season. It ends in dramatic fashion, but the real high point of the season is "You're gonna cry now?"

Love that show, but we missed it the first time around. We have been watching an episode a week--in order--for over a year now--currently on Season 5 (Christopher Moltisanti went nuts at the rumor that his fiance and Tony were going at it). Don't spoil it for me please, but I get the idea that Adrianna is not long for this world!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Baron Scarpia on June 02, 2018, 05:02:36 PM
Quote from: XB-70 Valkyrie on June 01, 2018, 03:28:58 PM
Love that show, but we missed it the first time around. We have been watching an episode a week--in order--for over a year now--currently on Season 5 (Christopher Moltisanti went nuts at the rumor that his fiance and Tony were going at it). Don't spoil it for me please, but I get the idea that Adrianna is not long for this world!

One of the rare shows that maintained its level of quality to the end, although the tone changed, got darker, in the run up to the finale.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Daverz on June 02, 2018, 05:07:53 PM
Quote from: drogulus on June 01, 2018, 09:33:02 AM
     (https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81V1UHbknjL._SY500_.jpg)

     I just started to watch this. It comes through an Amazon premium channel which I ordered just for this series.

There appear to be no zombies in this French village, so it's probably not fo me. ;)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on June 02, 2018, 08:05:34 PM
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The first episode was very flat, but they loosened up after that.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on June 03, 2018, 09:12:53 AM
Well, a number of months ago, I purchased the entire JAG series, i.e. 10 seasons (nearly 230 episodes), from Amazon w/ some credit, so inexpensive - Susan & I are still watching and have started the 9th season a few days ago (do just a couple a night) - we are really enjoying and hard to believe the show ended in 2005 (a LOT of old news!).  Dave :)

P.S. believe that NCIS was like a 'replacement' for JAG and is now on its 15th season - we might just rent the first season (only 10 bucks) - anyone have comments on the Mark Harmon series?  Thanks.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Miscellaneous/i-3B2NB9C/0/11ed4abc/O/JAG_10Seasons.png)

(https://static.next-episode.net/tv-shows-images/huge/ncis.jpg)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on June 03, 2018, 12:31:34 PM
Quote from: SonicMan46 on June 03, 2018, 09:12:53 AM
Well, a number of months ago, I purchased the entire JAG series, i.e. 10 seasons (nearly 230 episodes), from Amazon w/ some credit, so inexpensive - Susan & I are still watching and have started the 9th season a few days ago (do just a couple a night) - we are really enjoying and hard to believe the show ended in 2005 (a LOT of old news!).  Dave :)

P.S. believe that NCIS was like a 'replacement' for JAG and is now on its 15th season - we might just rent the first season (only 10 bucks) - anyone have comments on the Mark Harmon series?  Thanks.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Miscellaneous/i-3B2NB9C/0/11ed4abc/O/JAG_10Seasons.png)

(https://static.next-episode.net/tv-shows-images/huge/ncis.jpg)

I liked the first season pretty well. At some point in the later series (not sure whic, whatever was in the library) it got too silly — someone faked their own death in like 5 of 6 consecutive episodes) and I gave up.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Hollywood on June 03, 2018, 10:04:20 PM
Quote from: SonicMan46 on June 03, 2018, 09:12:53 AM

P.S. believe that NCIS was like a 'replacement' for JAG and is now on its 15th season - we might just rent the first season (only 10 bucks) - anyone have comments on the Mark Harmon series?  Thanks.


NCIS is one of my favorite TV series. I don't care too much for the 2 NCIS spinoffs, NCIS: Los Angeles and NCIS: New Orleans. I must admit that the main reason I watch NCIS is that I have a long time crush on Mark Harmon which started back when he was the starting quarterback for the UCLA Bruins football team in 1972 and 1973. 

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: vandermolen on June 03, 2018, 10:16:26 PM
I've been enjoying 'A Very English Scandal', which finished last night, which featured an excellent performance by Hugh Grant as Jeremy Thorpe and Ben Wilshaw (the voice of Paddington) as Nornan Scott. In fact they both featured in 'Paddington 2'.

I'm looking forward to the return of Poldark next week  ::)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on June 04, 2018, 06:49:36 AM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: mc ukrneal on June 06, 2018, 09:02:01 AM
Quote from: SonicMan46 on June 03, 2018, 09:12:53 AM
Well, a number of months ago, I purchased the entire JAG series, i.e. 10 seasons (nearly 230 episodes), from Amazon w/ some credit, so inexpensive - Susan & I are still watching and have started the 9th season a few days ago (do just a couple a night) - we are really enjoying and hard to believe the show ended in 2005 (a LOT of old news!).  Dave :)

P.S. believe that NCIS was like a 'replacement' for JAG and is now on its 15th season - we might just rent the first season (only 10 bucks) - anyone have comments on the Mark Harmon series?  Thanks.

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Miscellaneous/i-3B2NB9C/0/11ed4abc/O/JAG_10Seasons.png)

(https://static.next-episode.net/tv-shows-images/huge/ncis.jpg)
It's fun. Worth a shot - if you like it, 15 seasons ahead! If you don't, not much of an investment.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: bwv 1080 on June 12, 2018, 05:40:47 AM
Amazon Prime has a the subtitled 2012 Russian TV production of Vassily Grossman's Life and Fate (IMO the best WW2 novel if you are not aware of it)

https://www.youtube.com/v/IhUDbRLBA7w
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Daverz on June 15, 2018, 02:10:20 PM
Killing Eve

(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BYTVhMmUwZTktMGJlZC00NDUyLWExYjktNDBkZTU3YjU0ODNiXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNzQ2NjI4MDM@._V1_UX182_CR0,0,182,268_AL_.jpg)

Great show.  Also

The Woman In White

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I never finished the novel because I became frustrated by the way the author stacked the deck by making his characters so obtuse.  This 2018 mini-series got past that pretty quickly.


Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: The new erato on June 16, 2018, 12:42:41 AM
Just finished the 3rd season of the great french series "Le Bureau".
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Draško on June 16, 2018, 02:03:42 AM
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91RP2p%2BdwGL._SL1500_.jpg)

Hasn't lost any quality.
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Post by: Todd on June 16, 2018, 06:03:31 AM
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Season five.  The show is not what it once was, but there are nonetheless some good bits (eg, AI), and Matt Ross does superb work.
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Post by: SonicMan46 on June 16, 2018, 07:59:44 AM
Parts Unknown w/ the late Anthony Bourdain - just finished Season 9 shown below - bought Season 10 from Amazon (bought the SD version for $10) - and will likely purchase Season 11, although there are just 6 episodes (vs. the usual 8 or more).  Will CNN find a replacement host?  Do they want to?  If so, will be curious of the person chosen?  Dave :)

P.S. still finishing the last season of JAG which we've really enjoyed.

(https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Video111/v4/3d/1e/0c/3d1e0cc5-d6e1-4fdd-2c4f-e0070e35ff32/mzl.dshsiafj.lsr/600x600bb-85.jpg)  (https://s2.thcdn.com/productimg/0/600/600/05/10407205-1424283852-179159.jpg)
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Post by: Wakefield on June 21, 2018, 11:56:19 AM
Not a TV series, but its addictive OST, composed by Cristóbal Tapia de Veer:

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/415WNRmpdXL.jpg)

From one of the best TV series that I've watched ever.  :)
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Post by: SimonNZ on June 23, 2018, 02:56:52 AM
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91FI4G3niJL._SY445_.jpg) (https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/519NscK2zhL._SY445_.jpg)

Season four killed off so many of my favorite characters I thought for a second I must be watching Game Of Thrones

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51O9IJ5oGOL._SX326_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg)

Agatha Christie isn't usually my thing, but this was much better than I expected
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Post by: Draško on June 28, 2018, 05:55:54 AM
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Babylon Berlin season 2
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Post by: stingo on June 28, 2018, 04:37:24 PM
Just shy of halfway done with Luke Cage S2.
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Post by: George on June 28, 2018, 04:54:25 PM
(http://www.slashfilm.com/wp/wp-content/images/arrested-development-season-5-review.jpg)

Watching Arrested Development, Season 5, up to the third episode. Good so far.
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Post by: SonicMan46 on June 29, 2018, 07:51:35 AM
Finished watching JAG a week or so ago - have just finished the first season of NCIS w/ Mark Harmon and enjoyed - will start Season 2 w/ our Netflix membership - Dave :)

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/1f/26/bc/1f26bc0e4975eda2af6b214f1e194106.png)  (http://coulissesmedias.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/ncis.jpg)
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Post by: SimonNZ on July 01, 2018, 03:56:57 PM
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Working my way through the thirty episodes across five discs of the French documentary series Architectures. Uniformly excellent. And I hadn't realised before that there was a connection between Xenakis an Le Corbusier.
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Post by: Daverz on July 01, 2018, 07:55:45 PM
Caught up on Poldark Season 3 and now starting Season 4.

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Post by: George on July 02, 2018, 07:49:45 AM
Just finished watching the entire The Odd Couple series (the old one.)

Now watching Seinfeld, The Jim Gaffigan Show and Portlandia.
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Post by: Karl Henning on July 02, 2018, 08:06:59 AM
How many seasons did The Odd Couple run, George?
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Post by: zamyrabyrd on July 02, 2018, 08:25:16 AM
On local TV there are sometimes reruns of Antiques Roadshow. Makes you want to check your old stuff in search of treasures:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006mj2y

(http://www.gstatic.com/tv/thumb/tvbanners/14563692/p14563692_b_v8_aa.jpg)
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Post by: George on July 02, 2018, 09:21:14 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 02, 2018, 08:06:59 AM
How many seasons did The Odd Couple run, George?

Five
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Post by: André on July 02, 2018, 10:47:42 AM
Spin off of The Imitation Game ? Undemanding summer fare, but very well done  ;)

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91Yk7ZhUxnL._SY606_.jpg)
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Post by: Draško on July 03, 2018, 02:13:19 AM
Quote from: SimonNZ on July 01, 2018, 03:56:57 PM
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Working my way through the thirty episodes across five discs of the French documentary series Architectures. Uniformly excellent. And I hadn't realised before that there was a connection between Xenakis an Le Corbusier.

I've seen couple of episodes of that series and indeed all were excellent. Thanks for the reminder, I definitely want to see the rest. There are six more volumes after the five in that box.
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Post by: André on July 05, 2018, 07:25:39 PM
Series 3. I think it's the last season, no other seems to be in the works. I'll miss it. Script and acting are top notch.

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/916lzdrorrL._SY445_.jpg)
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Post by: Daverz on July 05, 2018, 08:26:37 PM
Quote from: André on July 05, 2018, 07:25:39 PM
Series 3. I think it's the last season, no other seems to be in the works. I'll miss it. Script and acting are top notch.

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/916lzdrorrL._SY445_.jpg)

It never really made sense to me to follow up the first season.  Perhaps I'll try season 2 again later.
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Post by: André on July 06, 2018, 12:07:36 PM
IMO season 3 is the best of the series. Same characters, different plot - darker, more twisted.
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Post by: SonicMan46 on July 06, 2018, 01:52:16 PM
Well, we decided to give NCIS a break - now watching:

Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown - Season 11 - his last - still sad about his passing - a unique host-chef -  :(

Hawaii Five-0 - Season 8 - some of the old characters gone and a few new ones, but still enjoying!  Dave :)

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91lFtPsI2dL._RI_.jpg)  (https://storage.googleapis.com/cdn.spoilertv.com/images/headers/hawaii-five-0.jpg) 
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Post by: 71 dB on July 07, 2018, 03:40:27 AM
I started to re-watch classic Doctor Who on DVD from the beginning, William Hartnell as the Doctor.

I had never watched the story "The Reign of Terror" before. I bought the DVD years ago, but never actually watched it.  :P
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Post by: SimonNZ on July 07, 2018, 07:59:41 PM
Quote from: Draško on July 03, 2018, 02:13:19 AM
I've seen couple of episodes of that series and indeed all were excellent. Thanks for the reminder, I definitely want to see the rest. There are six more volumes after the five in that box.

Thats good to know. Nobody local seems to have the later series - might have to be a xmas present to myself.

finished:

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91oijrsn38L._SY445_.jpg)

Picked this up from the library with no idea what it was about and fairly low expectations. It was unexpectedly superb - especially the first two or three episodes which have more inventiveness, daring and fresh ideas than most other full series. I see now its made by the same guy who did the reboot of Fargo.
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Post by: Omicron9 on July 09, 2018, 06:41:19 AM
Just finished both seasons of "Stranger Things" on Netflix.  S1 took a while to pull me in; in fact, I had seen the first couple of episodes and given up until a trusted friend convinced me to keep going.  Glad I did; good series.  I think I liked S2 better than S1.

Recommended.

-09
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Post by: vandermolen on July 09, 2018, 10:01:19 AM
Poldark
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Post by: bwv 1080 on July 09, 2018, 10:13:18 AM
Just finished Patrick Melrose, tough to watch in parts but great acting

and a great counter to English aristocrat porn shows like The Crown or Downton Abbey. 
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Post by: ritter on July 09, 2018, 11:52:31 AM
This excellently produced and very interesting BBC series on art and civilisation. with a very fresh approach to its subject:

(http://www.loreto.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/BBC-Civilisations-480x265.jpg)

It apparently was initially intended as a sequel to Kenneth Clark's (a figure not much loved in the Spanish-speaking world  ::)) Civilisation from the 1960s, but I'd say it's superior—from what I recall of the original, which I haven't watched in decades—in it's broader scope and access to wider scholarship.
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Post by: SimonNZ on July 09, 2018, 01:37:56 PM
Quote from: ritter on July 09, 2018, 11:52:31 AM
Kenneth Clark's (a figure not much loved in the Spanish-speaking world  ::)) Civilisation

Why is that?
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Post by: George on July 09, 2018, 01:40:11 PM
(https://seriestorrent.tv/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/reno-911.jpg)
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Post by: ritter on July 09, 2018, 10:26:19 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on July 09, 2018, 01:37:56 PM
Why is that?
Lord Clark almost completely ignored Spain in his writings and his TV series. Regarding this point, in 1970 the New York Times (https://www.nytimes.com/1970/11/17/archives/kenneth-clark-basks-in-civilisations-success.html) quoted him thus: "If I had been doing a history of art, I could not possibly have omitted the Spanish contribution. But the assignment was 'civilization,' and when one asks what Spain has done to elevate mankind, the answer is less clear. The great saints, the Jesuits in South America, 'Don Quixote' were enormous accomplishments, of course, but did the Spain of the 16th century help people to get more out of themselves? It jolly well did not!"..."Spain simply remained Spain and it was largely a repressive regime."

He didnt even acknowledge the fact that Spain gave the world, among many other things, paella and gazpacho.... ::) :D
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Post by: Draško on July 17, 2018, 03:57:10 AM
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81zolJzMp8L._SL1500_.jpg)

Started watching the 8th season on Netflix, and then the sound just died after 2nd episode (on entire season, even the episodes I've watched normally couple of days before). Strange, never had such experience with Netflix. Reported the problem, let's see what happens. 

I'll watch second season of GLOW in the meantime.
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Post by: George on July 17, 2018, 05:31:48 AM
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71X2wvj1OwL._RI_.jpg)

Really enjoyed season one, going to continue with season two today.
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Post by: Tapio Dimitriyevich Shostakovich on July 18, 2018, 07:36:48 AM
AnnE with an E.
Tissues please. Works for me. Already worked for good old Anne of Green Gables.
But don't tell anyone.

Watched "Im Angesicht des Verbrechens". https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1223917/ - It's about russian mafia in Berlin, but especially it is a look into the russian community and soul, I loved it. 70s style and quite experimental. Was expensive... and not succesful, people maybe weren't used to 10 episodes shows back then... Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xmxZOEqbiM

Otherwise: Waiting for GoT8. Fargo 3 was not as good as I hoped.
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Post by: Omicron9 on July 19, 2018, 07:36:56 AM
Currently re-watching seasons 1 - 4 of Bojack in preparation for the September S5 release.  One of the best series I've ever seen; animated or otherwise.  Funny, moving, deep, troubling, disturbing, sad, hilarious, creative, and highly original.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3398228/?ref_=nv_sr_1 (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3398228/?ref_=nv_sr_1)

IMdB categorizes it as a comedy, but I'm not so sure it can even be comfortably placed into a single category.

Wiki:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BoJack_Horseman (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BoJack_Horseman)

From Wiki:  "Alongside having a satirical take on current events, politics, and show business, BoJack is lauded for its realistic take on dealing with depression, trauma, addiction, self-destructive behavior, and the human experience."

That's pretty accurate.

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Post by: North Star on July 19, 2018, 07:47:45 AM
Quote from: Omicron9 on July 19, 2018, 07:36:56 AM
Currently re-watching seasons 1 - 4 of Bojack in preparation for the September S5 release.  One of the best series I've ever seen; animated or otherwise.  Funny, moving, deep, troubling, disturbing, sad, hilarious, creative, and highly original.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3398228/?ref_=nv_sr_1 (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3398228/?ref_=nv_sr_1)

IMdB categorizes it as a comedy, but I'm not so sure it can even be comfortably placed into a single category.

Wiki:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BoJack_Horseman (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BoJack_Horseman)

From Wiki:  "Alongside having a satirical take on current events, politics, and show business, BoJack is lauded for its realistic take on dealing with depression, trauma, addiction, self-destructive behavior, and the human experience."

That's pretty accurate.

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A good description indeed, and a great show.

Recently: the new season of Poldark, and some Columbo episodes

https://www.youtube.com/v/uhbIXBdJxM8
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Post by: bwv 1080 on July 23, 2018, 06:16:04 PM
Trying to watch the new HBO southern gothic crime show, and this review unfortunately is dead on

https://reason.com/archives/2018/07/06/hbos-creaky-adaptation-of-sharp-objects (https://reason.com/archives/2018/07/06/hbos-creaky-adaptation-of-sharp-objects)
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Post by: Omicron9 on July 24, 2018, 02:07:56 AM
Started S2 of "Glow" on Netflix.  If you liked S1, you'll enjoy S2.  Maron continues as his curmudgeonly self; a good character.

-09
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on July 24, 2018, 07:24:11 AM
NCIS - Season 2 only - I'm really enjoying the series; Susan cannot get into the character's personalities as she has w/ other TV series we've watched together, so going slowly.

Blue Bloods - Season 8 (newest one) - half way through this season - now Susan loves the characters in this series, so we watch more episodes each night!  Dave :)

(https://is5-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Music6/v4/c5/0f/28/c50f283e-f8b1-bd71-ee21-2dc917cad085/source/400x400-75.jpg)  (https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/blue-bloods-netflix.png)
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Post by: André on July 24, 2018, 08:11:23 AM
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61MfRzZMUbL._SY606_.jpg)

As noir series go, they don't often come as gloomy and depressing as this. Interesting direction, with events not aligned in time but intertwined seemingly at random. Shot in the depths of the belgian Ardennes, with more flawed, deranged, obsessed characters than one can possibly meet in a lifetime.
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Post by: ritter on August 12, 2018, 08:13:53 AM
Just finished watching this French 1968 four-part TV adapatation of Jan Potocki's extraordinary The Manuscript Found in Saragossa:

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Very much a product of its time, with wonderfully (and very fitting) over-the-top costumes and sets, and lavishly produced, this was most enjoyable. Of course, the labyrinthine novel is very difficult to translate into a visual medium, and inevitably the narrative becomes linear. But still, director Philippe Ducrest and his screenwriters convey the atmosphere of the novel quite successfully, and manage to sneak in some of the "stories within stories within stories within...". in an intelligent way.

I first encountered Potocki's book via a clever stage adaptation by distinguished Spanish playwright and director Francisco Nieva some 15 years ago, and then read the book (in English translation). Wojciech Has's 1965 Polish film adaptation has many admirers, but it didn't leave much of an impression on me, and I found this French mini-series superior.
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Post by: drogulus on August 12, 2018, 09:15:39 AM

     I'm still on Un village français, and it's riveting all the way through. It could be compared to The Wire in its epic vastness.
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Post by: Cato on August 12, 2018, 10:29:55 AM
We are working our way through...


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Great paranoid fantasy, although too much of it is becoming ever closer to reality!

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Post by: Cato on August 12, 2018, 03:30:41 PM
Quote from: Cato on August 12, 2018, 10:29:55 AM
We are working our way through...


[asin]B01FNG2KDA[/asin]


Great paranoid fantasy, although too much of it is becoming ever closer to reality!

Speaking of closer to reality...from the Wall Street Journal this weekend:

Quote...Consider a more disturbing scenario. A Washington state couple grew concerned a few years ago when their 3-year-old son developed anxiety about going to bed. They didn't know whether to believe the child when he told them that someone was talking to him at night. "Wake up, little boy," he claimed he'd heard a voice in the darkness say. "Daddy's looking for you." The couple thought he was having nightmares, until they went to check on him one night and heard the voice too. "Look, someone's coming," it said as they entered their son's room. A hacker had taken control of their baby monitor, the kind you can check through an app on your smartphone.

The popularity of internet-connected security cameras, locks and home alarms has skyrocketed despite regular reports that the systems are easily hijacked. A family in Houston was horrified to learn that a live feed from the webcam in their 8-year-old daughters' room had been streaming online. The girl's mother found out only when a woman in Oregon happened across the livestream and decided to contact the family. A security company determined that hackers were able to gain access to the webcam while the young victim was playing the online videogame Minecraft.

Government spying is a further privacy concern raised by the Internet of Things. In early 2017, WikiLeaks released a trove of documents purportedly revealing the Central Intelligence Agency's ability to hack your internet-enabled television and turn it into a listening device. The same document dump indicated that the CIA has targeted Apple, designing malware that can infect "factory fresh" iPhones and snoop on users' texts, phone and FaceTime calls, and internet searches. "Siri, why do I feel like I'm being watched?"...

(My emphasis above)  See:  https://www.wsj.com/articles/siri-why-do-i-feel-like-im-being-watched-1533935861 (https://www.wsj.com/articles/siri-why-do-i-feel-like-im-being-watched-1533935861)

The premise of the show is that a massive, self-aware government computer is used to compile - on an automatic basis - as much information on everyone from every device possible in a search for terrorists: most of the data is ignored, (or is it?   $:)   ), including data on non-terrorist crimes being plotted.
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Post by: drogulus on August 12, 2018, 04:45:31 PM

     I have a PC and a flip phone. I have no social media presence. Anyone who enables voice functions or advertising on a Samsung TV should be spied on. Why are you buying a Samsung TV? They suck, ask the CIA what they use.
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Post by: SimonNZ on August 12, 2018, 04:48:32 PM
What point are you up to in the series, Cato?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Cato on August 12, 2018, 04:50:39 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on August 12, 2018, 04:48:32 PM
What point are you up to in the series, Cato?

Toward the end of Season Three, when things are looking very bad for our heroes!  ;)  Two episodes to go, then two more seasons.

Root and Shaw rock!  8)
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Post by: SimonNZ on August 12, 2018, 04:57:54 PM
Ah...theres something I'd like to say now, but I better wait until you've seen to the end of this season.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Cato on August 13, 2018, 03:31:51 AM
Quote from: SimonNZ on August 12, 2018, 04:57:54 PM
Ah...theres something I'd like to say now, but I better wait until you've seen to the end of this season.

Season Three is finished!  You may write now!   :D
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Post by: MN Dave on August 13, 2018, 04:55:09 AM
Bosch
Lodge 49
Better Call Saul
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on August 13, 2018, 05:04:38 AM
My brother was watching Bosch.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on August 13, 2018, 06:51:35 AM
(http://trackingboard1.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/im-dying-up-here-banner.jpg)

Loved this the first time through and gonna watch it again.
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Post by: drogulus on August 13, 2018, 09:21:18 AM

     I rererewatched The Jewel In The Crown from 1984. It's better each time. And, considering it's on DVD and is so old, it looks damn good.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: NikF on August 13, 2018, 09:31:19 AM
Yeah, Jewel in the Crown looks good on the remastered DVD. I know it was shot on 16mm film, but I suspect it was the 'long pitch' version of 16mm. Of course, you need the right equipment (and a good eye) to benefit and appreciate it.
Also, what a fine cast.
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Post by: ritter on August 13, 2018, 09:53:31 AM
Quote from: drogulus on August 13, 2018, 09:21:18 AM
     I rererewatched The Jewel In The Crown from 1984. It's better each time...

Quote from: NikF on August 13, 2018, 09:31:19 AM
...
Also, what a fine cast.
+1 One of the great series of all time IMHO.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on August 13, 2018, 10:20:00 AM
     
Quote from: NikF on August 13, 2018, 09:31:19 AM
Yeah, Jewel in the Crown looks good on the remastered DVD. I know it was shot on 16mm film, but I suspect it was the 'long pitch' version of 16mm. Of course, you need the right equipment (and a good eye) to benefit and appreciate it.
Also, what a fine cast.

      The series Spooks, which is much more recent, was shot on Super 16 and for that reason it's not going to be on Blu Ray.

      This came off a Blu Ray forum:

Spooks was shot on Super16.

Whilst it's not impossible to source a BD from Super16 film (The Wrestler for example) the BBC are reluctant to go down that route. I think they did it with Pride & Prejudice, but decided that there wouldn't be any more after that. That's why there are no BDs of the earlier seasons of Merlin, until they changed the film stock from Super16 to 35mm series 4 onwards.

It's not just the BBC, Fox declined the opportunity to put The Shield out on BD because it had used Super16 film, which it deemed to be insufficient quality from which to source BDs.

Life on Mars was shot on Super16, and was later transferred to a HD master, which didn't look brilliant.


    I got the Blu Ray of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (1979) just yesterday. Somebody thought it was worth doing, and somebody was mostly wrong.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on August 13, 2018, 11:17:01 AM
Quote from: Cato on August 13, 2018, 03:31:51 AM
Season Three is finished!  You may write now!   :D

Heh. Just wanted to say that imo the series three finale set to Radioheads Exit Music is one of the best series ends of any show. Not just the execution of the reversal of fortune for our heroes  and the total rout but the willing embrace of AI rule it finishes on. I was quite stunned when I first saw it.
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Post by: Cato on August 13, 2018, 03:49:07 PM
Concerning Person of Interest....  Spoiler alert

Quote from: SimonNZ on August 13, 2018, 11:17:01 AM
Heh. Just wanted to say that imo the series three finale set to Radioheads Exit Music is one of the best series ends of any show. Not just the execution of the reversal of fortune for our heroes  and the total rout but the willing embrace of AI rule it finishes on. I was quite stunned when I first saw it.

Yes, most excellent!  The scene that struck us - as far as style goes - is the episode with the assassination of  (Spoiler a main character ) where the camera pulls back, and Reese is cradling the victim, illuminated on the sidewalk by a streetlight, with Finch standing to one side.  It resembled a painting by Edward Hopper.

e.g.

(https://i2.wp.com/www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/auth/hopper/interior/hopper.summer-evening.jpg)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: XB-70 Valkyrie on August 13, 2018, 04:37:11 PM
We are now on The Sopranos Season Six.

We are looking for a new comedy (tired of Frasier and Fawlty Towers after having seen them so many times). So, we just tried the first episode of The End of the F*cking World and found it to be only slightly amusing, and more than slightly disturbing, with two very unlikeable lead characters. Will not be back for more.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on August 13, 2018, 06:45:49 PM
Quote from: XB-70 Valkyrie on August 13, 2018, 04:37:11 PM
We are now on The Sopranos Season Six.

We are looking for a new comedy (tired of Frasier and Fawlty Towers after having seen them so many times). So, we just tried the first episode of The End of the F*cking World and found it to be only slightly amusing, and more than slightly disturbing, with two very unlikeable lead characters. Will not be back for more.
Marvelous Mrs Maisel, if you have Amazon streaming.

We just finished Collateral, a Brit Netflix mini series. Thumbs down. Not very coherent, most of the characters are unlikable. Plus it feels like most of what happens happens because the script writer wants it to, not because the characters do.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Draško on August 14, 2018, 02:21:14 AM
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91zhdY31U5L._SL1500_.jpg)  (https://s15.postimg.cc/f5gi2tkuz/sharp_objects_xlg.jpg)
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Post by: André on August 14, 2018, 05:20:53 AM
Way too hot around here, so I'm indulging...

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/517SfxwO4eL.jpg)

Agatha Christie spin-offs, with the Cotswold setting intact, but the avuncular Father Brown replaces Miss Marple.
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Post by: ritter on August 14, 2018, 05:27:53 AM
Quote from: André on August 14, 2018, 05:20:53 AM
Way too hot around here, so I'm indulging...

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/517SfxwO4eL.jpg)

Agatha Christie spin-offs, with the Cotswold setting intact, but the avuncular Father Brown replaces Miss Marple.
I watched all the series some months ago on my local cable network here in Spain. Great fun, and some very engaging characters (I have a particular fondness for Lady Felicia).

But.... I was intrigued by the overwhelming majority of Roman Catholics in the Cotswolds in the 1950s.  ::)  :D

I've never read the original Chesterton books, though.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: NikF on August 14, 2018, 08:03:00 AM
Quote from: drogulus on August 13, 2018, 10:20:00 AM
     
      The series Spooks, which is much more recent, was shot on Super 16 and for that reason it's not going to be on Blu Ray.

      This came off a Blu Ray forum:

Spooks was shot on Super16.

Whilst it's not impossible to source a BD from Super16 film (The Wrestler for example) the BBC are reluctant to go down that route. I think they did it with Pride & Prejudice, but decided that there wouldn't be any more after that. That's why there are no BDs of the earlier seasons of Merlin, until they changed the film stock from Super16 to 35mm series 4 onwards.

It's not just the BBC, Fox declined the opportunity to put The Shield out on BD because it had used Super16 film, which it deemed to be insufficient quality from which to source BDs.

Life on Mars was shot on Super16, and was later transferred to a HD master, which didn't look brilliant.


    I got the Blu Ray of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (1979) just yesterday. Somebody thought it was worth doing, and somebody was mostly wrong.

That's an interesting opinion. Thanks for posting it.

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Draško on August 15, 2018, 11:49:13 AM
(https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w300_and_h450_bestv2/9OSUG3tLFg36N5WWW9DBekpmYJm.jpg)

Not a series, but still TV.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on August 16, 2018, 02:58:57 PM
Rewatching The Pacific these days and HBO's American version of the comedy Getting On. Laurie Metcalf and Co. are brilliant in GO and the show is hilarious and masterful. I'm not sure how I feel about the Pacific. It's good but there's diminishing returns in war epics. Still, there are some scenes that give you a bit of a sense of what storming a beach was like. The character of Sledge (and real-life person) is great.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on August 16, 2018, 07:24:33 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/72v9Ig5.jpg)

Trying this one out on Netflix, to have some variety. The first episode was pretty good.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Omicron9 on August 23, 2018, 06:55:42 AM
Finished "The Sinner" on Netflix.  Well-acted, interesting story; all around well-done.  I'd recommend it, but with the following provisos: it is dark.  There were times where I'd have just stop and walk away from it for a while.  Probably my favorite Bill Pullman performance; he's great in this. 

If you're a fan of David Lynchean darkness, then this is for you.  I am and it was.

-09
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on August 23, 2018, 07:34:02 AM
Quote from: George on August 16, 2018, 07:24:33 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/72v9Ig5.jpg)

Trying this one out on Netflix, to have some variety. The first episode was pretty good.

That's based on a Canadian play that was a run away hit for the Soulpepper Theatre Company. Haven't seen the show but the play is very good.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on August 23, 2018, 10:53:47 AM
Quote from: Ken B on August 23, 2018, 07:34:02 AM
That's based on a Canadian play that was a run away hit for the Soulpepper Theatre Company. Haven't seen the show but the play is very good.

Cool. Same cast?
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Post by: Draško on August 28, 2018, 06:17:42 AM
Quote from: Draško on August 14, 2018, 02:21:14 AM
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I really liked this. It's very slow and there is not that much plot: troubled reporter comes back to her small backwater hometown to write on murders of two young girls, meanders around, faces her rather gothic family with many a skeleton in the closet, hell ensues. It's a modern southern gothic and everything is about atmosphere which is sticky, hazy and dark. It's visually gorgeous and soundtrack/sound editing is one of the best I heard. Don't know what you get for mini-series but whatever it is if Amy Adams doesn't get it it's a robbery.   
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Post by: Draško on September 03, 2018, 05:32:43 AM
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A modern British sitcom. Bunch of "kooky" 20-somethings basically squatting in disused hospital. Disappointingly middling, but I guess watchable for six twenty minute episodes. Doubt I'd go for second season if there was one. The girl who wrote it is supposedly quite talented and has another well reviewed show titled Fleabag. I might give that a go.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on September 03, 2018, 05:44:15 AM
Quote from: Draško on September 03, 2018, 05:32:43 AM
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/A1cZ9Vz%2BvoL._SL1500_.jpg)

A modern British sitcom. Bunch of "kooky" 20-somethings basically squatting in disused hospital. Disappointingly middling, but I guess watchable for six twenty minute episodes. Doubt I'd go for second season if there was one. The girl who wrote it is supposedly quite talented and has another well reviewed show titled Fleabag. I might give that a go.

Have you seen this show, Drasko? I think it's quite funny. Also dark and touching at times.

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51tBVwxHg%2BL._SY445_.jpg)
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Post by: Draško on September 04, 2018, 04:46:20 AM
Quote from: George on September 03, 2018, 05:44:15 AM
Have you seen this show, Drasko? I think it's quite funny. Also dark and touching at times.

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51tBVwxHg%2BL._SY445_.jpg)

No, haven't heard of it. I'll give it a try, though my track record with US sitcoms is awful, don't think I ever finished a season of any.  :-[
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Post by: George on September 04, 2018, 04:54:07 AM
Quote from: Draško on September 04, 2018, 04:46:20 AM
No, haven't heard of it. I'll give it a try, though my track record with US sitcoms is awful, don't think I ever finished a season of any.  :-[

OK, I would say that this one is not conventional, for what it's worth. And if you have an interest in stand up comedy, I think you might like it.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on September 05, 2018, 01:50:09 AM
rewatching:
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/49/Band_of_Brothers_poster.jpg/220px-Band_of_Brothers_poster.jpg)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Draško on September 06, 2018, 04:37:23 AM
Quote from: George on September 04, 2018, 04:54:07 AM
OK, I would say that this one is not conventional, for what it's worth. And if you have an interest in stand up comedy, I think you might like it.

I have currently HBO free trial period so I might give it a go. Thanks!

ot:
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91P9PaRcRiL._SL1500_.jpg)

Short and breezy fish-out-of-water mini-series about small town girl who becomes a nanny for a high-brow literary magazine editor in north London in the 80s. Not bad, quite charming, but over before you know it started (just five 30 min. episodes).
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: stingo on September 09, 2018, 08:07:38 AM
Just started Iron Fist: Season 2.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: MN Dave on September 10, 2018, 05:17:36 AM
Quote from: stingo on September 09, 2018, 08:07:38 AM
Just started Iron Fist: Season 2.

Me 2. Loving it four episodes in.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Sydney Nova Scotia on September 10, 2018, 08:45:02 PM
All Aussie Adventures

https://youtu.be/NV3TGj7knmw (https://youtu.be/NV3TGj7knmw)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: MN Dave on September 11, 2018, 06:05:33 AM
Signed up for DC Universe streaming.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Draško on September 12, 2018, 06:41:45 AM
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81ZXPBfyR0L._SL1500_.jpg)

This is really excellent. I'm generally not a fan of 'socially awkward people doing cringy stuff' type of comedy, but this is alternately quite funny and unbelievably touching and sad. Looking forward to second season, that I believe is in the making.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: NikF on September 12, 2018, 06:59:55 AM
I watched (in the company of a short haired - perhaps a cropped haired - blonde) the Stephen King saga about the town his stories are mainly set in.
But here's a question; I thought this latest season/series was only six episodes long. But apparently it's padded out?  So, do you think there's perhaps an aspect of releasing all episodes at the same time which makes some episodes that 'suck' less obvious because your next one is literally only a copy click away? (Lynch dicks - I'm looking at you. LMAO)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: stingo on September 15, 2018, 03:20:09 PM
Quote from: MN Dave on September 11, 2018, 06:05:33 AM
Signed up for DC Universe streaming.

Same here. Have only had time to catch a few DC Nation Shorts, but Superman of Tokyo is pretty off the wall.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Cato on September 15, 2018, 03:23:56 PM
A comedic and occasionally dramatic look at autism/Asperger's Syndrome:

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/d/d2/Atypical_p%C3%B3ster.jpg/250px-Atypical_p%C3%B3ster.jpg)

Season 2 is on Netflix now.
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Post by: George on September 15, 2018, 04:26:21 PM
(https://occ-0-999-448.1.nflxso.net/art/67f2b/bce9025f86bd25862ff9b6fe87d1b4e5db467f2b.jpg)

Only a few episodes in, but so far, a watered down version of his much funnier/darker podcast.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: motoboy on September 15, 2018, 05:56:15 PM
I have been trying to watch Disenchanted, but it is doing nothing for me. The characters had already been done to death in Futurama and their gelling seemed rushed and half-hearted. The joke to dialog ratio was pretty poor in the first couple episodes, but got better by episode 3 or 4.

I call it Past-O-Rama to annoy my wife. She likes it just fine.

I finally got around to watching Twin Peaks, The Return and really enjoyed it other than some minor problems. We tried to make a drinking game out of it, drinking whenever anyone said "Dougie" or "Sonny Jim" but we would have wound up in the ER with alcohol poisoning.
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Post by: Draško on September 22, 2018, 04:38:55 AM
(https://i.postimg.cc/PxYn8dL5/41_NJ82_WKZJL.jpg)

https://www.youtube.com/v/Ij1pZvv9m0g

Utterly hilarious and theoretically valid.  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: What more can one expect of a sketch.  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: vandermolen on September 22, 2018, 08:28:51 AM
Bodyguard.
Looking forward to the extended finale tomorrow night.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: 71 dB on September 22, 2018, 10:05:04 AM
I have been watching Miami Vice on Blu-ray and also started Space: 1999 second series on Blu-ray.

I'm somewhat fed up with the modern style on TV shows (shaky camera + fast editing). Shows from the past are so much nicer, comfy. Slow editing and rational camera work. Miami looks real in Miami Vice while in CSI: Miami it looks fake, overprocessed and oversaturated (I hate that orange/blue saturation). It's an amazing difference. Also older shows are corny in way that only increases the entertaiment value. There are some modern TV show I like, but most of them are not for me.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Cato on September 22, 2018, 10:11:30 AM
Quote from: 71 dB on September 22, 2018, 10:05:04 AM
I have been watching Miami Vice on Blu-ray and also started Space: 1999 second series on Blu-ray.

I'm somewhat fed up with the modern style on TV shows (shaky camera + fast editing). Shows from the past are so much nicer, comfy. Slow editing and rational camera work. Miami looks real in Miami Vice while in CSI: Miami it looks fake, overprocessed and oversaturated (I hate that orange/blue saturation). It's an amazing difference. Also older shows are corny in way that only increases the entertaiment value. There are some modern TV show I like, but most of them are not for me.

Let me tell you what the younger generation thinks: eye-rolling boredom!  And the farther back you go, the outcry becomes louder!

The topic recently came up among some of my 8th Graders, who were lamenting that their parents restrict television to certain stations broadcasting only things from the middle 1980's and earlier.

"The worst are those black-and-white shows, like Andy Griffith!  OMG!!!" and the eye-rolling distaste was almost palpable.   ::)   ;)

Poor babies!  :D 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: mc ukrneal on September 22, 2018, 11:14:42 AM
Quote from: Cato on September 22, 2018, 10:11:30 AM
Let me tell you what the younger generation thinks: eye-rolling boredom!  And the farther back you go, the outcry becomes louder!

The topic recently came up among some of my 8th Graders, who were lamenting that their parents restrict television to certain stations broadcasting only things from the middle 1980's and earlier.

"The worst are those black-and-white shows, like Andy Griffith!  OMG!!!" and the eye-rolling distaste was almost palpable.   ::)   ;)

Poor babies!  :D 
Just because they are young and don't like it doesn't make them wrong! It's just nostalgic dreck to me (even in the seventies it was already this). So not a fan of Andy Griffiths myself. Even worse is Leave it to Beaver. Just shoot me now! :)

I do like some of the old What's my line shows...
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: NikF on September 22, 2018, 11:43:19 AM
Quote from: 71 dB on September 22, 2018, 10:05:04 AM
I have been watching Miami Vice on Blu-ray and also started Space: 1999 second series on Blu-ray.

I'm somewhat fed up with the modern style on TV shows (shaky camera + fast editing). Shows from the past are so much nicer, comfy. Slow editing and rational camera work. Miami looks real in Miami Vice while in CSI: Miami it looks fake, overprocessed and oversaturated (I hate that orange/blue saturation). It's an amazing difference. Also older shows are corny in way that only increases the entertaiment value. There are some modern TV show I like, but most of them are not for me.

Some would pass that off as a stylistic choice, a part of current fashion and they would be sort of kind of maybe correct, because saving time and money never go out of fashion. So 'orange and teal' make a lot of decisions easy and cheap, in that they're both flattering to many different skin tones, and can maximise contrast which means it's easier to work with ambient light and backgrounds. But yes, it's so obvious (look at a colour wheel and see them opposite each other) and can be a little uninspiring. A pity, because there's no need to go all arthouse in order to colour grade and make an impact. "Long time no see, blue!" -

(https://i.postimg.cc/SNNxWBj0/IMG_20180922_202742_620.jpg)

Amelie via Machado

Then again, that's a movie. I'm not sure how many businesses would like to have the look of their television ads being watched by eyes that have recently grown accustomed to something different. In other words, carefully choose the frame that the piece is going to be mounted in.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: TheGSMoeller on September 22, 2018, 01:47:51 PM
(http://cdn01.cdn.justjared.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/maniac-emma-1/maniac-netflix-2018-00.jpg)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Cato on September 22, 2018, 05:27:20 PM
Quote from: mc ukrneal on September 22, 2018, 11:14:42 AM
Just because they are young and don't like it doesn't make them wrong! It's just nostalgic dreck to me (even in the seventies it was already this). So not a fan of Andy Griffiths myself. Even worse is Leave it to Beaver. Just shoot me now! :)

I do like some of the old What's my line shows...

No, but they were rejecting everything that was old and not in color!   0:)

Agreed, all kinds of terrible T.V. shows have existed, do exist (The Bachelor, Big Brother, etc.),  and will exist!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on September 23, 2018, 05:37:12 PM
Older TV mostly looks like crap now because:

But it wasn't all stupid.

I suggest the early seasons of Have Gun Will Travel as B&W TV that holds up very well.

I suggest Firing Line with William F. Buckley as a show that has the power to shock modern viewers: disagreements dealt with by listening and responding cogently — on both sides.

Up until the mid 60s stuff like Stravinsky was broadcast and considered suitable for a mass audience.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on September 28, 2018, 02:30:09 AM
Quote from: George on September 15, 2018, 04:26:21 PM
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Only a few episodes in, but so far, a watered down version of his much funnier/darker podcast.
Yes: his youtube show was much funnier. Something is off about the Netflix one. It seems really lazy, constrained and awkward on this platform whereas - as a YT/podcast it seemed wild, unconstrained, unpredictable and funny. 
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Post by: bwv 1080 on October 02, 2018, 06:06:20 AM
Quote from: Draško on September 22, 2018, 04:38:55 AM
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Utterly hilarious and theoretically valid.  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: What more can one expect of a sketch.  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
awesome

Also this should have been Trump's campaign song

https://www.youtube.com/v/6riY-103vbc
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on October 07, 2018, 08:13:37 AM
(http://www.impawards.com/tv/posters/tom_clancys_jack_ryan_ver3.jpg)


Jack Ryan, aka, Jim Halpert, Tough Guy Lady Killer.  Sleek and entertaining in a throw away sort of way.  Timothy Hutton is most enjoyable in his role.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Sydney Nova Scotia on October 07, 2018, 09:01:53 PM
Richard Strauss 2001 lol
https://youtu.be/t3S2_cCyB24 (https://youtu.be/t3S2_cCyB24)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on October 10, 2018, 03:56:20 AM
Delhi Cops! 2-part doc-series on Amazon. If you're desperate for something to watch (can't stand 99% of series on streaming/TV) go for it. Interesting stuff out of some British channel. I wish there were more than just 2Es.
Plus:
The Staircase!!!!!!!!! on Netflix (E4 now). I know many people lauded this and I'm late to the table. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on October 10, 2018, 04:00:06 AM
Well, I have been savoring a return to The Twilight Zone . . . 1/24 (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2018/09/back-in-zone-124.html) | 2/24 (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2018/10/zoning-in-224.html) | 3/24 (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2018/10/vegas-philippines-and-bus-depot-for.html)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: NikF on October 10, 2018, 04:07:58 AM
Watched a few episodes of 'The Man in the High Castle' and IMO one of the best things about it is that they often show you the ceiling of the rooms where action takes place - that's one of your pro insight litmus tests right there, vy ponimaete? - morr exactly  the last time I saw similarly high production values was in the (mostly) Lionsgate production of 'Mad Men'.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: NikF on October 10, 2018, 04:19:31 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 10, 2018, 04:00:06 AM
Well, I have been savoring a return to The Twilight Zone . . . 1/24 (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2018/09/back-in-zone-124.html) | 2/24 (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2018/10/zoning-in-224.html) | 3/24 (http://henningmusick.blogspot.com/2018/10/vegas-philippines-and-bus-depot-for.html)

Coincidence - few weeks ago I introduced a third(?) year film student to it.
An aside: ever noticed how the earliest episodes despite being shot on video don't seem to be lacking in comparison to the remainder being on 135mm film stock? Taking my pro hat off, it's because it was/good stuff.
In any case and more importantly, enjoy!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on October 10, 2018, 04:27:11 AM
Quote from: NikF on October 10, 2018, 04:19:31 AM
Coincidence - few weeks ago I introduced a third(?) year film student to it.
An aside: ever noticed how the earliest episodes despite being shot on video don't seem to be lacking in comparison to the remainder being on 135mm film stock? Taking my pro hat off, it's because it was/good stuff.
In any case and more importantly, enjoy!

Actually the whole of the first season was shot on film.  Shooting six episodes on video in the second season was a cost-cutting measure imposed by a suit at CBS ("Night of the Meek," "Twenty-Two," e.g.)  On those, yes, the reduction in visual quality is palpable.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: NikF on October 10, 2018, 04:48:04 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 10, 2018, 04:27:11 AM
Actually the whole of the first season was shot on film.  Shooting six episodes on video in the second season was a cost-cutting measure imposed by a suit at CBS ("Night of the Meek," "Twenty-Two," e.g.)  On those, yes, the reduction in visual quality is palpable.

Yeah, the point I was making (and perhaps failed to make) was that it didn't detract from the consistency that was in place from the outset. And as ever, consistency is all.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on October 10, 2018, 04:52:12 AM
Quote from: NikF on October 10, 2018, 04:48:04 AM
Yeah, the point I was making (and perhaps failed to make) was that it didn't detract from the consistency that was in place from the outset. And as ever, consistency is all.

Now I twig.  Yes, indeed.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on October 10, 2018, 06:25:44 AM
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Really enjoyed this. So much that although I finished it last night, I plan to start watching again later today.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Cato on October 10, 2018, 02:45:52 PM
The Last Ship, the current episode from October 7th: Wow!

A scene going back and forth between the Eric Dane character (Chandler) being attacked in a basement months earlier and him in the present having a screaming match with his adolescent daughter brought home the stress of combat and its after-effects!

If you can find it, watch it!  Very impressive!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: stingo on October 11, 2018, 04:43:08 PM
Finished Iron Fist S2. Now to watch the season premieres of The Flash, Black Lightning and Titans.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on October 12, 2018, 05:27:56 AM
Watched Better Call Saul this season. I'm in the minority, I guess, believing it to be OK but not nearly as good as Breaking Bad. The show really tries hard which means NOT effortless. People seem to buy into it. I think there's lots of stuff here that is meant to be fascinating that's just not...a lot of the drug-mob characters in particular. It also doesn't help that the characters look old even while they're supposed to be younger (than in BB). Fan service and flashbacks: two things I hate. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: EddieRUKiddingVarese on October 12, 2018, 11:30:01 AM
Watching reruns of Bargarse

https://youtu.be/_u9bWQoQVIQ (https://youtu.be/_u9bWQoQVIQ)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on October 12, 2018, 03:04:00 PM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: NikF on October 12, 2018, 04:02:05 PM
Finished watching 'The Man in the High Castle' but only because my current squeeze felt the need to see it through to the end. What a soap opera. An aside: in her opinion "Rufus is manly". Fair enough.
I'd rather watch the Twilight Zone while stuffing my face with mustard lathered hotdogs and chips (fries).
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: lisa needs braces on October 12, 2018, 08:16:51 PM
I heard good things about the concluded sci-fi channel series "12 Monkeys."

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: shirime on October 12, 2018, 09:27:03 PM
Doctor Who, season 37 (aka series 11)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on October 13, 2018, 06:40:25 AM
(https://cdn-static.sidereel.com/tv_shows/68103/giant_2x/897e5d4457cead82ef07b89000eba956a7e51ef7.jpg)


The second season of American Vandal.  Here the intrepid high school investigative journalists set out to find the real identity of The Turd Burglar, who terrorizes a ritzy Bellevue private school.  This season lacks the freshness of the first season, and feels even more contrived, though the opening episode is a hoot for those who can giggle at scatological humor.  I guess there's a lesson in the series about the exposed and alienated lives of teens and the impact of social media and what not.  (But then, my teen daughter informs me that certain social media outlets, such as Facebook, are for old people, and that people my age are out of touch.)  Should I be concerned or happy that the producers hired Portland-area reporters to play Seattle-area reporters? 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: EddieRUKiddingVarese on October 13, 2018, 12:29:40 PM
https://youtu.be/I0HpC3Q8hTs (https://youtu.be/I0HpC3Q8hTs)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on October 14, 2018, 01:40:12 AM
Quote from: Todd on October 13, 2018, 06:40:25 AM
(https://cdn-static.sidereel.com/tv_shows/68103/giant_2x/897e5d4457cead82ef07b89000eba956a7e51ef7.jpg)


The second season of American Vandal.  Here the intrepid high school investigative journalists set out to find the real identity of The Turd Burglar, who terrorizes a ritzy Bellevue private school.  This season lacks the freshness of the first season, and feels even more contrived, though the opening episode is a hoot for those who can giggle at scatological humor.  I guess there's a lesson in the series about the exposed and alienated lives of teens and the impact of social media and what not.  (But then, my teen daughter informs me that certain social media outlets, such as Facebook, are for old people, and that people my age are out of touch.)  Should I be concerned or happy that the producers hired Portland-area reporters to play Seattle-area reporters?
I also liked S1 better. I had to turn off S2. I thought it was only in Japan that FB was for old(er) people like me. In the U.S., college students don't use FB?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Omicron9 on October 15, 2018, 07:25:58 AM
Bojack, season 5. 

I do not have the words to express my love and admiration for this series.

-09
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: North Star on October 15, 2018, 07:31:14 AM
Quote from: Omicron9 on October 15, 2018, 07:25:58 AM
Bojack, season 5. 

I do not have the words to express my love and admiration for this series.

-09
It really is magnificent.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: ritter on October 15, 2018, 07:40:52 AM
Quote from: North Star on October 15, 2018, 07:31:14 AM
It really is magnificent.
I've never even heard of the series, so must check it out....but, happy birthday, Karlo!  :)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: North Star on October 15, 2018, 08:11:13 AM
Quote from: ritter on October 15, 2018, 07:40:52 AM
I've never even heard of the series, so must check it out....but, happy birthday, Karlo!  :)
Thank you, Rafael!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on October 15, 2018, 12:14:11 PM

     I'm on the 4th season of Engrenages, a French cop show. Like Un village français it stars Audrey Fleurot and Thierry Godard among talented others.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Draško on October 15, 2018, 12:24:44 PM
Just finished 2017/18 season of BBC's University Challenge, watching it on youtube.

I was cheering for Merton College Oxford this season, they were quite impressive the whole tournament, but hugely choked in the big final.

The whole season (missing maybe one or two episodes, which can be found on youtube separately):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGYq1TC708A&list=PLQ9RMm1DVw5Al20fWoFdOI8zsSP6-4wjb

and the final:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYc4rZR-J4U
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Post by: George on October 15, 2018, 12:30:42 PM
(https://tvseriesfinale.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/barry-hbo-season-1-ratings-cancel-renew-season-2-590x331.jpg)

Watching season one for a second time. Great show!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on October 19, 2018, 03:49:56 AM
(https://resizing.flixster.com/8hsunepMLjMLnH0-ySXd9JWU1P4=/206x305/v1.dDszNDQxNDY7ajsxNzg0MDsxMjAwOzIwMDA7MzAwMA)

Well I had a very different reaction to this show than most people. This has been talked about as some wild show, filmed by the True Detective guy (great show), as some wild mayhem that either made no sense, or was fun. I fount it to be a VERY run of the mill formula (after 3 Es): Put people in a weird situation with a device for flashback conjuring. Go to flashbacks to "get people interested in the characters" and then build to something and the journey is supposed to get people hooked and make them feel satisfied. I hate any most show that incorporates flashbacks as it's main device so I disliked this one. Perhaps I missed something in the later Es that turned out for the better. Maybe "something" happens. 3Es of character development was enough for me. I find this to be a very millennial kind of thing. Even lots of popular books do this. I can't remember great shows of yesteryear doing so much of this. Imagine if a show like the prisoner stopped every episode to tell you about his childhood to get you more interested in the character. 
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Post by: Ken B on October 19, 2018, 10:23:49 AM
Quote from: milk on October 19, 2018, 03:49:56 AM
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Well I had a very different reaction to this show than most people. This has been talked about as some wild show, filmed by the True Detective guy (great show), as some wild mayhem that either made no sense, or was fun. I fount it to be a VERY run of the mill formula (after 3 Es): Put people in a weird situation with a device for flashback conjuring. Go to flashbacks to "get people interested in the characters" and then build to something and the journey is supposed to get people hooked and make them feel satisfied. I hate any most show that incorporates flashbacks as it's main device so I disliked this one. Perhaps I missed something in the later Es that turned out for the better. Maybe "something" happens. 3Es of character development was enough for me. I find this to be a very millennial kind of thing. Even lots of popular books do this. I can't remember great shows of yesteryear doing so much of this. Imagine if a show like the prisoner stopped every episode to tell you about his childhood to get you more interested in the character.

It's a lot more common now than it used to be, but there have been outbreaks of flashbackitis for ever. I recently rewatched the 1947 Brute Force, which is a very nice movie broken up by weak flashbacks. There was a serious outbreak in the late 60s.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on October 19, 2018, 04:26:13 PM
Quote from: Ken B on October 19, 2018, 10:23:49 AM
It's a lot more common now than it used to be, but there have been outbreaks of flashbackitis for ever. I recently rewatched the 1947 Brute Force, which is a very nice movie broken up by weak flashbacks. There was a serious outbreak in the late 60s.
I thought I read somewhere that Howard Hawks said he was proud of never having used a flashback. I think today's generation is much more literal, and the one before, more literary. Anyone love Deadwood? I'm thinking, like, Al Swearengen recounting his boyhood indignities while receiving a certain sex-act vs. a flashback which SHOWS you the objective truth of early painful experiences. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on October 19, 2018, 05:07:56 PM
(https://i2.wp.com/thecomicscomic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/RoastBattleUK.jpg?fit=630%2C376)
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Post by: bwv 1080 on October 19, 2018, 06:33:36 PM
The Romanovs
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on October 19, 2018, 06:36:26 PM
Quote from: bwv 1080 on October 19, 2018, 06:33:36 PM
The Romanovs
Can you let us know how that goes?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: bwv 1080 on October 19, 2018, 06:47:32 PM
Quote from: milk on October 19, 2018, 06:36:26 PM
Can you let us know how that goes?

Ep 3 (the only one I have seen) is like a Twilight Zone episode

Good stuff
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on October 19, 2018, 10:16:07 PM
Quote from: bwv 1080 on October 19, 2018, 06:47:32 PM
Ep 3 (the only one I have seen) is like a Twilight Zone episode

Good stuff
I'm looking forward to it. But I wonder if I should skip some. Reviews are really hard to decipher on this series.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: bwv 1080 on October 20, 2018, 12:59:03 PM
Romanovs Episode 1 is good as well and very different - realistic character study


Also watching the good place on Netflix w Ted Danson - the first episode was hilarious
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Sydney Nova Scotia on October 21, 2018, 07:48:02 PM
what is the worst show on your TV?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on October 22, 2018, 01:09:57 AM
Quote from: Sydney Nova Scotia on October 21, 2018, 07:48:02 PM
what is the worst show on your TV?

I could not possibly say.  But, there are reasons I do not watch broadcast TV  0:)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Crudblud on October 22, 2018, 03:07:46 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 22, 2018, 01:09:57 AM
I could not possibly say.  But, there are reasons I do not watch broadcast TV  0:)
I can't stand the inane advertisements and the predictable aesthetics and structures of the programmes that interrupt them.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on October 22, 2018, 03:08:33 AM
Quote from: Crudblud on October 22, 2018, 03:07:46 AM
I can't stand the inane advertisements and the predictable aesthetics and structures of the programmes that interrupt them.

A kindred soul!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on October 22, 2018, 06:00:32 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 22, 2018, 01:09:57 AM
I could not possibly say.  But, there are reasons I do not watch broadcast TV  0:)
Yeah. If it isn't good enough for DVD it isn't good enough to watch.
Even then it probably isn't good enough.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on October 22, 2018, 06:02:57 AM
Well, I don't necessarily expect Shakespeare in that medium . . . .
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on October 22, 2018, 06:15:09 AM
Kidding - a great new show starring Jim Carrey. Anyone else watching this?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on October 22, 2018, 11:00:52 AM
I watched "Spock's Brain" a month or more ago.  I'll go ahead and say that I enjoyed it more than the negative impressions of the consensus seemed to promise.

This is an interesting article (https://them0vieblog.com/2016/07/29/star-trek-spocks-brain-review/) which begins with the teaser, "Spock's Brain" is not the worst episode of Star Trek ever produced.

Yesterday I watched "The Enterprise Incident" which I am tempted to consider an exceptionally fine Star Trek episode.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on October 27, 2018, 06:25:38 AM
(https://i2.wp.com/www.aftvnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/The-Man-in-the-High-Castle.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&quality=100)


Season three of The Man in the High Castle.  The show is sort of running out of steam.  To be sure, there are some nice touches, such as the introduction of the wonderfully named American Reichsmarschall George Lincoln Rockwell, and much of the production remains top notch.  (Green screen does become obtrusive from time to time, though.)  Ultimately, though, producer Frank Spotnitz relies a bit too much on the tawdry - hot Nazi lesbians!! - and very X-Files like plot devices.  Also like the X-Files, the show is at its best when the main bad guys are on screen, in the form of Chief Inspector Kido (Joel de la Fuente) and John Smith (bad ass Rufus Sewell), who gets a couple promotions.  Even then, these two don't really compare to the Alien Bounty Hunter, let alone Smoking Man.  I'll probably watch at least the beginning of season four to see how the cliffhanger ending turns out.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Cato on October 27, 2018, 06:36:27 AM
Quote from: Todd on October 27, 2018, 06:25:38 AM
(https://i2.wp.com/www.aftvnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/The-Man-in-the-High-Castle.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&quality=100)


Season three of The Man in the High Castle.  The show is sort of running out of steam.  To be sure, there are some nice touches, such as the introduction of the wonderfully named American Reichsmarschall George Lincoln Rockwell, and much of the production remains top notch.  (Green screen does become obtrusive from time to time, though.)  Ultimately, though, producer Frank Spotnitz relies a bit too much on the tawdry - hot Nazi lesbians!! - and very X-Files like plot devices.  Also like the X-Files, the show is at its best when the main bad guys are on screen, in the form of Chief Inspector Kido (Joel de la Fuente) and John Smith (bad ass Rufus Sewell), who gets a couple promotions.  Even then, these two don't really compare to the Alien Bounty Hunter, let alone Smoking Man.  I'll probably watch at least the beginning of season four to see how the cliffhanger ending turns out.

There actually was an "American Nazi" leader in the '50's and '60's named George Lincoln Rockwell, q.v.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Lincoln_Rockwell (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Lincoln_Rockwell)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on October 27, 2018, 06:39:17 AM
Quote from: Cato on October 27, 2018, 06:36:27 AM
There actually was an "American Nazi" leader in the '50's and '60's named George Lincoln Rockwell, q.v.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Lincoln_Rockwell (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Lincoln_Rockwell)


I guess I just don't know my American Nazi history. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Omicron9 on October 30, 2018, 06:21:17 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 22, 2018, 11:00:52 AM
I watched "Spock's Brain" a month or more ago.  I'll go ahead and say that I enjoyed it more than the negative impressions of the consensus seemed to promise.

This is an interesting article (https://them0vieblog.com/2016/07/29/star-trek-spocks-brain-review/) which begins with the teaser, "Spock's Brain" is not the worst episode of Star Trek ever produced.

Yesterday I watched "The Enterprise Incident" which I am tempted to consider an exceptionally fine Star Trek episode.

I love "Spock's Brain."  Difficult to view it with a straight face.

-09
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on October 30, 2018, 06:34:11 AM
Quote from: Omicron9 on October 30, 2018, 06:21:17 AM
I love "Spock's Brain."  Difficult to view it with a straight face.

-09

And, heck, I think that was part of it:  an hommage to schlocky sci-fi of yore.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Omicron9 on October 30, 2018, 07:26:00 AM
McCoy: Jim.... his brain .... is GONE.
Kirk: <silently mouthing the words> His... brain?
  :P :P ;D ;D :D :D
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Omicron9 on October 30, 2018, 07:28:06 AM
Thread duty: finished binging on "The Good Place."  I liked it much more than I would have expected.  Some good plot twists and long-term character evolution.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on October 30, 2018, 07:30:08 AM
Quote from: Omicron9 on October 30, 2018, 07:28:06 AM
Thread duty: finished binging on "The Good Place."  I liked it much more than I would have expected.  Some good plot twists and long-term character evolution.

Great show!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Omicron9 on October 30, 2018, 07:35:24 AM
It really is.  I screened seasons 1 and 2 on Netflix; won't be seeing S3 until it's available on Netflix, but looking forward to it.  Ted Danson is so good in this.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on October 30, 2018, 07:54:44 AM
Quote from: Omicron9 on October 30, 2018, 07:35:24 AM
It really is.  I screened seasons 1 and 2 on Netflix; won't be seeing S3 until it's available on Netflix, but looking forward to it.  Ted Danson is so good in this.

He absolutely is!

Thread Duty:

Second time through Schitt's Creek.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on October 30, 2018, 08:08:10 AM
Quote from: Omicron9 on October 30, 2018, 07:28:06 AM
Thread duty: finished binging on "The Good Place."  I liked it much more than I would have expected.  Some good plot twists and long-term character evolution.

Just started watching, and I am liking it a lot.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on October 30, 2018, 08:33:56 AM
Quote from: Omicron9 on October 30, 2018, 06:21:17 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 22, 2018, 11:00:52 AM
I watched "Spock's Brain" a month or more ago.  I'll go ahead and say that I enjoyed it more than the negative impressions of the consensus seemed to promise.

This is an interesting article (https://them0vieblog.com/2016/07/29/star-trek-spocks-brain-review/) which begins with the teaser, "Spock's Brain" is not the worst episode of Star Trek ever produced.

Yesterday I watched "The Enterprise Incident" which I am tempted to consider an exceptionally fine Star Trek episode.

I love "Spock's Brain."  Difficult to view it with a straight face.

-09

This weekend past, I watched "The Paradise Syndrome," "And the Children Shall Lead," and "Is There No Beauty in Truth?"  And I was especially curious, because the opening paragraph in the blog post linked above posits that it seems difficult to argue that the episode is quantifiably worse than "Elaan of Troyius," "The Paradise Syndrome" or "And the Children Shall Lead."
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: bwv 1080 on October 30, 2018, 02:39:30 PM
Almost done with the Netflix Hill House haunted house show - very good if you like the genre.  A lot of Shining inspired stuff in it without being too derivative

And great to see Tim Hutton again
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Sydney Nova Scotia on October 30, 2018, 06:19:44 PM
Escape to the Country is high on my Not to be Watched list.........
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Omicron9 on October 31, 2018, 04:43:18 AM
Quote from: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on October 30, 2018, 08:08:10 AM
Just started watching, and I am liking it a lot.

It gets better and better.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on October 31, 2018, 05:08:34 AM
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81ft1-TL6-L._RI_SX200_.jpg)
Bad Moon Rising, S2, E19: in which the characters completely misunderstand the title of the second movement of BWV 1068. How do writers of the likes of Aaron Sorkin misunderstand a piece of extremely famous music so badly? 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on October 31, 2018, 07:24:38 AM
Quote from: bwv 1080 on October 30, 2018, 02:39:30 PM
Almost done with the Netflix Hill House haunted house show - very good if you like the genre.  A lot of Shining inspired stuff in it without being too derivative

And great to see Tim Hutton again

That got my attention  :)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on October 31, 2018, 03:55:24 PM
Quote from: milk on October 31, 2018, 05:08:34 AM
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81ft1-TL6-L._RI_SX200_.jpg)
Bad Moon Rising, S2, E19: in which the characters completely misunderstand the title of the second movement of BWV 1068. How do writers of the likes of Aaron Sorkin misunderstand a piece of extremely famous music so badly?

Great episode and great story arc. Love every WW episode that Oliver Platt appears in. Will you be watching "17 People" next? Besides being equally amazing I've long felt that the opening sequence is close to perfection.

I dont think they misunderstood the Bach thing, just a really lame joke that's been done a bunch of times and never works.

edit: oh wait, I've got them the wrong way around - 17 People is the one before Bad Moon Rising.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on October 31, 2018, 04:13:52 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on October 31, 2018, 03:55:24 PM
Great episode and great story arc. Love every WW episode that Oliver Platt appears in. Will you be watching "17 People" next? Besides being equally amazing I've long felt that the opening sequence is close to perfection.

I dont think they misunderstood the Bach thing, just a really lame joke that's been done a bunch of times and never works.

edit: oh wait, I've got them the wrong way around - 17 People is the one before Bad Moon Rising.
I rewatch this sometimes but I've seen WW all the way through more than once so it's hard now. I enjoy showing my wife stuff, she's not American, but WW can get so technical it's not very interesting to her maybe. I miss the general enjoyment of watching it. They should bring back the show w/Sorkin and a whole new cast. Why not?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: staxomega on November 02, 2018, 08:35:35 AM
BBC series "Bodyguard" is phenomenal. The lead is Richard Madden (Game of Thrones), he raises his acting to another level here.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on November 02, 2018, 12:24:25 PM
(http://www.dvd-covers.org/d/117167-3/296Larry_Sanders_S1.jpg)

Time for another run through this great series.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on November 02, 2018, 01:21:33 PM
Quote from: George on November 02, 2018, 12:24:25 PM
(http://www.dvd-covers.org/d/117167-3/296Larry_Sanders_S1.jpg)

Time for another run through this great series.
One of the very best series ever.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on November 02, 2018, 01:37:01 PM
Quote from: George on November 02, 2018, 12:24:25 PM
(http://www.dvd-covers.org/d/117167-3/296Larry_Sanders_S1.jpg)

Time for another run through this great series.
I love this so much. I miss Gary Shandling.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on November 03, 2018, 08:08:19 AM
Goldarnit, this is starting to sound like a recommendation.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on November 03, 2018, 02:26:08 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 03, 2018, 08:08:19 AM
Goldarnit, this is starting to sound like a recommendation.

Karl, you haven't seen the Larry Sanders show? RUN, don't walk!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on November 03, 2018, 02:46:00 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 03, 2018, 08:08:19 AM
Goldarnit, this is starting to sound like a recommendation.
Only if you like sardonic humor, wit, and great acting. Some prefer the Star Wars franchise.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: ritter on November 04, 2018, 01:44:09 AM
The two films of season one have been shown so far on Spanish TV:

(https://store.hmv.com/HMVStore/media/product/294269/01-294269.jpg)

Our fellow GMGer Daverz told us some weeks ago he enjoyed this, and so do I. I've never really been a Maigret fan, but this series is wonderfully produced. Rowan Atkinson takes on this serious role quite admirably, but what is really accomplished is the recreation of mid-50s Paris (even if some scenes—for the side streets and alleys—were actually shot in Budapest).

I found the storyline for the first release, Maigret Sets a Trap, rather flimsy and predictable, but things improved significantly in this respect in Maigret's Dead Man.

Very enjoyable.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: North Star on November 04, 2018, 01:54:49 AM
Good day, Rafael!

I enjoyed those Atkinson/Maigret films very much, too. A pity that it was canceled.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: ritter on November 04, 2018, 02:04:16 AM
Good day, Karlo.

Yes, a real pity. Is it definitely cancelled, then? Well, at least we still have to be offered the two films of season 2 here in Spain.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: North Star on November 04, 2018, 02:53:55 AM
Quote from: ritter on November 04, 2018, 02:04:16 AM
Good day, Karlo.

Yes, a real pity. Is it definitely cancelled, then? Well, at least we still have to be offered the two films of season 2 here in Spain.
It seems so, who knows if writer Stewart Harcourt's leaving to write another show happened before or after the decision..
https://www.denofgeek.com/uk/tv/rowan-atkinson/58075/maigret-has-been-cancelled
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: ritter on November 04, 2018, 03:14:27 AM
Quote from: North Star on November 04, 2018, 02:53:55 AM
It seems so, who knows if writer Stewart Harcourt's leaving to write another show happened before or after the decision..
https://www.denofgeek.com/uk/tv/rowan-atkinson/58075/maigret-has-been-cancelled
Quel dommage!  :(
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on November 05, 2018, 03:47:05 AM
Quote from: Ken B on November 03, 2018, 02:46:00 PM
Only if you like sardonic humor, wit, and great acting. Some prefer the Star Wars franchise.

I'd rather kiss a wookkkiiieee.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on November 05, 2018, 03:50:57 AM
Quote from: George on November 03, 2018, 02:26:08 PM
Karl, you haven't seen the Larry Sanders show? RUN, don't walk!

Note taken, old dear.

Quote from: Ken B on November 03, 2018, 02:46:00 PM
Only if you like sardonic humor, wit, and great acting. Some prefer the Star Wars franchise.

Well, I do nurse a kind of memory of having enjoyed such things betimes . . . .
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Omicron9 on November 05, 2018, 08:15:07 AM
I started binge-watching the Netflix series called "I'm Sorry."  Very dry at and times socially awkward.  Really enjoying it.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5987254/?ref_=nv_sr_1 (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5987254/?ref_=nv_sr_1)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on November 08, 2018, 12:18:33 AM
Quote from: George on November 03, 2018, 02:26:08 PM
Karl, you haven't seen the Larry Sanders show? RUN, don't walk!

Quote from: Ken B on November 03, 2018, 02:46:00 PM
Only if you like sardonic humor, wit, and great acting. Some prefer the Star Wars franchise.

Last night, I ordered a Garden Weasel.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on November 08, 2018, 04:23:58 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 08, 2018, 12:18:33 AM
Last night, I ordered a Garden Weasel.

:laugh:



Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on November 08, 2018, 06:07:35 AM
Lately the TV news is starting to feel like a dystopian TV series. I woke up this morning to the next episode, 12 dead.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on November 08, 2018, 06:56:41 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 08, 2018, 12:18:33 AM
Last night, I ordered a Garden Weasel.

Ha! It took me a minute to get that!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: shirime on November 08, 2018, 03:03:08 PM
Finished season 15 of Doctor Who, currently getting through season 7 and I've been having another watch of some episodes in seasons 1 and 2. My internet is down so I haven't been able to keep up with season 37 (aka Series 11) but I will catch up on the last episode when it gets back.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on November 08, 2018, 07:21:15 PM
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/515XGD7NEZL._SY445_.jpg) I'm a sucker for this genre. I don't quibble much here.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on November 08, 2018, 07:27:51 PM
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81BPxiqKe5L._SL500_.jpg)
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Post by: mc ukrneal on November 08, 2018, 10:53:25 PM
Quote from: George on November 08, 2018, 07:27:51 PM
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81BPxiqKe5L._SL500_.jpg)
Great, great show. I always liked his (Garry Sandling's) delivery and low key approach. His show is still brilliant all these years later.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on November 09, 2018, 01:13:03 AM
Quote from: George on November 08, 2018, 07:27:51 PM
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81BPxiqKe5L._SL500_.jpg)
I love Gary but the Hank-centered Episodes are my favorite!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on November 09, 2018, 03:52:22 AM


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     Эта серия выходит из российского телевидения. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/Smileys/classic/smiley.gif)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on November 09, 2018, 06:16:54 AM
Quote from: mc ukrneal on November 08, 2018, 10:53:25 PM
Great, great show. I always liked his (Garry Sandling's) delivery and low key approach. His show is still brilliant all these years later.

It absolutely is! I treasure my set of the complete series.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on November 09, 2018, 06:21:33 AM
Quote from: milk on November 09, 2018, 01:13:03 AM
I love Gary but the Hank-centered Episodes are my favorite!
Has anyone ever been better in a TV role than Jeffrey Tambor as Hank Kingsley? There cannot be many.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on November 09, 2018, 06:26:36 AM
Quote from: Ken B on November 09, 2018, 06:21:33 AM
Has anyone ever been better in a TV role than Jeffrey Tambor as Hank Kingsley? There cannot be many.

I just saw the episode where the Larry impersonator visits the show, upsets Arthur, so Arthur starts strangling him. Hank runs into the room, attempting to break it up, yelling leave Larry alone!  :laugh:

Having said that, I think Rip Torn did at least as well as Jeffrey Tambor. Guess that's just one more thing that makes this such a great show.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on November 09, 2018, 06:28:38 AM
Quote from: Ken B on November 09, 2018, 06:21:33 AM
Has anyone ever been better in a TV role than Jeffrey Tambor as Hank Kingsley? There cannot be many.

Hank's For The Memories . . .

It has bugged me that I knew I had seen him elsewhere;  had to consult his filmography to be reminded that he was Tom Manning in Hellboy.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on November 09, 2018, 02:01:26 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 09, 2018, 06:28:38 AM
Hank's For The Memories . . .

It has bugged me that I knew I had seen him elsewhere;  had to consult his filmography to be reminded that he was Tom Manning in Hellboy.
He played a cross dressing/transvestite judge on Hill Street Blues! Guess his career went full circle! Hanks Sex Tape is HILARIOUS! That episode had me laughing to tears.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: shirime on November 09, 2018, 08:31:39 PM
Quote from: shirime on November 08, 2018, 03:03:08 PM
Finished season 15 of Doctor Who, currently getting through season 7 and I've been having another watch of some episodes in seasons 1 and 2. My internet is down so I haven't been able to keep up with season 37 (aka Series 11) but I will catch up on the last episode when it gets back.

Finished season 7 and I might watch season 8 next.....

Season 7 was just so good I feel it might spoil things slightly to have more from that era of the show without a break. I might actually try season 16 for something different.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Jo498 on November 10, 2018, 12:48:20 AM
On thursday night I watched the "finale" of "Babylon Berlin" (technically end of season II but season I did not have a proper ending and they were aired back to back here) on actual free TV. This is supposedly the most expensive TV series ever done in Germany. Fun fact, most of the money came from the obligatory payments every household has to pay but the show premiered about a year ago on the pay TV broadcaster that had joined in the production - that's how PPP usually works...

It's not bad, in fact it is very good as far as the costumes, buildings etc. go. It is overall very well done. It also does a decent job with somewhat grey characters, although of course the most evil guys are the (not yet too powerful) nazis, the nationalist monarchists and the Soviets. I read the book it was based on (only the first of a series, but I only read the first) a few years ago and while the beefed it up quite a bit and maybe overdid some things, it probably improves somewhat on that book (which is way too long, among other things).
OTOH I would have found some things quite confusing if I had not read the book (and as I said, they basically added at least one additional major plot and several minor ones and most of the characters remain rather pale.
They are now filming the next season.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: ritter on November 11, 2018, 12:54:12 AM
Last night, Spanish TV aired the three chapters of the excellent 2014 BBC series, 37 Days, which covers the events from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo to the outbreak of WW1 (from the perspective of dealings in Whitehall and, to a lesser extent, in Berlin):

(https://pics.filmaffinity.com/37_days-726186593-large.jpg)

Very well acted and dramatised, and full of interesting information. Highly recommended.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: 71 dB on November 11, 2018, 03:19:28 AM
I'm watching Twin Peaks Event Series on Blu-ray. I saw this on TV a year ago. While I liked it, I was a bit confused about how different the event series is compared to the original Twin Peaks series. Also, I found the story rather confusing. This time around I was "mentally" ready for this. I knew it's different, practically a new TV series with Twin Peaks element in it. It's more cynical/violent and goes deeper into Lynch's dark imagination. I think Lynch has been influenced by newer "slow" TV shows such as Breaking Bad.

Twin Peaks Event Series has so much characters in it! It's all over the place! All over the US and beyond! Even in time! It has so many simultaneous storylines that are connected together. Original Twin Peaks was easier and simpler. It had the main storyline around Cooper/Laura Palmer and then addional small storylines that had little to do with the main storyline (relationships etc.) The Event Series wasn't confusing the first time around just because Lynch does confusing weird stuff, but also because I didn't get the plots so well. I have always been bad at following plots, because of asperger I think (aspergers need time to absorb new information) and how my memory works. I have hard time remembering side characters, names, etc. When somebody talks about Lisa, I ask "Who was Lisa, oh, was she the mother of Teresa who was shot dead 4 episodes earlier?" The Event series has got so many side characters it's crazy. With the Blu-ray I can pause the story and give my memory time to recall stuff so it helps. I get he plot much better this time and I have been hooked! This is great stuff in many ways and I totally get why people say this is among Lynch's best works.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on November 11, 2018, 07:44:26 AM
Quote from: ritter on November 11, 2018, 12:54:12 AM
Last night, Spanish TV aired the three chapters of the excellent 2014 BBC series, 37 Days, which covers the events from the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo to the outbreak of WW1 (from the perspective of dealings in Whitehall and, to a lesser extent, in Berlin):

(https://pics.filmaffinity.com/37_days-726186593-large.jpg)

Very well acted and dramatised, and full of interesting information. Highly recommended.
Had not heard of that but it looks good. Thanks.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on November 15, 2018, 02:06:35 AM
Curb S9 for the second time. First time I was underwhelmed and noticed some disappointment from fans and critics. Second time: thoroughly delighted and laughing out loud!
(http://cdnau.ibtimes.com/sites/au.ibtimes.com/files/styles/v2_article_large/public/2017/07/11/larry-david-curb-your-enthusiasm-season-9-release-date.jpg)
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Post by: Daverz on November 15, 2018, 04:22:14 AM
Homecoming on Amazon Prime.  This is ten 30 minute episodes, so the story doesn't feel too stretched out.  Recommended.

And the 4th season of Outlander has started...
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on November 15, 2018, 06:31:15 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/596707989823721472/aDsCleTb_400x400.jpg)

After really enjoying Last Comic Standing season 9, I am now watching some of the earlier seasons. Right now I am watching Season 7, with  Greg Giraldo, Natasha Leggero, and Andy Kindler as judges. I'm a fan of all three of these comedians, so looking forward to it.
 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on November 16, 2018, 02:41:52 PM
Finished:

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/914rLqGjHHL._SX342_.jpg)

Preacher, Season Three. As much fun as ever.

Started:

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/8/8d/Homeland_Season_7.jpg/220px-Homeland_Season_7.jpg)

Homeland, Season Seven. Reminding me why I hated season six - they've turned into a reboot of "24"
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: shirime on November 18, 2018, 05:18:21 PM
Quote from: shirime on November 09, 2018, 08:31:39 PM
Finished season 7 and I might watch season 8 next.....

Season 7 was just so good I feel it might spoil things slightly to have more from that era of the show without a break. I might actually try season 16 for something different.

Currently on season 16 and 37 at the same time. Season 16 isn't as strong as season 37 so far, but I enjoy the premise of searching for the six segments of the Key to Time as a story arc. The regulars are fun and the guest casts in each serial I've seen have been quite good too. Season 37 is shaping up to be incredibly strong with excellent main characters and a wide variety of settings and adventures, more than what we've seen in the episodes since the continuation of the show. Haven't seen the latest episode yet, but it's about an intergalactic retailer called Kerblam! (sort of like a space Amazon) so it would be interesting to see the angle the show takes on companies such as that.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Sydney Nova Scotia on November 21, 2018, 02:38:33 PM
Reruns of Skippy

https://youtu.be/r3HkUKoGoc4 (https://youtu.be/r3HkUKoGoc4)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on November 21, 2018, 04:42:26 PM
My memory of The Young Pope was that it was good but not great. I was thinking of watching it again. What did people think here about that series?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: shirime on November 21, 2018, 09:04:56 PM
Quote from: shirime on November 18, 2018, 05:18:21 PM
Currently on season 16 and 37 at the same time. Season 16 isn't as strong as season 37 so far, but I enjoy the premise of searching for the six segments of the Key to Time as a story arc. The regulars are fun and the guest casts in each serial I've seen have been quite good too. Season 37 is shaping up to be incredibly strong with excellent main characters and a wide variety of settings and adventures, more than what we've seen in the episodes since the continuation of the show. Haven't seen the latest episode yet, but it's about an intergalactic retailer called Kerblam! (sort of like a space Amazon) so it would be interesting to see the angle the show takes on companies such as that.

Kerblam! was yet another reminder for me of why I will never use amazon. It wasn't too bad an episode, it was a fun adventure with exactly the right balance of scary and funny, but the plot and the themes were rather incoherent. Was it about workers rights and welfare? Was it about the flaws in automated systems in the workplace? Was it about the difference between violent and non-violent activism? Was it about the benefits of demographic quotas in employment? It was a bit of all these things, presenting them half completed one after another with an anti-climactic villain reveal in the last ten minutes. I think it could have either focussed on just one or two of these themes and presented them more coherently and that would have made it an episode on par with something like The Sun Makers. 
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Post by: Todd on November 24, 2018, 06:48:17 AM
(https://pmctvline2.files.wordpress.com/2018/07/homecoming-amazon-julia-roberts-full-poster.jpg?w=620&h=419)


Homecoming.  Erstwhile bona fide movie star Julia Roberts relegated to a streaming series in which she plays a pseudo-shrink assigned to help returning veterans.  The show no doubt has allusions to other recent entertainments that I don't know about, and it has a vaguely Twilight Zone feel at times.  In what appears to be an increasingly common trait of movies and shows set in the contemporary world, I really didn't care much for most of the characters, and certainly not for two of the three main characters, including the one played by Roberts.  Only Shea Whigam as a DOD Compliance Officer and Stephan James as a returning vet appealed to me.  The show uses the now way too familiar and rather tired device of non-linear timelines and jumping back and forth in timelines.  This is a case where a linear story would have definitely worked better.  Also, the use of different formats for filming, including a cell phone camera perspective, was just annoying (including in the hokey quasi-reveal where the formats merge), as was the multi-image split screen in the last episode.  Music is used in way too heavy handed a way, though I do confess to chuckling when the orchestrated Handel Sarabande used throughout Barry Lyndon appears.  I know the main creative force behind Mr Robot directed the series.  I've not watched that show, and if this show in any way reflects the quality of that one, I won't.  I'll skip it just to be safe.  Fortunately, the episodes of this series are short, and it is very hard to see how there could be a meaningful second season, though if enough money is involved, there could be one.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on November 24, 2018, 03:26:03 PM
Finished:

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71MeJm2UGrL._SY445_.jpg)

Season two of The Crown.

Still very good, if a little too obsessed with anything involving infidelity, and I was surprised to be particularly impressed by the handling of the Princess Margaret / Lord Snowdon story.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on November 24, 2018, 06:01:35 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on November 24, 2018, 03:26:03 PM
Finished:

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71MeJm2UGrL._SY445_.jpg)

Season two of The Crown.

Still very good, if a little too obsessed with anything involving infidelity, and I was surprised to be particularly impressed by the handling of the Princess Margaret / Lord Snowdon story.
It looks — production values — astounding. I hear they spent 100mm on this series ...
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on November 24, 2018, 06:38:50 PM
(https://store.hmv.com/HMVStore/media/product/111707/01-111707.jpg)

Via Netflix.

Anyone know if they will get the other seasons?

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Omicron9 on November 27, 2018, 07:12:03 AM
I was tempted to post this in the movie thread, as the following series is really a 4-hour movie.

New Netflix series "The Kominsky Method."   I binged the whole series; it was essentially a 4-hour movie broken into 1/2-hr episodes.  The two lead characters are played by Alan Arkin and Michael Douglas.  I think Netflix has classified it as a comedy, but I'd take slight issue with that.  There are very funny  lines spread throughout, but it has plenty of dark topics and deeply sad subplots.  Very, very well-done.  Great writing and performances.  I'll probably go back and watch it again at some point.  Heavily recommended.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7255502/?ref_=nv_sr_1 (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7255502/?ref_=nv_sr_1)

Regards,
-09
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on December 01, 2018, 04:16:52 PM
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/b6/The_Americans_Season_6.jpg/220px-The_Americans_Season_6.jpg)

Americans, season six

Sorry to see it finished, but thought they wrapped it up well.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: shirime on December 03, 2018, 06:45:19 AM
Quote from: shirime on November 21, 2018, 09:04:56 PM
Kerblam! was yet another reminder for me of why I will never use amazon. It wasn't too bad an episode, it was a fun adventure with exactly the right balance of scary and funny, but the plot and the themes were rather incoherent. Was it about workers rights and welfare? Was it about the flaws in automated systems in the workplace? Was it about the difference between violent and non-violent activism? Was it about the benefits of demographic quotas in employment? It was a bit of all these things, presenting them half completed one after another with an anti-climactic villain reveal in the last ten minutes. I think it could have either focussed on just one or two of these themes and presented them more coherently and that would have made it an episode on par with something like The Sun Makers. 

Enjoyed the latest two episodes: The Witchfinders and It Takes You Away; the latter was especially good. A portal to a sentient universe whose laws are so incompatible with ours that it poses a threat to reality was a marvellous idea, and the execution of that idea was original, intriguing and actually very surprising. There's a certain scene with a frog that a number of Facebook and YouTube 'critics' seem to have an issue with, but personally I thought it amazing how emotionally moving such a potentially ridiculous scene turned out being.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Daverz on December 03, 2018, 11:34:01 AM
Dead Like Me.  Light fun, sort of like Buffy meets Reaper, though Reaper came a few years later.

[asin]B00GT4NCHY[/asin]

Miss Sherlock (Japanese with subtitles on Amazon Prime).  Yet another gender-swapping, modern-day Sherlock Holmes reboot.  Here the sidekick is Dr. Wato, or using the honorific, Wato-san.

(https://i.mydramalist.com/DXK25c.jpg)







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Post by: George on December 03, 2018, 12:14:10 PM
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Finishing up the series (again) today, such a great show. Rip Torn did such a great job!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Omicron9 on December 04, 2018, 03:43:46 AM
Quote from: Daverz on December 03, 2018, 11:34:01 AM
Dead Like Me.  Light fun, sort of like Buffy meets Reaper, though Reaper came a few years later.

[asin]B00GT4NCHY[/asin]

Miss Sherlock (Japanese with subtitles on Amazon Prime).  Yet another gender-swapping, modern-day Sherlock Holmes reboot.  Here the sidekick is Dr. Wato, or using the honorific, Wato-san.

(https://i.mydramalist.com/DXK25c.jpg)

I really liked S1 of "Dead Like Me," but I thought S2 went down hill.

-09
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: vandermolen on December 04, 2018, 10:18:50 AM
Quote from: Ken B on November 24, 2018, 06:01:35 PM
It looks — production values — astounding. I hear they spent 100mm on this series ...

This was a fabulous series with great acting.

Thread duty.

I'm watching 'Anne with an E'. I know, I know but I think it is really good and I'm constantly looking for programmes that my wife and I can enjoy together as, otherwise, she does not share my choice of classic horror films, film noir, or 2001: A Space Odyssey watched over and over again.  8)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on December 04, 2018, 10:34:02 AM
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Now enjoying F is for Family - Season 3!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on December 07, 2018, 03:16:39 PM

     I've watched the first 2 episodes of Heimat - A Chronicle of Germany, a massive production for German TV from 1984, influenced by the Neuer Deutscher Film movement.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on December 07, 2018, 04:03:41 PM
(http://cdn.putlockers.plus/lq5dnwR.jpg)

Loving seasons 1 and 2 of this show!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: mc ukrneal on December 07, 2018, 04:36:51 PM
Quote from: Daverz on December 03, 2018, 11:34:01 AM
Dead Like Me.  Light fun, sort of like Buffy meets Reaper, though Reaper came a few years later.

[asin]B00GT4NCHY[/asin]

I do love this show. Some very clever ideas and very oddball at times, but strangely life affirming for a show that revolves around death.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on December 07, 2018, 06:45:41 PM
Quote from: George on December 07, 2018, 04:03:41 PM
(http://cdn.putlockers.plus/lq5dnwR.jpg)

Loving seasons 1 and 2 of this show!
The one with Gary Shandling is great.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on December 07, 2018, 07:03:13 PM
Quote from: milk on December 07, 2018, 06:45:41 PM
The one with Gary Shandling is great.

Indeed, I saw that one tonight for the second time!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Kontrapunctus on December 09, 2018, 08:16:18 AM
Line of Duty on Hulu (originally a BBC program). It's easily one of the best detective series I've seen.

(https://pics.filmaffinity.com/line_of_duty_tv_series-605974923-large.jpg)

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: The new erato on December 09, 2018, 08:21:55 AM
Quote from: Toccata&Fugue on December 09, 2018, 08:16:18 AM
Line of Duty on Hulu (originally a BBC program). It's easily one of the best detective series I've seen.

(https://pics.filmaffinity.com/line_of_duty_tv_series-605974923-large.jpg)
Yep!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Daverz on December 09, 2018, 07:43:01 PM
Quote from: mc ukrneal on December 07, 2018, 04:36:51 PM
I do love this show. Some very clever ideas and very oddball at times, but strangely life affirming for a show that revolves around death.

One thing I like about it is that Ellen Muth is completely believable as a rebellious teenager in a way, say, Sarah Michelle Gellar never quite was.  Curiously, I think this is because SMG had been acting since she was 4 years old, so exuded a bit too much sophistication.

I also like that the show is as much about modern working life as it is about the soul reaping.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: shirime on December 11, 2018, 05:08:11 AM
Quote from: shirime on December 03, 2018, 06:45:19 AM
Enjoyed the latest two episodes: The Witchfinders and It Takes You Away; the latter was especially good. A portal to a sentient universe whose laws are so incompatible with ours that it poses a threat to reality was a marvellous idea, and the execution of that idea was original, intriguing and actually very surprising. There's a certain scene with a frog that a number of Facebook and YouTube 'critics' seem to have an issue with, but personally I thought it amazing how emotionally moving such a potentially ridiculous scene turned out being.
The final episode The Battle of Ranskoor Av Kolos was great. Perfect way to end a very strong season. The cast was small in this episode, but really strong. The return of the villain from the first episode was good, but here he was even better than I expected.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on December 11, 2018, 09:11:36 AM
Quote from: mc ukrneal on December 07, 2018, 04:36:51 PM
I do love this show. Some very clever ideas and very oddball at times, but strangely life affirming for a show that revolves around death.

First season was great. It went downhill fast in the second season, I think.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on December 11, 2018, 09:12:57 AM
Just about finished re-watching Arrested Development Seasons 1-3.

What's the verdict, are seasons 4 and 5 worth it? I tried to watch season 4 once before, before they re-cut it into something closer to the original format, but didn't take to it.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on December 11, 2018, 09:51:58 AM
Quote from: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on December 11, 2018, 09:12:57 AM
Just about finished re-watching Arrested Development Seasons 1-3.

What's the verdict, are seasons 4 and 5 worth it? I tried to watch season 4 once before, before they re-cut it into something closer to the original format, but didn't take to it.
I gave up part way through 4. YMMV of course.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on December 11, 2018, 12:32:43 PM
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91ANKEjNKqL._SX342_.jpg)

spending an entire season on a story arc (whose bones are in the suitcase?) that could easily have been covered in two episodes as an epilogue to season 4
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Daverz on December 11, 2018, 03:10:47 PM
Quote from: Toccata&Fugue on December 09, 2018, 08:16:18 AM
Line of Duty on Hulu (originally a BBC program). It's easily one of the best detective series I've seen.

(https://pics.filmaffinity.com/line_of_duty_tv_series-605974923-large.jpg)

I saw Thandie Newton in the cast list.  How much is she in this?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on December 11, 2018, 03:13:00 PM
Quote from: Ken B on December 11, 2018, 09:51:58 AM
I gave up part way through 4. YMMV of course.

Original version or re-cut version?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on December 11, 2018, 03:27:13 PM
Quote from: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on December 11, 2018, 03:13:00 PM
Original version or re-cut version?
Probably original, since it was not long after it first came out.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on December 15, 2018, 06:54:03 AM
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Narcos: Mexico.  The fourth season picks up some better known (in the US) names - Michael Peña and Diego Luna - and ups the cinematic ante.  It generally looks very good.  It does tend toward glamorization a bit, some of it self-aware in that De Palma's cheesefest Scarface gets a nod.  The dialogue is generally good, the story tight, and the acting good.  Diego Luna is reasonably good in his role as the padrino, and he is much handsomer than the thug he portrays.  He's also not as compelling or as imposing as Wagner Moura's portrayal of Pablo Escobar, a point which is brought home when Moura pops up in one episode where the Columbian and the Mexican cut a deal.  I look forward to the gratuitously violent fifth season.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on December 15, 2018, 07:13:56 AM
Kims Convenience - second time through the series on Netflix. Very funny, cute show.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ciaccona on December 27, 2018, 10:40:29 PM
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Just finished Series #1 of this show.
Will definitely continue watching it through to the current Season.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on January 05, 2019, 03:07:01 PM
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51T%2Bz%2B4r9kL._SY445_.jpg) (https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81I9Wqm0s-L._SY445_.jpg)

a third viewing of season one, and a first viewing of season two

why isn't this superb show more famous or more talked about?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Draško on January 10, 2019, 12:02:17 PM
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51-niD-2H%2BL.jpg)

The first episode looks promising, but who knows where it'll go.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on January 11, 2019, 01:04:55 AM
Anyone watching Escape from Dannemora? Is is it any good? There seems to be two opinions: great, detailed, suspenseful show OR slow-paced boring tedious offering. Which is it?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on January 15, 2019, 03:04:44 PM
Quote from: milk on January 11, 2019, 01:04:55 AM
Anyone watching Escape from Dannemora? Is is it any good? There seems to be two opinions: great, detailed, suspenseful show OR slow-paced boring tedious offering. Which is it?


     It's both, but then I like what people call slow and boring. I definitely recommend it.

Quote from: Undersea on December 27, 2018, 10:40:29 PM
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Just finished Series #1 of this show.
Will definitely continue watching it through to the current Season.

     OK I'm in.

     I just picked up Das Boot, the full 5 hour series version from Amazon Germany.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ciaccona on January 16, 2019, 02:27:56 AM
Quote from: drogulus on January 15, 2019, 03:04:44 PM

     OK I'm in.

     I just picked up Das Boot, the full 5 hour series version from Amazon Germany.

Nice one, I hope you enjoy the Series - Das Boot is awesome too. :)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on January 16, 2019, 06:12:14 PM
Quote from: drogulus on January 15, 2019, 03:04:44 PM

     It's both, but then I like what people call slow and boring. I definitely recommend it.

     OK I'm in.

     I just picked up Das Boot, the full 5 hour series version from Amazon Germany.
To me it depends. If it's a kind of slow realism, I can get very excited. But if it's slow character development and flashbacks, I'm out. Recently, I feel that flashbacks and explication are in fashion. People want to be spoon-fed but I'll give this one a go. I might love it.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: NikF on January 20, 2019, 01:03:47 PM
Edge of Darkness (1985)

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Troy Kennedy Martin wrote innovative (for the time) British TV shows such as Z Cars and The Sweeney, along with cinema features Kelly's Heroes, Red Heat, and The Italian Job. That would be a fine career in itself, but a TV production that I consider a stand out is his political drama/sci-fi thriller Edge of Darkness.

It's one of those pieces that succeeds as it is. But it was given weight by being initially broadcast during the Thatcher era, when Greenham Common women were becoming a newsworthy exotica to a cosy middle-class already outraged by striking miners, all ready to develop full blown and enraged into a society of them and us, steadily fueled by the still recent memory of the Falklands Conflict. Contrary to what the Daily Mail might profess, this series wasn't an attack on the Tory government or the free market by a socialist BBC, because at that time there had been a gap of years with no political drama of any stripe being produced by the corporation. And even then it took the solid support in the form of producer Michael Wearing, co creator and writer of Boys from the Blackstuff with Bleasdale, and producer of Middlemarch, Pride and Prejudice, and another I plan to rewatch soon 'Our Friends in the North' before it got the greenlight.

The plot is relatively simple as it unfolds in a familiar manner. A policeman picks up his university student daughter after she has attended a meeting as part of a group of environmentalists. When they get home she's shot and killed, with the following investigation presenting the idea her death was a revenge shooting on account of a criminal having being caught and imprisoned by her father. The story takes a turn from that point.

All these years later it still easily hangs together and works, and perhaps deserves to be along side other BBC productions/co- productions such as the War Game and Threads.
The score is by Michael Kamen and Eric Clapton, with the soundtrack featuring tracks by Tom Waits, New Model Army, and Willie Nelson.
The cast - RSC regular (or depending on your age, the gamekeeper in Jurassic Park) Bob Peck, Joe Don Baker, Charles Kay, with a young and so gently pretty Joanne Whalley.

At worst, a dated indulgence of the Gaia hypothesis. At best, almost a time capsule into the political and social climate of the UK at that time.


e: gratuitous image of aforementioned young and so gently pretty Joanne Whalley -

(https://i.postimg.cc/NjtmLGHD/joanne-whalley-photo-4.jpg)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on January 21, 2019, 01:29:42 AM
(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/V2Yk8xJkMKQ/maxresdefault.jpg) Great stuff!!!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Draško on January 23, 2019, 02:47:52 AM
Quote from: Draško on January 10, 2019, 12:02:17 PM
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51-niD-2H%2BL.jpg)

The first episode looks promising, but who knows where it'll go.

This turned out to be nothing more than ok. The way it was advertised I thought it'd be more out there, bizarre, bit psychedelic maybe, but it is actually pretty ordinary. Half Dumas half Dickens with some modern violence on top. Not that different from a season of Peaky Blinders or Ripper Street. Superb production and excellent cast though.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: ritter on January 23, 2019, 03:07:59 AM
There showing this new adaptation of John Le Carré's The Little Drummer Girl on Spanish TV these days:

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81RkZjaGPHL._RI_SX380_.jpg)

So far (chapters 1 and 2), so good. Although the storyline is slightly contrived, it is also absorbing and, in this production, well acted. The 70s are nicely recreated, as well. This adaptation as a mini-series allows more room for development than the (enjoyable) film with Diane Keaton (which anyway, I watched many, many years ago and don't remember that well).
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on January 23, 2019, 08:13:03 AM
Quote from: NikF on January 20, 2019, 01:03:47 PM
Edge of Darkness (1985)

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     I haven't watched it yet. It's been sitting on one of my HDs for a couple of years. I've been busy collecting alnico speakers. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/Smileys/classic/smiley.gif)

Quote from: ritter on January 23, 2019, 03:07:59 AM
There showing this new adaptation of John Le Carré's The Little Drummer Girl on Spanish TV these days:

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81RkZjaGPHL._RI_SX380_.jpg)

So far (chapters 1 and 2), so good. Although the storyline is slightly contrived, it is also absorbing and, in this production, well acted. The 70s are nicely recreated, as well. This adaptation as a mini-series allows more room for development than the (enjoyable) film with Diane Keaton (which anyway, I watched many, many years ago and don't remember that well).

     Just as with Tinker, Tailor I prefer the slow boring series approach. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/Smileys/classic/cheesy.gif)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: NikF on January 23, 2019, 05:54:17 PM
Quote from: drogulus on January 23, 2019, 08:13:03 AM
     I haven't watched it yet. It's been sitting on one of my HDs for a couple of years. I've been busy collecting alnico speakers. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/Smileys/classic/smiley.gif)


Well, if/when you get around to viewing it, it would be cool to hear what you think.

Didn't you find a speaker and a retailer for it? Do tell.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on January 23, 2019, 05:56:20 PM
(http://trackingboard1.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/im-dying-up-here-banner.jpg)

Sucks that they cancelled this after two seasons.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on January 24, 2019, 04:23:14 PM
recently:

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81c%2BluL0g6L._SY445_.jpg) (https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91ixLu41S-L._SY445_.jpg) (https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71Specm1pZL._SY445_.jpg)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on January 25, 2019, 10:35:41 AM

    I managed to get ahold of the miniseries Shogun, which I dimly remember was quite entertaining.

Quote from: NikF on January 23, 2019, 05:54:17 PM


Didn't you find a speaker and a retailer for it? Do tell.

    I got rid of a couple and I want more, more! There's this little shop in Lithuania that has new-in-box speakers that are no longer made, haven't been for years, so.....
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: NikF on January 25, 2019, 11:19:53 AM
Quote from: drogulus on January 25, 2019, 10:35:41 AM
   

    I got rid of a couple and I want more, more! There's this little shop in Lithuania that has new-in-box speakers that are no longer made, haven't been for years, so.....

'Quest for the grail' kind of thing - a nice pursuit. 8) And maybe the one is out there.  :)
I sold the Nocaster and so now I'm down to two Telecasters.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: ritter on January 27, 2019, 02:56:13 AM
Wathched the recent German mini-series (six one-hour chapters), The Same Sky, over the past week:

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-30i-lqQTdn8/WVnzNCrgHaI/AAAAAAAATtg/K3i5tHfl-2IQxMbJeSxr70Y7KbIt4MxswCLcBGAs/s1600/maxresdefault.jpg)

A story of GDR espionage in West Berlin in the mid-70s, laced with glimpses of everyday life in East Germany (including the gay scene in East Berlin, and the gruelling regime aspiring international athletes were subjected to). It all started very well, and Berlin (East and West) at the time  is very atmospherically recreated. The storylines too looked promising....but then, suddenly in the last chapter, it all comes to an abrupt end, with no conclusion. One gets the feeling that, for some unfathomable reason (it couldn't have been audience response, as from what I've read the viewer share of the show was quite strong), the producers decided to cut it short. A real pity.

On the minus side, the characters of the UK and US intelligence staff on the Teufelsberg (a listening station) are cliché-ridden and their English dialogues contrived and fake-sounding.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Draško on January 27, 2019, 03:43:35 PM
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61ESohWB9zL.jpg)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Omicron9 on January 28, 2019, 06:04:18 AM
I finally finished "The Staircase," a Netflix docu-series.  Quite good.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388644/?ref_=nv_sr_1 (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388644/?ref_=nv_sr_1)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on January 28, 2019, 06:55:46 AM
(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/GjP8k_eUOYo/maxresdefault.jpg)

Great show! My girlfriend (or should I say, my lover  ;) ) and I breezed through season one this weekend.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on February 01, 2019, 05:31:29 AM
After an unconscionable hiatus, I've at last resumed The Larry Sanders Show. I have also (at last) reached the last disc of Star Trek. Nevertheless,  last night my impatience got the better of me and I had ro watch the first episode of Star Trek:TNG, "Encounter at Farpoint," which I found highly enjoyable.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Draško on February 03, 2019, 05:09:46 AM
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91yuG1SKrmL._SL1500_.jpg)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: André on February 03, 2019, 07:49:23 AM
Quote from: Draško on February 03, 2019, 05:09:46 AM
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Series 2. I suppose that means a recommendation. I will put it on my watch list.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Draško on February 03, 2019, 08:36:34 AM
Quote from: André on February 03, 2019, 07:49:23 AM
Series 2. I suppose that means a recommendation.

Yeah, I guess. I like it. It's a dark and slightly surreal British comedy about an odd family, atmospherically filmed and with very good cast. One thing, it's contemporary set, those 18th century costumes are imaginary. The entire season comprises of six 20 minute episodes, doesn't hog much of ones time.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: André on February 03, 2019, 12:31:43 PM
Good, I'll give it a try. I'm a big fan of Colman since watching Broadchurch.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Sergeant Rock on February 03, 2019, 01:08:34 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 01, 2019, 05:31:29 AM
After an unconscionable hiatus, I've at last resumed The Larry Sanders Show. I have also (at last) reached the last disc of Star Trek. Nevertheless,  last night my impatience got the better of me and I had ro watch the first episode of Star Trek:TNG, "Encounter at Farpoint," which I found highly enjoyable.

8) 8) 8)

That episode Introduces Q, one of the great Star Trek characters.

Sarge
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on February 04, 2019, 03:28:04 AM
Series in progress, the Kominsky Method - makes me both howl with laughter and well up... loving it.

(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/TjuOTlf5Jb0/maxresdefault.jpg)

Completed series in the last few weeks :

Hinterland - Welsh crime series - moody, slow in a very good way, gripping and stunning scenery

The Good Cop (Tony Danza, Josh Groban) - entertaining but predictable...but entertaining.

Atypical - About an autistic teenager, being a teenager. Very enjoyable and intelligently handled.

House of cards - caught up with the last season, very poor.

Ozark - in hindsight, ok-ish, waning interest as it went on...

Happy Valley - great crime series again.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: vandermolen on February 04, 2019, 03:46:12 AM
Les Miserables BBC. Part 6 last night - an extended concluding episode. I have thoroughly enjoyed this powerful and moving drama.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on February 04, 2019, 05:33:48 AM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on February 03, 2019, 01:08:34 PM
8) 8) 8)

That episode Introduces Q, one of the great Star Trek characters.

Sarge

Cheers, Sarge!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on February 04, 2019, 11:18:38 AM

     I'm watching Shogun in HD. I remember it as being really good and it is. It does have a a very TV movie-ish look about it. For its time it was a real advance in telling a complex story in quite adult terms.

     The story is that the producers wanted Albert Finney for the role Chamberlain played. They got the right guy, he holds the screen and drives the story as well as anyone could.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on February 04, 2019, 03:46:17 PM
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81s4B2UKwlL._SY445_.jpg)

Billions, season three

and still wondering why this terrific show isn't more talked about

Asia Kate Dillon was a really interesting addition to season two and gets room to shine in three
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Jaakko Keskinen on February 05, 2019, 10:03:48 AM
Quote from: vandermolen on February 04, 2019, 03:46:12 AM
Les Miserables BBC. Part 6 last night - an extended concluding episode. I have thoroughly enjoyed this powerful and moving drama.

If I may ask, Jeffrey, have you read the book? I am currently reading it unabridged which is no small task. For years I thought I had read the whole thing.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on February 05, 2019, 10:08:02 AM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on February 03, 2019, 01:08:34 PM
8) 8) 8)

That episode Introduces Q, one of the great Star Trek characters.

Sarge

I had the opposite reaction, I always found Q annoying.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Sef on February 08, 2019, 12:14:52 PM
Russian Doll

(https://pixel.nymag.com/imgs/daily/vulture/2019/01/29/recaps/russian-doll-6.w700.h467.jpg)

Thoroughly enjoyed binge watching this. Not exactly an original concept, but if you start then be prepared to finish it.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: lisa needs braces on February 09, 2019, 05:55:28 AM
New series based on James Clavell's Shogun will be produced...

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/fx-orders-shogun-limited-series-1132074

I am always chasing the high that first reading Clavell's Shogun gave me...
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on February 09, 2019, 10:14:58 AM
Quote from: -abe- on February 09, 2019, 05:55:28 AM
New series based on James Clavell's Shogun will be produced...

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/fx-orders-shogun-limited-series-1132074

I am always chasing the high that first reading Clavell's Shogun gave me...


     One of the remarkable things about the 1980 series was that while the Eurocentric perspective was there, the Japanese perspective was presented to an unusual degree, so that as the story develops you are more and more seeing the Europeans from a Japanese perspective.

"There's a lot of really fun and fascinating work going on to try to balance the story out and tell it from both points of view," said the exec. "We're also casting ... really, really wonderful Japanese actors. I agree with your assessment that if [it is to] just sort of exoticize and fetishize Japanese culture through Western eyes and the male gaze, it would probably not fly. But I think there's an exciting opportunity to tell the collision of two cultures from both perspectives."


     No hacks like Toshiro Mifune need apply? Let's see what comes out of this de-fetishizing and male-less gazing. Will it be true to the Japan of 1600, or will everything be correct for the present day audience? It looks like the new series is determined to respect the current tastes in the way the 1980 version didn't.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on February 09, 2019, 10:42:03 AM
Quote from: Sef on February 08, 2019, 12:14:52 PM
Russian Doll

(https://pixel.nymag.com/imgs/daily/vulture/2019/01/29/recaps/russian-doll-6.w700.h467.jpg)

Thoroughly enjoyed binge watching this. Not exactly an original concept, but if you start then be prepared to finish it.

Enjoyed that so much that I watched the whole thing again a few days later.

Also watching the first three episodes from season 3 of this series:

(https://tvseriesfinale.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/crashing-hbo-season-2-ratings-cancel-renew-season-3-590x224.jpg)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: XB-70 Valkyrie on February 09, 2019, 02:14:17 PM
Castle Rock on Hulu -- very interesting and creepy as ****!

(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMjMzMDYxNzA3MV5BMl5BanBnXkFtZTgwNDAzNDQ4NTM@._V1_UX182_CR0,0,182,268_AL_.jpg)

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Omicron9 on February 11, 2019, 06:19:21 AM
Quote from: Sef on February 08, 2019, 12:14:52 PM
Russian Doll

(https://pixel.nymag.com/imgs/daily/vulture/2019/01/29/recaps/russian-doll-6.w700.h467.jpg)

Thoroughly enjoyed binge watching this. Not exactly an original concept, but if you start then be prepared to finish it.

I binge-watched the entire series yesterday and thoroughly enjoyed it.  Not an original basic concept, but I like where they took it, which was pretty original.  Good performances as well.

-09
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: JBS on February 11, 2019, 07:27:41 AM
Quote from: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on February 05, 2019, 10:08:02 AM
I had the opposite reaction, I always found Q annoying.

I am with Sarge. Q was in fact the main reason I ever watched ST:TNG.

(And compared to Wesley Crusher, how could anyone be annoying?)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: NikF4 on February 11, 2019, 08:23:51 AM
My wife loved ST: TNG. Most days I used to rent out a VHS cassette of it for her - two episodes on each tape - which kind of illustrates how long ago it was. I don't remember her offering a strong opinion on Q one way or another, but I'll always have a soft spot for the show as a whole because she got so much pleasure from it.

Meanwhile, I got to see a couple of episodes of the latest Star Trek incarnation. It's nice to see some updates in the form of how relationships are portrayed. But it's not nice to see characters such as that terrible woman who is written as being pushy and immature (pandering to the millennial audience?) regardless of the scenario depicted. Let's be honest, Data would be berated by Picard or Riker or whoever if he committed a faux pas or strayed too far from acceptable social norms, but this current character is clearly never to be questioned about her childish behaviour. Yeah, millennial character insertion, right there.  ;D

e: same with the current Doctor Who - everything about seems that it needs to be so agreeable. I know,  appealing to a varied overseas market for the BBC and therefore a huge money maker etc. But I felt I should be watching it while eating avocado toast, checking my phone every few minutes, then when it's over having a nap while covered by my favourite blanky.

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on February 11, 2019, 12:44:10 PM

     Killing Eve is coming back in April. That will be fun.

     Right now I'm watching the original Wallander. I really like it and I'm not sure I'll want to watch the other one.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on February 11, 2019, 04:32:22 PM
Quote from: drogulus on February 11, 2019, 12:44:10 PM
     Killing Eve is coming back in April. That will be fun.

     Right now I'm watching the original Wallander. I really like it and I'm not sure I'll want to watch the other one.
We gave up on the English one pretty quickly. And we both usually like KB.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Daverz on February 11, 2019, 06:12:46 PM
Quote from: drogulus on February 11, 2019, 12:44:10 PM
     Killing Eve is coming back in April. That will be fun.

     Right now I'm watching the original Wallander. I really like it and I'm not sure I'll want to watch the other one.

Is that the one with Krister Henriksson?  Wasn't there also a German series?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on February 11, 2019, 07:08:28 PM
Funny You Should Ask - a funny game show where comedians give funny answers to trivia questions then give their real answer. My girlfriend and i have been recording it every day and watching it at night. Airs twice a day.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on February 11, 2019, 07:28:40 PM
Quote from: Daverz on February 11, 2019, 06:12:46 PM
Is that the one with Krister Henriksson?  Wasn't there also a German series?

     Yes, that's the one. I don't know about a German version.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Omicron9 on February 12, 2019, 06:18:09 AM
Binged this on Netflix:

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9078908/?ref_=nv_sr_1 (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9078908/?ref_=nv_sr_1)

Well-done and eye-openingly informative about California's cannabis industry.

-09
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on February 13, 2019, 10:15:58 PM
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51vcJvhtAML._SY445_.jpg)

Enjoyed this and sorry to see it got cancelled after only one season
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ciaccona on February 22, 2019, 09:41:36 PM
A few episodes into this one:

(https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/-0YAAOSwxSZbxe2n/s-l1600.jpg)


Liking it so far...
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on February 26, 2019, 12:05:42 PM
Quote from: Sef on February 08, 2019, 12:14:52 PM
Russian Doll

(https://pixel.nymag.com/imgs/daily/vulture/2019/01/29/recaps/russian-doll-6.w700.h467.jpg)

Thoroughly enjoyed binge watching this. Not exactly an original concept, but if you start then be prepared to finish it.

I've been watching it (one episode a night is as close to a binge as I get). Down to the last episode. No idea how they are going to tie this up. :)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on February 26, 2019, 01:36:26 PM
I'm diligently (at last) watching through The Larry Sanders Show, love it
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on February 26, 2019, 03:22:19 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 26, 2019, 01:36:26 PM
I'm diligently (at last) watching through The Larry Sanders Show, love it
Hey now!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on February 26, 2019, 04:12:37 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 26, 2019, 01:36:26 PM
I'm diligently (at last) watching through The Larry Sanders Show, love it

Does this font make my ass look big?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: TheGSMoeller on February 26, 2019, 04:46:18 PM
Amazingly entertaining. Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer are the best TV-duo right now.


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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: NikF4 on February 26, 2019, 05:30:18 PM
Karaoke (1996) written by Dennis Potter.

Despite a growing physical pain in his stomach a screenwriter completes a piece called 'Karaoke' in which a young woman is murdered by a gangster. He then finds an increasing emotional pain as real life events seem to start mirroring the story, right down to encountering people speaking the lines he wrote.

Other stuff -
Melvyn Bragg conducted an interview with the then terminally ill Potter and between sips from a hip flask containing a blend of champagne and morphine the playwright asked "Where will the writers who want to tell stories about life as it truly is, beneath the hype and glitter, get their opportunity as I did in the 1960's, in the current world of Rupert Murdoch sensibilities?" I believe the point is that he had no option, that he managed to do it in the midst of 'life as it truly is' and before the existence of the digital vanity press where you get to decide what you are before you actually become it.

Anyway, the cast itself is interesting enough and apart from Albert Finney there's Richard E. Grant, Roy Hudd, Hywel Bennett, Liz Smith, Ian McDiarmid, Alison Steadman, Julie Christie, Saffron Burrows and Keely Hawes. Watch the other part of the pair - Cold Lazarus - and add Ciaran Hinds, Diane Ladd and Max Wall(!) to that.

Next up will be a rewatch for me/first watch for others of The Beiderbecke Trilogy (1984-88) written by Alan Plater.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on February 26, 2019, 07:04:28 PM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on February 26, 2019, 04:46:18 PM
Amazingly entertaining. Sandra Oh and Jodie Comer are the best TV-duo right now.


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Where do you watch that?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Mirror Image on February 26, 2019, 07:41:37 PM
I don't watch a lot of television since so much of it is just junk and of no interest, but I'm about to begin Columbo, which is a series I've been meaning to get around to for years now.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Mirror Image on February 26, 2019, 07:43:03 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 26, 2019, 01:36:26 PM
I'm diligently (at last) watching through The Larry Sanders Show, love it

Another show I need to get around to. I own the whole series (the older box set), but I just haven't made the time. Good to see you're enjoying it, Karl.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on February 26, 2019, 08:20:44 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on February 26, 2019, 07:41:37 PM
I don't watch a lot of television since so much of it is just junk and of no interest, but I'm about to begin Columbo, which is a series I've been meaning to get around to for years now.
Best episode, the art critic in season 1.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Mirror Image on February 26, 2019, 08:22:37 PM
Quote from: Ken B on February 26, 2019, 08:20:44 PM
Best episode, the art critic in season 1.

8)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: NikF4 on February 26, 2019, 08:26:09 PM
Quote from: Mirror Image on February 26, 2019, 07:41:37 PM
I don't watch a lot of television since so much of it is just junk and of no interest, but I'm about to begin Columbo, which is a series I've been meaning to get around to for years now.

You'll find some small gems in there.  8)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Mirror Image on February 26, 2019, 08:30:27 PM
Quote from: NikF4 on February 26, 2019, 08:26:09 PM
You'll find some small gems in there.  8)

Very good to hear, Nik. :)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on February 27, 2019, 08:07:25 AM
Quote from: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on February 26, 2019, 12:05:42 PM
I've been watching it (one episode a night is as close to a binge as I get). Down to the last episode. No idea how they are going to tie this up. :)

Got to the last episode of Russian Doll. They really did tie it up in an interesting way. A fine piece of work. I generally like that the time-loop thing didn't get bogged down in a bunch of pseudoscience nonsense.

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Brahmsian on February 27, 2019, 01:39:58 PM
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Enjoying this Turkish drama.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: TheGSMoeller on February 27, 2019, 02:10:58 PM
Quote from: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on February 26, 2019, 07:04:28 PM
Where do you watch that?

BBC America where I live, but I missed it's original airing so I'm streaming on Hulu.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Draško on February 28, 2019, 03:00:07 AM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Brahmsian on February 28, 2019, 04:21:25 AM
Quote from: Draško on February 28, 2019, 03:00:07 AM
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How is this?  I believe I have it on my Netflix 'list'.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Draško on February 28, 2019, 04:40:19 AM
Quote from: ChamberNut on February 28, 2019, 04:21:25 AM
How is this?  I believe I have it on my Netflix 'list'.

I'm two episodes in and for now it seems ok. Pretty standard biopic, somewhat glammed up, plenty of sex and some action, some fancy cinematography and all that. I've read they took some liberties later on, I'll see how it goes. So far it's perfectly watchable if not particularly wowing. And of course Washington Post called it Russian propaganda which piqued my curiosity a little bit more.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on February 28, 2019, 07:44:46 AM
Quote from: Draško on February 28, 2019, 03:00:07 AM
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I watched part of the first episode. I should have turned it off after the opening sequence, where Trotsky's copulation with some long-legged Russian lady is visually juxtaposed with the pistons of the railroad steam engine. That was the level of subtlety it rose to. :)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Brahmsian on February 28, 2019, 09:24:16 AM
Quote from: Draško on February 28, 2019, 04:40:19 AM
I'm two episodes in and for now it seems ok. Pretty standard biopic, somewhat glammed up, plenty of sex and some action, some fancy cinematography and all that. I've read they took some liberties later on, I'll see how it goes. So far it's perfectly watchable if not particularly wowing. And of course Washington Post called it Russian propaganda which piqued my curiosity a little bit more.

I see.  Thank you Draško!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ciaccona on March 01, 2019, 09:06:55 AM
Lately:

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Pretty enjoyable Spanish series - anyone else seen it?.
Still got several episodes to go in the 1st series...
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on March 05, 2019, 05:25:24 PM
Leaving Neverland

Geez is this grim.

I was always rather snobbishly proud of not liking Michael Jackson. I think that was a good call ...

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on March 06, 2019, 07:34:43 PM
Quote from: George on February 26, 2019, 04:12:37 PM
Does this font make my ass look big?

Big Chief Lens Crafters?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Draško on March 09, 2019, 03:30:18 AM
Gave up on Trotsky halfway through. Too boring.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on March 10, 2019, 07:37:27 AM
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Third season of True Detective.  Looks great.  Sounds great.  Great use of music.  (T Bone Burnett knows his business.)  Great acting by the three leads.  The fight scenes between Mahershala Ali and Carmen Ejogo are especially well written and well acted.  The arrival, first by voice only, then in person, of the putative bad guy in the last two episodes is well done, and is played by the actor who should be the bad guy.  But the crime itself doesn't compel and often fades into the background.  The mid-series shootout is preposterous.  The series ending is entirely unsatisfying.  The use of five timelines, three of them jumbled freely, detracts from rather than adds to dramatic impact.  The very definition of a mixed bag.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Draško on March 11, 2019, 04:11:58 AM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Brahmsian on March 11, 2019, 04:18:36 AM
Quote from: Draško on March 11, 2019, 04:11:58 AM
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An excellent series!  Hope you are enjoying it.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on March 11, 2019, 03:26:22 PM

     Season 2 of American Gods is starting up. All of your favorite gods are there, and then some. I'm on it.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on March 11, 2019, 05:54:22 PM
Banacek
Season 1
This was part of the mystery movie rotation that included Columbo in 1972 and 73 (then Peppard quit). It holds up a lot better than most stuff from the time. All the crimes are "impossible" and a few of the explanations are quite well done and clever. Not up to Columbo standards certainly but streets better than some of the others in that series, like MacMillan & Wife or McCloud.
Plus Margot Kidder's belly button. And Joanna Pettet's too.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Brahmsian on March 12, 2019, 01:04:22 PM
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Seasons 1 to 4

Enjoying it.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on March 12, 2019, 02:20:52 PM
Quote from: Ken B on March 11, 2019, 05:54:22 PM
Banacek
Season 1
This was part of the mystery movie rotation that included Columbo in 1972 and 73 (then Peppard quit). It holds up a lot better than most stuff from the time. All the crimes are "impossible" and a few of the explanations are quite well done and clever. Not up to Columbo standards certainly but streets better than some of the others in that series, like MacMillan & Wife or McCloud.
Plus Margot Kidder's belly button. And Joanna Pettet's too.

Cool.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on March 12, 2019, 05:07:11 PM
Quote from: ChamberNut on March 12, 2019, 01:04:22 PM
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Seasons 1 to 4

Enjoying it.

GREAT show!!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Draško on March 13, 2019, 03:53:07 AM
Quote from: ChamberNut on March 11, 2019, 04:18:36 AM
An excellent series!  Hope you are enjoying it.

It is and I am. Already finished the first season and moved onto the second.

Also finally finished 5th season of Ray Donovan. I used to really like the show but this 5th season was so relentlessly grim and dreary it took me months to finish it. I'm not sure if I'm going to continue watching it. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Brahmsian on March 13, 2019, 04:05:09 AM
Quote from: Draško on March 13, 2019, 03:53:07 AM
It is and I am. Already finished the first season and moved onto the second.


You're in for a treat.  I think season 2 and 3 were the best ones so far, although they are all good.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on March 20, 2019, 06:12:21 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 06, 2019, 07:34:43 PM
Big Chief Lens Crafters?

As a Jew, you're almost a Methodist...
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Crudblud on March 20, 2019, 11:28:46 PM
Recently finished season 5 of Arrested Development. The first half of the season was not bad at all, but the second half, despite some glaring technical hiccups (which in hindsight have always been a staple of the show), is by far the funniest the show has been since its original run ended in 2006. The ending was bizarre and chaotic in a good way, and feels like a solid point on which to finally end the series.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on March 21, 2019, 12:32:57 AM
Recently:

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Sorry to see The Bridge is stopping there at season 4. Not sorry to see House Of Cards finish, having gone from silly to ridiculous.

Hard Sun should have been so much better than it was.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on March 21, 2019, 03:53:59 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 20, 2019, 06:12:21 PM
As a Jew, you're almost a Methodist...

I'm wetting myself.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ciaccona on March 22, 2019, 09:15:37 PM
Now viewing:

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Cardinal - Series #1


Just started on this Canadian show - only a couple of episodes in so far but I really like it.
3 Series of this to watch... :D
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Draško on March 23, 2019, 03:36:37 AM
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Line of Duty series 2 & 3

Second series was excellent (Keeley Hawes especially), and the most of the third. Didn't like shoot-em-up cowboy heroics ending. And the way bad guy gave him self away was bit flimsy compared with minuteness of all the previous plotting throughout the season.

It's quite intense show. I'll take a little break before the 4th series.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on March 23, 2019, 06:29:47 AM
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Over the past three or so months, I rewatched the first seven seasons of Boobs & Swords in preparation for the grand final season.  The show peaks with seasons three and four, and heads south thereafter.  As I finished up the last episode, I realized that I just don't care who sits on the iron throne.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: PerfectWagnerite on March 23, 2019, 06:33:11 AM
Quote from: Todd on March 23, 2019, 06:29:47 AM
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Over the past three or so months, I rewatched the first seven seasons of Boobs & Swords in preparation for the grand final season.  The show peaks with seasons three and four, and heads south thereafter.  As I finished up the last episode, I realized that I just don't care who sits on the iron throne.
I am still waiting for a good time to start watching that. I will bing watch that all at once.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on March 25, 2019, 11:41:33 PM
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Enjoyed this far more than other recent adaptations

The Brussels / Waterloo stuff was especially well done
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on March 26, 2019, 07:21:02 AM
Quote from: SimonNZ on March 25, 2019, 11:41:33 PM
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Enjoyed this far more than other recent adaptations

The Brussels / Waterloo stuff was especially well done
Another? They seem to adapt that regularly.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on March 26, 2019, 07:35:49 AM
Quote from: Draško on March 23, 2019, 03:36:37 AM
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Line of Duty series 2 & 3

Second series was excellent (Keeley Hawes especially), and the most of the third. Didn't like shoot-em-up cowboy heroics ending. And the way bad guy gave him self away was bit flimsy compared with minuteness of all the previous plotting throughout the season.

It's quite intense show. I'll take a little break before the 4th series.

All 4 series were gripping throughout. Series 5 starts on the BBC this coming Sunday evening by the way, really looking forward to this.

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on March 26, 2019, 07:45:30 AM
Quote from: Todd on March 23, 2019, 06:29:47 AM
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Over the past three or so months, I rewatched the first seven seasons of Boobs & Swords in preparation for the grand final season.  The show peaks with seasons three and four, and heads south thereafter.  As I finished up the last episode, I realized that I just don't care who sits on the iron throne.

I would not have said there was a peak. I would say a linear decay starting with season 1. It's about 1/3 as entertaining as when they started. The more super-natural hijinks the less I am entertained. Pessimistic that the final season will dominated by special effects. I will watch it nevertheless.

My guess is that the big reveal of the final season will be that Bran Stark turn out to be the ice king (?) through some hokey non-linear time gimic involving the three eyed raven (what is that all about anyway?). The big heartbreak of the finale season will that Sansa is killed (stabbed, impaled, throat cut, poisoned, head cut offf or squashed by the mountain, etc). Or that Bran is not killed.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on March 26, 2019, 07:51:59 AM
Finished After Life (Ricky Gervais) on Netflix a few days back.

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An absolute rollercoaster of emotions, this. Laughed out loud, bawled my eyes out, it hits hard too... It will make you hold your loved one that little bit closer.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on March 26, 2019, 09:01:43 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on March 26, 2019, 07:35:49 AM
All 4 series were gripping throughout. Series 5 starts on the BBC this coming Sunday evening by the way, really looking forward to this.
I thought there was a steady but gentle decline season to season, as the twistiness took over the plots. But a good series overall.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on March 26, 2019, 09:56:47 AM

     I'm watching The Bureau, about French spies. It's very well done and has a high uncertainty factor. Things are not what they seem and you're aren't even sure what the seemings are.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Sef on March 26, 2019, 10:04:08 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on March 26, 2019, 07:51:59 AM
Finished After Life (Ricky Gervais) on Netflix a few days back.

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An absolute rollercoaster of emotions, this. Laughed out loud, bawled my eyes out, it hits hard too... It will make you hold your loved one that little bit closer.
Ditto - Finished it in one sitting a couple of weeks back. Remiss of me not to share this before, but I endorse your comments.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Draško on March 26, 2019, 10:45:41 AM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on March 30, 2019, 07:31:53 AM
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After Life.  Loved the fifth episode where Gervais' character interviews a woman who makes homemade desserts.  Ashley Jensen does excellent work in her part.  I'm not sure a second season is needed, but I'd watch if one materializes.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: NikF4 on March 30, 2019, 08:21:58 AM
A Very Peculiar Practice (1986) written by Andrew Davies.

"... a black comedy with surreal elements about an idealistic young doctor, Stephen Daker (Peter Davison), taking up a post as a member of a university medical centre. The centre is staffed by a group of misfits including the bisexual Rose Marie (Barbara Flynn), self-absorbed Bob Buzzard (David Troughton) and decrepit Scot, Jock McCannon (Graham Crowden) who heads the team in the first series. A leitmotif is the commercialisation of higher education in Britain following the government cuts of the early 1980s"

I could leave it at that, but won't. ;D

It held up far better than I could have hoped for, in part to to the calibre of those involved - Peter Davidson, Barbara Flynn, Graham Crowden (tenuous link to Davidson, in that Crowden was offered the role of Doctor Who, turned it down and in the process gave Tom Baker his number one gig) but more than all that, the writing of BBC 'Play for Today' stalwart, Andrew Davies - hugely disciplined to the point of being tasked by the BBC with adapting War & Peace, Middlemarch and Pride and Prejudice, with that attribute apparent here in a series that could have either sunk to soap opera levels or tried to rise above the charming quirkiness.
Not without faults of course, as the decades have been less than kind in a few depictions and views which at the time were seen as open minded and progressive. But I don't feel that they're an obstacle in the way of enjoyment.

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: lisa needs braces on April 04, 2019, 11:21:37 AM
Looks amazing. Can't wait.  8) (Game of Thrones final season.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGQhMhkbwXM
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: North Star on April 04, 2019, 01:21:05 PM
Just finished the Les Misérables with Dominic West as Jean Valjean and David Oyelowo as Javert. Liked it rather a lot, especially the main cast.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on April 04, 2019, 02:57:45 PM
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Mars, season two
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: André on April 04, 2019, 05:24:20 PM
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Started season 1. OK so far.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Daverz on April 04, 2019, 07:00:07 PM
Quote from: André on April 04, 2019, 05:24:20 PM
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Started season 1. OK so far.

Boy, Victoria aged badly.

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on April 05, 2019, 06:31:24 AM
Quote from: SimonNZ on March 25, 2019, 11:41:33 PM
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Enjoyed this far more than other recent adaptations

The Brussels / Waterloo stuff was especially well done
My wife and I watch a lot of these costume dramas. We're really enjoying this one. I can't remember if I ever read the book. I appreciate the campiness of it. I'm also impressed by the production values of these things. Just a few years a go, it wouldn't have looked this good. Anyway, the characters are fluffy and silly and the whole thing is kind of light but the actors keep it going. We seem to roll our eyes less than in BBC Dickens adaptation in which you notice how hard Dickens (in the TV versions) works to keep it going. I think they do it justice - though I can't recall the book. I think this is a nice bookend to BBC's War and Peace which gives another angle on those Napoleon wars (that one I read when I was 25. reminds me of Cheers: "theres a movie!?!).   
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: André on April 05, 2019, 06:33:20 AM
Quote from: Daverz on April 04, 2019, 07:00:07 PM
Boy, Victoria aged badly.

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She forgot to look at her own Best Before date  :D.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on April 05, 2019, 02:23:47 PM
Quote from: milk on April 05, 2019, 06:31:24 AM
My wife and I watch a lot of these costume dramas. We're really enjoying this one. I can't remember if I ever read the book. I appreciate the campiness of it. I'm also impressed by the production values of these things. Just a few years a go, it wouldn't have looked this good. Anyway, the characters are fluffy and silly and the whole thing is kind of light but the actors keep it going. We seem to roll our eyes less than in BBC Dickens adaptation in which you notice how hard Dickens (in the TV versions) works to keep it going. I think they do it justice - though I can't recall the book. I think this is a nice bookend to BBC's War and Peace which gives another angle on those Napoleon wars (that one I read when I was 25. reminds me of Cheers: "theres a movie!?!).

Glad you mentioned the recent BBC War and Peace, which also surprised and impressed me. Finally the book has an adaptation it deserves (defenders of the Bondarchuck film will cry out at this point - and while that has much to recommend it I personally find it ultimately disjointed and meandering)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: JBS on April 05, 2019, 05:29:00 PM
Quote from: Daverz on April 04, 2019, 07:00:07 PM
Boy, Victoria aged badly.

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Not that badly.
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But behold the power of painters!
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Which dates from 1843. The photograph was taken two years later, the first known photograph of QV, when she was 25 or 26.
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Post by: Daverz on April 05, 2019, 06:03:43 PM
Quote from: JBS on April 05, 2019, 05:29:00 PM
Not that badly.

Yes, JBS, I know.  I was joking because of the beautiful young actresses who have played the young Victoria, e.g. Emily Blunt in The Young Victoria and Jenna Coleman in this new TV series.

Abbie Garland seems more the part, if the comparison here is to what is probably a very idealized portrait.

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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9424514/mediaviewer/rm1568896256
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Post by: Ken B on April 05, 2019, 07:55:06 PM
Quote from: Daverz on April 05, 2019, 06:03:43 PM
Yes, JBS, I know.  I was joking because of the beautiful young actresses who have played the young Victoria, e.g. Emily Blunt in The Young Victoria and Jenna Coleman in this new TV series.

Abbie Garland seems more the part, if the comparison here is to what is probably a very idealized portrait.

(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BNjNlYmU5NTktYWEwZC00Zjg4LTllODYtOWI4YzU1ODQwODRjXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNTk2NTY1NzA@._V1_SX1777_CR0,0,1777,863_AL_.jpg)

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9424514/mediaviewer/rm1568896256
Prettification is universal in TV and movies. Daniel Day Lewis played Lincoln. He was great, but he was much prettier.  The only example of a real person I can think of who wasn't prettified on the screen was Grace Kelly!
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Post by: SimonNZ on April 05, 2019, 08:58:50 PM
Andrea Riseborough as Margaret Thatcher was a pretty egregious example of that - and for some reason they went so far as having men routinely "cor blimey" and "phwarr" at Andreal/Margaret.

(Riseborough is a great actress, though, and nailed the voice and mannerisms)
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Post by: Todd on April 07, 2019, 05:31:31 AM
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Season four of Catastrophe.  A couple of the storylines are a bit much, but overall the show maintains the same snappy pace, witty writing, and real world scale that made the first three seasons so good.  The two leads are excellent, but I have to admit that Ashley Jensen is just delightful, and Mark Bonnar, too, and they are even more interesting than the leads when they are on screen. 
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Post by: drogulus on April 07, 2019, 07:20:03 AM

     I'm watching Our Planet, the latest Attenborough nature doc. This one is more focused on the effects of climate change than the previous ones.
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Post by: SimonNZ on April 07, 2019, 09:13:51 AM
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Very well made six part documentary on that media-circus-in-a-teacup. Interviews with pretty much everyone apart from the Clintons, and extended interviews with Lewinsky herself who comes across with intelligence and dignity - unlike a number of others.

You have to smile bitterly now at a number of righteous Republican responses from the time that have been selected: a long-haired Roger Stone on values, freshman Lindsay Graham on moral leadership, a less leathery Kellyanne Conway on transparency, etc etc.

Hadn't realized there was a Brett Kavanagh connection before this, as one of the Federalist Society "elves".
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Post by: Todd on April 13, 2019, 06:37:02 AM
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I freely admit that the only reason I watched The Widow is because Kate Beckinsale is in it.  She looks impossibly beautiful, even while traipsing around the Congo.  The story involves Ms Beckinsale's character trying to learn what really happened during the plane crash that killed her husband.  There's political chicanery, resource exploitation, some twists and turns involving good (?) and bad (?) guys, and so forth.  I can't report that Ms Beckinsale does great acting, but she does have the hot chick with a gun thing down.  Charles Dance offers the most solid support in the unnecessarily convoluted series.  Meh.
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Post by: Todd on April 14, 2019, 06:45:54 AM
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I slowly worked my way through the second half of the fifth season of Arrested Development.  Very slowly.  I had to split a couple episodes into multiple viewing sessions.  While there are some laugh out loud funny bits in a few episodes*, the whole thing is generally a mess.  The extra-long final episode is actively bad.  It was excruciating to watch.  I almost wonder if the writers and producers sought to make the episode as bad as it is.  The highlight of the season is the addition of Colbie Smulders as a young Lucille.

One of the best jokes has to do with a crappy law firm nicknamed The Guilty Guys: they never won a case, they never lost a fee.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: vandermolen on April 14, 2019, 06:50:17 AM
I prefer this to the more recent version with Gillian Anderson.
On DVD:
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Post by: milk on April 17, 2019, 06:23:31 AM
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This was good fun.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Mirror Image on April 17, 2019, 06:55:52 AM
I'm currently not watching anything, but my mom has been binging on A Game of Thrones. She's even bought herself two t-shirts. How's that for fanaticism? :D
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on April 17, 2019, 08:35:06 AM
Several weeks ago, we re-watched The Closer (bought on DVD) - now re-watching Major Crimes (had finished 5 seasons but did not watch again for a while); on the 3rd season - the final 6th season ended in January 2018 (streaming on our Netflix account) - Dave :)

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Post by: SimonNZ on April 18, 2019, 04:01:11 AM
Recently:

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on April 19, 2019, 01:12:36 PM
It seems inevitable I will be watching the final season of Game of Thrones before too long, so I have been catching up on the old seasons. Just got through Season 1. I remember watching it the first time and not being aware of how important the supernatural nonsense (the white walkers, etc) would become. Also not obvious how a blithering idiot such as Robert Baratheon could become king of anything.

Favorite line from season 1: "I'm your prince, not your lord!"


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Post by: Ken B on April 19, 2019, 01:20:23 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on April 18, 2019, 04:01:11 AM
Recently:

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How is drummer girl? I think that was the last book of his I really enjoyed, except for rereading Cold, but the movie with Diane Keaton was lousy.

If you come across the old Alec Guinness shows based on the Karla books they are excellent.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on April 19, 2019, 03:03:15 PM
Quote from: Ken B on April 19, 2019, 01:20:23 PM
How is drummer girl? I think that was the last book of his I really enjoyed, except for rereading Cold, but the movie with Diane Keaton was lousy.

If you come across the old Alec Guinness shows based on the Karla books they are excellent.

On the whole Drummer Girl was actually very good. I could gripe that they take pains in the first episode to show that its set in the early 80's with design and fashion etc - then promptly seem to forget that, especially the lead actress whose dialogue and delivery and attitude comes from 2018. But, meh, that needn't be a deal-breaker. Its also possible that the oddly mannered performances by those actors playing the Israelis contrasting with the more natural performances by those playing the Palestinians might upset the careful balance just a little for some viewers. I haven't read that book of LeCarre's (or seen the earlier film to compare) but the story seems one of his best, and most politically subtle, and that made the viewing worthwhile - and made me want to check out the novel in the near future.

What was it about the Diane Keaton film that made it so bad?

I remember liking the Alec Guiness Tinker, Taylor when I saw it many years ago,
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Post by: Ken B on April 19, 2019, 04:20:02 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on April 19, 2019, 03:03:15 PM
On the whole Drummer Girl was actually very good. I could gripe that they take pains in the first episode to show that its set in the early 80's with design and fashion etc - then promptly seem to forget that, especially the lead actress whose dialogue and delivery and attitude comes from 2018. But, meh, that needn't be a deal-breaker. Its also possible that the oddly mannered performances by those actors playing the Israelis contrasting with the more natural performances by those playing the Palestinians might upset the careful balance just a little for some viewers. I haven't read that book of LeCarre's (or seen the earlier film to compare) but the story seems one of his best, and most politically subtle, and that made the viewing worthwhile - and made me want to check out the novel in the near future.

What was it about the Diane Keaton film that made it so bad?

I remember liking the Alec Guiness Tinker, Taylor when I saw it many years ago,
I really cannot recall. Maybe Diane Keaton, who is often bad. But I recall it being slow.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on April 20, 2019, 06:25:39 PM
A big thank-you to George & Ken, as I've just finished up The Larry Sanders Show...
"Looks like they settled out of court."
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Post by: George on April 20, 2019, 06:33:38 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 20, 2019, 06:25:39 PM
A big thank-you to George & Ken, as I've just finished up The Larry Sanders Show...
"Looks like they settled out of court."

Glad you enjoyed it, Karl!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on April 20, 2019, 07:15:27 PM
Quote from: George on April 20, 2019, 06:33:38 PM
Glad you enjoyed it, Karl!
Ditto!
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Post by: George on April 21, 2019, 05:20:36 AM
I'm wetting myself.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on April 21, 2019, 08:08:47 AM
Quote from: George on April 21, 2019, 05:20:36 AM
I'm wetting myself.
Hey now!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on April 25, 2019, 03:40:54 AM
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Excellent. A model of how well sci-fi can be done without any reliance on special effects but just strong script and acting.

J.K.Simmons plays his two roles distinctively and perfectly.
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Post by: George on April 26, 2019, 09:07:39 AM
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Post by: Introverted on April 26, 2019, 11:09:03 PM
Lately:

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Funny... I like this so far. :D
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Post by: SimonNZ on May 05, 2019, 03:12:36 AM
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enjoyed A Discovery Of Witches way more than I expected to, the strong cast and Oxford / Bodelian / Venetian settings making up any shortfalls in the story and script
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on May 10, 2019, 01:06:03 PM
No one watching Game of Thrones? Well, I'm not either, don't get HBO. I'll presumably find a way to watch it when the final season is done and it is released on disc, Amazon Prime Video, iTunes, etc. But I've been reading the episode reviews as the new season appears (not afraid of spoilers). Seems like they are in a big rush to finish it up and be done with it.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Sef on May 10, 2019, 01:51:07 PM
Quote from: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on May 10, 2019, 01:06:03 PM
No one watching Game of Thrones? Well, I'm not either, don't get HBO. I'll presumably find a way to watch it when the final season is done and it is released on disc, Amazon Prime Video, iTunes, etc. But I've been reading the episode reviews as the new season appears (not afraid of spoilers). Seems like they are in a big rush to finish it up and be done with it.
I am - not the latest series (yet), but in response to "finding a way" may I recommend your local public library? I'm finishing up series 3 right now (and thoroughly enjoying it by the way) and going at an average rate of 2 episodes a day. I should finish by the end of the month, but have to admit I will have to get creative to watch the latest series before it comes out on DVD!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on May 10, 2019, 02:06:36 PM
I'm also re-watching and up to the last two episodes of season 3. The storytelling was better when they had the books to base the screenplays on.

When the original seasons came out I wasn't so much into streaming video and ended up getting the Blu Ray releases. Not sure I will follow up for this last season. Maybe I'll subscribe for a month of the HBO channel on Amazon Prime Video and watch them. Squeezing them all into the 7 day free trial seems difficult.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on May 10, 2019, 04:55:42 PM
Quote from: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on May 10, 2019, 01:06:03 PM
No one watching Game of Thrones? Well, I'm not either, don't get HBO. I'll presumably find a way to watch it when the final season is done and it is released on disc, Amazon Prime Video, iTunes, etc. But I've been reading the episode reviews as the new season appears (not afraid of spoilers). Seems like they are in a big rush to finish it up and be done with it.
After I catch up with all the reruns on the paint drying channel.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: XB-70 Valkyrie on May 10, 2019, 05:31:18 PM
Moone Boy-- a very offbeat but hilarious Hulu comedy about an 11 year-old Irish boy and his imaginary (45 year old!) friend.

A Cook's Tour Anthony Bourdain.  We saw most of the ones in this series many years ago, but it is fun to catch up on them again.

Newhart Bought the DVDs of season two--am waiting for Larry, Darrell, and Darrell to show up !

Also, we stopped watching The Sopranos a while ago (finished the series), but I am experiencing a bit of withdrawl, so am watching various "Tony Raging" compilations on YouTube.

Absolutely zero interest in Game of Thrones.
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Post by: George on May 10, 2019, 07:05:28 PM
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Just started this tonight and its good. Funny, dark, touching, complex.
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Post by: Todd on May 11, 2019, 04:26:34 AM
Quote from: George on May 10, 2019, 07:05:28 PM
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Just started this tonight and its good. Funny, dark, touching, complex.


I've watched about half of the series.  The central premise of the show is so detached from reality and perverse that it is hard to suspend disbelief, but the actresses are both game and do good work, so the show is easy enough to enjoy. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on May 11, 2019, 05:12:39 AM
Quote from: Todd on May 11, 2019, 04:26:34 AM

I've watched about half of the series.  The central premise of the show is so detached from reality and perverse that it is hard to suspend disbelief, but the actresses are both game and do good work, so the show is easy enough to enjoy.

Agreed. I also think they should lean more in the comedy/drama direction, as it seems to stray too far from the comedy aspect. Especially because the comedy is quite good here.   
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Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on May 15, 2019, 09:24:28 PM
Quote from: George on May 10, 2019, 07:05:28 PM
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Just started this tonight and its good. Funny, dark, touching, complex.

I watched the pilot and must say I found it quite dull. Does it pick up?

I have been watching "The Kamisky Method" in dribs and drabs. I probably should focus on that.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Daverz on May 15, 2019, 11:15:50 PM
Quote from: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on May 10, 2019, 01:06:03 PM
No one watching Game of Thrones? Well, I'm not either, don't get HBO. I'll presumably find a way to watch it when the final season is done and it is released on disc, Amazon Prime Video, iTunes, etc. But I've been reading the episode reviews as the new season appears (not afraid of spoilers). Seems like they are in a big rush to finish it up and be done with it.

I've been watching.  This season has been a total dumpster fire. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on May 15, 2019, 11:22:44 PM
Quote from: Daverz on May 15, 2019, 11:15:50 PM
I've been watching.  This season has been a total dumpster fire.

Seems like the material for 6 seasons has been condensed into 6 episodes...
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on May 16, 2019, 02:03:57 AM
Quote from: Daverz on May 15, 2019, 11:15:50 PM
I've been watching.  This season has been a total dumpster fire.
It probably deserves all the hate its got. But it's interesting to me just how people are reacting. They had a really huge ship to bring into port and they have seriously banged and bashed it.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Omicron9 on May 16, 2019, 06:56:24 AM
Quote from: XB-70 Valkyrie on May 10, 2019, 05:31:18 PM
Moone Boy-- a very offbeat but hilarious Hulu comedy about an 11 year-old Irish boy and his imaginary (45 year old!) friend.

A Cook's Tour Anthony Bourdain.  We saw most of the ones in this series many years ago, but it is fun to catch up on them again.

Newhart Bought the DVDs of season two--am waiting for Larry, Darrell, and Darrell to show up !

Also, we stopped watching The Sopranos a while ago (finished the series), but I am experiencing a bit of withdrawl, so am watching various "Tony Raging" compilations on YouTube.

Absolutely zero interest in Game of Thrones.

I finished a long-term binge of the entire "Newhart" series not long ago.  That show really seems to find its footing around season 3 or 4, at the point where Kirk leaves and Stephanie/Michael arrive.  From that point on, it is so incredibly well-done.  Newhart is the master of dry comedy performance.  Enjoy!

-09
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Omicron9 on May 16, 2019, 07:00:38 AM
Quote from: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on May 15, 2019, 09:24:28 PM
I watched the pilot and must say I found it quite dull. Does it pick up?

I have been watching "The Kamisky Method" in dribs and drabs. I probably should focus on that.

I binged "Dead to Me" over two nights; it does pick up.  There are some good plot twists and surprises. 

-09
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on May 16, 2019, 07:06:55 AM
I am trying, for the second time, Babylon Berlin. I gave up mid episode 2 last fall. I feel that I should really like this show, but I cannot say that I do.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on May 16, 2019, 07:27:40 AM

     I'm watching Weissensee, set in '80s East Berlin, about a family of police officers entangled with mother and daughter dissidents. It's kind of soapy but well done.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Jo498 on May 16, 2019, 11:10:47 AM
Quote from: Ken B on May 16, 2019, 07:06:55 AM
I am trying, for the second time, Babylon Berlin. I gave up mid episode 2 last fall. I feel that I should really like this show, but I cannot say that I do.
It's flawed and overrated, some things are fairly ridiculous (like that "title song" that has absolutely nothing to do with 1920s music) but maybe worth a little more patience. (I watched the whole of it last fall when it came to free TV in Germany.) The best are the costumes and settings, I am afraid.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Daverz on May 16, 2019, 02:02:43 PM
Quote from: Jo498 on May 16, 2019, 11:10:47 AM
It's flawed and overrated, some things are fairly ridiculous (like that "title song" that has absolutely nothing to do with 1920s music) but maybe worth a little more patience. (I watched the whole of it last fall when it came to free TV in Germany.) The best are the costumes and settings, I am afraid.

I left off about half way through the first season and haven't felt very compelled to come back to it.

Was there a followup to Deutschland '83?  That I'd like to see.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on May 16, 2019, 03:28:44 PM
Quote from: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on May 15, 2019, 09:24:28 PM
I watched the pilot and must say I found it quite dull. Does it pick up?

Plotwise, yes. But I would say if you didn't enjoy the pilot, I wouldn't suggest continuing.

QuoteI have been watching "The Kamisky Method" in dribs and drabs. I probably should focus on that.

A helluva show. So glad we will be getting a season 2.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on May 17, 2019, 05:37:39 PM
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second viewing

First time around I remember saying that whoever it was that played Anne Boleyn gave a memorable performance. Post The Crown I now can reiterate with more accuracy that Claire Foy gave a great performance. And the rest was just as good as I remember - though the historical exposition in episode one seemed way more obvious this time around.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Jo498 on May 18, 2019, 12:19:56 AM
Quote from: Daverz on May 16, 2019, 02:02:43 PM
I left off about half way through the first season and haven't felt very compelled to come back to it.

Was there a followup to Deutschland '83?  That I'd like to see.
No idea, I haven't seen this one and was only barely aware of it.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Daverz on May 18, 2019, 01:08:16 AM
Quote from: Jo498 on May 18, 2019, 12:19:56 AM
No idea, I haven't seen this one and was only barely aware of it.

Wikipedia had the answer:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deutschland_86
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on May 18, 2019, 05:54:46 AM
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Fire in the Maternity Ward.  Not a series, of course, and not as good as his last Netflix special, but still quite good.  The extended bit about why murder-suicide is the best suicide, and the fifteen minute closing bit on abortion have some prime material.
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Post by: George on May 18, 2019, 06:36:28 AM
Quote from: Todd on May 18, 2019, 05:54:46 AM
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Fire in the Maternity Ward.  Not a series, of course, and not as good as his last Netflix special, but still quite good.  The extended bit about why murder-suicide is the best suicide, and the fifteen minute closing bit on abortion have some prime material.

Saw that last week and really enjoyed it. To me, the last special was a bit of a misstep and this one sees him right back on track, even if he is more deliberate here. I got the sense that he was taking this special ultra seriously.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on May 21, 2019, 02:51:27 PM
Quote from: Daverz on May 15, 2019, 11:15:50 PM
I've been watching.  This season has been a total dumpster fire.

Well, we can read the books and see how it really ends. According to my Kindle I've read the first three volumes. That means I read two more volumes, wait for Martin to finish Volume 6, which he has been working on for 8 years, then wait probably another decade for him to finish Volume 7. That's contingent on both of us being alive that long. And it assumes Martin doesn't write Volume 7 and decide that eight volumes will be necessary. Ok. Maybe I accept the TV show ending.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on May 21, 2019, 02:59:54 PM
Quote from: Ken B on May 10, 2019, 04:55:42 PM
After I catch up with all the reruns on the paint drying channel.

Must-see TV!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on May 21, 2019, 03:17:10 PM
So many GoT questions. How to explain that the seasons on this planet are variable in length? Reportedly people could be born, live, and die during a long winter. What is the physical mechanism for the seasons?

And, of course, why are the Khaleesi's eyebrows jet black even though she has platinum blond hair?

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on May 21, 2019, 03:32:15 PM
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Second time through this great show. Just finished episode 2.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on May 21, 2019, 03:33:48 PM
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Best show on TV right now.


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Uncomfortable, adorable fun.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on May 21, 2019, 06:51:35 PM
Enemy At The Door

A British series from the 70s about the Nazi occupation of Guernsey. It really is very good, although there is a tendency to melodrama. I wonder if, had this shown been made now and shown to millennials, how many would have named their child "Oberst".
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Daverz on May 21, 2019, 07:31:17 PM
Quote from: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on May 21, 2019, 02:51:27 PM
Well, we can read the books and see how it really ends. According to my Kindle I've read the first three volumes. That means I read two more volumes, wait for Martin to finish Volume 6, which he has been working on for 8 years, then wait probably another decade for him to finish Volume 7. That's contingent on both of us being alive that long. And it assumes Martin doesn't write Volume 7 and decide that eight volumes will be necessary. Ok. Maybe I accept the TV show ending.

The last 2 volumes were an unpleasant slog.  Martin kept introducing more and more characters that I didn't care for and more sideplots that seemed to go nowhere.  I think he's just bored with the whole thing.

It's been too many years since I read the last book, and my memory of them is contaminated by the TV show (and honestly, I'm not that careful a reader).  It's when I realized that I  would have to reread everything to be able to follow the next book that I decided that I just don't give a damn anymore.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Jo498 on May 22, 2019, 12:22:42 AM
yeah, I am very disappointed by GoT. And I didn't even watch the series past season 4 or so (up to roughly when Tyrion has to flee King's Landing). I read the first 4 books early in 2011 before the tv show started and I only had to wait a few months for the 5th book. Even within my first enthusiasm I was disappointed by books 4 and 5 and am extremely annoyed that #6 fails to appear. Although this is somewhat paradoxical because as long as it isn't available one can still hope instead of being disappointed again. Martin did a good to great job for 3 books and kind of lost it afterwards. And the blessing of the success turned into a curse because apparently no editor dared to force him to severely cut superfluous meandering rubbish from books 4 and 5 and get on with it.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on May 22, 2019, 06:05:45 AM
I formed an impression on Martin very early, long before the show, that he was really good at coming up with intriguing premises but never had any idea where to go with them. Which is why I gave up part way through book one. Though I was enjoying it, I could see where it (wasn't) heading.

If not for GoT, Druon might not be back in print. I really liked The Accursed Kings series. And it ends!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Sergeant Rock on May 22, 2019, 07:39:43 AM
Quote from: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on May 21, 2019, 03:17:10 PM
What is the physical mechanism for the seasons?

It's magic!  :D

Sarge
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on May 22, 2019, 08:20:44 AM
Quote from: Jo498 on May 22, 2019, 12:22:42 AMMartin did a good to great job for 3 books and kind of lost it afterwards. And the blessing of the success turned into a curse because apparently no editor dared to force him to severely cut superfluous meandering rubbish from books 4 and 5 and get on with it.

That's the crux of it, I think. His publishers originally signed on for a trilogy. When it became a phenomenon they couldn't stop it spreading like a weed.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on May 22, 2019, 08:27:10 AM
Scarpia's question about the seasons.

Interesting. I had never thought of such a thing, but combining tilt, precession, and eccentricity of the orbit I can imagine unequal seasons being possible, especially if they are defined by the temperature not just hours of daylight. And indeed part of Venus has a long winter. https://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2000/interplanetaryseasons

Score one for JRRM!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Jo498 on May 22, 2019, 09:29:13 AM
There is very good SF/fantasy series by Brian Aldiss, "Helliconia spring/summer/winter" that has an astronomically plausible mechanism (double star system) for a macrocycle of seasons and explores the evolutionary and cultural consequences. (Aldis credits a bunch of astronomers and biologists he consulted while writing these novels.)

As Martin, I also have ideas what his main problems are. He had planned with three main strains of action (supernatural threat from the north, politics in King's Landing and the dragon heiress on the other continent) that were supposed to dramatically mesh already in the second (or maybe third) book. But then first the political intrigue got completely out of hand and almost drowned the other strains, he became enamoured with certain characters and gave them too much screen time for irrelevant stuff, he continually enlarged the number of actors and factions in the war/intrigue parts. Then he didn't know what to do with some subplots and "played for time", i.e. writing book 4 which is almost superfluous, in the process creating ever more suplots that needed to be resolved somehow.
Another problem is the many viewpoints technique of writing. For this he introduces unimportant characters in the later books, just to give the reader a "witness" for some goings on at a new place (e.g. Dorne? that southern region). These characters are boring but he feels the need to flesh them out again blowing things out of proportion.
Finally, I think Martin is a better writer of short prose, novellas or short stories. The first and last chapters of some of the books could almost serve as stand-alone short stories or vignettes (they also frequently have a viewpoint character who dies at the end of such an episode). Again, this leads him to dwell too long on episodes he does well but that are quite unimportant and actually distract from the main narrative.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on May 22, 2019, 04:08:11 PM

     I'm taking a break from the Stasi soap opera to watch Bleak House, the 2005 production.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Florestan on May 23, 2019, 08:27:17 AM
As of late, I've been greatly enjoying Poldark, Murdoch Mysteries and Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Archaic Torso of Apollo on May 23, 2019, 09:48:55 AM
I'm watching Game of Thrones too, for the first time as it happens. That's just what I do, waiting till a long series is over or nearly so, and then jumping aboard at the beginning. On Season 3 now.

It's an interesting mix of Shakespeare, Tolkien, trash TV and softcore porn. A steaming hot mess. I'm mostly enjoying it, though from a critical, semi-detached perspective ("that part works, that part doesn't, that part makes no sense, hey nice costumes," etc.).

There's a lot of sadistic, seemingly pointless violence. It's like a slasher film, and what's worse, it's often not realistic. For example, if you want to pour molten gold on somebody's head, you need a temperature of at least 1000 C to melt it, and it takes a while, not just a couple of minutes. Also, it's not going to solidify instantly, so you won't hear that satisfying *clank* when the poor guy's head hits the floor.

The plot, as others here have noted, contains various holes and implausibilities, and there are so many characters it's hard to keep track of them. I find myself wondering "is that old guy with the beard and the tattered cloak the same one who was in the scene 15 minutes ago, or is it a different old guy with a beard?"

On the plus side, some of the characters are interesting and well-played, and the production is mostly pretty impressive, particularly the nature scenes. Filming wintry scenes in Iceland is always a good idea. There's enough of interest to keep me watching.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on May 23, 2019, 10:23:16 AM
Quote from: Archaic Torso of Apollo on May 23, 2019, 09:48:55 AM
I'm watching Game of Thrones too, for the first time as it happens. That's just what I do, waiting till a long series is over or nearly so, and then jumping aboard at the beginning. On Season 3 now.

It's an interesting mix of Shakespeare, Tolkien, trash TV and softcore porn. A steaming hot mess. I'm mostly enjoying it, though from a critical, semi-detached perspective ("that part works, that part doesn't, that part makes no sense, hey nice costumes," etc.).

There's a lot of sadistic, seemingly pointless violence. It's like a slasher film, and what's worse, it's often not realistic. For example, if you want to pour molten gold on somebody's head, you need a temperature of at least 1000 C to melt it, and it takes a while, not just a couple of minutes. Also, it's not going to solidify instantly, so you won't hear that satisfying *clank* when the poor guy's head hits the floor.

The plot, as others here have noted, contains various holes and implausibilities, and there are so many characters it's hard to keep track of them. I find myself wondering "is that old guy with the beard and the tattered cloak the same one who was in the scene 15 minutes ago, or is it a different old guy with a beard?"

On the plus side, some of the characters are interesting and well-played, and the production is mostly pretty impressive, particularly the nature scenes. Filming wintry scenes in Iceland is always a good idea. There's enough of interest to keep me watching.

Maybe Kahl Drogo got swindled and his "gold" is mostly lead. :)

Seriously, a TV show about dragons and you are complaining they got the metallurgy wrong?  :laugh: Next you'll be complaining about Walter White's blue meth synthesis protocol!

Anyway, I enjoyed the creation of the pseudo-medieval world and some well-written and well acted characters. Sandor Clegane, Littlefinger, Lord Varys, Brienne, Joffrey, Arya, Sansa (later seasons) Tywin, Tyrion, Jamie. Some were too one dimensional (Cersei, the Kahl and the Kahleesi, Robb, Bran). But it comes down to the fact that there are some wonderful scenes. Joffrey and the butcher's boy, Littlefinger whispering to Sansa at the contest, the Kahleesi's blood rider putting her brother in his place when he threatens her after she stops the Kahlisar, the two scenes involving the Moon Door (you've seen one, I think). Good television. It goes off a cliff when the go past the books, which is a shame.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Archaic Torso of Apollo on May 23, 2019, 10:53:16 AM
Quote from: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on May 23, 2019, 10:23:16 AM
Seriously, a TV show about dragons and you are complaining they got the metallurgy wrong?  :laugh: Next you'll be complaining about Walter White's blue meth synthesis protocol!

Nope, because Breaking Bad hired a chemistry professor to make sure they got the science right. (Not that I would have been able to tell the difference anyway.)

QuoteAnyway, I enjoyed the creation of the pseudo-medieval world and some well-written and well acted characters.

Yeah, the characters and setting are the best thing about it, I think.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Archaic Torso of Apollo on May 23, 2019, 11:02:27 AM
Quote from: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on May 23, 2019, 10:23:16 AM
the two scenes involving the Moon Door (you've seen one, I think).

The Moon Door is fun, but I did love those "sky cells" - a simple but chillingly effective innovation. Far more interesting and creative than the uncountable hackings, slashings and burnings that litter the rest of the show!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ghost of Baron Scarpia on May 23, 2019, 11:12:06 AM
Quote from: Archaic Torso of Apollo on May 23, 2019, 11:02:27 AM
The Moon Door is fun, but I did love those "sky cells" - a simple but chillingly effective innovation. Far more interesting and creative than the uncountable hackings, slashings and burnings that litter the rest of the show!

If you're on season 3 you haven't seen the second moon door scene, I think. I won't give it away.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on May 25, 2019, 06:03:53 AM
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Finished the show.  Despite the griping online, it was OK or better, if a pretty big step down from the mid-series peak.  I defy anyone to tell me Cleganebowl, with Qyburn's hilarious demise included, wasn't worth a watch.  Several long-standing themes were wrapped up in the conclusion.   Another couple hours of proper storytelling would have been worthwhile, and I was disappointed to see that The Night King ended up being such a wuss when all was said and done, but for a show where zombies and dragons are important, it was good enough.

Now, do I cancel HBO?  Of course not!  Season two of Succession arrives in August.  That's a much better show.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Archaic Torso of Apollo on May 25, 2019, 09:01:07 AM
Quote from: Todd on May 25, 2019, 06:03:53 AM
the mid-series peak

Speaking of which: what do people think is the best season(s) of the show, overall?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on May 25, 2019, 09:59:05 AM
Quote from: Archaic Torso of Apollo on May 25, 2019, 09:01:07 AM
Speaking of which: what do people think is the best season(s) of the show, overall?


Three and four for me.  The show killed off multiple major characters in single episodes and story development was quite good.  It started it's slow decline thereafter.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: NikF4 on May 25, 2019, 07:05:12 PM
Game of Thrones was a long haul. I initially started watching because my then girlfriend liked it, but in the end I think it was just a habit. Then again, I watched every episode of Mad Men apart from the very last one.

Anyway, apparently there are prequels or spin-offs planned? I think one should feature the adventures of Tyrion, Brienne, Varys and a direwolf, all driving around in a funky coloured wagon, visiting villages and hamlets and solving mysteries. And every time there's a 'humourous misunderstanding' between the characters, the direwolf breaks the third wall by looking directly at the camera and tilting its head.

Also, gratuitous top three -

Melisandre
Sansa
Ros
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on May 26, 2019, 05:26:01 PM
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Watched an episode a week with a friend over 15 or 16 weeks. I had originally started it when it first came out but stopped as it seemed an unusually unfocused project from Burns. Now I'm glad to have seen it and it has much to recommend it, including avoiding standard or familiar footage and searching the archives for unseen film. But the framing device they attempt at showing the experience through four distinct communities never works, imo.  Even by the end I couldn't keep it clear of who came from where or of how it ultimately made any difference. Still very very good, but usually Burns treatment of a subject becomes the first recommendation for a documentary on that subject, but sadly I can't say that's true here.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on May 26, 2019, 05:30:06 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on May 26, 2019, 05:26:01 PM
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Watched an episode a week with a friend over 15 or 16 weeks. I had originally started it when it first came out but stopped as it seemed an unusually unfocused project from Burns. Now I'm glad to have seen it and it has much to recommend it, including avoiding standard or familiar footage and searching the archives for unseen film. But the framing device they attempt at showing the experience through four distinct communities never works, imo.  Even by the end I couldn't keep it clear of who came from where or of how it ultimately made any difference. Still very very good, but usually Burns treatment of a subject becomes the first recommendation for a documentary on that subject, but sadly I can't say that's true here.
Yeah, that pretty much matches the reaction I had.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: André on May 29, 2019, 02:00:42 PM
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15 minute episodes. I watched the first 3. I reserve judgment as to whether it is special, but unusual it certainly is. The character of Ryan's co-worker played by Punam Patel is a hoot. I like the format, too. The smart, punchy dialogues are  delivered with verve.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on May 31, 2019, 01:15:24 AM
HBO's Chernobyl

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Extremely well-done show but, of course, very dark, very frightening, horrific and sad. Really great though.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Fëanor on May 31, 2019, 07:48:41 AM
Quote from: SimonNZ on May 26, 2019, 05:26:01 PM
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Watched an episode a week with a friend over 15 or 16 weeks. I had originally started it when it first came out but stopped as it seemed an unusually unfocused project from Burns. Now I'm glad to have seen it and it has much to recommend it, including avoiding standard or familiar footage and searching the archives for unseen film. But the framing device they attempt at showing the experience through four distinct communities never works, imo.  Even by the end I couldn't keep it clear of who came from where or of how it ultimately made any difference. Still very very good, but usually Burns treatment of a subject becomes the first recommendation for a documentary on that subject, but sadly I can't say that's true here.

Started to watch but found it too Americentic.

I did enjoyed Burns' Civil War, Jazz, and Prohibition efforts however.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on May 31, 2019, 10:50:53 AM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Daverz on June 01, 2019, 12:17:37 AM
The Deadwood Movie was a worthy close to the series (10 13 years on!).  At first the actors seemed to be chewing on that famous literary dialog, but either they warmed up to it or I did.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on June 01, 2019, 01:09:58 AM
Quote from: Fëanor on May 31, 2019, 07:48:41 AM
Started to watch but found it too Americentic.

I did enjoyed Burns' Civil War, Jazz, and Prohibition efforts however.

My friend mentioned that in a couple of specific places, but I accepted it within the stated framework.

Looking down the Burns filmography now, the ones I've seen in bold:

Brooklyn Bridge (1981)[a]
The Shakers: Hands to Work, Hearts to God (1984)[a]
The Statue of Liberty (1985)[a]
Huey Long (1985)[a]
The Congress (1988)[a]
Thomas Hart Benton (1988)[a]
The Civil War (1990; 9 episodes)[a]
Empire of the Air: The Men Who Made Radio (1991)
Baseball (1994; 9 episodes - updated with The Tenth Inning in 2010, with Lynn Novick)
Thomas Jefferson (1997)
Lewis & Clark: The Journey of the Corps of Discovery (1997)
Frank Lloyd Wright (1998, with Lynn Novick)
Not For Ourselves Alone: Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony (1999)
Jazz (2001; 10 episodes)
Mark Twain (2001)
Horatio's Drive: America's First Road Trip (2003)
Unforgivable Blackness: The Rise and Fall of Jack Johnson (2005)
The War (2007, with Lynn Novick; 7 episodes)
The National Parks: America's Best Idea (2009; 6 episodes)
Prohibition (2011, with Lynn Novick; 3 episodes)[45]
The Dust Bowl (2012; 4 episodes)[46]
The Central Park Five (2012, with Sarah Burns and David McMahon)[47]
Yosemite: A Gathering of Spirit (2013)[48]
The Address (2014)
The Roosevelts: An Intimate History (2014; 7 episodes)[47][49]
Jackie Robinson (2016, with Sarah Burns and David McMahon)[50]
Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War (2016)[51]
The Vietnam War (2017, with Lynn Novick; 10 episodes)[52]
The Mayo Clinic: Faith - Hope - Science (2018, with Erik Ewers and Christopher Loren Ewers)

Watched The Congress just the other night, and it was as good as a 90-minute overview could be, but really deserves to be its own 16-part series.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on June 02, 2019, 07:53:38 AM
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What/If.  Pure trash, in a what-the-hell, let's-watch-it-anyway sorta way.  Starting with a gender reversed Indecent Proposal premise, the series is a mishmash of over the top, detached from reality nonsense.  The viewer gets the following:

1.) An emaciated, super-sleek looking Renée Zellweger chewing scenery as the least intimidating billionairess VC investor ever delivering some horrid dialogue in a fashion at times so wooden it threatens to turn into quartz. 

2.) The almost inhumanly adorable Jane Levy trying to occasionally act tough as a biotech startup exec and emote when confronted with earth-shattering facts about people in her life.  There's one scene where she's dolled up that's almost unbearable to watch. 

3.) A dude from a Richard Linklater movie playing Levy's really, really angry lunk of husband.  He does bad stuff, but he means well.  His delivery does turn to quartz.

4.) A troubled married couple whose troubles are compounded by the psychotic surgeon the wife unwisely nails.

5.) A couple of hot, ethnically diverse execs who do stuff.  Spoiler: They screw.

6.) FDA hearings that get scheduled on a whim!

7.) Medical trials that take a month!

8.) Gay men in threesomes and taking shrooms!

9.) Julian Sands!

Yes, if Netflix releases more episodes, I will watch them. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on June 06, 2019, 07:13:31 AM
Quote from: milk on May 31, 2019, 01:15:24 AM
HBO's Chernobyl

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Extremely well-done show but, of course, very dark, very frightening, horrific and sad. Really great though.

     Qualitatively it's already being compared to the best. IMDb gives it the highest rating it's ever recorded. Quantitatively it will almost certainly reach a smaller audience than any of the other best list shows. It hasn't been released on digital yet (officially, that is).
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Introverted on June 09, 2019, 01:13:27 AM
Recently:

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Only just got around to watching this Show after having heard good things about it for a while.
I am very impressed so far - I found the Series pretty hard to watch sometimes but it's thought-provoking too.
Having finished Series #1 & 2 I am now viewing Series #3 on catch-up TV...
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on June 12, 2019, 02:00:59 PM
     Quatermass And The Pit, the original 1958 production.

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: NikF4 on June 12, 2019, 02:17:08 PM
Quote from: drogulus on June 12, 2019, 02:00:59 PM
     Quatermass And The Pit, the original 1958 production.

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Good stuff.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on June 13, 2019, 09:28:28 PM
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Season 4. Still loving it more than Breaking Bad.

Is Season 5 to be the last? Not looking forward to them having to explain the BB absence of a couple of my favorite characters.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on June 14, 2019, 05:45:58 AM
Quote from: SimonNZ on June 13, 2019, 09:28:28 PM
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Season 4. Still loving it more than Breaking Bad.

Is Season 5 to be the last? Not looking forward to them having to explain the BB absence of a couple of my favorite characters.

I absolutely love it more than Breaking Bad (and I liked Breaking Bad a lot.)

I think I read somewhere that there will be two more seasons.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on June 15, 2019, 06:23:15 AM
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Chernobyl.  Very well done, with two notable flaws, one minor and one nearly show-killing.  The minor flaw is the irrelevant storyline about the small crew that goes around killing irradiated domesticated animals.  The nearly show-killing flaw is the use of English speaking actors, most with an English accent, in a show set in the Soviet Union.  British accents are fine in Westeros, but not an historically real place.  As The Americans shows, using Russian speakers with subtitles is most effective.  Netflix demonstrates the same thing in its non-dubbed, non-English language shows. A missed opportunity.  I guess it was nice to see Ulysses Grant have such a prominent role.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on June 15, 2019, 06:27:28 AM
Quote from: Todd on June 15, 2019, 06:23:15 AM
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Chernobyl.  Very well done, with two notable flaws, one minor and one nearly show-killing.  The minor flaw is the irrelevant storyline about the small crew that goes around killing irradiated domesticated animals.  The nearly show-killing flaw is the use of English speaking actors, most with an English accent, in a show set in the Soviet Union.  British accents are fine in Westeros, but not an historically real place.  As The Americans shows, using Russian speakers with subtitles is most effective.  Netflix demonstrates the same thing in its non-dubbed, non-English language shows. A missed opportunity.  I guess it was nice to see Ulysses Grant have such a prominent role.

That's what killed Shakespeare's Julius Caesar too, dialogue in English.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on June 15, 2019, 06:44:20 AM
Quote from: Ken B on June 15, 2019, 06:27:28 AM
That's what killed Shakespeare's Julius Caesar too, dialogue in English.


I'm not sure Bill was shooting for a realistic presentation of history, but I could be wrong.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on June 15, 2019, 10:14:25 AM

     I hear Vladdy wants to produce his own Chernobyl series that tells the all important truth that Russians speak Russian.

     The series featured the usual historical inaccuracies, particularly in the use of a composite character, the physicist who stood in for a large team of scientists.

     
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on June 15, 2019, 10:33:05 AM

     I finished episode 3 of the Quatermass series. They've discovered the creatures in the vessel.

     The movie of the story was pretty good, too. I do prefer Andre Morell to Andrew Kier as the professor. Morell was Tiberius in The Caesars, and he was absolutely brilliant.
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Post by: Todd on June 16, 2019, 06:39:57 AM
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Too Old To Die Young.  David Lynch and Steven Soderbergh and David Fincher did it, so why not Nicolas Winding Refn?  His foray into series television for Amazon just dropped, and the first episode is most excellent - provided one enjoys NWR's style.  The techniques and mannerisms he uses in his movies are on full display: long, static shots; amazing full-screen compositions, with compositions often nestled inside those compositions; amazing use of colored lighting, with different portions of the screen lit with different colors, sometimes primary, sometimes more muted, sometimes bolder.  Also present is the at times or even often stilted dialogue and stylized and surreal storytelling.  And violence.  Refn even goes so far as to make sure to include what extreme violence might sound like.  NWR uses B-, C-, and D-list talent throughout, but some of the actors have got the goods.  Babs Olusanmokun as the main really bad guy commands the screen as he did in the mostly waste of time The Widow.  William Baldwin (!) outdoes his more famous brother by riffing on his brother's creations.  Miles Teller can deliver some good work, but at least in the first episode he is sort of blank, though that seems purposeful by all involved.  And John Hawkes is in the queue - as a character named Viggo.  NWR also gets with the times and uses Spanish speaking actors speaking Spanish when the story is briefly set in Mexico.  The story, oh, it's about a corrupt cop getting caught up in the underworld and whatnot.  A good chunk of the episodes are as long as short movies, so it will take a while to work through the show.  I'm good with that.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on June 16, 2019, 11:33:10 AM
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71p53mug5XL._SY445_.jpg)

a couple of minor quibbles about the "street" patois and in the final wrapping up/reveals, but otherwise this was excellent
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Post by: George on June 16, 2019, 11:39:33 AM
Quote from: SimonNZ on June 16, 2019, 11:33:10 AM
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a couple of minor quibbles about the "street" patois and in the final wrapping up/reveals, but otherwise this was excellent

Do they use the early 90s rap song by Snow as a theme song?

;)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Fëanor on June 24, 2019, 06:42:09 AM
Quote from: Todd on June 15, 2019, 06:23:15 AM
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Chernobyl.  Very well done, with two notable flaws, one minor and one nearly show-killing.  The minor flaw is the irrelevant storyline about the small crew that goes around killing irradiated domesticated animals.  The nearly show-killing flaw is the use of English speaking actors, most with an English accent, in a show set in the Soviet Union.  British accents are fine in Westeros, but not an historically real place.  As The Americans shows, using Russian speakers with subtitles is most effective.  Netflix demonstrates the same thing in its non-dubbed, non-English language shows. A missed opportunity.  I guess it was nice to see Ulysses Grant have such a prominent role.

Subtitles are OK provided you have good eyesight ... mine is not so great.  I can generally make them out but I quickly get eye strain.  I do take your point about non-realistic languages or accents but I'd rather have original English or decent dubbed English.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on June 26, 2019, 08:58:54 AM
I've gone back to re-watch Season 4 of The Twilight Zone, the season of hour-long episodes.
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Post by: Ken B on June 26, 2019, 12:07:29 PM
Poldark season 1

Good enough soap opera. Marred by the lack of incomprehensible 18th century Cornish accents and subtitles.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on June 27, 2019, 07:34:15 AM
I don't know what we would watch on a Saturday night without Scandinavian noir. A favourite is "The Bridge". Subtitles are not a problem, I use specs for reading but in this case find it better without. One of the most memorable series was again with subtitles,  the gripping "Das Boot".
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on June 30, 2019, 02:16:55 AM
Tv has totally gotten away from me. After shows like Deadwood and The Wire, True Detective and Breaking Bad, I feel spoiled for anything now. And TV seems different these days: made in large amounts for streaming platforms. Yet, I don't see the talent. Comedy is the worst. I rewatch Curb Your Enthusiasm sometimes. Now that's funny! Nothing on TV is near that.
Sometimes I watch this:
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/c4/Alone_show_logo.jpg)
Just to pass the time. I like these survival shows. I love The Last Alaskans.
and rewatching this:
(https://tvseriesfinale.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Columbo-Pointing-e1354687464658-530x400.jpg)
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Post by: Karl Henning on June 30, 2019, 05:09:35 AM
Columbo is always great to return to.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on June 30, 2019, 11:36:51 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 30, 2019, 05:09:35 AM
Columbo is always great to return to.
It's a very relaxing show. That's my new takeaway. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on July 07, 2019, 09:38:34 AM
I'm revisiting Jeeves and Wooster (Hugh Laurie & Stephen Fry.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on July 07, 2019, 05:02:04 PM
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81G3rpFzu8L._SY445_.jpg)

X-Files in the 1950s. With some of the pluses and all of the minuses that came with that show. Watchable, but should have been better.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: André on July 11, 2019, 08:42:16 AM
(https://freakingeek.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/SexEducation-Banniere-800x445.jpg)


British TV at its best. Not just hilarious but thought-provoking, sometimes even poignant. Superb characterizations, notably from Gillian Anderson (of X Files fame). Good recension from The Guardian in this link:

https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2019/jan/17/sex-education-asa-butterfield-gillian-anderson-netflix (https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2019/jan/17/sex-education-asa-butterfield-gillian-anderson-netflix)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Mookalafalas on July 11, 2019, 08:06:52 PM
Started watching this after seeing some good reviews.  Not what I was expecting. For such hideous animation, the complexity of Will Arnett's character is amazing. Goes to very dark places. Just watched the episode "Escape from L.A" from near the end of season 2 and was very impressed.
(https://media.treehugger.com/assets/images/2018/12/bojack-horseman-large.jpg.860x0_q70_crop-scale.jpg)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on July 12, 2019, 07:31:28 AM
Quote from: Mookalafalas on July 11, 2019, 08:06:52 PM
Started watching this after seeing some good reviews.  Not what I was expecting. For such hideous animation, the complexity of Will Arnett's character is amazing. Goes to very dark places. Just watched the episode "Escape from L.A" from near the end of season 2 and was very impressed.
(https://media.treehugger.com/assets/images/2018/12/bojack-horseman-large.jpg.860x0_q70_crop-scale.jpg)

You were wise to give it a chance. I think it's an incredible show!

And season 6 is out this year!! https://www.radiotimes.com/news/on-demand/2019-06-30/bojack-horseman-season-6-netflix-release-date-news-cast-plot-trailer/
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: North Star on July 12, 2019, 11:31:33 AM
Quote from: George on July 12, 2019, 07:31:28 AM
You were wise to give it a chance. I think it's an incredible show!

And season 6 is out this year!! https://www.radiotimes.com/news/on-demand/2019-06-30/bojack-horseman-season-6-netflix-release-date-news-cast-plot-trailer/
Agreed! Also, now I can't wait for S6 to be released...

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on July 12, 2019, 02:39:30 PM

     My TV habits seem to get more Nordic over time. I'm watching Beck, kind of a Swedish precursor to Wallander, even to the point of a daughter he doesn't get along with, along with everyone else. The best character is a neighbor, who is a little bit eccentric.

     Then it will be off to Iceland for the second season of Trapped.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on July 12, 2019, 05:28:54 PM
Quote from: drogulus on July 12, 2019, 02:39:30 PM
     My TV habits seem to get more Nordic over time. I'm watching Beck, kind of a Swedish precursor to Wallander, even to the point of a daughter he doesn't get along with, along with everyone else. The best character is a neighbor, who is a little bit eccentric.

     Then it will be off to Iceland for the second season of Trapped.
I assume that is Martin Beck. The books are from the 60s mostly, and are very good indeed. Not really the trendy Scandinavian noir.

TD
Durrells in Corfu, season 1
Enjoyable if a bit confected.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on July 12, 2019, 06:51:07 PM

     
Quote from: Ken B on July 12, 2019, 05:28:54 PM
I assume that is Martin Beck. The books are from the 60s mostly, and are very good indeed. Not really the trendy Scandinavian noir.



     It's pre-trend, I guess.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Daverz on July 12, 2019, 07:41:27 PM
Quote from: Ken B on July 12, 2019, 05:28:54 PM
I assume that is Martin Beck. The books are from the 60s mostly, and are very good indeed. Not really the trendy Scandinavian noir.

I love the Martin Beck books (in English translation) and have kept them all for an eventual re-read.

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on July 16, 2019, 07:37:28 AM
Quote from: drogulus on July 12, 2019, 02:39:30 PM
     My TV habits seem to get more Nordic over time. I'm watching Beck, kind of a Swedish precursor to Wallander, even to the point of a daughter he doesn't get along with, along with everyone else. The best character is a neighbor, who is a little bit eccentric.

     Then it will be off to Iceland for the second season of Trapped.

Two actors played the part of Beck, in different series obviously. I recall the ending being pretty bleak with him sitting alone looking out to sea. We watched them all. "Chase the Money" in two series is also enjoyable, French I think. 
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Post by: SimonNZ on July 27, 2019, 08:24:52 PM
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51w9sMcG-FL._SX342_.jpg)

not where I would have imagined Jim From The Office ending up

watchable, but not at all essential
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on July 28, 2019, 08:14:00 AM


     I'm watching Charité at War, about a Berlin hospital in 1943. It's a German production for Netflix. I only just found out that it follows an earlier series set in the same hospital in the late 19th century. I'll watch that one, too.
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Post by: George on July 28, 2019, 08:20:51 AM
House MD Season 3
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Post by: Jo498 on July 28, 2019, 08:53:04 AM
Quote from: drogulus on July 28, 2019, 08:14:00 AM

     I'm watching Charité at War, about a Berlin hospital in 1943. It's a German production for Netflix. I only just found out that it follows an earlier series set in the same hospital in the late 19th century. I'll watch that one, too.
My mother watched this on German TV. In the first series you get Virchow, Koch etc. something like the first 5 medicine Nobel laureates together with soapy storylines, I guess.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on July 28, 2019, 09:59:09 AM
Watching the new show Jett. Good heist/gangster/cops stuff here. At times nearly as dark as Breaking Bad got.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on July 29, 2019, 07:26:29 AM
Blue Bloods - Season 9 - streaming from Amazon - saw the first 8 seasons for free, but paid $29 for 22 episodes of the new season - Dave :)

(https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/bluebloodstv/images/5/59/BB_S9_Cover.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/350?cb=20180912031922)
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Post by: Ken B on July 29, 2019, 02:06:59 PM
Quote from: drogulus on July 28, 2019, 08:14:00 AM

     I'm watching Charité at War, about a Berlin hospital in 1943. It's a German production for Netflix. I only just found out that it follows an earlier series set in the same hospital in the late 19th century. I'll watch that one, too.
I liked the first one. Not quite accurate I think in some of its stances about credit, but a good drama. I won't have Netflix for a couple months but plan on watching the second one.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: André on July 29, 2019, 03:07:03 PM
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With Daniel Brühl as the alienist. One episode left. Weird.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: North Star on July 30, 2019, 04:38:52 AM
Quote from: milk on May 31, 2019, 01:15:24 AM
HBO's Chernobyl

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Extremely well-done show but, of course, very dark, very frightening, horrific and sad. Really great though.
Indeed.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on August 04, 2019, 07:39:06 PM
Recently:

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81%2B4V-9T7rL._SY445_.jpg) (https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81yOuOtNlyL._SY445_.jpg)

Taken: supposedly a younger version of Liam Neeson's character developing his "very particular skillset", but you'll forget that in ten minutes, as it seems like they had a 24-ish story pre-written and just added the character name later. Not bad, but forgettable.

Castle Rock: better than I expected, and not at all the horror it seems to be advertised as. One episode (called "The Queen") was remakably good, as Sissy Spaceck battling dimentia negotiates random hoppings through the timeline of her life. That one is recommended as a stand alone for anyone who might not care for the whole thing.


Two episodes into:

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/a7/Chernobyl_2019_Miniseries.jpg)

And its as brilliant and as gut-punching as I'd heard. I'm especially admiring the way they avoid a lot of dramatic or suspense cliches.

Also listening to the podcast episodes by the creator and writer, which in its own way is just as essential as the show. He's clearly researched his subject to the point of being an expert.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Fëanor on August 10, 2019, 10:08:38 AM
I'm watching 'Dark', a Netflix German production ...

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_(TV_series) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_(TV_series))

Pretty good;  as sci-fi story involving time travel.  Pacing is spotty and it's not so easy to keep track of the characters:  there be younger and older version of many same person, and in some cases a person of a given age acting at different points in historical time.

I'm glad the NA version is dubbed in English if only because subtitles tend to cause eye strain with my aging eyes.

(http://www.brooklynvegan.com/files/2018/01/dark.jpg)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: André on August 11, 2019, 03:12:23 PM
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71ist3eAmKL._SY550_.jpg)

I didn't know that series, which seems to be iconic in the UK. It's almost strange to meet a police officer who seems to have a normal, successful family life  ::).
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on August 23, 2019, 07:24:32 PM
(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ta-s_vzxWn8/hqdefault.jpg) (https://i.pinimg.com/originals/01/03/0a/01030ab80d14ccb6f0482632538d3cc1.jpg)
(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Z7wi8jd7aC4/hqdefault.jpg) [img height=300]

Doesn't seem to have ever been released on VHS or DVD but all four 1972 episodes are on YT at the moment and hold up pretty well after all these years.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pDE4VX_9Kk
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Post by: Todd on September 01, 2019, 07:20:43 AM
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(https://cdn.flickeringmyth.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/succession-season-2-poster-600x889.jpg)


Two different shows exposing the exploits of very bad billionaires.  Amazon forced me to finally binge-watch the first season of Billions.  Prior to this, I had seen only one episode from season four on a flight, and the episode seemed contrived in tone.  The first season strives for a more realistic approach - with the word "realistic" used in a qualified manner.  The dialogue is sharp and fast, the main characters are close to fully developed, with more information emerging through the season, and the settings are real-world.  The show is mainly a showcase for good acting, with all four of the leads doing solid work.  Damian Lewis mostly nails his American accent, with only a few struggles, and he plays greedy and rapacious and intense and driven very well indeed.  (That he was good as Henry VIII is not surprising.)  Paul Giamatti does conniving, manipulative, scheming, and vindictive, but some of his acting is over the top.  Both Maggie Siff and Malin Ackerman do good work as the wives, with Ackerman especially good as an up from nothing lioness protecting her family.  Sets, stories, etc are all good, but some of the dramatic devices are ridiculous, and the behavior of some people, especially on the law enforcement side, is rather difficult to believe.  As I watched, I got the feeling that none of the writers have had to go through internal audits - and yes, I know the show is inspired by the pursuit of Steve Cohen.  Still, the show is most entertaining in a pulpy way and when I get the chance, I will watch the next couple seasons at least.  I will also confess that the fourth episode did have some good writing by someone who obviously knows their Metallica.

Succession is more satirical and fun, and informed loosely by the shenanigans of Rupert Murdoch and his family, with a very Kennedy-clan-like boo-boo mixed in the overall storyline.  Shot with more jump cuts and hand-held cameras, creating a more energized visual style, and filled with over-the-top scenarios and characters, the show allows for plenty of scene chewing.  Kieran Culkin does wonders as the sharp-tongued, posturing, yet ultimately cowardly young brother, while Jeremy Strong does equally good work as the at first eager and then necessarily obsequious older brother.  But it is Brian Cox who dominates the screen as the stand-in for Rupert, and the show becomes even more interesting when he yells.  There's only one female character of note, which disappoints somewhat, but with so much gleeful goofiness, and some strong support from other character actors, I will eagerly await each week's new episode. 

One unexpected difference between the two shows is sound quality.  Streaming sound through Amazon for Billions is compressed and strident; streaming sound for Succession is most enjoyable.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: stingo on September 08, 2019, 02:48:12 PM
Derry Girls on Netflix.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on September 09, 2019, 10:08:42 AM

     I'm about to start Braquo Season 3, maybe tonight.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on September 09, 2019, 03:44:33 PM
(https://s3.drafthouse.com/images/made/RighteousGemStones_Web_Home_PROMO_758x426_758_426_81_s_c1.jpg)

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on September 09, 2019, 03:55:05 PM
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Elementary, season five

Little in the way of story arc. Lucy Liu seems to be phoning it in (though she does get to model an impressive and extensive wardrobe). Johnny Lee Miller goes bald for no good reason.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Marc on September 12, 2019, 10:06:08 AM
Forbrydelsen AKA The Killing.

Just finished season 1.
Danish TV series, with an exceptional police inspector, Sarah Lund, investigating the disgusting murder of a teenage girl, Nanna Birk Larsen.

(https://images2.imgbox.com/d3/cc/DMluJ7wT_o.jpg)

It's a truly awesome series, but the last episode was a bit of a let-down. Too many unanswered questions. I can accept that in a series like Twin Peaks, but not in this very realistic one.

Despite that: The Killing got me completely hooked.

Not surprisingly in Scandinavian series or films, the cast is superb.
I love way Sofie Gråbøl is portraying the utterly stubborn Sarah Lund, going her own way.
Lund was due to move to Sweden to join her lover...

(https://images2.imgbox.com/30/4d/b7rsCU4V_o.gif)

but... something gruesome happened.

(https://images2.imgbox.com/3e/df/IU3Jj3Yk_o.jpg)

And inspector Lund found herself in an extremely complex murder case.

(https://images2.imgbox.com/da/9e/qbq98tUr_o.gif)

Let's just summarize with: heartily recommended.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Introverted on September 14, 2019, 05:50:51 AM
Currently watching:

[asin]B00AQN7QYY[/asin]


About half-way through Series #1 of this French show - I like it so far! :D

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Daverz on September 14, 2019, 10:40:54 AM
Quote from: Marc on September 12, 2019, 10:06:08 AM
Forbrydelsen AKA The Killing.

No GIFs of Sofie in her tight jeans?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Iota on September 14, 2019, 12:09:02 PM
Quote from: Marc on September 12, 2019, 10:06:08 AMThe Killing got me completely hooked.

Just about everyone I know got hooked on that when it was aired on the BBC a number of years ago, pretty irresistible stuff! It seemed to spawn a spate of Scandi noir series in its wake, of which the excellent The Bridge lodges in my mind.

Sarah Lund's choice of wardrobe in The Killing  also seemed to single-handedly boost the fortunes of the Fair Isle sweater industry!

Quote from: Introverted on September 14, 2019, 05:50:51 AM
Currently watching:

[asin]B00AQN7QYY[/asin]


About half-way through Series #1 of this French show - I like it so far! :D

This was also on the BBC a few years ago. An excellent drama, and a fascinating expose of the French legal system I thought.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on September 22, 2019, 07:55:47 AM
(http://www.impawards.com/tv/posters/spy.jpg)


The Spy.  Borat gets all serious and plays 60s-ear Israeli super-spy Eli Cohen.  Overall, it's well done, and Sacha Baron Cohen dials back his shtick almost entirely, but the show is formulaic, and while physical locations are used, some of the green screen stuff is tiresome, though it's better than the crap The Crown puts on screen in that regard.  Noah Emmerich turns in good work as a Mossad handler.  (He also did good work as an FBI guy in The Americans.  He better be careful not to get typecast.) Six hours well enough spent.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: André on September 22, 2019, 10:39:36 AM
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Just started this, episodes 1 and 2. Great atmosphere, very good dialogues. I love that accent, but thank God for the subtitles !
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on September 22, 2019, 04:46:31 PM
Quote from: Iota on September 14, 2019, 12:09:02 PM


This was also on the BBC a few years ago. An excellent drama, and a fascinating expose of the French legal system I thought.

     So where's Saison 7 with English subs? How long must we wait? They're filming Saison 8 already.

     (https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61tdc9HD4rL._SY500_.jpg)

     No English subs are included.
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Post by: George on September 22, 2019, 05:07:14 PM
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81injF2%2BXsL._SX342_.jpg)

Third time through this fun series.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Marc on September 23, 2019, 11:06:30 AM
Quote from: Daverz on September 14, 2019, 10:40:54 AM
No GIFs of Sofie in her tight jeans?

Lol.
I only read this now.

I must admit that I was more fascinated by her 'quirky' face.

But here's at least a stylish jpeg of inspector Sarah Lund in tight jeans, though probably less interesting for those with a so-called booty-in-tight-jeans fetish.

(https://images2.imgbox.com/2d/4b/j9HZtAkh_o.jpg)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Fëanor on September 27, 2019, 05:44:11 AM
Quote from: André on September 22, 2019, 10:39:36 AM
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Just started this, episodes 1 and 2. Great atmosphere, very good dialogues. I love that accent, but thank God for the subtitles !

Subtitles?  Haha, wish'd I'd known.

It's an great series.  I've watched all three seasons and they are consistently good, IMO.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on September 27, 2019, 06:13:44 AM
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A delight. S02 next!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Introverted on September 27, 2019, 09:31:43 AM
Quote from: Iota on September 14, 2019, 12:09:02 PM
This was also on the BBC a few years ago. An excellent drama, and a fascinating expose of the French legal system I thought.

:)

Quote from: drogulus on September 22, 2019, 04:46:31 PM
     So where's Saison 7 with English subs? How long must we wait? They're filming Saison 8 already.

     (https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61tdc9HD4rL._SY500_.jpg)

     No English subs are included.

Wow, you're quite a bit ahead of me as I'm still on Season #1! - I love the show so far, it's awesome that it's still going. I'll be looking forward to seeing those later seasons when I eventually reach them. :D
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Post by: George on September 27, 2019, 10:48:17 AM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: j winter on September 27, 2019, 10:53:45 AM
Only the highest of high-brow, intellectual programming is allowed in Chez Winter....

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71xBNq1JthL._SX342_.jpg)
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Post by: Ken B on September 27, 2019, 11:04:13 AM
Quote from: j winter on September 27, 2019, 10:53:45 AM
Only the highest of high-brow, intellectual programming is allowed in Chez Winter....

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71xBNq1JthL._SX342_.jpg)

Holy crap. I watched that as a kid. On TV.

More intellectually respectable than any of the cable news channels IMO!
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Post by: SonicMan46 on October 02, 2019, 11:17:05 AM
Country Music: A Film by Ken Burns - last night we finished watching part 8 of this new outstanding documentary by Ken Burns and his team; narrated by Peter Coyote w/ numerous performers interviewed (prominent role for Marty Stuart) - starts w/ the 'roots' w/ much emphasis on Jimmie Rodgers, Carter Family, Hank Williams, and ending basically w/ the death of Johnny Cash in 2003 (synopsis below) - we streamed from a Roku device off PBS - for any country music fan, a MUST watch.  Dave :)

(https://kenburns-tc.pbs.org/uploads/_1200x630_crop_center-center_82_none/Country-Music_Mezzanine.jpg?mtime=1548435872)  (https://www.rollingstone.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/CountryMusic.jpg?resize=900,600&w=450)

QuoteCountry Music: A Film by Ken Burns Ken Burns' eight-part, 16-hour documentary series, COUNTRY MUSIC, chronicles the history of a uniquely American art form, focusing on the biographies of the fascinating characters who created it. More than eight years in the making, the film follows the evolution of country music from its diverse and humble origins as it emerged, by the end of the twentieth century, into a worldwide phenomenon. Filled with memorable musical moments, interviews with more than 80 country music artists, and evocative footage and photographs - many never seen before - it weaves an unforgettable story that is both intimate and sweeping. No one has told the story this way before. (Source (https://shop.pbs.org/country-music-a-film-by-ken-burns-dvd/product/KBCM600))
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Post by: Todd on October 06, 2019, 05:49:40 AM
(https://www.i-programmer.info/images/stories/News/2019/sept/A/billposter.jpg)


Inside Bill's Brain.  A three-episode limited series filled with interviews with Bill and Melinda Gates.  It turns out that Bill and Melinda Gates are big fans of Bill and Melinda Gates.  Each episode covers a different useful and good thing that Bill has done since leaving Microsoft - funding new toilet research, trying to eradicate polio, and advocating for nuclear power - but it weaves in his past.  Quite surprisingly, it also includes brief videos of his children when they were young.  (Mr Gates quite rightly didn't allow any to be published when they were young.)  This is a pretty good example of how to use mass media to humanize a big bad captain of industry before reckless, over-zealous regulators appointed by leaders possessed of Progressive/Socialist religiosity gain power.  Sort of like how Jamie Dimon, speaking for the Business Roundtable, recently advocated for a switch to stakeholder value as the main focus of companies, as distinct from shareholder value.

I learned some new, irrelevant facts, but two things stuck out for me.  First, on nuclear power, Gates and his nuclear guy take far too much credit for coming up with new designs, and entirely too much for advocating for using liquid metal coolants.  The inherent superiority and much higher degree of safety of liquid metal coolant designs has been known for over five decades.  Second, Mr Gates does not need to make any apologies for his performance in his depositions from the late 90s.  Sure, he came off as sarcastic and arrogant in the excerpts tactically released by the DOJ, in its propaganda efforts, but that's OK.  He should have been more aggressive, sarcastic, condescending, and arrogant in his responses.  I get it, humanization is needed for the hoi polloi for the coming, enhanced propaganda wars.
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Post by: SimonNZ on October 06, 2019, 07:07:21 AM
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/9/9f/Unforgivable_Blackness-_The_Rise_and_Fall_of_Jack_Johnson.jpg/220px-Unforgivable_Blackness-_The_Rise_and_Fall_of_Jack_Johnson.jpg)

second viewing

also:

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71VZpYRW6fL._SL1080_.jpg) (https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71KQO%2BO4HzL._SY445_.jpg)

fun and endlessly inventive, if often unstructured and unfocused
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: stingo on October 06, 2019, 11:38:09 AM
Still on Jessica Jones and Derry Girls on Netflix. Continuing Titans on DCUniverse. The Arrowverse's new season starts up tonight so that is where most of my viewing will be going. Will likely binge The Good Place when its final season ends.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on October 06, 2019, 12:35:44 PM

     Here I am in the middle of the Tatort phenomenon that goes back almost 50 years on German TV, presently watching Kiel (Borowski).

     (http://www.germanpulse.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/tatort.jpg)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on October 12, 2019, 12:49:56 AM
(https://cdn.collider.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/el-camino-breaking-bad-movie-poster-480x600.png) I can't say I'm surprised by what this is: fan service. If you are a Fan of BB, you might see that the bad guys we ended up with at the end were the lamest ones. That's one thing this is stuck with. Maybe what sums it up best is to say it was like 3 mediocre episodes of BB. Anyway, it's a good payday for Vince Gilligan and most people will probably be satisfied with it. Me personally, I would have liked to see something different (as in novel, creative, interesting). I don't know, maybe Jessie solved an Alaskan murder? Or nowhere Alaskan town makes Jessie sheriff? Well, that's why I don't have a career in TV.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on October 12, 2019, 05:57:01 AM
I watched the 4 hour American Experience series The Circus. I was really surprised how much I liked it. It needed to be broader, it is really only about one circus, the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus, but it's very interesting.
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Post by: Introverted on October 12, 2019, 08:52:27 AM
Recent viewing:

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The Name of the Rose
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Post by: Karl Henning on October 17, 2019, 05:13:57 PM
After watching "Redemption" (and the return of Denise Crosby) I put TNG on pause while I rewatched the original Star Trek, I have returned to and am loving TNG.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: j winter on October 17, 2019, 05:22:34 PM
Greatly enjoying on Amazon Prime...

(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BZDA5M2FlMzktYzZmZC00ZDM3LTg4YWMtM2RmZDY4NGE5ZTM5XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTMxODk2OTU@._V1_UY268_CR4,0,182,268_AL_.jpg)
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Post by: Ken B on October 17, 2019, 05:24:45 PM
Doc Martin
Up to season 9 now. It was much better in the first few seasons, but it still amuses. Port Wenn has an ample supply of idiots, who supply most of the laughs.
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Post by: George on October 17, 2019, 05:35:20 PM
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91JB1IAEtGL._RI_.jpg)

Finished up season 2 last night. What an amazingly refreshing, funny, touching, quirky show. Sad that there will be no more seasons. :(
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on October 17, 2019, 06:49:37 PM
Quote from: j winter on October 17, 2019, 05:22:34 PM
Greatly enjoying on Amazon Prime...

(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BZDA5M2FlMzktYzZmZC00ZDM3LTg4YWMtM2RmZDY4NGE5ZTM5XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTMxODk2OTU@._V1_UY268_CR4,0,182,268_AL_.jpg)

Fabulous!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on October 17, 2019, 08:34:23 PM
Charité at War

A disappointment after the first series. Paint by numbers melodrama.
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Post by: drogulus on October 22, 2019, 08:15:42 AM

     I'm teeing up Catherine The Great, starring the equally great Elena Mironova.

     (https://i.pinimg.com/originals/69/7d/68/697d68ce51108e5e1977862778eae8db.png)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on October 25, 2019, 03:00:58 PM
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71FlRsezhTL._RI_.jpg) totally fascinating TV. Highly recommended. There are no people like this anymore.
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Post by: drogulus on October 25, 2019, 07:23:31 PM

     I'm almost finished with Season 1 of Forbrydelsen.

     (https://www.smellingsaltsjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Sarah-Lund-Sweaters-Forbrydelsen.jpeg)

     I can't decide. I think I like all of them.

     
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on October 28, 2019, 03:02:27 PM
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91a7V1Z5sOL._SX342_.jpg) (https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91IHGyho72L._SY445_.jpg)

Making slow progress with season two of American Gods which, while well done, has two or three more story lines than it needs in the jumble.

Probably will stop soon with season three of True Detective. Well acted, but stories about missing or kidnapped kids isn't my thing, and I can tell its going to come with endless red herrings in the whodunnit, which I find a painful crime cliche. The dementia/timeline stuff is interesting, though.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on October 28, 2019, 10:51:59 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on October 28, 2019, 03:02:27 PM
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91a7V1Z5sOL._SX342_.jpg) (https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91IHGyho72L._SY445_.jpg)

Making slow progress with season two of American Gods which, while well done, has two or three more story lines than it needs in the jumble.

Probably will stop soon with season three of True Detective. Well acted, but stories about missing or kidnapped kids isn't my thing, and I can tell its going to come with endless red herrings in the whodunnit, which I find a painful crime cliche. The dementia/timeline stuff is interesting, though.
Some shows seem like they have a premise that can be expanded whether they have mostly the same characters, as in The Wire, or have completely new stories, as in Fargo. Then there's True Detective. I think S1 had elements that perhaps can not be easily repeated. Why was S1 great? Two great actors playing very distinctly drawn characters in a very conflicted and often hilarious relationship in a story that mixed their dreadful personal lives with a fast moving and interesting story. Plus, unusually for TV, TD had one director developing his coherent cinematographic vision in every episode. I don't think that's easy to repeat - especially if the template is just detectives working crime.
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Post by: George on October 29, 2019, 01:30:09 PM
(https://d.newsweek.com/en/full/1535062/modern-love.webp?w=737&f=4d1713373b629e87581469dc6fa2fc0d)

Great new romantic comedy show, streaming on Amazon Prime.



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Liked season one, LOVED season two of this show. Alan Arkin is hilarious!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on November 01, 2019, 01:49:36 AM
British television is with the odd exception (Fleabag) is not what it used to be. The highlight of our week is a French production called Spiral which is currently on its 7th series. A crime drama set in Paris that has the power to shock. The subtitles are not a problem. The legal system in France is completely different in so far as attorney and lawyers  have a much closer relationship with police during the whole investigation of a crime so interest is two way. Currently about the only thing on TV that keeps me awake.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Roy Bland on November 01, 2019, 03:01:06 AM
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Post by: drogulus on November 01, 2019, 10:03:02 AM
Quote from: Irons on November 01, 2019, 01:49:36 AM
British television is with the odd exception (Fleabag) is not what it used to be. The highlight of our week is a French production called Spiral which is currently on its 7th series. A crime drama set in Paris that has the power to shock. The subtitles are not a problem. The legal system in France is completely different in so far as attorney and lawyers  have a much closer relationship with police during the whole investigation of a crime so interest is two way. Currently about the only thing on TV that keeps me awake.

     Where is it?? Why are you hogging it? I'm stuck at Saison 6.

     Josephine, where are you? Ça va?

     (https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/bbfda9629b5ea788b17fcf3eeea32ecaaa466741/0_0_3543_2126/master/3543.jpg?width=620&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=c4d0dfce46dc0a398feee1e973c9de3e)
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Post by: Xenophanes on November 02, 2019, 10:20:18 AM
NCIS, Xena, Murdoch, Bones, Andromeda, Pennyworth.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on November 03, 2019, 01:51:15 AM
Quote from: drogulus on November 01, 2019, 10:03:02 AM
     Where is it?? Why are you hogging it? I'm stuck at Saison 6.

     Josephine, where are you? Ça va?

     (https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/bbfda9629b5ea788b17fcf3eeea32ecaaa466741/0_0_3543_2126/master/3543.jpg?width=620&quality=85&auto=format&fit=max&s=c4d0dfce46dc0a398feee1e973c9de3e)

Josephine - not a word will I say. :-X We get two episodes back to back on Saturday evenings. Long may Spiral keep on spiralling.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on November 03, 2019, 05:49:54 AM
Quote from: Irons on November 03, 2019, 01:51:15 AM
Josephine - not a word will I say. :-X We get two episodes back to back on Saturday evenings. Long may Spiral keep on spiralling.

     Have you watched Le Bureau des Légendes? It's one of the best spy series ever. I just found out there will be a 5th season.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on November 03, 2019, 11:09:15 PM
Quote from: drogulus on November 03, 2019, 05:49:54 AM
     Have you watched Le Bureau des Légendes? It's one of the best spy series ever. I just found out there will be a 5th season.

No. It looks most interesting but only available on Amazon I think. Doing my impression of King Canute of avoiding all things Amazon far as possible.

The first series of 'The Returned" is gripping but the second disappointing.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on November 04, 2019, 07:12:43 PM

     I watched the first part of the BBC series The War Of The Worlds. It's not bad, it's more like it's almost good.
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Post by: George on November 04, 2019, 07:45:52 PM
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Post by: drogulus on November 08, 2019, 11:52:28 AM

     I'm back in Sweden with Johan Falk.
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Post by: Todd on November 09, 2019, 06:18:28 AM
(https://image.pbs.org/contentchannels/jzL6coo-show-poster2x3-dR497c7.jpg)


Here's a surreal show: David Rubenstein, one of the founders of The Carlyle Group, interviewing various personages.  PBS started airing it, and the first show included a dual interview with Bill Clinton and George W Bush.  Neat.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on November 10, 2019, 11:37:22 AM
The Devil Next Door
The trials of John Demjanjuk. The last, German, trial gets scant treatment but it's an interesting series.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on November 10, 2019, 12:07:41 PM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on November 10, 2019, 01:42:42 PM
Quote from: Ken B on November 10, 2019, 11:37:22 AM
The Devil Next Door
The trials of John Demjanjuk. The last, German, trial gets scant treatment but it's an interesting series.
Pretty interesting. Could have been cut down a bit but we enjoyed it on the whole.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on November 10, 2019, 02:01:11 PM
Quote from: milk on November 10, 2019, 01:42:42 PM

Pretty interesting. Could have been cut down a bit but we enjoyed it on the whole.

Yeah. But on the other hand I wanted to see a bit more of Demjanjuk. Hard to know what is selective editing, but so much of his demeanor reminded me of Ernst Zundel in his trial in Canada, a knowing and taunting smirk. FWIW I agree with the reasonable doubt about Treblinka, but am pretty sure he was at Sobibor and Trawniki.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: j winter on November 12, 2019, 05:49:44 AM
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Post by: vandermolen on November 12, 2019, 09:39:03 AM
I've been watching the Anglo/Polish series 'World on Fire' based on events in 1939/40 in Poland, Britain and France. Quite harrowing but very well acted. I didn't realise that there is another series coming. I shall probably watch 'The War of the Worlds' starting here next week.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on November 12, 2019, 11:49:13 PM
(https://ichef.bbc.co.uk/corporate2/images/width/live/p0/7m/88/p07m8870.jpg/624)

Enjoying the Scottish BBC production of "Guilt" which concerns two brothers who kill an old man in a car accident when returning from a night out on the tiles. They attempt numerous ways to cover up their crime with disastrous results. I was half way through the first episode before it began to dawn on me that "Guilt" is a (very) black comedy. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: André on November 13, 2019, 07:33:57 AM
Quote from: Irons on November 12, 2019, 11:49:13 PM
(https://ichef.bbc.co.uk/corporate2/images/width/live/p0/7m/88/p07m8870.jpg/624)

Enjoying the Scottish BBC production of "Guilt" which concerns two brothers who kill an old man in a car accident when returning from a night out on the tiles. They attempt numerous ways to cover up their crime with disastrous results. I was half way through the first episode before it began to dawn on me that "Guilt" is a (very) black comedy.

Thanks for that. I'll see if I can get this here. Mark Bonnar is an excellent actor.
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Post by: Papy Oli on November 13, 2019, 07:55:42 AM
Quote from: Irons on November 12, 2019, 11:49:13 PM
(https://ichef.bbc.co.uk/corporate2/images/width/live/p0/7m/88/p07m8870.jpg/624)

Enjoying the Scottish BBC production of "Guilt" which concerns two brothers who kill an old man in a car accident when returning from a night out on the tiles. They attempt numerous ways to cover up their crime with disastrous results. I was half way through the first episode before it began to dawn on me that "Guilt" is a (very) black comedy.

You can say that again, Lol.
Only one episode in and some bits had me howling with laughter. Mark Bonnar's faces of disbelief are absolutely priceless. Need to urgently catch up.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on November 14, 2019, 07:08:19 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on November 13, 2019, 07:55:42 AM
You can say that again, Lol.
Only one episode in and some bits had me howling with laughter. Mark Bonnar's faces of disbelief are absolutely priceless. Need to urgently catch up.

It gets better, Oliver. Wait till you come to the old dear who lives opposite! Boy, is she scary!!

I'm saving this week's episode for Sunday evening, but could not resist reading a review in my paper. Apparently it gets very dark indeed.
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Post by: SimonNZ on November 16, 2019, 05:50:23 PM
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41HQZSRWPYL._SY445_.jpg)

second viewing
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on November 16, 2019, 07:14:52 PM
Guilt (thanks to this thread)

and now

King Of Queens
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on November 17, 2019, 10:32:17 AM

     Olivia Coleman and Tobias Menzies take over the lead roles on The Crown, which is good and good.
     
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on November 17, 2019, 11:02:51 AM

     (https://deecrowseer.files.wordpress.com/2011/11/killing2sg002.jpg)

     I'm on the Red (2nd) season of Forbrydelsen.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on November 17, 2019, 02:26:58 PM
Quote from: André on November 13, 2019, 07:33:57 AMMark Bonnar is an excellent actor.


Indeed.  I may have to watch now that I know he's in it.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on November 17, 2019, 03:44:10 PM
Quote from: Todd on November 17, 2019, 02:26:58 PM

Indeed.  I may have to watch now that I know he's in it.

It's a great show!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: dissily Mordentroge on November 17, 2019, 04:37:37 PM
Repeats of The Antique Roadshow. To hear the English language spoken so clearly is only one of the thrills.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on November 18, 2019, 02:34:20 AM
Finished Season 1 of World on Fire on the BBC catch up last night. Gripping viewing.

Halfway through the second season of the Kominsky Method on Netflix as well. As good and as sarcastic as the first one.

Tonight: finally catching up with Guilt !!!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: ritter on November 18, 2019, 02:39:25 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on November 18, 2019, 02:34:20 AM
Finished Season 1 of World on Fire on the BBC catch up last night. Gripping viewing.
...
Watching that one here in Spain as well...gripping indeed.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on November 22, 2019, 12:02:21 AM
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/517ge9WML8L._SY445_.jpg)

"1964" in the PBS American Experience series

particularly good on Barry Goldwater (in fact that could have been a multi part series all of its own)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on November 23, 2019, 06:35:37 AM
(https://home.bt.com/images/jack-ryan-amazon-prime-video-136440530063602601)


Season 2 of Jim Halpert: Tough Guy Lady Killer.  This time around, Messrs Ryan and Greer become embroiled in international chicanery involving PMCs, new-fangled satellite-based LIDAR, corrupt politicians and rigged elections, and tantalum, all in Venezuela.  How very timely.  The heavy-handed use of too dramatic music and choppy editing can't mask the fact that the show is boring, though the second season ups the ante by bringing in Noomi Rapace and a host of TV character actors from better TV shows - GoT, The Americans, Narcos, House of Cards.  Meh.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on November 23, 2019, 06:56:29 AM
The Crown, Season 3

This continues to be interesting and entertaining, mostly for the astounding production values, and some good acting.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on November 23, 2019, 01:33:24 PM
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81c4AxGmNnL._SL1500_.jpg)

three episodes in and unexpectedly impressed (particularly surprised to learn that the careful and sober direction is from Ben Stiller, of all people)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: jess on November 23, 2019, 01:37:18 PM
Been watching Doctor Who episodes from the 2005 reboot onwards (which a smattering of Classic Era stuff in between) as I wait for THIS WHICH IS COMING OUT SOOOOOOON oh my god the trailer looks good

https://www.youtube.com/v/vkEB0ysv7sM
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: vandermolen on November 23, 2019, 01:52:32 PM
I greatly enjoyed the first part of a TV series called 'Vienna Blood' - a murder mystery set in early 20th Century Vienna.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on November 23, 2019, 02:25:39 PM
Quote from: vandermolen on November 23, 2019, 01:52:32 PM
I greatly enjoyed the first part of a TV series called 'Vienna Blood' - a murder mystery set in early 20th Century Vienna.
Now I have pictures of Strauss, Lehar, Von Suppé, and a wood chipper ...
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: vandermolen on November 23, 2019, 02:44:56 PM
Quote from: Ken B on November 23, 2019, 02:25:39 PM
Now I have pictures of Strauss, Lehar, Von Suppé, and a wood chipper ...

Mahler makes a brief guest appearance playing the piano.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on November 23, 2019, 10:33:02 PM

Quote from: vandermolen on November 23, 2019, 01:52:32 PM
I greatly enjoyed the first part of a TV series called 'Vienna Blood' - a murder mystery set in early 20th Century Vienna.

I have this one in the watching queue. Mahler's appearance sells it even more  :laugh:

Have you seen the War of the Worlds on BBC as well ?
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Post by: j winter on November 24, 2019, 05:42:23 AM
(http://www.doctorwhotv.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/jon-pertwee-cape.jpg)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: jess on November 24, 2019, 10:10:11 AM
Quote from: j winter on November 24, 2019, 05:42:23 AM
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NICE, which season/serials?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: j winter on November 24, 2019, 12:37:01 PM
Quote from: jess on November 24, 2019, 10:10:11 AM
NICE, which season/serials?

I signed up for Britbox, which has all of the classic Dr. Who.  My wife and I are planning to take the whole trip in order (there's not a lot of TV that we agree on but we both like the doctor).  We just finished Troughton last night, and have moved on to Pertwee.

The doctors I grew up with are Pertwee, Baker, and Davison.  I hadn't seen much Troughton prior to this, but really enjoyed it -- great fun!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: jess on November 24, 2019, 12:54:36 PM
Quote from: j winter on November 24, 2019, 12:37:01 PM
I signed up for Britbox, which has all of the classic Dr. Who.  My wife and I are planning to take the whole trip in order (there's not a lot of TV that we agree on but we both like the doctor).  We just finished Troughton last night, and have moved on to Pertwee.

The doctors I grew up with are Pertwee, Baker, and Davison.  I hadn't seen much Troughton prior to this, but really enjoyed it -- great fun!

Brilliant. I love Hartnell and Troughton. Haven't seen a lot of Pertwee but I have watched his first season and I love it—especially Inferno.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: vandermolen on November 24, 2019, 01:47:10 PM
Quote from: Papy Oli on November 23, 2019, 10:33:02 PM
I have this one in the watching queue. Mahler's appearance sells it even more  :laugh:

Have you seen the War of the Worlds on BBC as well ?

Yes indeed Olivier. I watched Part 2 tonight. I enjoyed it but preferred 'World on Fire' and 'Vienna Blood' which I've been recommending to everyone. I didn't realise that World at War was an attack on British Colonialism ('now you can see what it's like to be colonised!') apparently H.G.Wells hated the treatment of the Aborigines in Australia. An enjoyable series and interesting to see Demelza from Poldark in a different role.
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Post by: George on November 24, 2019, 03:00:23 PM
Mr Inbetween - a helluva show!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Roy Bland on November 27, 2019, 07:50:52 AM
Wonderful opening theme by Wilfreds Josephs
(https://shop.pbs.org/ccstore/v1/images/?source=/file/v5840014243531949914/products/ICLD420.0.jpg)
IMHO BBC's series in 1970s were absolutely the best
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Post by: vandermolen on November 27, 2019, 08:42:47 AM
Quote from: Roy Bland on November 27, 2019, 07:50:52 AM
Wonderful opening theme by Wilfreds Josephs
(https://shop.pbs.org/ccstore/v1/images/?source=/file/v5840014243531949914/products/ICLD420.0.jpg)
IMHO BBC's series in 1970s were absolutely the best
(https://s.s-bol.com/imgbase0/imagebase3/large/FC/2/5/8/0/1002004006500852.jpg)
Agree about Wilfred Joseph. He wrote a fine titles music for 'The Great War' series many decades ago and much else besides. Very little of his music is on CD. Maybe just one of his symphonies (No.5 I think).
This was a fine LP. Never transferred to CD  :(
(//)
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Post by: Ken B on November 27, 2019, 10:44:30 AM
Quote from: Roy Bland on November 27, 2019, 07:50:52 AM
Wonderful opening theme by Wilfreds Josephs
(https://shop.pbs.org/ccstore/v1/images/?source=/file/v5840014243531949914/products/ICLD420.0.jpg)
IMHO BBC's series in 1970s were absolutely the best
(https://s.s-bol.com/imgbase0/imagebase3/large/FC/2/5/8/0/1002004006500852.jpg)

I CLAVDIVS is the best scripted drama ever on TV.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Moonfish on November 27, 2019, 08:50:14 PM
Quote from: Ken B on November 27, 2019, 10:44:30 AM
I CLAVDIVS is the best scripted drama ever on TV.

+1

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on November 27, 2019, 10:38:21 PM
(https://www.dvdsreleasedates.com/posters/800/G/Good-Omens-2019-movie-poster.jpg)

very silly, often to the point of childishness, but still fun
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on November 28, 2019, 07:05:56 AM
Gold Digger on BBC is based on the premise of a divorced woman in her 60's falling for a younger man, my wife is enjoying it more then me - can't think why. I must admit slowly being hooked as there are so many unanswered questions, the main one being does he really love her or is he after her dosh. Also the drama explores the attitude of her grown up kids, and more importantly, the ex-husband and his new girlfriend to the change of circumstances with the arrival of Ben into their lives.

(https://spectator.imgix.net/content/uploads/2019/11/TV-1.jpg?auto=compress,enhance,format&crop=faces,entropy,edges&fit=crop&w=820&h=550)
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Post by: david johnson on November 29, 2019, 12:51:35 AM
Z Nation.  It's a hoot  :)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on November 30, 2019, 06:24:18 AM
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I caught one episode of The Mandalorian.  God, it's just awful.  I do not fault Pedro Pascal for taking the work, and I appreciate the merch possibilities, but this is possibly even worse than The Last Jedi.  OK, that's too harsh.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on November 30, 2019, 01:42:42 PM
I think you mean Phantom Menace.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on November 30, 2019, 01:56:47 PM
     I went to the trouble of acquiring Harmy's Despecialized Edition of the first Star Wars film, thinking I might want to finally watch one of these things. I couldn't make myself do it. I do appreciate the genuine '70s appearance of the film from the bits I looked at.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on November 30, 2019, 02:06:41 PM
One of the dvd editions of the ruined Star Wars has as a bonus a transfer of the original laserdisc release of the unmessedwith film.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on December 01, 2019, 04:35:31 PM
     I also have Project 4K77 (https://www.thestarwarstrilogy.com/project-4k77/).

97% of project 4K77 is from a single, original 1977 35mm Technicolor release print, scanned at full 4K, cleaned at 4K, and rendered at 4K.

     (https://i.imgur.com/lDO3pPm.jpg)

     This is resized to 1080p.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: vandermolen on December 01, 2019, 11:14:13 PM
I watched episode 1 of The Crown Series 3 last night having rejoined Netflix. I enjoyed it but thought that Olivia Colman, good as she is, sounded more like Lady Penelope from Thunderbirds than the Queen. In that sense I prefer Claire Foy's interpretation in earlier series. The standout performance for me was Jason Watkins as Harold Wilson. The episode featured Churchill's funeral which I'm old enough to remember. I also watched the last episode of the BBC's adaptation of 'War of the Worlds'. Despite good acting and an impressive musical soundtrack I found this series a bit of a disappointment.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Biffo on December 02, 2019, 01:45:51 AM
Quote from: Moonfish on November 27, 2019, 08:50:14 PM
+1

I read the books as a teenager and also watched The Caesars on ITV with the brilliant Freddie Jones as Claudius but for some reason never felt drawn to watch I Claudius.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on December 02, 2019, 11:40:23 AM
Quote from: Ken B on November 27, 2019, 10:44:30 AM
I CLAVDIVS is the best scripted drama ever on TV.

After four or five months coming to the end of my twentieth or thirtieth watch of The West Wing...which is imo " the best scripted drama ever on TV."

Last night watched the episode on the nuclear power plant crisis and crisis management in California and remarked that it holds up really well if compared to the more recent Chernobyl.
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Post by: George on December 02, 2019, 11:56:02 AM
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Silly fun, along the lines of Police Squad!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on December 02, 2019, 01:55:38 PM
Quote from: vandermolen on December 01, 2019, 11:14:13 PM
I watched episode 1 of The Crown Series 3 last night having rejoined Netflix. I enjoyed it but thought that Olivia Colman, good as she is, sounded more like Lady Penelope from Thunderbirds than the Queen. In that sense I prefer Claire Foy's interpretation in earlier series. The standout performance for me was Jason Watkins as Harold Wilson. The episode featured Churchill's funeral which I'm old enough to remember. I also watched the last episode of the BBC's adaptation of 'War of the Worlds'. Despite good acting and an impressive musical soundtrack I found this series a bit of a disappointment.

    Each episode of The Crown in the 3rd season feels like a separate story. It doesn't exactly flow. I have enjoyed all 8 of the episodes I've watched.
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Post by: Ken B on December 02, 2019, 02:10:14 PM
Quote from: vandermolen on December 01, 2019, 11:14:13 PM
I watched episode 1 of The Crown Series 3 last night having rejoined Netflix. I enjoyed it but thought that Olivia Colman, good as she is, sounded more like Lady Penelope from Thunderbirds than the Queen. In that sense I prefer Claire Foy's interpretation in earlier series. The standout performance for me was Jason Watkins as Harold Wilson. The episode featured Churchill's funeral which I'm old enough to remember. I also watched the last episode of the BBC's adaptation of 'War of the Worlds'. Despite good acting and an impressive musical soundtrack I found this series a bit of a disappointment.

I can remember an announcement in school that Winston Churchill had died.

I agree with your comments on the series. I had forgotten Lady Penelope but also had the impression she was working too hard at being plummy. My thought was Brian Sewell.

Sewell's series The Grand Tour is excellent, but his accent makes the Queen sound like she's from Manchester!
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Post by: André on December 02, 2019, 06:08:08 PM
Quote from: drogulus on December 02, 2019, 01:55:38 PM
    Each episode of The Crown in the 3rd season feels like a separate story. It doesn't exactly flow. I have enjoyed all 8 of the episodes I've watched.

I agree. The authors view the country's events through Buckingham Palace's windows. The Great Fog of 1952 in season 2 started it if I recall correctly. And so on.

I love Olivia Colman but her emotions range narrowly from nonplussed to overwhelmed, baffled, discomfited or a variation thereof. She makes Charles look like a shakesperean character in comparison.

Season 4 is rumoured to cast Imelda Staunton as a slightly older Queenie.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: vandermolen on December 03, 2019, 05:43:11 AM
Quote from: drogulus on December 02, 2019, 01:55:38 PM
    Each episode of The Crown in the 3rd season feels like a separate story. It doesn't exactly flow. I have enjoyed all 8 of the episodes I've watched.
Thanks. Yes, they are self-contained as were the three parts of 'Vienna Blood' which I enjoyed.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: vandermolen on December 03, 2019, 05:46:21 AM
Quote from: Ken B on December 02, 2019, 02:10:14 PM
I can remember an announcement in school that Winston Churchill had died.

I agree with your comments on the series. I had forgotten Lady Penelope but also had the impression she was working too hard at being plummy. My thought was Brian Sewell.

Sewell's series The Grand Tour is excellent, but his accent makes the Queen sound like she's from Manchester!

My daughter says that Charles is excellent in the series but I've only watched episode 1 (of Series 3) so far. The  art-historian spy Sir Anthony Blunt, in episode 1 was, in real life, rather like Brian Sewell I've always thought.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: vandermolen on December 03, 2019, 05:47:16 AM
Quote from: André on December 02, 2019, 06:08:08 PM
I agree. The authors view the country's events through Buckingham Palace's windows. The Great Fog of 1952 in season 2 started it if I recall correctly. And so on.

I love Olivia Colman but her emotions range narrowly from nonplussed to overwhelmed, baffled, discomfited or a variation thereof. She makes Charles look like a shakesperean character in comparison.

Season 4 is rumoured to cast Imelda Staunton as a slightly older Queenie.

I thought that Claire Foy was excellent in the earlier series.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Biffo on December 03, 2019, 05:59:17 AM
Quote from: vandermolen on December 03, 2019, 05:46:21 AM
My daughter says that Charles is excellent in the series but I've only watched episode 1 (of Series 3) so far. The  art-historian spy Sir Anthony Blunt, in episode 1 was, in real life, rather like Brian Sewell I've always thought.

I don't recall seeing the real Blunt on TV so I always think of him as portrayed by James Fox in A Question of Attribution
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: vandermolen on December 03, 2019, 10:39:26 AM
Quote from: Biffo on December 03, 2019, 05:59:17 AM
I don't recall seeing the real Blunt on TV so I always think of him as portrayed by James Fox in A Question of Attribution

Here's Anthony Blunt:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HFl7NdzOOZg

And here's Brian Sewell talking about him:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nuj4HVbQOb8
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on December 03, 2019, 03:50:27 PM
Quote from: Biffo on December 03, 2019, 05:59:17 AM
I don't recall seeing the real Blunt on TV so I always think of him as portrayed by James Fox in A Question of Attribution

    Samuel West played Blunt before The Crown in the series Cambridge Spies.

     (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/d/dc/Cambridgespies.jpg/250px-Cambridgespies.jpg)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: jess on December 03, 2019, 03:54:17 PM
Quote from: drogulus on November 30, 2019, 01:56:47 PM
     I went to the trouble of acquiring Harmy's Despecialized Edition of the first Star Wars film, thinking I might want to finally watch one of these things. I couldn't make myself do it. I do appreciate the genuine '70s appearance of the film from the bits I looked at.

I have Harmy's Despecialised, which was given to me by a friend. To me, it looks very good! And I do prefer the CGI sequences and other irrelevant things being removed from it.

Ultimately, I prefer a film like Empire Strikes Back or The Last Jedi any day for their own twists and turns from what were established in their preceding films anyway.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Biffo on December 04, 2019, 01:07:16 AM
Quote from: vandermolen on December 03, 2019, 10:39:26 AM
Here's Anthony Blunt:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=HFl7NdzOOZg

And here's Brian Sewell talking about him:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nuj4HVbQOb8

Thanks for the clips - both raise all sorts of questions - they have probably been done to death in the past.
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Post by: Todd on December 08, 2019, 06:22:21 AM
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Slowly trudging through the final season of The Man in the High Castle.  On the left coast you have the Black Communist Rebellion thrown in as something new, while Kido is dealing with imperial political shenanigans and a son with a real bad case of PTSD.  Back east, you've got an interdimensional Nazi with marital problems.  Yeah.  Basically, it's now the Rufus Sewell show, and when he's not on screen, the show is a drag.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on December 08, 2019, 06:27:58 AM
The Confession Murderer

A few years ago I read a book about a man Swedish police group-think passed off as a serial killer, conveniently closing all their cases. He wasn't one, he was a mental patient they manipulated. He wasn't the first or the  worst case of this. The series tells the tale of Henry Lee Lucas, who confessed to hundreds of murders.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: j winter on December 08, 2019, 11:32:05 AM
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea.  Extremely silly but great fun -- one of my favorites since I was a wee lad.  This episode, Vincent Price has seized control of the submarine with his evil puppets.  It's a fine day to be alive...  ;D

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51sFyuq1SjL.jpg)

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a1/1b/15/a11b15bc1cc8b33e00195fc2c912bb49.jpg)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ken B on December 08, 2019, 11:38:47 AM
Quote from: j winter on December 08, 2019, 11:32:05 AM
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea.  Extremely silly but great fun -- one of my favorites since I was a wee lad.  This episode, Vincent Price has seized control of the submarine with his evil puppets.  It's a fine day to be alive...  ;D

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51sFyuq1SjL.jpg)

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/a1/1b/15/a11b15bc1cc8b33e00195fc2c912bb49.jpg)
Oh jeez, I remember that show from when I was about 8.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on December 08, 2019, 12:51:41 PM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on December 21, 2019, 08:17:13 AM
Currently in season 7 of Star Trek TNG and Season 5 of Rocky & Bullwinkle
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Roy Bland on December 21, 2019, 02:45:45 PM
Amazing with great suspense
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61Y6LTzyMoL._SL1180_.jpg)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: MN Dave on December 22, 2019, 09:47:19 AM
THE WITCHER
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: j winter on December 22, 2019, 06:18:19 PM
Quote from: MN Dave on December 22, 2019, 09:47:19 AM
THE WITCHER

That's on my list too.  I actually played the game all the way through, which took a while, so I'll be curious what you think of it....
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on December 22, 2019, 07:24:17 PM
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71JKz1MSBEL._RI_.jpg)

Season 4

AND

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Fëanor on December 23, 2019, 12:24:48 PM
The Expanse, a better than average space opera.  It's a trifle on the noir side and supposedly "hard science fiction" i.e. closer to actual science.  But then all sci-fi however "hard" requires a good deal of suspension of disbelief.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Expanse_(TV_series) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Expanse_(TV_series))

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3230854/ (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3230854/)

(https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/expanse/images/f/f4/The_Expanse_S4_twitter_poster-Dec13-811x1200.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20191206024642)
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Post by: André on December 23, 2019, 03:41:05 PM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: mc ukrneal on December 23, 2019, 06:43:48 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 21, 2019, 08:17:13 AM
Currently in season 7 of Star Trek TNG
Picard series is coming soon!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on December 24, 2019, 01:07:06 AM
Looking forward to The Trial of Christine Keeler a BBC production being transmitted over the holiday period. In real life a heady mix of politics and sex which contributed to the fall of the Tory Government. It could be said Mandy Rice-Davies is even more infamous then Keeler with her famous riposte while being cross-examined "Well he would, wouldn't he?" A term often quoted to this day. Not many "showgirls" have added to the lexicon of the English language!

The actress playing Keeler is a pretty good likeness.

(https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/20/590x/The-Trial-of-Christine-Keeler-1195371.jpg?r=1571954206289)
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Post by: Todd on December 28, 2019, 07:07:54 AM
(https://www.showbizjunkies.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/billions-season-2-poster.jpg)  (https://cdn.flickeringmyth.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Billions-s3-teaser-600x900.jpg)


Bingeing on two seasons of Billions.  While the show started off over the top, it has managed to become more so in subsequent seasons.  The second season still has some compelling aspects to the storyline, even as realism starts to fade.  The third season is filled with gobs of smart, snappy dialogue and a whole lot of film and pop culture references, indicating that the writers are more concerned with making the characters sound smart and with it rather than making them sound real.  The plotlines become ridiculous, as well, with degrees of criminality and duplicity that would make even Illinois politicians blush.  The addition of David Strathairn as a New York machine boss is brilliant, though the addition of Mike Birbiglia as a Silicon Valley guy turned venture philanthropy guy is a whiff.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on December 31, 2019, 04:06:01 PM
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/917AZWJSimL._SX342_.jpg) (https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/515kotcKjuL._SX342_.jpg)

Seasons one of Riviera and Tin Star. Enjoyed both more than I expected to, and despite both having plenty of preposterous elements.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on January 01, 2020, 07:45:31 AM

     MhZ removed season 1 of Johan Falk before I finished watching it, so I bought the DVD. The series is a Swedish noir cop show, well done of its type but exceptional for one character, a police informer who pretends to be a gangster and finds himself trapped in his identity, exploited by the cops and in constant danger of being killed by the criminals.

     https://www.youtube.com/v/NW_5IBL9DNA
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: vandermolen on January 02, 2020, 06:47:57 AM
The Trial of Christine Keeler.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Roy Bland on January 02, 2020, 03:18:54 PM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: jess on January 02, 2020, 11:31:03 PM
Series 12 (or season 38 to use the season numberings that continue from the classic era of the show)

Utterly magnificent first episode. Absolutely brilliant. I am still in awe, continually rewatching the last five minutes for that incredible reveal and cliffhanger.

(https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2019/11/22/09/21329834-0-image-a-37_1574414478442.jpg)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on January 02, 2020, 11:58:46 PM
Quote from: vandermolen on January 02, 2020, 06:47:57 AM
The Trial of Christine Keeler.

I don't know what you think Jeffrey but after two episodes I am a smidgen disappointed. The only character that comes over strongly for me is Ward. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on January 03, 2020, 12:21:29 AM
(https://i.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/mobile/000/032/202/Untitled-1.jpg)
This is a binge. It's pretty gripping and well-done.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: vandermolen on January 03, 2020, 01:49:43 AM
Quote from: Irons on January 02, 2020, 11:58:46 PM
I don't know what you think Jeffrey but after two episodes I am a smidgen disappointed. The only character that comes over strongly for me is Ward.
Happy New Year to you Lol!
I'm reserving judgment for now although I agree with you about the portrayal of Ward. I thought that the drama about Jeremy Thorpe was excellent. My brother said that it made him realise that Hugh Grant could act!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on January 04, 2020, 05:26:58 AM
Quote from: vandermolen on January 03, 2020, 01:49:43 AM
Happy New Year to you Lol!
I'm reserving judgment for now although I agree with you about the portrayal of Ward. I thought that the drama about Jeremy Thorpe was excellent. My brother said that it made him realise that Hugh Grant could act!

Happy New Year to you too, Jeffrey.

Because I enjoyed the Thorpe drama so much was why I was looking forward to this. Grant as Thorpe was brilliant as was Ben Whishaw as Norman Scott. "A Very English Scandal" was superbly acted and produced.

I am unconvinced by the Perfumo part as they have made him, maybe because of "Me Too", Harvey Weinstein with knobs on (pun unintentional). They do allude in the programme that he had affairs before Keeler arrived on the scene but I just do not think Perfumo was the sex-mad ogre as portrayed here. Keeler, Rice-Davies and Perfumo are all dead (unlike Norman Scott) so no one left to call them out.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: André on January 04, 2020, 06:01:36 PM
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/6c/Collateral_%28BBC_series_-_poster%29.png)

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on January 05, 2020, 03:15:08 PM
Quote from: San Antone on January 05, 2020, 03:00:31 PM
Picking back up with Seasons 6 and 7 with Ray Donovan.

Have you seen Mr. Inbetween?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qIqOyo7FF0
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: jess on January 05, 2020, 06:58:19 PM
Quote from: jess on January 02, 2020, 11:31:03 PM
Series 12 (or season 38 to use the season numberings that continue from the classic era of the show)

Utterly magnificent first episode. Absolutely brilliant. I am still in awe, continually rewatching the last five minutes for that incredible reveal and cliffhanger.

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Part 2 gave us a very entertaining resolution to that cliffhanger... and honestly this whole story seems like an absolute game changer for the show. There's a change in direction, a new arc delving into Gallifreyan and Time Lord history. I really look forward to seeing where this is headed.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on January 06, 2020, 09:26:22 AM
Quote from: San Antone on January 05, 2020, 05:36:26 PM
I haven't heard of it but it looks interesting.  I don't have cable TV - do you know where I can watch it besides buying it through Amazon Prime?

Sorry, no, I got the files from a friend.
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Post by: vandermolen on January 06, 2020, 09:43:41 AM
Quote from: Irons on January 04, 2020, 05:26:58 AM
Happy New Year to you too, Jeffrey.

Because I enjoyed the Thorpe drama so much was why I was looking forward to this. Grant as Thorpe was brilliant as was Ben Whishaw as Norman Scott. "A Very English Scandal" was superbly acted and produced.

I am unconvinced by the Perfumo part as they have made him, maybe because of "Me Too", Harvey Weinstein with knobs on (pun unintentional). They do allude in the programme that he had affairs before Keeler arrived on the scene but I just do not think Perfumo was the sex-mad ogre as portrayed here. Keeler, Rice-Davies and Perfumo are all dead (unlike Norman Scott) so no one left to call them out.
Yes, I agree Lol that the Thorpe drama was in a class of its own. I saw him (Thorpe) once, sitting forlornly with his wife at our vets in South Kensington.
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Post by: Roy Bland on January 07, 2020, 04:53:44 PM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on January 08, 2020, 07:19:14 AM
Quote from: vandermolen on January 06, 2020, 09:43:41 AM
Yes, I agree Lol that the Thorpe drama was in a class of its own. I saw him (Thorpe) once, sitting forlornly with his wife at our vets in South Kensington.

Amazingly his wife stood by him until the end.

I will watch "The White Farm Murders" tonight on ITV. Again a drama based on true facts. I remember following the court case and am shocked it was as long ago as 1985! Bamber was an evil piece of work who murdered his whole family including parents, sister and her two children for inheritance, and he nearly got away with it.
Real life photo of Bamber -
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on January 09, 2020, 05:55:25 AM
Just finished Star Trek: The Next Generation, which, I do not mind admitting, I thoroughly enjoyed.
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Post by: drogulus on January 09, 2020, 05:56:46 AM

     I watched most of the first episode of the Moffat/Gatiss Dracula, and I think fans of their Sherlock will find it entertaining, while others may find the humor undermines the scares. I don't think scares matter much for this one.
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Post by: George on January 09, 2020, 06:37:54 AM
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Post by: jess on January 13, 2020, 12:26:07 AM
Quote from: jess on January 05, 2020, 06:58:19 PM
Part 2 gave us a very entertaining resolution to that cliffhanger... and honestly this whole story seems like an absolute game changer for the show. There's a change in direction, a new arc delving into Gallifreyan and Time Lord history. I really look forward to seeing where this is headed.
Episode 3 was called Orphan 55 and was written by Ed Hime. Now, Ed Hime's latest episode was...divisive, somehow, because of the sci fi concepts explored, and Orphan 55 also seems to have split the fandom into two camps in much the same way. I am glad to say that I really love Ed Hime's work for Doctor Who, and even if one or two of the plot devices were kinda rehashed from a classic episode or two I absolutely loved seeing the show do a post-apocalyptic story. That's a SF subgenre that it could always explore more and I can't think of many previous episodes which tackled the exact kind of disaster that led to this planet being the way it was.
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Post by: drogulus on January 13, 2020, 06:53:24 AM

     I'm watching the Wallander episodes with Rolf Lassgard playing the detective.
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Post by: Tapio Dimitriyevich Shostakovich on January 13, 2020, 06:59:00 AM
Quote from: drogulus on January 13, 2020, 06:53:24 AMI'm watching the Wallander episodes with Rolf Lassgard playing the detective.

I adored Krister Henriksen here.

I watched an 8 episode series.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Daverz on January 13, 2020, 01:34:42 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 09, 2020, 05:55:25 AM
Just finished Star Trek: The Next Generation, which, I do not mind admitting, I thoroughly enjoyed.

Highly commend the whole run of Deep Space 9 to you, then, if you haven't watched it.
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Post by: SimonNZ on January 13, 2020, 02:51:05 PM
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series two

glad to read there's a final wrap-up series three being made set in Liverpool
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on January 14, 2020, 07:45:00 AM
Quote from: Daverz on January 13, 2020, 01:34:42 PM
Highly commend the whole run of Deep Space 9 to you, then, if you haven't watched it.

Noted, thanks. At present, I'll take a bit of a breather from The Final Frontier, though  8)
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Post by: SimonNZ on January 24, 2020, 04:08:28 AM
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Game Of Thrones season eight

yeah, I'm with the people who were massively dissapointed by this
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Post by: j winter on January 24, 2020, 07:04:23 AM
Finished Pertwee, moving on to Baker (who just turned 85, bless 'im!).  Gotta love Britbox...

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: André on January 24, 2020, 07:36:55 AM
This week I started season 2 of Sex Education. Gillian Anderson (X-Files) is as good as she was in season 1.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on January 27, 2020, 07:41:02 AM
Quote from: vandermolen on January 02, 2020, 06:47:57 AM
The Trial of Christine Keeler.

I initially got this wrong. The Trial of Christine Keeler has been brilliant and I have been transfixed by the series. You can only draw one conclusion that the British establishment, law enforcement and politicians during the early 1960's were borderline evil. Due to spying allegations a report of the affair was commissioned by the Government for Lord Denning. When the then Prime Minister John Major read the report he made the decision that the contents will not be made public for a further 70 years instead of the usual 30 year rule. A lot to hide.

Andrew Lloyd Webber met up with Mandy Rice-Davies when writing his musical "Stephen Ward". He said, she turned up on my doorstep in London and said with a glint in her eye "My life has been a slow descent into respectability".
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Post by: Roy Bland on January 27, 2020, 08:05:21 AM
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Post by: Fëanor on January 28, 2020, 12:10:14 PM
The New Pope ~ Director: Paolo Sorrentino.  Starring: John Malkovich, Silvio Orlando, Jude Law, Cécile de France, Javier Cámara, et al.

For me this is a solid 8/10.  IMDB 8.2.  Metacritic 63, viewers: tbd.  Rotten Tomatoes 88%, viewers 85%.

The New Pope is effectively Season 2 of the The Young Pope.  This later series even more that the first is clever, ironic, droll, and generously sprinkled with accents of the surreal.  I say don't miss it.

By the way, reading some of the critics' reviews at Metacritic, I'd say many missed the point.

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Post by: milk on January 29, 2020, 01:11:45 AM
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I mean, come on!
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Post by: milk on January 29, 2020, 01:19:17 AM
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I watched a few minutes of this. It's not for me. Just my two cents but ST is not what it once was. It's just too broad, too laborious or strained, too much trying to create some kind of arc, and not nerdy enough. I guess it's a bit silly to say, seeing as how this is the um-teenth iteration of the ST universe, but it feels very tired, uninventive, etc. I don't like any of the SF I see now-a-days. I think there's not the inventiveness there used to be in TV. Battlestar Galactica was a very creative show, at least aesthetically and thematically, though it could be very annoying at times. Everything feels very safe to me these days. There is so much that could be done I wonder why TV has become so lame.   
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: stingo on February 02, 2020, 04:27:23 AM
Current: The Arrowverse, Harley Quinn, The Twilight Zone (Original)

Recently Finished: Wu Assassins
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Post by: Roy Bland on February 12, 2020, 04:43:27 PM
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Post by: George on February 12, 2020, 05:46:20 PM
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Post by: André on February 13, 2020, 05:40:42 AM
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Set in mid-Wales. Reminds me of my favourite murder/mystery series, Shetland. Great sense of atmosphere. The Brits have a knack for using nature and its scenery, like overcast skies and rugged landscapes.
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Post by: Papy Oli on February 13, 2020, 06:21:41 AM
Oh indeed, Hinterland is just brilliant, André ! Slow yet gripping, and yes, magnificient use of the landscapes and atmospheres of Wales. All 3 series are recommended. Never watched Shetland, might have to remedy to that.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on February 13, 2020, 06:33:05 AM
Halfway through Goods Omens on the BBC. Nonsensical sarcastic fun, great over the top acting by Tennant and Sheen...Recommended, even it feels at times a bit flat.

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Also finished watching "Who killed Little Gregory" about the murder of Gregory, a 4 year old kid in France in the mid 80's.. and its infamous subsequent investigation, among a torn family, with the excesses of the press, lawyers, judges... A difficult watch but a detailed and harrowing telling of one of the most atrocious murder in France's recent history.

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Post by: staxomega on February 13, 2020, 07:06:33 AM
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I watched a few minutes of this. It's not for me. Just my two cents but ST is not what it once was. It's just too broad, too laborious or strained, too much trying to create some kind of arc, and not nerdy enough. I guess it's a bit silly to say, seeing as how this is the um-teenth iteration of the ST universe, but it feels very tired, uninventive, etc. I don't like any of the SF I see now-a-days. I think there's not the inventiveness there used to be in TV. Battlestar Galactica was a very creative show, at least aesthetically and thematically, though it could be very annoying at times. Everything feels very safe to me these days. There is so much that could be done I wonder why TV has become so lame.

As someone that has never seen any Star Trek (aside from an old roommate desperately trying for me to get into Voyager) I loved Discovery. I am a season behind so no spoilers there please :)

I only started watching non-sitcom TV when the so called "golden age" started and I think the first TV series that was of great interest to me was Lost. So I really started to get a taste for that "what will happen next" type of serial show where everything is connected and there is some grand story arc. This is why I  enjoy Discovery so much even if older fans hate it. Someone on another forum has put together a mini pack of old episodes/movie(s) to put some context around Picard, I plan to give this a go too. On that board old Star Trek fans seem to have more enthusiasm for Picard than for Discovery. Discovery is universally hated  :laugh:

I loved BSG :) The Expanse is another current sci-fi show I really enjoy. Dark on Netflix is also really good.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on February 19, 2020, 02:25:57 AM
Finished SAFE last night on Netflix, a standalone series based on a crime novel by Harlan Coben, unraveling the deep secrets of a gated well-off community. Gripping stuff, highly recommended.

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Also finished the first series of DARK, a German apocalyptic/time-travel thriller following murders and disappearances in 4 families in a small German town with a nuclear plant and a big cave (also on Netflix). An absolute mindfudge of a series but very good. You'll need a characters map in front of you to keep up properly with the various characters through the various time periods though.

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Post by: André on February 19, 2020, 05:24:00 AM
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Coincidentally, another Harlan Coben-based series.
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Post by: Papy Oli on February 19, 2020, 05:35:32 AM
Quote from: André on February 19, 2020, 05:24:00 AM
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Coincidentally, another Harlan Corben-based series.

Thanks André, will have to keep an eye out for this one.

Netflix have another Coben-based series added recently, The Stranger. In the queue for viewing soon.

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Post by: George on March 08, 2020, 05:06:34 AM
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Post by: André on March 08, 2020, 06:45:37 AM
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I concur with Olivier's assessment above. Good acting, esp. from Marc Warren. Michael C. Hall (Dexter) is good too, but his character alternates btw sentimental portrayal and action hero. I like the way all the threads are connected in the last episode.
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Post by: Roy Bland on March 08, 2020, 08:49:47 AM
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Post by: drogulus on March 08, 2020, 09:02:42 AM
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    This was a real landmark production. I must have watched it half a dozen times over the decades and I will again. It kicked off a Golden Age of TV productions that stretched all the way into the "80s, or the '90s if you want to be generous.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on March 09, 2020, 10:46:57 AM

     I looked at my DVD rip of Six Wives and its horrible, like VHS horrible. It's not the rip, I don't do any processing at all, it's the discs. So I took out the box and found it was an edition from 2000.

     Next I went to Amazon Prime and looked at it there and it's much better, good enough so you aren't distracted by quality issues.

     I'd rather own this set and not be subject to Amazonian availability, so I did a little sleuthing and found an edition from 2011 is the most recent and a customer review said this one was good. So I ordered a used copy for less than $20. New it would be about $200.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: vandermolen on March 11, 2020, 01:29:18 PM
Actually I rather like the movie of the Six Wives of Henry VIII also with Keith Michell.

I recall my parents going to the premiere of it in London.

As for TV series I'm currently watching Babylon Berlin Series 3. Love it:
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on March 21, 2020, 08:33:51 AM

    It was Homeland last night, the last episode of last season and the first episode of the current, final season.

    It's probably time to wrap this one up, even though last season was quite good and timely.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: TMHeimer on March 21, 2020, 08:42:06 AM
There are always so many new shows the last few years, as well as the "reduced" seasons of the shows you got used to being more prevalent. Seems every week there's a new "Series Premiere" that you just have to add. Of course, we record everything and watch it at our leisure, which may contribute to the situation--one that seemed to start after 2000.
The most recent ones we've watched are Stumptown and Nurses, which is another medical drama this one in Canada. Maybe I'll post again in April after all the new "Summer" or "Spring" season premieres occur.....
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Post by: Daverz on March 21, 2020, 01:11:07 PM
Quote from: hvbias on February 13, 2020, 07:06:33 AM
This is why I  enjoy Discovery so much even if older fans hate it.

Steve Shives, who does a Star Trek video series on YouTube, was fairly positive about Discovery. 

https://www.youtube.com/v/0yRsFtyKELc

The technobabble is even more annoying than usual Trek, and the character behavior is as annoying as Voyager, but ultimately, like a lot of fans, I could not get beyond the arbitrary decision to completely redesign the look and behavior of the Klingons.  They also decided to have the Klingons speak Klingon, but apparently no Klingon is actually proficient in spoken Klingon (because, duh, they are actors who learned their lines phonetically), so every scene with Klingons speaking to each other is excruciating.   

So far, DS9 is the best Star Trek franchise.
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Post by: SimonNZ on March 21, 2020, 02:39:02 PM
Quote from: drogulus on March 21, 2020, 08:33:51 AM
    It was Homeland last night, the last episode of last season and the first episode of the current, final season.

    It's probably time to wrap this one up, even though last season was quite good and timely.

I just finished a rewatch of seasons 1-7 of Homeland and ended with a higher opinion of the last two than I did the first time around.

Have started on a second viewing of Game Of Thrones. Everyone looks so young.
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Post by: George on March 21, 2020, 03:03:07 PM
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I'm running out of shows to try. For some reason, I never gave this one a try. A few episodes in and enjoying this.

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on March 21, 2020, 03:08:25 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on March 21, 2020, 02:39:02 PM


Have started on a second viewing of Game Of Thrones. Everyone looks so young.

     I'm more of a Wars of the Roses kind of guy, the old BBC Shakespeare series and The Hollow Crown series done a few years ago.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on March 21, 2020, 05:01:32 PM
Quote from: drogulus on March 21, 2020, 03:08:25 PM
     I'm more of a Wars of the Roses kind of guy, the old BBC Shakespeare series and The Hollow Crown series done a few years ago.

I love those too, but its not what I want right now. The big BBC Shakespeare has many merits (including an excellent Measure For Measure), but also a number of misfires. The Hollow Crown is excellent, but I was disappointed at how they truncated Henry VI.
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Post by: vandermolen on March 21, 2020, 11:10:42 PM
Series 2 of 'Liar'
Series 3 of 'Babylon Berlin'
Series 8 (on DVD) of 'Foyle's War'
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: TMHeimer on March 22, 2020, 07:44:35 AM
Quote from: Daverz on March 21, 2020, 01:11:07 PM
Steve Shives, who does a Star Trek video series on YouTube, was fairly positive about Discovery. 

https://www.youtube.com/v/0yRsFtyKELc

The technobabble is even more annoying than usual Trek, and the character behavior is as annoying as Voyager, but ultimately, like a lot of fans, I could not get beyond the arbitrary decision to completely redesign the look and behavior of the Klingons.  They also decided to have the Klingons speak Klingon, but apparently no Klingon is actually proficient in spoken Klingon (because, duh, they are actors who learned their lines phonetically), so every scene with Klingons speaking to each other is excruciating.   

So far, DS9 is the best Star Trek franchise.
And, what happened to Discovery?  Wasn't a favourite of mine either, especially with the continuing plot line as opposed to the old series that has "self-contained" episodes (ei., you could watch years later without missing a beat). But as I recently posted, in the "new" (last 20 yrs.) TV rules, why were there so few episodes and where is it now?  Oh wait, we have yet another newbie--'Star Trek Picard".....And one that started "mid-season".. Oh wait again, there hasn't BEEN a "season" (Sept.-June...) for how long?
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Post by: drogulus on March 22, 2020, 08:08:55 AM

     For All Mankind, the alternative-history story of the NASA space program., may not have looked appealing to some people who don't much like one or more of its elements. It's well done and its messaging may not be as bothersome as its premise would suggest. If you give it a try you might get hooked in these distinctly non-piping times. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/Smileys/classic/smiley.gif)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on March 22, 2020, 08:13:38 AM
Finished Harlan Coben's "The Stranger" last night on Netflix. Decent but found it not as edge of seat and multi-threaded as "Safe".

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: André on March 22, 2020, 09:01:08 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on March 22, 2020, 08:13:38 AM
Finished Harlan Coben's "The Stranger" last night on Netflix. Decent but found it not as edge of seat and multi-threaded as "Safe".

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Thanks for the comment, Papy. Safe was a cobweb of intrigues, deceits and false leads. A real thriller.

Right now: finished watching season I of Hinterland. I like the format of one full story per 75 minute episode. My favourite character is DI Mared Rhys. Will start season 2 tonight or tomorrow.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on March 22, 2020, 09:10:33 AM
Quote from: André on March 22, 2020, 09:01:08 AM
Thanks for the comment, Papy. Safe was a cobweb of intrigues, deceits and false leads. A real thriller.

Right now: finished watching season I of Hinterland. I like the format of one full story per 75 minute episode. My favourite character is DI Mared Rhys. Will start season 2 tonight or tomorrow.

Excellent André, Hinterland is an absolute corker in its own different slow style.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: North Star on March 22, 2020, 11:20:07 AM
Watching Doctor Who for the first time, the revived era episodes.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Wakefield on March 24, 2020, 05:32:01 AM
Watching this British TV series again:

(https://pics.filmaffinity.com/Utopia_Serie_de_TV-111341109-large.jpg)

"The plot centers around a graphic novel called The Utopia Experiments. It is rumoured to have predicted some disastrous epidemics (like BSE) in the past. There is an unpublished sequel which contains even more pertinent information for the survival of humankind. Various groups and people want this manuscript, some to find out the hidden truths in it, others to cover up conspiracies and secret identities." (Wikipedia)

The best TV series I have watched in some time, with a superb OST if you like electronic music.  :)

Trailer: https://youtu.be/uJnN3WMwDsk
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Mookalafalas on March 27, 2020, 12:33:29 AM
I'm watching a documentary series on WWI called "Apocalypse".  It is extremely cursory, and huge events only get a couple of minutes. I am far from a WWI scholar, but feel like I know more about the events from the little I remember from previous reading.

BUT, the series has incredible archival footage, which has all been colorized.  I am opposed to colorization of old movies, in general, but in this case it is stunningly effective.  It is like a time machine. 
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81Wb2hlv5kL._SX600_.jpg)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on March 27, 2020, 01:30:35 AM
How to get Away with Murder - seasons 1,2,3.

Very soap opera-like, implausible at the best of times but entertaining. Absolute pants...but entertaining...won't bother with seasons 4&5.

Watching the last season of Better Call Saul each week as well. As good as ever.

Will start shortly the new 3rd season of Ozark being released today. I really enjoyed the first two.

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/0/04/How_to_Get_Away_with_Murder_season_5_poster.jpg/220px-How_to_Get_Away_with_Murder_season_5_poster.jpg)

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: staxomega on March 27, 2020, 08:34:21 AM
Quote from: Gordo on March 24, 2020, 05:32:01 AM
Watching this British TV series again:

(https://pics.filmaffinity.com/Utopia_Serie_de_TV-111341109-large.jpg)

"The plot centers around a graphic novel called The Utopia Experiments. It is rumoured to have predicted some disastrous epidemics (like BSE) in the past. There is an unpublished sequel which contains even more pertinent information for the survival of humankind. Various groups and people want this manuscript, some to find out the hidden truths in it, others to cover up conspiracies and secret identities." (Wikipedia)

The best TV series I have watched in some time, with a superb OST if you like electronic music.  :)

Trailer: https://youtu.be/uJnN3WMwDsk

One of my all time favorite series, I was thoroughly disappointed when it was cancelled. Or that the Fincher remake didn't come to fruition.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on March 29, 2020, 06:43:20 AM
Quote from: Mookalafalas on March 27, 2020, 12:33:29 AM
I'm watching a documentary series on WWI called "Apocalypse".  It is extremely cursory, and huge events only get a couple of minutes. I am far from a WWI scholar, but feel like I know more about the events from the little I remember from previous reading.

BUT, the series has incredible archival footage, which has all been colorized.  I am opposed to colorization of old movies, in general, but in this case it is stunningly effective.  It is like a time machine. 
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81Wb2hlv5kL._SX600_.jpg)

Should not post here as not TV but have become addicted to "The Great War" on YouTube. A day by day progression of how WW1 unfolded. With the aid of maps and film the presenter - a title not giving him full justice - brilliantly educates. Absolutely ideal for young adults unable to attend school/college.

https://youtu.be/6FgaL0xIazk
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Wakefield on March 29, 2020, 03:42:26 PM
Quote from: hvbias on March 27, 2020, 08:34:21 AM
One of my all time favorite series, I was thoroughly disappointed when it was cancelled. Or that the Fincher remake didn't come to fruition.

I was hugely disappointed too. But I didn't know about the Fincher's project: It had been great.

Maybe someday Netflix will do something about, as they already did with "The Killing" and "Arrested Development."

Over the years, I have also profoundly lamented the abrupt cancellation of "The Hour," a superb British TV series (BBC 2).  :)

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Daverz on March 29, 2020, 03:55:59 PM
Finished up Star Trek: Picard.  Meh.  Frittered away what little promise it might have had.

Better Call Saul, season 5.  Still a great show.

Westworld, season 3.  So far, much better than the unnecessarily confusing season 2.

I thought I'd check out Devs later.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Roy Bland on March 30, 2020, 01:02:32 AM
We are all in the village now.
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Post by: Fëanor on March 30, 2020, 06:39:23 AM
Been focusing on a couple of sci fi series, both oldies:

LEXX, (1996) ...  I rate this 8/10;  IMDB 7.3.

A delightfully imaginative and eccentric 4-season series with a cult following.  I viewed this on TV back the day and am now viewing Season 1 thanks to borrowed resources.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexx[url=http://]]https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexx[url]]]]https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexx[url]

(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexx%5Burl=http://)https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0115243/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1[/url]

(https://images.justwatch.com/backdrop/8612800/s1440/lexx)

~~~~

I'm also watching ...

Andromeda, (2000) ... I rate this 7/10;  IMDB 6.6

This series was rather more banal than Lexx, (above), but still an entertaining 5-season,  101 episode servies.  Basically it was a 1950s space opera updated to the early 21st century (and better for it).  I'm watching on Prime Video.

I have to say one of the things I like best about was the space ship's AI android 'avatar' character, Romie, played by the petite but very beautiful, Lexa Doig.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andromeda_(TV_series) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andromeda_(TV_series))

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0213327/?ref_=fn_tt_tt_3 (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0213327/?ref_=fn_tt_tt_3)

(https://images.justwatch.com/backdrop/8613704/s1440/andromeda)

(https://dvdbash.files.wordpress.com/2017/02/andromeda-kevin-sorbo-lisa-ryder-laura-bertram-lexa-doig-brandy-ledford-doyle-dvdbash-159.jpg)

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: André on April 02, 2020, 04:54:59 PM
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Started watching Rake yesterday. Season 1, episode 1. I almost turned it off after 20 minutes, but kept watching. In the end it was okay. Not sure if I'll take to it. I'll watch another couple of episodes. Might be worth it.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on April 12, 2020, 11:28:42 AM
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The third season of Ozark.  A step up from the second season, and enjoyable enough to watch at the clip of one episode an evening.  Some of the new characters and attendant storylines are a bit much, but then the show has never really been truly realistic. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on April 15, 2020, 01:37:52 PM
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finished season one and found it watchable enough, but am not as taken with it as some others here have been
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on April 15, 2020, 03:39:26 PM
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman (6 seasons, 1993-1998) - well, being a retired physician and an admirer of the old West and beautiful women, i.e. Jane Seymour, this series was made for me!  :laugh:

A while back, I streamed the entire 6 seasons for 'free' (probably on Amazon) and enjoyed - lately, wife and I looking for some joint viewing options and I suggested 'Dr. Quinn....' - well, Amazon wanted too much for each season now (must still be popular) - then, received an email from Deep Discount  (https://www.deepdiscount.com/dr-quinn-medicine-woman-complete-series-dr-quinn-medicine-woman-the-complete-series-25th-anniversary/031398289890) to purchase the ENTIRE series for just $68 (42 discs!) - thus, bought the package and about to finish the first season - knew that I would enjoy but Susan is also loving the characters and the numerous guest stars from those days!  Dave :)

(https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Classical-Music/i-BHfTfGs/0/200e6a49/L/DrQuinn-L.png)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: vandermolen on April 15, 2020, 10:03:17 PM
I watched the drama 'Quiz' over the last three nights about the infamous 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire?' coughing fraud. I thought it was excellent. Both leads were brilliant and Michael Sheen (as Chris Tarrant) is always worth watching. I thought that the drama was very even handed leaving open the possibility that the Major and his wife may have been innocent:
(//)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on April 16, 2020, 12:06:58 AM
Quote from: vandermolen on April 15, 2020, 10:03:17 PM
I watched the drama 'Quiz' over the last three nights about the infamous 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire?' coughing fraud. I thought it was excellent. Both leads were brilliant and Michael Sheen (as Chris Tarrant) is always worth watching. I thought that the drama was very even handed leaving open the possibility that the Major and his wife may have been innocent:
(//)

Watched episode one last night. Most enjoyable, it comes over as a black comedy I thought. As well as the parts you mention I thought Mark Bonnar was again brilliant as the wide eyed, slightly mad producer.
I was under the impression that the comedian Jasper Carrot devised the programme and sold the rights for a fortune. As his name wasn't mentioned, am I mistaken?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: vandermolen on April 16, 2020, 12:52:23 AM
Quote from: Irons on April 16, 2020, 12:06:58 AM
Watched episode one last night. Most enjoyable, it comes over as a black comedy I thought. As well as the parts you mention I thought Mark Bonnar was again brilliant as the wide eyed, slightly mad producer.
I was under the impression that the comedian Jasper Carrot devised the programme and sold the rights for a fortune. As his name wasn't mentioned, am I mistaken?
Episode 1 was more or less setting the scene so I'm sure you'll enjoy episode 2 (the programme) and episode 3 (the aftermath) even more Lol. Don't know about Jasper Carrot but I agree about Mark Bonnar's performance. I was only aware of him in another excellent drama 'Summer of Rockets' which I enjoyed very much indeed.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: André on April 16, 2020, 05:39:41 AM
Bonnar also plays in the series Shetland and he is excellent. So far, Shetland is still my favourite TV series.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on April 16, 2020, 07:27:33 AM
Quote from: vandermolen on April 16, 2020, 12:52:23 AM
Episode 1 was more or less setting the scene so I'm sure you'll enjoy episode 2 (the programme) and episode 3 (the aftermath) even more Lol. Don't know about Jasper Carrot but I agree about Mark Bonnar's performance. I was only aware of him in another excellent drama 'Summer of Rockets' which I enjoyed very much indeed.

Double bubble planned for Saturday evening, Jeffrey. Where on earth did I get the Jasper Carrot connection from! ???

Edit: Started to worry I was losing it! https://www.standard.co.uk/business/jasper-carrott-wins-who-wants-to-be-an-even-bigger-millionaire-6489560.html
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: vandermolen on April 16, 2020, 07:33:43 AM
Quote from: Irons on April 16, 2020, 07:27:33 AM
Double bubble planned for Saturday evening, Jeffrey. Where on earth did I get the Jasper Carrot connection from! ???
You'll enjoy it Lol. The Major and his wife and the TV adaptation featured in a number of the papers today. A good review in the Times and an article about a new appeal in the Guardian today.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on April 17, 2020, 11:13:39 AM

     I ordered Shackleton, the 1983 series DVDs from Amazon UK.  I watched it back then and remember it fondly. I don't recall watching the Branagh film.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on April 17, 2020, 04:18:37 PM
Its been a while but I remember the Branagh one being very good.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on April 17, 2020, 07:12:48 PM
Superstore - Consistently amusing.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on April 17, 2020, 11:00:33 PM
Binge-watching the 2019 season of Britain's University Challenge
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on April 18, 2020, 06:40:24 AM
Quote from: SimonNZ on April 17, 2020, 11:00:33 PM
Binge-watching the 2019 season of Britain's University Challenge

When you get to 2020 watch out for Brandon from US. A cocky so and so and unable to sit still but his knowledge of everything is unreal. How can someone in their 20's know so much?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on April 18, 2020, 07:08:11 PM
Superstore and The Bob Newhart Show
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: vandermolen on April 18, 2020, 10:45:51 PM
Quote from: Irons on April 18, 2020, 06:40:24 AM
When you get to 2020 watch out for Brandon from US. A cocky so and so and unable to sit still but his knowledge of everything is unreal. How can someone in their 20's know so much?

Yes, he featured in one of the newspaper as well. I agree with your comments about him.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: vandermolen on April 18, 2020, 10:46:21 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on April 17, 2020, 04:18:37 PM
Its been a while but I remember the Branagh one being very good.
+1
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on April 19, 2020, 02:14:52 AM
Quote from: vandermolen on April 18, 2020, 10:45:51 PM
Yes, he featured in one of the newspaper as well. I agree with your comments about him.

I am looking forward to the Wang v Brandon battle tomorrow evening, Jeffrey. My money is on Brandon.

Strange that both a font of knowledge have odd facial expressions and can't sit still! 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on April 20, 2020, 09:06:17 AM
Quote from: George on April 18, 2020, 07:08:11 PM
Superstore and The Bob Newhart Show
I loved The Bob Newhart Show!  He's such a wonderful comedian.  If anyone needs a good laugh...try watching this skit:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XaUYQZR-y7I

Best,

PD

I stumbled across Belgravia yesterday.  Am catching up via my cable company's On Demand.  It's based on the book by Julian Fellowes (think Downtown Abbey).  It starts off just before the Battle of Waterloo.  Enjoyable!   :)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on April 20, 2020, 07:20:10 PM
Run

and

Good Girls

and

The Last O.G.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on April 20, 2020, 07:52:05 PM
Quote from: Irons on April 18, 2020, 06:40:24 AM
When you get to 2020 watch out for Brandon from US. A cocky so and so and unable to sit still but his knowledge of everything is unreal. How can someone in their 20's know so much?

Heh. Seen him a couple of times now. I actually kind of like him.

These 20 year olds, though, clearly need to be watching more pre-1990 movies instead of wasting all their time on,you know, chemistry and maths and stuff.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on April 21, 2020, 07:28:28 AM
Ignored "Killing Eve" until the opening episode of series 3 screened last week. Now we have some catching up to do with series 1&2.

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on April 21, 2020, 07:34:15 AM
Quote from: SimonNZ on April 20, 2020, 07:52:05 PM
Heh. Seen him a couple of times now. I actually kind of like him.

These 20 year olds, though, clearly need to be watching more pre-1990 movies instead of wasting all their time on,you know, chemistry and maths and stuff.

Funny you say that, I started off disliking him but he won me over. A brash New Yorker, but boy does he know his stuff.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on April 21, 2020, 07:50:59 AM
Quote from: Irons on April 21, 2020, 07:28:28 AM
Ignored "Killing Eve" until the opening episode of series 3 screened last week. Now we have some catching up to do with series 1&2.
I'll have to check into this series as I recall some other folks saying that they also were hooked on it.  Does anyone know whether or not it's come out on DVD yet?  Maybe can get it through the library (when they reopen)?  Or try 'Britbox', I think it's called, online?

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on April 21, 2020, 08:06:25 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on April 21, 2020, 07:50:59 AM
Does anyone know whether or not it's come out on DVD yet?
PD

     The first 2 seasons are out on BD/DVD.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on April 21, 2020, 08:09:34 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on April 21, 2020, 07:50:59 AM
I'll have to check into this series as I recall some other folks saying that they also were hooked on it.  Does anyone know whether or not it's come out on DVD yet?  Maybe can get it through the library (when they reopen)?  Or try 'Britbox', I think it's called, online?

PD

I need to check it out too.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on April 21, 2020, 10:21:37 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on April 21, 2020, 07:50:59 AM
I'll have to check into this series as I recall some other folks saying that they also were hooked on it.  Does anyone know whether or not it's come out on DVD yet?  Maybe can get it through the library (when they reopen)?  Or try 'Britbox', I think it's called, online?

PD

As I said I am late in the game, P. But I believe a co-production for the American market.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: vandermolen on April 21, 2020, 02:08:14 PM
Quote from: Irons on April 18, 2020, 06:40:24 AM
When you get to 2020 watch out for Brandon from US. A cocky so and so and unable to sit still but his knowledge of everything is unreal. How can someone in their 20's know so much?

I found the final of University Challenge a bit of an anti-climax as it was so one-sided. Still, I'm glad that Bax's 'Tintagel' was the answer to one of the questions.

As for 'Killing Eve' I greatly enjoyed Series 1 but rather lost interest after that. I preferred 'Babylon Berlin' which is the best drama series I have seen on TV in ages. It has kept me gripped through all three series so far.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on April 21, 2020, 02:37:20 PM
Quote from: vandermolen on April 21, 2020, 02:08:14 PMAs for 'Killing Eve' I greatly enjoyed Series 1 but rather lost interest after that. I preferred 'Babylon Berlin' which is the best drama series I have seen on TV in ages. It has kept me gripped through all three series so far.
Is Babylon Berlin in English...or German with subtitles as my German language skills are really rusty[Cough, cough].

And thanks everyone for the info on the DVD and your reactions to the series too.   :)

By the way, is Belgravia being shown in the UK?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Fëanor on April 22, 2020, 10:49:35 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on April 21, 2020, 02:37:20 PM
Is Babylon Berlin in English...or German with subtitles as my German language skills are really rusty[Cough, cough].

And thanks everyone for the info on the DVD and your reactions to the series too.   :)

By the way, is Belgravia being shown in the UK?

I'm hearing 'Babylon Berlin' with well-dubbed English on Netflix.ca
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on April 22, 2020, 01:20:22 PM
Quote from: Fëanor on April 22, 2020, 10:49:35 AM
I'm hearing 'Babylon Berlin' with well-dubbed English on Netflix.ca
Thank you!   :)

Best,

PD
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Post by: George on April 22, 2020, 01:25:00 PM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on April 24, 2020, 11:28:00 AM
After chatting with our Jeffrey regarding his continuing escapades during his new-fangled IT history teaching life, I ran across a series created by the BBC about Victorian farm life, etc.  Since I 1) love history, 2) love to garden, and 3) love animals, I found myself clicking on the play button [I had run across the series on youtube].  It's here if anyone is curious:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc9JhVp9B6Crpfu7asBwJZAY87d0iCTYw

Would love to get my hands on a copy of The Book of the Farm.  And am mesmerized by 'the Yorkshire Light'.

Has anyone else here watched any from this series?

PD

p.s.  Am partway through the first episode.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: vandermolen on April 24, 2020, 12:10:06 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on April 21, 2020, 02:37:20 PM
Is Babylon Berlin in English...or German with subtitles as my German language skills are really rusty[Cough, cough].

And thanks everyone for the info on the DVD and your reactions to the series too.   :)

By the way, is Belgravia being shown in the UK?

Re: Babylon Berlin. I'm watching it in German with English subtitles (on Sky). I prefer this to dubbing.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on April 24, 2020, 12:35:11 PM
Quote from: vandermolen on April 24, 2020, 12:10:06 PM
Re: Babylon Berlin. I'm watching it in German with English subtitles (on Sky). I prefer this to dubbing.
Thanks for the info. 

Just finished watching the first episode of Victorian Farm.  Didn't know that it was Jethro Tull who had invented the first seed drill (in 1701)!  Or how (and extensive) Britain's cannel network changed things for farmers for example.  Fun and interesting to watch.   :)

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: André on April 24, 2020, 03:51:34 PM
Halfway through Unorthodox. there are only 4 episodes, and no sequel is envisaged. So far, I find it exceptional. Gripping narrative with amazing 'slice of life' quasi documentary scenes.

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Fëanor on April 25, 2020, 05:09:42 AM
Quote from: vandermolen on April 24, 2020, 12:10:06 PM
Re: Babylon Berlin. I'm watching it in German with English subtitles (on Sky). I prefer this to dubbing.

Dubbed vs. subtitles for me depends on the individual movie or show.  Voice actors can be pretty terrible, especially at expressing the emotions see on screen, (or maybe it's their director).  However I tend to prefer dubbing in general because of my poor eyesight:  I will certainly get eyestrain if the subtitle text is too small.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on April 26, 2020, 07:44:59 AM
Up through the third episode of Victorian Farm.  Feel like I've learned a lot about farming, but I know that it wouldn't translate well into practical experience for me! lol 

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on April 26, 2020, 07:56:39 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on April 26, 2020, 07:44:59 AM
Up through the third episode of Victorian Farm.  Feel like I've learned a lot about farming, but I know that it wouldn't translate well into practical experience for me! lol 

PD

(* chortle *)

Thread Duty:

Last night, I embarked on a re-watch of all of Columbo
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on April 26, 2020, 09:02:40 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 26, 2020, 07:56:39 AM
(* chortle *)

Thread Duty:

Last night, I embarked on a re-watch of all of Columbo
Alllll of Columbo?!  How many seasons/episodes were there of that one?  I remember one bit from viewing many years ago which cracked up an old boyfriend and me at the time.  For some reason or another there was a protest (for duck rights??)...something having to do with ducks and one of the protestors was holding up a sign which read:  Bucks for Ducks!  Do refresh me, when you finally get to that one, as to what all was going on there Karl.  It became an inside joke to us at the time...something to make us laugh.   ;)

Enjoy!

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on April 26, 2020, 11:32:53 AM
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Needing something to pass the time, I decided to watch HBO's The Outsider.  A murder mystery/horror, it starts off strong in the first two episodes, but then quickly goes down the toilet.  Ben Mendelsohn does solid work, but there are reasons I don't read Stephen King's dross or watch movies based on his dross anymore. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: j winter on April 26, 2020, 05:06:06 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 26, 2020, 07:56:39 AM

Thread Duty:

Last night, I embarked on a re-watch of all of Columbo

Gotta love Peter Falk...
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on April 26, 2020, 05:40:09 PM
now binge-watching the 2018/19 season of University Challenge


edit: an interesting article in the Guardian I just stumbled upon:

I loved appearing on University Challenge. Then I looked at Twitter...
There are few women on the show, and after receiving a torrent of abuse on social media, Lucy Clarke (Jesus, Oxford) isn't surprised (https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2020/mar/22/university-challenge-social-media-abuse-lucy-clarke)


and from that I'll have to check out the 2009 season to see Gail Trimble who "answered more questions correctly than anyone on the show, ever. "


edit again: another Guardian article:

Trimble finally floored - by lads' mag offer of photoshoot
She's the smartest contestant to appear on University Challenge, knows about pretty much everything from classical literature to botany and so it was with a certain inevitability that discussion yesterday turned to what Gail Trimble looks like with her clothes off. (https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2009/feb/25/gail-trimble-university-challenge)

"On Monday night the PhD student captained her college, Corpus Christi, Oxford, to the series title, having scored the highest individual scores of any contestant since the programme began in 1962. But the morning after Trimble, 26, revealed that a lads' mag had declared itself interested in more than her brains. "Would you believe it, my brother received a Facebook message from Nuts yesterday morning saying, 'Can we have your sister's email address, we want her to do a tasteful shoot'," she told BBC Breakfast. "So of course he sent them an answer saying: 'Seriously mate, would you give your sister's contact details to Nuts?' "

Trimble has been catapulted into the media spotlight as the final approached, by a succession of performances of such brilliance that one unfortunate opponent called her an "intellectual blitzkrieg", and which at one point provoked quizmaster Jeremy Paxman to astonished laughter.

But while many have declared their admiration, Trimble has also attracted a striking level of criticism of her looks, mannerisms and perceived demeanour, with blogosphere critics declaring her snobbish or haughty.

"Suddenly there's this thing that involves being in the public eye, and I find all this reaction to me, and I'm sure this wouldn't be the case if I wasn't a woman," she told the BBC."
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on April 27, 2020, 07:19:10 AM
Quote from: j winter on April 26, 2020, 05:06:06 PM
Gotta love Peter Falk...
"Ah, just one more thing...."  :D :)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on April 27, 2020, 07:47:42 AM
Watched the new "Van der Valk" last night. A waste of two hours and nowhere as good as the original in the 1970's starring Barry Foster.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on April 27, 2020, 07:52:58 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on April 26, 2020, 09:02:40 AM
Alllll of Columbo?!  How many seasons/episodes were there of that one?  I remember one bit from viewing many years ago which cracked up an old boyfriend and me at the time.  For some reason or another there was a protest (for duck rights??)...something having to do with ducks and one of the protestors was holding up a sign which read:  Bucks for Ducks!  Do refresh me, when you finally get to that one, as to what all was going on there Karl.  It became an inside joke to us at the time...something to make us laugh.   ;)

Enjoy!

PD

Almost 70 episodes, I think.  Will look sharp for the duck this time!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on April 27, 2020, 07:53:49 AM
Quote from: SimonNZ on April 17, 2020, 04:18:37 PM
Its been a while but I remember the Branagh one being very good.

Yes.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on April 30, 2020, 05:31:02 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on April 26, 2020, 07:56:39 AM
(* chortle *)

Thread Duty:

Last night, I embarked on a re-watch of all of Columbo

Up to "Short Fuse" what a cast: Roddy McDowall, Ida Lupino, Jas Gregory & Wm Windom
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on May 02, 2020, 08:26:00 AM
(https://loadtv.biz/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Schitts-Creek-poster-season-2-CBC-2016.jpg)


I decided to try the low-budget, middle-brow sitcom Schitt's Creek.  Predictable, formulaic, but funny enough to watch in quick succession.  I binge-watched the first season.  Dan Levy is the reason to watch.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: vandermolen on May 02, 2020, 10:34:55 PM
Quote from: Irons on April 27, 2020, 07:47:42 AM
Watched the new "Van der Valk" last night. A waste of two hours and nowhere as good as the original in the 1970's starring Barry Foster.
Good to know Lol. I was thinking of watching it but will give it a miss now. My neighbour's daughter is in a new Netflix series called 'Hollywood' so I shall watch that instead. I always liked Barry Foster as an actor and especially recall his performance in Hitchcock's 'Frenzy' as the squadron leader in charge of the Polish pilots in 'Battle of Britain' and, of course, as Van der Valk'.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Biffo on May 03, 2020, 02:14:17 AM
Quote from: Irons on April 27, 2020, 07:47:42 AM
Watched the new "Van der Valk" last night. A waste of two hours and nowhere as good as the original in the 1970's starring Barry Foster.

I watched it on catch-up TV so it had fewer adverts but it still seemed to last a long time. I wouldn't describe it as a waste of time but it is in the balance whether I will watch another episode, probably not.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on May 03, 2020, 04:09:12 AM
Quote from: vandermolen on May 02, 2020, 10:34:55 PM
Good to know Lol. I was thinking of watching it but will give it a miss now. My neighbour's daughter is in a new Netflix series called 'Hollywood' so I shall watch that instead. I always liked Barry Foster as an actor and especially recall his performance in Hitchcock's 'Frenzy' as the squadron leader in charge of the Polish pilots in 'Battle of Britain' and, of course, as Van der Valk'.
Cool!  Does she have a very big part in it?  Hope that things go well for her.  Looking forward to reading your review of it.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on May 03, 2020, 04:50:31 AM
After Life - Season Two - Really love this darkly funny, touching show. Hope there will be a third season.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on May 03, 2020, 05:37:42 AM
Another thumbs up for the season 2 of Ricky Gervais' After Life. Same review as i what I wrote here on the first series: moments of howling laughter, funny cringing, and some emotional punches that will make you want to hold your loved one even closer.

Other series on the go :

- The Last Dance - Netflix documentary about Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls - great interviews and insight so far.
- Killing Eve season 3 - Ep 1 & 2 felt really plodding and pedestrian. Ep.3 restored it to its former sarcastic and dark glory.
- The A word : Catching up on series 1 & 2 before the 3rd series starts this week on the BBC, about a family's own struggles and dysfunctions, surrounding their younger boy being diagnosed as on the autistic spectrum. Christopher Eccleston's character as the grandad brings the right amount of light relief to what is otherwise a very touching series. Nice change of scenery with a series that doesn't involve crime, violence, and very little swearing...

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Brian on May 03, 2020, 05:48:24 AM
Karl, I'm also rewatching all of Columbo but slightly ahead of you. We'll have to compare notes!

I just rewatched Requiem for a Falling Star with Anne Baxter. Went in having almost no memory of it, but it's one of the gems.

The ending of Short Fuse is one of my favorite endings from any of them, but some of the early bits are most notable for the amazing 70s costuming.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: TheGSMoeller on May 03, 2020, 06:06:40 AM
(https://www.heavenofhorror.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/devs-review-sci-fi-series.jpg)

Just finished DEVS on Hulu, an 8-episode mini-series all written and directed by Alex Garland (Ex-Machina, Annihilation). A  unique story that focuses on the loss of loved ones, and the determinism of our reality, and connects them beautifully into a complex, and visually-stunning show. I loved DEVS, it's exactly the type of bold television that I want to see more of. It felt more like an 8-hour movie than 8 separated episodes, which was a very similar presentation to HBO's most recent Watchmen show from last year. 
DEVS is slow-paced, but consistent with its tone throughout, and the final episode is a real mind-bender. I'm an Alex Garland fan and excited to see what he creates next.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on May 03, 2020, 06:30:42 AM
Quote from: Brian on May 03, 2020, 05:48:24 AM
Karl, I'm also rewatching all of Columbo but slightly ahead of you. We'll have to compare notes!

I just rewatched Requiem for a Falling Star with Anne Baxter. Went in having almost no memory of it, but it's one of the gems.

The ending of Short Fuse is one of my favorite endings from any of them, but some of the early bits are most notable for the amazing 70s costuming.

Groovy.

When I watched "Etude in Black" again the other day, I was tickled to note both that there was a superfluous harp on the stage for the Mozart Serenade, and that when Columbo asks the perp's wife what quasi una fantasia means, she mistakenly says that it is Latin.

Watched "Dagger of the Mind" last night; had forgotten that Honor Blackman was a guest, and certainly that Jn Williams & Wilfred Hyde-White were the victims.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: vandermolen on May 03, 2020, 06:34:49 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on May 03, 2020, 04:09:12 AM
Cool!  Does she have a very big part in it?  Hope that things go well for her.  Looking forward to reading your review of it.

Yes, she plays Vivien Leigh, in episodes 3 and 6 her mum told me. She also has a large role in a new TV series called Snow Piercer, although filming has been halted by Coronavirus.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on May 03, 2020, 06:55:06 AM
Quote from: vandermolen on May 03, 2020, 06:34:49 AM
Yes, she plays Vivien Leigh, in episodes 3 and 6 her mum told me. She also has a large role in a new TV series called Snow Piercer, although filming has been halted by Coronavirus.
Nice!  I found this about the show:  https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/arts-and-culture/g32222553/hollywood-netflix-cast-real-life/ and there's a trailer here:  https://www.msn.com/en-gb/entertainment/news/new-on-netflix-uk-in-may-2020-every-film-and-tv-series-being-added-during-coronavirus-lockdown/ar-BB13qscn

Let me know how you like it.  I haven't tried Netflix (or any other movie/show streaming service before), but very tempted!

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Brian on May 03, 2020, 07:28:27 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 03, 2020, 06:30:42 AM
Watched "Dagger of the Mind" last night; had forgotten that Honor Blackman was a guest, and certainly that Jn Williams & Wilfred Hyde-White were the victims.
That was not one of my favorites so far - I don't like it as much when Columbo has nothing on the baddies and resorts to pranks to extract a confession.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on May 03, 2020, 07:58:44 AM
Quote from: Brian on May 03, 2020, 07:28:27 AM
That was not one of my favorites so far - I don't like it as much when Columbo has nothing on the baddies and resorts to pranks to extract a confession.

Agreed.


In fact, Brian, I expect that's a large part of why the ep drifted out of my awareness.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on May 03, 2020, 07:39:19 PM
I must have watched a lot of Hitchcock since my first viewing of "Requiem for a Falling Star": At that time, Edith Head's guest appearance didn't register.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Biffo on May 04, 2020, 12:45:50 AM
Last night I watched the second episode of the new Van der Valk or, at least, half of it but before bailing out. Just not engaging with the characters or the plots. The one plus point - Amsterdam looks beautiful.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on May 06, 2020, 05:42:26 AM
(https://d13ezvd6yrslxm.cloudfront.net/wp/wp-content/images/Westworld-S3-poster.jpg)


The third season of Westworld.

The takeaways:

1.) Evan Rachel Wood rocks LBDs.

2.) Aaron Paul is not a good actor.

3.) Vincent Cassel is a good actor and does the bad guy thing well.  He's the only thing worth watching in this season.

4.) Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy have jumped the shark.  OK, they did with the second season, but the third season just sucks.  If it were not for the extraordinary production values (eg, HBO uses the greenscreen A-team, whereas Netflix uses the B-team), the show would basically be unwatchable.  I mean, Thandie Newton plays a blade runner that uses Jedi mind tricks on other 'puters and who always knows where she is in the Matrix; AI is on the verge of controlling everything; and evil rich folk attend classist sexy time parties.  That there's some powerful commentary.  The fifth episode - Genre - is pure crap, start to finish, and at that point I wanted to see how bad things could get, and sure enough, each episode gets progressively worse - the viewer gets to see tech inspired by Ghost Recon, chick fights, and Pink Floyd playing over something lifted straight out of Fight Club.  I guess the inclusion of Death Grips is edgy - or would have been half a decade ago.  At least the production team sneaks in the South China Sea and explores the potential impacts of something very similar to the Chinese Social Credit System.  It would have been much better had those elements been in something good. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Mandryka on May 06, 2020, 05:57:45 AM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on May 03, 2020, 06:06:40 AM
(https://www.heavenofhorror.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/devs-review-sci-fi-series.jpg)

Just finished DEVS on Hulu, an 8-episode mini-series all written and directed by Alex Garland (Ex-Machina, Annihilation). A  unique story that focuses on the loss of loved ones, and the determinism of our reality, and connects them beautifully into a complex, and visually-stunning show. I loved DEVS, it's exactly the type of bold television that I want to see more of. It felt more like an 8-hour movie than 8 separated episodes, which was a very similar presentation to HBO's most recent Watchmen show from last year. 
DEVS is slow-paced, but consistent with its tone throughout, and the final episode is a real mind-bender. I'm an Alex Garland fan and excited to see what he creates next.

I've got as far as Episode 3 of Devs and I cannot make up my mind whether it's utter crap or just crap. It certainly looks good though -- I've got lots of interior design ideas.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on May 06, 2020, 06:40:59 AM
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/A1NIa0G+C1L._RI_.jpg)

Just started season one yesterday. Enjoyed episode one. "You aren't smellin it right."  :laugh:
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: TheGSMoeller on May 06, 2020, 01:16:38 PM
Quote from: Mandryka on May 06, 2020, 05:57:45 AM
...I cannot make up my mind whether it's utter crap or just crap.

Which one is a more positive review?
If you stick with it I'd be interested to hear what you thought, the plot takes some sharp turns once they start revealing what the true purpose of DEVS is.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Daverz on May 06, 2020, 10:33:04 PM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on May 03, 2020, 06:06:40 AM
(https://www.heavenofhorror.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/devs-review-sci-fi-series.jpg)

Just finished DEVS on Hulu, an 8-episode mini-series all written and directed by Alex Garland (Ex-Machina, Annihilation). A  unique story that focuses on the loss of loved ones, and the determinism of our reality, and connects them beautifully into a complex, and visually-stunning show. I loved DEVS, it's exactly the type of bold television that I want to see more of. It felt more like an 8-hour movie than 8 separated episodes, which was a very similar presentation to HBO's most recent Watchmen show from last year. 
DEVS is slow-paced, but consistent with its tone throughout, and the final episode is a real mind-bender. I'm an Alex Garland fan and excited to see what he creates next.

If you know any physics, or even just basic high school science, there will be a moment when you find yourself yelling "Radioactive decay, you nitwit!"  at the screen.   
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on May 06, 2020, 11:22:21 PM
Quote from: Biffo on May 04, 2020, 12:45:50 AM
Last night I watched the second episode of the new Van der Valk or, at least, half of it but before bailing out. Just not engaging with the characters or the plots. The one plus point - Amsterdam looks beautiful.

You are lucky as I had to sit through the whole thing last night as the wife wanted to watch it.

Loving "Killing Eve" (missed series 1&2). If I was to be bumped off I would choose her. It would be quick and she is pleasing on the eye.

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on May 07, 2020, 12:40:29 AM
Quote from: Irons on May 06, 2020, 11:22:21 PM
Loving "Killing Eve" (missed series 1&2). If I was to be bumped off I would choose her. It would be quick and she is pleasing on the eye.

Added bonus: Hearing her original strong Liverpool accent just before my departing would make me smile and laugh (appreciatively) all the way to the Pearly Gates  :laugh:
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Biffo on May 07, 2020, 01:02:46 AM
Quote from: Irons on May 06, 2020, 11:22:21 PM
You are lucky as I had to sit through the whole thing last night as the wife wanted to watch it.

Loving "Killing Eve" (missed series 1&2). If I was to be bumped off I would choose her. It would be quick and she is pleasing on the eye.

One small mercy, I think there are only three episodes.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on May 07, 2020, 06:34:22 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on May 07, 2020, 12:40:29 AM
Added bonus: Hearing her original strong Liverpool accent just before my departing would make me smile and laugh (appreciatively) all the way to the Pearly Gates  :laugh:

Sorry Olivier, only Russian will do for me. Something about beautiful women with East European accents. :P 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on May 07, 2020, 06:40:42 AM
to each their own, Comrade Lol  ;D
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Florestan on May 07, 2020, 07:33:54 AM
(https://images.justwatch.com/poster/81595845/s592)

An excellent Russian series based on Aleksey Tolstoy's trilogy.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on May 07, 2020, 12:26:37 PM
Quote from: Irons on May 06, 2020, 11:22:21 PM
You are lucky as I had to sit through the whole thing last night as the wife wanted to watch it.

Loving "Killing Eve" (missed series 1&2). If I was to be bumped off I would choose her. It would be quick and she is pleasing on the eye.
:laugh:  :)

I just tried looking up free movies OnDemand with my service provider:  horrible!  Rather than saying just "free", for many of them they now say "Free with subscription"....makes trying to look up movies horrible!   I give up there.  Will try out some free online shows/movies trials to see which ones I like and might be worth it continuing.

Best,

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Mandryka on May 08, 2020, 01:23:59 PM
Quote from: TheGSMoeller on May 06, 2020, 01:16:38 PM
Which one is a more positive review?
If you stick with it I'd be interested to hear what you thought, the plot takes some sharp turns once they start revealing what the true purpose of DEVS is.

Episode 5 is very good. Looking forward to the next one now.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: TheGSMoeller on May 08, 2020, 07:28:33 PM
Quote from: Mandryka on May 08, 2020, 01:23:59 PM
Episode 5 is very good. Looking forward to the next one now.

Cool  8)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on May 10, 2020, 07:53:01 AM
(https://cdn.apsari.com/428649/uploads/b7450920-7bea-11ea-9322-eb78a71ec879_800_420.png)


I started watching the second season of Dead to Me, and the first episode was OK, until the end, with its apparent plot twist.  I watched the first 45 seconds or so of the second episode to see if the plot twist was what I thought it was, and it was, and then I stopped watching.  The show is now dead to me.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Mandryka on May 10, 2020, 01:16:40 PM
Quote from: Mandryka on May 06, 2020, 05:57:45 AM
I've got as far as Episode 3 of Devs and I cannot make up my mind whether it's utter crap or just crap. It certainly looks good though -- I've got lots of interior design ideas.

So having seen all of it apart from the last 15 minutes (I just couldn't do it, I have personal standards), it is absolutely total utter fucking crap. Apart from Episode 6 which is pretty cool.

Wonderful surfaces though -- radiant, beautiful surfaces. Like Einstein on the Beach.

I very much enjoyed being reminded of the Larkin

QuoteI work all day, and get half-drunk at night.   
Waking at four to soundless dark, I stare.   
In time the curtain-edges will grow light.   
Till then I see what's really always there:   
Unresting death, a whole day nearer now,   
Making all thought impossible but how   
And where and when I shall myself die.   
Arid interrogation: yet the dread
Of dying, and being dead,
Flashes afresh to hold and horrify.

The mind blanks at the glare. Not in remorse   
—The good not done, the love not given, time   
Torn off unused—nor wretchedly because   
An only life can take so long to climb
Clear of its wrong beginnings, and may never;   
But at the total emptiness for ever,
The sure extinction that we travel to
And shall be lost in always. Not to be here,   
Not to be anywhere,
And soon; nothing more terrible, nothing more true.

This is a special way of being afraid
No trick dispels. Religion used to try,
That vast moth-eaten musical brocade
Created to pretend we never die,
And specious stuff that says No rational being
Can fear a thing it will not feel, not seeing
That this is what we fear—no sight, no sound,   
No touch or taste or smell, nothing to think with,   
Nothing to love or link with,
The anaesthetic from which none come round.

And so it stays just on the edge of vision,   
A small unfocused blur, a standing chill   
That slows each impulse down to indecision.   
Most things may never happen: this one will,   
And realisation of it rages out
In furnace-fear when we are caught without   
People or drink. Courage is no good:
It means not scaring others. Being brave   
Lets no one off the grave.
Death is no different whined at than withstood.

Slowly light strengthens, and the room takes shape.   
It stands plain as a wardrobe, what we know,   
Have always known, know that we can't escape,   
Yet can't accept. One side will have to go.
Meanwhile telephones crouch, getting ready to ring   
In locked-up offices, and all the uncaring
Intricate rented world begins to rouse.
The sky is white as clay, with no sun.
Work has to be done.
Postmen like doctors go from house to house.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: FelixSkodi on May 10, 2020, 01:41:23 PM
Season 2 of 24. (I have the complete set.)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: André on May 10, 2020, 04:23:17 PM
Light stuff for me these days:

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81mbc47zu0L._SX536_.jpg)

Apparently this canadian whodunit series ran for 13 seasons. I just discovered its existence. Humour and mystery are in good balance.

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81eMasX%2B2jL._SL525_.jpg)

I love Rachael Stirling - loved her mother, too, when I (and she) was younger  :D. And Julie Graham, too. Good actress.

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: vandermolen on May 12, 2020, 12:41:45 PM
Box of Delights - a BBC Children's series from 1984.
I'd never heard of it before until a friend mentioned enjoying it as a child. It has a good cast including Patrick Troughton and Robert Stephens. It was very charming and we watched all six half-hour episodes on DVD over two evenings. Nice use of Hely-Hutchinson's Christmas Carol Symphony as theme music:
(//)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Florestan on May 13, 2020, 02:44:24 AM
Quote from: André on May 10, 2020, 04:23:17 PM
(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/81mbc47zu0L._SX536_.jpg)

Apparently this canadian whodunit series ran for 13 seasons. I just discovered its existence. Humour and mystery are in good balance.

Yes, this is very good. (The cover is rather misleading, though, as there is no black female main character. The woman on the cover plays a role in one episode only. :) )

You might also like this series (Australian)

(https://tvguide1.cbsistatic.com/feed/1/379/thumbs/115434379_1080x1440.jpg)

and this one (Canadian)

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71VUEejD8RL._SL1000_.jpg)

(this time the black lady is indeed one of the main characters.)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Biffo on May 13, 2020, 02:57:07 AM
Quote from: Florestan on May 13, 2020, 02:44:24 AM
Yes, this is very good. (The cover is rather misleading, though, as there is no black female main character. The woman on the cover plays a role in one episode only. :) )

You might also like this series (Australian)

(https://tvguide1.cbsistatic.com/feed/1/379/thumbs/115434379_1080x1440.jpg)

and this one (Canadian)

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71VUEejD8RL._SL1000_.jpg)

(this time the black lady is indeed one of the main characters.)

Not sure which series you have got up to but she starts out as an assistant to Dr Ogden and later takes over her job.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Florestan on May 13, 2020, 03:14:57 AM
Quote from: Biffo on May 13, 2020, 02:57:07 AM
Not sure which series you have got up to but she starts out as an assistant to Dr Ogden and later takes over her job.

I've seen dozens of episodes until now and Dr. Ogden's only assistant and later replacement is Dr. Grace, with a short interregnum of Dr. Francis.

I have seen no episode whatever with a black female coroner.

Fwiw, I watch the series on the channel Epic Drama.

Strange.  ???
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Biffo on May 13, 2020, 03:48:57 AM
Quote from: Florestan on May 13, 2020, 03:14:57 AM
I've seen dozens of episodes until now and Dr. Ogden's only assistant and later replacement is Dr. Grace, with a short interregnum of Dr. Francis.

I have seen no episode whatever with a black female coroner.

Fwiw, I watch the series on the channel Epic Drama.

Strange.  ???

For a long time here in the UK we were several series behind Canada and a couple behind France. On holiday in France we saw a couple of episodes with a new detective and it was completely baffling. Now, as far as I am aware all available series have been shown on UK television, including the three pilot episodes with different actors. Apparently Series 13 is now showing in Canada but not yet in the UK.

Shanice Banton plays Violet Hart and there is a long list of episodes in which she appears, from at least series 11 onwards -

https://murdochmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Violet_Hart
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on May 13, 2020, 04:55:14 AM
Started:

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41-myBfKM2L._SY445_.jpg)

Liking it way more than I expected to.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Florestan on May 13, 2020, 05:05:21 AM
Quote from: Biffo on May 13, 2020, 03:48:57 AM
For a long time here in the UK we were several series behind Canada and a couple behind France. On holiday in France we saw a couple of episodes with a new detective and it was completely baffling. Now, as far as I am aware all available series have been shown on UK television, including the three pilot episodes with different actors. Apparently Series 13 is now showing in Canada but not yet in the UK.

Shanice Banton plays Violet Hart and there is a long list of episodes in which she appears, from at least series 11 onwards -

https://murdochmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Violet_Hart

I see. I don't know what season the Epic Drama is currently showing. And I would be baffled too by Murdoch not being played by Yannick Bisson.  :o
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: j winter on May 13, 2020, 05:45:09 AM
Quote from: Florestan on May 13, 2020, 02:44:24 AM

You might also like this series (Australian)

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Another vote for Ms. Fisher... long-time fave here!  :)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Biffo on May 13, 2020, 06:21:33 AM
Quote from: Florestan on May 13, 2020, 05:05:21 AM
I see. I don't know what season the Epic Drama is currently showing. And I would be baffled too by Murdoch not being played by Yannick Bisson.  :o

Sorry, I should have been clearer. In the episode I saw in France Murdoch was played by Yannick Bisson but there was a new character, another detective who I hadn't encountered before. It was baffling because he hadn't been in any previous episodes I had seen. When I finally caught up with the missing episodes it all made sense.

Also, I saw a lot of episodes courtesy of Amazon Prime which brought me up to date and ahead those been shown on UK TV. Now eagerly awaiting Series 13.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on May 13, 2020, 07:11:26 AM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on May 13, 2020, 01:24:44 PM
Quote from: George on May 13, 2020, 07:11:26 AM
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Sandra Oh is a wonderful actress; must watch this series!  :)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on May 13, 2020, 02:14:05 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on May 13, 2020, 01:24:44 PM
Sandra Oh is a wonderful actress; must watch this series!  :)

It's a great show! her female costar is phenomenal.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on May 14, 2020, 07:12:08 AM
Quote from: George on May 13, 2020, 02:14:05 PM
It's a great show! her female costar is phenomenal.

It is, and she is. Brilliant scene where the posh bird attempts to cure her hiccups.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on May 14, 2020, 08:40:34 AM
Quote from: Irons on May 14, 2020, 07:12:08 AM


It is, and she is. Brilliant scene where the posh bird attempts to cure her hiccups.

Yes!  ;D
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on May 14, 2020, 10:22:33 AM
Quote from: George on May 14, 2020, 08:40:34 AM
Yes!  ;D

You just knew how it will end! ;D
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on May 14, 2020, 03:34:38 PM
Quote from: Irons on May 14, 2020, 10:22:33 AM
You just knew how it will end! ;D

Well, she's not really a gardner.  ;D
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on May 14, 2020, 06:00:14 PM
Just finished Season 2 of Columbo
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on May 21, 2020, 05:06:11 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 14, 2020, 06:00:14 PM
Just finished Season 2 of Columbo
Which did you like the best?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on May 21, 2020, 05:27:12 AM
Quote from: George on May 13, 2020, 07:11:26 AM
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As much as I have really enjoyed series 1 & 2, I am finding the ongoing third one extremely disappointing. Completely disjointed, no real arc of stories or gripping build ups, mostly just relying on the character gimmicks and facial expressions...only the whole episode 5 in mother Russia felt accomplished and substantial.  :(
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on May 21, 2020, 07:03:30 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on May 21, 2020, 05:27:12 AM
As much as I have really enjoyed series 1 & 2, I am finding the ongoing third one extremely disappointing. Completely disjointed, no real arc of stories or gripping build ups, mostly just relying on the character gimmicks and facial expressions...only the whole episode 5 in mother Russia felt accomplished and substantial.  :(

Although I am enjoying a bit more, I mostly agree with you. Season 4 has already been approved, maybe Season 3 is transitional. It sure feels like it is.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on May 21, 2020, 07:39:15 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on May 21, 2020, 05:27:12 AM
As much as I have really enjoyed series 1 & 2, I am finding the ongoing third one extremely disappointing. Completely disjointed, no real arc of stories or gripping build ups, mostly just relying on the character gimmicks and facial expressions...only the whole episode 5 in mother Russia felt accomplished and substantial.  :(

Up to her returning home I love the wackiness of it all, but the Russian episode I found a bit boring and predictable. The whole family dancing to Elton John was good though.

Again late in the game came across "Blood". Adrian Dunbar is very well known and deservedly so. His co-star Carolina Main playing "Cat" I have not heard of, but she is a special actress. Not glamorous but commands a presence on the screen which is an attribute of the very few. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on May 21, 2020, 10:06:25 AM
Quote from: milk on May 21, 2020, 05:06:11 AM
Which did you like the best?


Of season 2, I think my favorite episode would be "Double Shock" with Martin Landau playing twins.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on May 21, 2020, 10:20:59 AM
It's tickled me, how many season 3 episodes have a role for character actor Vito Scotti.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on May 21, 2020, 04:16:17 PM
While I proceed with Columbo, I'm mixing in The Avengers from series 6; although Linda Thorson isn't a patch on Diana Rigg, I do enjoy the at-times-goofy Tara King shows, all the same.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: André on May 21, 2020, 04:23:08 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 21, 2020, 04:16:17 PM
While I proceed with Columbo, I'm mixing in The Avengers from series 6; although Linda Thorson isn't a patch on Diana Rigg, I do enjoy the at-times-goofy Tara King shows, all the same.

Recently I watched a series starring Rachael Stirling. She is Diana Rigg's daughter. I daresay the mother is the sexier of the two, but Rachael inherited her mom's chiseled features.  :)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on May 22, 2020, 01:38:16 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 21, 2020, 10:20:59 AM
It's tickled me, how many season 3 episodes have a role for character actor Vito Scotti.
The restaurant one is fun. Colombo cooks!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on May 22, 2020, 04:32:28 AM
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This show is awesome!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on May 24, 2020, 06:07:21 PM
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rewatching season one
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Daverz on May 24, 2020, 06:27:24 PM
Quote from: milk on May 22, 2020, 01:38:16 AM
The restaurant one is fun. Colombo cooks!

Peter Falk videos have been coming into my Youtube recommendations a lot lately.  According to Falk, when he was a cook in the merchant marine all he cooked was pork chops!

I'll have to hunt down that Columbo.  I love that show.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on May 24, 2020, 06:59:56 PM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on May 25, 2020, 05:09:46 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on May 24, 2020, 06:07:21 PM
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rewatching season one

     I DL'd all 3. What's with the Danes and their politics? I mean, after Forbrydelsen do I want a whole show devoted to it? IOW I'm thinking that just maybe I do.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on May 27, 2020, 03:13:21 PM
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half way through the fourth and (say it ain't so!) final season, and continuing to feel this was and is the absolute best show of recent years
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on May 27, 2020, 03:15:54 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on May 24, 2020, 06:07:21 PM
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rewatching season one
Is this supposed to be a play on the name "Borgia" perchance?   :)   ;)

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on May 27, 2020, 03:36:22 PM
Heh. I hadn't made that connection before. I'm not sure even the worst ones here rise to that level of ruthlessness and cynicism.

The title, of course, means "The Castle", ie: Christiansborg Palace.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on May 27, 2020, 04:36:54 PM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ratliff on May 27, 2020, 08:41:57 PM
Quote from: George on May 24, 2020, 06:59:56 PM
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I also watched this one, a 10 episode season. In case it's not obvious, it's about a near future in which you have the option of uploading your consciousness into a computer and continue to live in a simulation. A blend of sci-fi, social commentary, a romantic thriller subplot. I found it enjoyable.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: vandermolen on June 03, 2020, 08:44:48 PM
I'd have thought that  this French drama might be of great interest here. A murder mystery (I think) set in an orchestra. I've only seen episode 1. Unfortunately the ruthless and possibly deranged new female conductor of the orchestra reminds me of a headmistress I once worked with! Strongly recommended on the basis of episode 1.
(//)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on June 04, 2020, 12:54:23 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on May 27, 2020, 03:15:54 PM
Is this supposed to be a play on the name "Borgia" perchance?   :)   ;)

PD

Nearly finished a first watch of the third and final season, and think it the strongest. The first two were fine, but I kept wishing they'd dig down into the issues they were dealing with and offer a number of sides at some depth to rise to the level of The West Wing at its best and in this season they do it. The best larger story arcs in the background also. And I loved they way they jumped two years ahead without bothering with exposition.

That ad-line you noticed about "give everything up for your family - except power" is in no way a good representation of the show, and certainly not of the character of Brigitte Nyborg.

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on June 04, 2020, 01:58:31 AM
Quote from: vandermolen on June 03, 2020, 08:44:48 PM
I'd have thought that  this French drama might be of great interest here. A murder mystery (I think) set in an orchestra. I've only seen episode 1. Unfortunately the ruthless and possibly deranged new female conductor of the orchestra reminds me of a headmistress I once worked with! Strongly recommended on the basis of episode 1.
(//)
Sounds interesting:  both stories that is!

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on June 04, 2020, 02:00:10 AM
Quote from: SimonNZ on June 04, 2020, 12:54:23 AM
Nearly finished a first watch of the third and final season, and think it the strongest. The first two were fine, but I kept wishing they'd dig down into the issues they were dealing with and offer a number of sides at some depth to rise to the level of The West Wing at its best and in this season they do it. The best larger story arcs in the background also. And I loved they way they jumped two years ahead without bothering with exposition.

That ad-line you noticed about "give everything up for your family - except power" is in no way a good representation of the show, and certainly not of the character of Brigitte Nyborg.

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Pleased to hear that you are enjoying it!  And delighted to see you posting!  :)

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: vandermolen on June 04, 2020, 02:07:48 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on June 04, 2020, 01:58:31 AM
Sounds interesting:  both stories that is!

PD

It's OTT but great fun IMO PD, especially when the scheming members of the orchestra glue together the pages of the new conductor's score of Beethoven's 'Pastoral Symphony' just before a concert!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on June 04, 2020, 05:02:12 AM
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Good for a laugh. John Malkovich is wonderful in this.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on June 04, 2020, 05:03:40 AM
Quote from: George on June 04, 2020, 05:02:12 AM
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Good for a laugh. John Malkovich is wonderful in this.


I've watched a few episodes, and Malkovich is easily the best thing in the show.  I wanted something more, and just being able to drop F-bombs doesn't really add a lot.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Brian on June 04, 2020, 05:29:27 AM
Quote from: Todd on June 04, 2020, 05:03:40 AM

I've watched a few episodes, and Malkovich is easily the best thing in the show.  I wanted something more, and just being able to drop F-bombs doesn't really add a lot.
"I've wanted more" seems to be a common reaction to this show, which saddens me, because that cast has incredible potential.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ratliff on June 04, 2020, 05:33:56 AM
Fleabag, season 2, continues to be brilliant.

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on June 04, 2020, 06:57:28 AM
Quote from: vandermolen on June 04, 2020, 02:07:48 AM
It's OTT but great fun IMO PD, especially when the scheming members of the orchestra glue together the pages of the new conductor's score of Beethoven's 'Pastoral Symphony' just before a concert!
Ooooh!  Mean!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: vandermolen on June 07, 2020, 07:30:30 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on June 04, 2020, 06:57:28 AM
Ooooh!  Mean!
I can now download the remaining episodes, so hoping to watch one or two tonight.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: stingo on June 07, 2020, 10:59:40 AM
Finished Russian Doll and Space Force. Both of which were pleasant surprises.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on June 07, 2020, 04:09:16 PM
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Victorian Slum house. 
This was a really informative and interesting reality series. It's just so darn depressing. Life was miserable in those times (I'm sure they still are, depending where you live in the world).
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Biffo on June 07, 2020, 11:26:12 PM
Quote from: milk on June 07, 2020, 04:09:16 PM
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Victorian Slum house. 
This was a really informative and interesting reality series. It's just so darn depressing. Life was miserable in those times (I'm sure they still are, depending where you live in the world).

I saw this series when it was first transmitted in the UK. It was very informative in many ways but a long way from a real Victorian slum. The program makers wouldn't have been allowed to put the families in the appalling conditions that prevailed in those days - half of them would have been dead before the end of the series.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on June 08, 2020, 01:22:02 AM
Quote from: Biffo on June 07, 2020, 11:26:12 PM
I saw this series when it was first transmitted in the UK. It was very informative in many ways but a long way from a real Victorian slum. The program makers wouldn't have been allowed to put the families in the appalling conditions that prevailed in those days - half of them would have been dead before the end of the series.
Did you see the Manor House series? It's much more fun, for obvious reasons. The slum series is depressing even while imagining real slum life was twice as bad.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Biffo on June 08, 2020, 02:40:17 AM
Quote from: milk on June 08, 2020, 01:22:02 AM
Did you see the Manor House series? It's much more fun, for obvious reasons. The slum series is depressing even while imagining real slum life was twice as bad.

I saw the Manor House series and the suburban house series, both quite interesting. There have been a number of this type of thing over the years. Most recently one involved a family running a shop over a number of decades. It was a bit of a jog-trot through history and I didn't think much of it.

This was a lot more interesting -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0OfKaD8B6g

The same group have done several series, can't remember what they were right now. Ruth Goodman is always interesting.


Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on June 08, 2020, 02:45:26 AM
Quote from: Biffo on June 08, 2020, 02:40:17 AM
I saw the Manor House series and the suburban house series, both quite interesting. There have been a number of this type of thing over the years. Most recently one involved a family running a shop over a number of decades. It was a bit of a jog-trot through history and I didn't think much of it.

This was a lot more interesting -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0OfKaD8B6g

The same group have done several series, can't remember what they were right now. Ruth Goodman is always interesting.
I wanted to see that but I think it's not streaming.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on June 08, 2020, 02:52:20 AM
Catching up on a BBC series i ignored or missed the first time round - Life on Mars. Finished series 1 last night, onto no.2 now. (spin off Ashes to Ashes to follow after that). Really good.

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Biffo on June 08, 2020, 02:53:37 AM
Quote from: milk on June 08, 2020, 02:45:26 AM
I wanted to see that but I think it's not streaming.

Goodman et al have made several series, all worth watching if they are available to you.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BBC_historic_farm_series
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: vandermolen on June 08, 2020, 03:21:16 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on June 08, 2020, 02:52:20 AM
Catching up on a BBC series i ignored or missed the first time round - Life on Mars. Finished series 1 last night, onto no.2 now. (spin off Ashes to Ashes to follow after that). Really good.

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Hello Olivier,
That's one I'd like to watch as well having missed it first time round.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on June 08, 2020, 04:32:58 AM
Quote from: Biffo on June 08, 2020, 02:40:17 AM
I saw the Manor House series and the suburban house series, both quite interesting. There have been a number of this type of thing over the years. Most recently one involved a family running a shop over a number of decades. It was a bit of a jog-trot through history and I didn't think much of it.

This was a lot more interesting -

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0OfKaD8B6g

The same group have done several series, can't remember what they were right now. Ruth Goodman is always interesting.
I watched a bunch of the Victorian Farm series (not certain whether or not I watched all of them...should double-check) and I found them to be quite interesting and enjoyable.

Best,

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: vandermolen on June 10, 2020, 12:18:48 PM
I've been watching the French series 'Philharmonic' - OTT but great fun and 'Snowpiercer', the latter because my neighbour's daughter is in it.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on June 11, 2020, 07:59:17 AM
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The Tudors.  I found something to kill some time during quasi-quarantine by going back over a decade.  The soapy life of bad boy Henry VIII makes for decent premium cable fare.  Jonathan Rhys Meyers hams it up as the king, and the other regular supporting actors do good enough work.  Production values are shoddy.  Showtime used C- and D-team greenscreen teams, with some exterior shots looking really bad.  Even something as prosaic as lighting is off.  Some of the early episodes use floodlights as a stand-in for the sun, but diffusers were not properly used and color temperature not property adjusted.  And the production team didn't even bother trying to bulk up the too short Meyers as the king ages.  Too, the first two seasons spend much more time to cover less chronological time while the final two season just zoom through the years.  The show's trick, though, is to bring in one veteran actor or actress per season to spice things up: Sam Neill, Peter O'Toole (!), Max von Sydow, and Joely Richardson, respectively, for each season.  It is no surprise that O'Toole delivers his lines as Paul III deliciously, with his dismissive remark about Michelangelo and his quip about women being especially noteworthy.  Ms Richardson is the best thing in the last season.  A good B-.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: vandermolen on June 11, 2020, 02:06:11 PM
Binge watched the last three (out of six) episodes of the French drama 'Philharmonia' tonight. Great entertainment and clever twists. Sad ending. Recommended, especially for the setting in a symphony orchestra.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on June 12, 2020, 06:48:32 AM
Quote from: vandermolen on June 11, 2020, 02:06:11 PM
Binge watched the last three (out of six) episodes of the French drama 'Philharmonia' tonight. Great entertainment and clever twists. Sad ending. Recommended, especially for the setting in a symphony orchestra.

We pay too much to Virgin each month and yet try as we might unable to watch Philharmonia. Most frustrating.

Enjoying the latest series of "Cardinal". We moan about the weather in the UK but Canada is something else!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on June 12, 2020, 07:00:08 AM
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Recently renewed for a fourth season, I decided to check it out. So far, I have enjoyed the first two seasons. Will start/finish season 3 over the weekend.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Roy Bland on June 12, 2020, 03:42:07 PM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on June 14, 2020, 06:49:03 AM
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The Night Manager.  I missed this mini-series when it first became streamable, but I'm glad I found it now.  Based on a John le Carre work, it is the first entirely satisfying movie or TV show I've watched in a while.  To be sure, there are some le Carre plot contrivances, but the production is first rate, the plot plausible, and the key actors all do good work.  Pity it is only six episodes.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on June 14, 2020, 05:48:52 PM
^I don't remember that having missiles. And while I liked it I remember think it way preposterous that there weren't dozens of people at his old work who recognized him.

TD

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Finished season one. Can someone who's seen more of it tell me: are future seasons about finding a cure and learning more about the virus, or is it mostly about rival groups of survivors acting feral and people within groups acting feral and a regular splash of gore?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Brian on June 14, 2020, 06:28:41 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on June 14, 2020, 05:48:52 PM

Finished season one. Can someone who's seen more of it tell me: are future seasons about finding a cure and learning more about the virus, or is it mostly about rival groups of survivors acting feral and people within groups acting feral and a regular splash of gore?
Never seen it, but my understanding is the latter and that many fans gave up after a few seasons.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: j winter on June 15, 2020, 10:57:26 AM
Quote from: Todd on June 11, 2020, 07:59:17 AM
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The Tudors.  I found something to kill some time during quasi-quarantine by going back over a decade.  The soapy life of bad boy Henry VIII makes for decent premium cable fare.  Jonathan Rhys Meyers hams it up as the king, and the other regular supporting actors do good enough work.  Production values are shoddy.  Showtime used C- and D-team greenscreen teams, with some exterior shots looking really bad.  Even something as prosaic as lighting is off.  Some of the early episodes use floodlights as a stand-in for the sun, but diffusers were not properly used and color temperature not property adjusted.  And the production team didn't even bother trying to bulk up the too short Meyers as the king ages.  Too, the first two seasons spend much more time to cover less chronological time while the final two season just zoom through the years.  The show's trick, though, is to bring in one veteran actor or actress per season to spice things up: Sam Neill, Peter O'Toole (!), Max von Sydow, and Joely Richardson, respectively, for each season.  It is no surprise that O'Toole delivers his lines as Paul III deliciously, with his dismissive remark about Michelangelo and his quip about women being especially noteworthy.  Ms Richardson is the best thing in the last season.  A good B-.

OK, I now need to see this, just for Peter O'Toole as Paul III -- yet another on the to-watch list....
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Post by: Wakefield on June 15, 2020, 09:01:09 PM
Quote from: George on June 12, 2020, 07:00:08 AM
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Recently renewed for a fourth season, I decided to check it out. So far, I have enjoyed the first two seasons. Will start/finish season 3 over the weekend.

I thought the same, George. But the third season is a total non-sense... Just in case.  :)
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Post by: vandermolen on June 16, 2020, 04:57:56 AM
Part 1 of 'The Salisbury Poisonings' - terrific in all respects:
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Post by: milk on June 17, 2020, 03:54:46 AM
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Wow! Blackpool England. I've never been to the UK but this show sure makes Blackpool look like the place to avoid. I'm sure it's much nicer than that? But an infestation of "bubble," the latest synthetic drug, makes for gritty party scene (too many guys pulling down their respective pants). Plus, children left barefoot on the road by drunk parents in the pub and a guy with a stomach wound the size of a muffin - from a broken bottle - and, well, I'm kind of hooked. I like the ambulance drivers and even the police. No guns I guess, so no one gets shot. 
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Post by: George on June 17, 2020, 04:19:06 AM
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The Night Manager.  I missed this mini-series when it first became streamable, but I'm glad I found it now.  Based on a John le Carre work, it is the first entirely satisfying movie or TV show I've watched in a while.  To be sure, there are some le Carre plot contrivances, but the production is first rate, the plot plausible, and the key actors all do good work.  Pity it is only six episodes.

Thanks for the heads up on this, Todd. My girlfriend and I enjoyed it.
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Post by: steve ridgway on June 17, 2020, 05:23:59 AM
Quote from: milk on June 17, 2020, 03:54:46 AM
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Wow! Blackpool England. I've never been to the UK but this show sure makes Blackpool look like the place to avoid. I'm sure it's much nicer than that? But an infestation of "bubble," the latest synthetic drug, makes for gritty party scene (too many guys pulling down their respective pants). Plus, children left barefoot on the road by drunk parents in the pub and a guy with a stomach wound the size of a muffin - from a broken bottle - and, well, I'm kind of hooked. I like the ambulance drivers and even the police. No guns I guess, so no one gets shot.

The road along the seafront is nice enough in the daytime but many town centres in the UK can become unpleasant at night due to binge drinking, particularly at weekends.
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Post by: milk on June 17, 2020, 06:38:00 AM
Quote from: steve ridgway on June 17, 2020, 05:23:59 AM
The road along the seafront is nice enough in the daytime but many town centres in the UK can become unpleasant at night due to binge drinking, particularly at weekends.
I can't remember anything anymore. I left the US in 2005 and have lived in Japan ever since. I guess many parts of the US can be bad too but something shocked me about this show and Blackpool. First of all, I'd never heard of  the drug "bubble." Also, it just has a very antiquated feeling, like, I can't quite put it in 2020.
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Post by: steve ridgway on June 17, 2020, 06:51:09 AM
Quote from: milk on June 17, 2020, 06:38:00 AM
I can't remember anything anymore. I left the US in 2005 and have lived in Japan ever since. I guess many parts of the US can be bad too but something shocked me about this show and Blackpool. First of all, I'd never heard of  the drug "bubble." Also, it just has a very antiquated feeling, like, I can't quite put it in 2020.

I haven't heard of that drug, might be one of the recently invented ones. Blackpool used to be a popular seaside resort like 50 years ago but is quite poor nowadays and many people on state benefits are housed in the old bed and breakfast hotels, so it does seem dated.
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Post by: Irons on June 17, 2020, 07:04:47 AM
Quote from: vandermolen on June 16, 2020, 04:57:56 AM
Part 1 of 'The Salisbury Poisonings' - terrific in all respects:
(//)

Watched part 2 last night. Very realistic, more documentary then drama. I'm no royalist but every time D.S Bailey's wife came on screen - an excellent actress - I am struck by her resemblance to Kate Middleton.
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Post by: drogulus on June 17, 2020, 08:53:53 AM
Quote from: vandermolen on June 16, 2020, 04:57:56 AM
Part 1 of 'The Salisbury Poisonings' - terrific in all respects:


     Oohh oohh oohh.... I have to check this out.

Quote from: Todd on June 14, 2020, 06:49:03 AM
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The Night Manager.  I missed this mini-series when it first became streamable, but I'm glad I found it now.  Based on a John le Carre work, it is the first entirely satisfying movie or TV show I've watched in a while.  To be sure, there are some le Carre plot contrivances, but the production is first rate, the plot plausible, and the key actors all do good work.  Pity it is only six episodes.

     I read the novel way back when and thought it should be done as a series. They did a fine job.

     The Little Drummer Girl series is far better than the movie was, though it might appeal more to admirers of Karla trilogy minutiae than a general spy fiction audience. Park Chan-wook directed.
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Post by: drogulus on June 17, 2020, 11:33:47 AM

     (https://www.good-music-guide.com/community/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=24223.0;attach=65097;image)

     I'll probably wait until tomorrow to start this one. I flipped through it and it looks very promising.
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Post by: vandermolen on June 17, 2020, 12:13:19 PM
Quote from: drogulus on June 17, 2020, 11:33:47 AM
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     I'll probably wait until tomorrow to start this one. I flipped through it and it looks very promising.

I think that it's excellent in all respects and very moving. Great score as well
Quote from: Irons on June 17, 2020, 07:04:47 AM
Watched part 2 last night. Very realistic, more documentary then drama. I'm no royalist but every time D.S Bailey's wife came on screen - an excellent actress - I am struck by her resemblance to Kate Middleton.
Yes, I thought that as well. She also reminded me of the estranged wife of the central character in the series 'Bodyguard'. One of the great things about the 'Salisbury Poisonings' is that it rehabilitates the woman who died and who had been judged (not least by myself) to be a drug addicted low-life. The series presents a completely different image of a sad and troubled individual trying to turn her life around. I found the end of Part 3 to be very moving and indeed uplifting. Hope you both like it as much as I did.
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Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on June 17, 2020, 01:47:05 PM
Quote from: drogulus on June 17, 2020, 11:33:47 AM
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     I'll probably wait until tomorrow to start this one. I flipped through it and it looks very promising.
Where can you watch it Drogulus?

PD
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Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on June 17, 2020, 01:48:36 PM
Quote from: milk on June 17, 2020, 06:38:00 AM
I can't remember anything anymore. I left the US in 2005 and have lived in Japan ever since. I guess many parts of the US can be bad too but something shocked me about this show and Blackpool. First of all, I'd never heard of  the drug "bubble." Also, it just has a very antiquated feeling, like, I can't quite put it in 2020.
May I ask Milk, what lead you to moving to Japan?  If that's not too personal. 

PD
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Post by: milk on June 17, 2020, 08:33:10 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on June 17, 2020, 01:48:36 PM
May I ask Milk, what lead you to moving to Japan?  If that's not too personal. 

PD
I didn't really have a good reason to move to Japan. Once here, I found reasons to stay. I think guys like me were probably given a lot of advantages, maybe unearned. I'm basically an English teacher and having an MA made everything too easy. I finally decided to complicate my life by getting married and having two kids so I think things are finally starting to feel more even. Japan is a weird place though and I never learned to acclimate. My wife isn't Japanese so that's better too. We just float on the surface and hope for the best.  :) Now, is that not a pithy explanation of my life?
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Post by: steve ridgway on June 18, 2020, 03:26:02 AM
Quote from: milk on June 17, 2020, 08:33:10 PM
We just float on the surface and hope for the best.  :)

That sounds most spiritual 0:).
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Post by: milk on June 18, 2020, 04:04:15 AM
Quote from: steve ridgway on June 18, 2020, 03:26:02 AM
That sounds most spiritual 0:).
Ha ha. I'm definitely much better off but I think I need more spirituality. Maybe I'll make a mindfulness thread. It seems like a lot of music on GMG could be music for mindfulness.
Looking forward to this:
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Alone, S7
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Post by: steve ridgway on June 18, 2020, 04:29:20 AM
I'm watching BBC Art of Persia. Episode 1 was good, impressive ruins and gold artworks from thousands of years ago. Persepolis was in there too although without Xenakis' soundtrack ;).
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Post by: milk on June 20, 2020, 04:04:12 AM
Quote from: milk on June 17, 2020, 03:54:46 AM
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Wow! Blackpool England. I've never been to the UK but this show sure makes Blackpool look like the place to avoid. I'm sure it's much nicer than that? But an infestation of "bubble," the latest synthetic drug, makes for gritty party scene (too many guys pulling down their respective pants). Plus, children left barefoot on the road by drunk parents in the pub and a guy with a stomach wound the size of a muffin - from a broken bottle - and, well, I'm kind of hooked. I like the ambulance drivers and even the police. No guns I guess, so no one gets shot.
One thing I notice in this UK cop reality show is how often the ambulances accompany the police and how much the ambulances do - especially for mental health and addiction problems. Seems like the police work in tandem with ambulances. The other thing I notice is how many words Brits have for getting/being drunk.
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Post by: Irons on June 20, 2020, 07:34:27 AM
Quote from: milk on June 20, 2020, 04:04:12 AM
One thing I notice in this UK cop reality show is how often the ambulances accompany the police and how much the ambulances do - especially for mental health and addiction problems. Seems like the police work in tandem with ambulances. The other thing I notice is how many words Brits have for getting/being drunk.

That is funny! You are right we have a few. ;D
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Post by: Irons on June 21, 2020, 11:07:14 AM
Quote from: vandermolen on June 17, 2020, 12:13:19 PM
I think that it's excellent in all respects and very moving. Great score as wellYes, I thought that as well. She also reminded me of the estranged wife of the central character in the series 'Bodyguard'. One of the great things about the 'Salisbury Poisonings' is that it rehabilitates the woman who died and who had been judged (not least by myself) to be a drug addicted low-life. The series presents a completely different image of a sad and troubled individual trying to turn her life around. I found the end of Part 3 to be very moving and indeed uplifting. Hope you both like it as much as I did.

I did not expect that - well I did as you warned me. ;) Very sad and a precious moment when the dead girl's father spotted her boyfriend at the back of the church and ushered him to the front.

Three episodes too short. Would have liked more on the Russian perpetrators.
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Post by: George on June 21, 2020, 12:39:23 PM
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Season one
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Post by: Papy Oli on June 22, 2020, 05:02:04 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on June 08, 2020, 02:52:20 AM
Catching up on a BBC series i ignored or missed the first time round - Life on Mars. Finished series 1 last night, onto no.2 now. (spin off Ashes to Ashes to follow after that). Really good.

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Finished Season 2 of the Life on Mars over the weekend. Brilliant twists and turns in the last episode to "close" the overall arc of this story in the early 70's. Had to watch a couple of episodes of the spin off Ashes to Ashes straight after, now set in the 80's, with actually a very smart integration of the previous series. More to watch i guess  :) Oh and it remains very politically incorrect and the decors, clothes, cars, etc are accurately depicting the relevant decades. 

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Post by: drogulus on June 22, 2020, 07:37:32 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on June 17, 2020, 01:47:05 PM
Where can you watch it Drogulus?

PD

     You can stream it if you're flexible about where you are located.
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Post by: Roy Bland on June 25, 2020, 03:31:33 PM
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Post by: drogulus on June 25, 2020, 03:40:28 PM

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     I love this one.
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Post by: JBS on June 25, 2020, 05:32:19 PM
Patick Stewart?
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Post by: George on June 25, 2020, 05:41:02 PM
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Season 2
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Post by: SimonNZ on June 25, 2020, 06:47:45 PM
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Interesting. I hadn't heard of this before. How close does it stick to actual history?
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Post by: drogulus on June 26, 2020, 09:03:25 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on June 25, 2020, 06:47:45 PM
Interesting. I hadn't heard of this before. How close does it stick to actual history?

     I don't think inaccuracy is a problem. The execution is uneven between episodes, which have different authors. On the whole it's very interesting though a little dry, a bit of a history lecture. I really like it and think the cast is terrific, Patrick Stewart and Barry Foster in particular.
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Post by: SimonNZ on June 27, 2020, 02:59:33 AM
Thanks for that. I see a local DVD store has it so I'll watch it soon.
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Post by: milk on June 28, 2020, 02:37:25 AM
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New season: Arctic!
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Post by: Todd on June 28, 2020, 05:18:28 AM
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Rise of Empires: Ottoman.  Netflix dedicated three seasons to Rome, and now they do one for the Ottoman Empire, here covering Mehmet II and his conquest of Constantinople.  Part action movie, part documentary interviews with historians, this blended series helps pass the time.  I would have preferred it to be a true documentary, but then it would not garner as many eyeballs.  Maybe Netflix can do the Timurid empire or Mali empire next.

Tywin Lannister narrates.
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Post by: BWV 1080 on June 28, 2020, 10:26:21 AM
Probably should have given the 2018 more of a chance, but seemed like it was trying to hard to be relevant.  Anyway, this is very good

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Post by: drogulus on June 28, 2020, 11:44:03 AM

     I'm watching Bukow and König, a German cop show. German cops aren't as gloomy as the Scandinavian ones, at least on average they aren't.
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Post by: SimonNZ on July 17, 2020, 04:35:25 PM
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Three-part miniseries on the diplomacy and motives in the days between the shooting of Archduke Ferdinand and the beginning of WW1.

Excellent in its compression of complex events into three hours, in sticking unwaveringly to the historical record and in the quality of the acting.
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Post by: André on July 17, 2020, 05:25:34 PM
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Breathtaking. Even better than season 1
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Post by: drogulus on July 17, 2020, 07:02:15 PM
Quote from: André on July 17, 2020, 05:25:34 PM
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Breathtaking. Even better than season 1

     I'm looking forward to the next season.

     What I'm waiting very strongly and beautifully for is Saison 5 of Le Bureau des légendes. How does Malotru escape? Can Sisteron get there in time on one foot?

     It's on Sundance, which I can watch with the free trial, but that seems like cheating so I'll probably torrent it. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/Smileys/classic/tongue.gif)
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Post by: Todd on July 18, 2020, 07:05:05 AM
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A couple episodes into The Business of Drugs.  Sleekly produced, with almost too good to be true interviews with drug dealers in various locales, the show offers some good to know information.  The cocaine episode is old news, but the meth in Myanmar episode provides some nice tidbits.  If the show's stats are true, Myanmar produces more meth than Mexico, and distributes everywhere east of the Pamirs.  Host Amaryllis Fox is an ex-CIA operative, current Kennedy clan member, and does the interviews with some of the thugs herself.  She's attractive, but not Fox blonde hot, thus enhancing her credibility.  I think I'll watch the rest.
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Post by: BWV 1080 on July 19, 2020, 03:31:34 PM
The HBO Perry Mason, which is quite good - realistic picture of 1931 LA without trying to hard to be cynical or woke
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Post by: Papy Oli on July 21, 2020, 06:38:45 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on June 22, 2020, 05:02:04 AM
Finished Season 2 of the Life on Mars over the weekend. Brilliant twists and turns in the last episode to "close" the overall arc of this story in the early 70's. Had to watch a couple of episodes of the spin off Ashes to Ashes straight after, now set in the 80's, with actually a very smart integration of the previous series. More to watch i guess  :) Oh and it remains very politically incorrect and the decors, clothes, cars, etc are accurately depicting the relevant decades. 

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51LnqsF80XL._AC_.jpg)

One month later, finished the 3 series of Ashes to Ashes on the weekend. Great series, great closure of the overall story arc again, topsy- turvy right until the end. And a brilliant soundtrack throughout to boot.

The references to the Life on Mars are regular throughout so the 2 series must be watched in order for a full understanding.

Worth the time. Series 1 is a little slow to take off but it ramps up from there. Patience is key. The addition of Daniel Mays in the third series is the cherry on top of a very good cake already.
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Post by: BWV 1080 on July 22, 2020, 09:34:08 AM
Just finished Undone, an animated philosophical series set in San Antonio on Amazon Prime w Bob Odenkirk

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/undone/s01
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Post by: George on July 22, 2020, 01:23:28 PM
Quote from: BWV 1080 on July 22, 2020, 09:34:08 AM
Just finished Undone, an animated philosophical series set in San Antonio on Amazon Prime w Bob Odenkirk

https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/undone/s01

It's awesome!!
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Post by: SonicMan46 on July 31, 2020, 08:20:17 AM
Well, we have not been watching a lot of movies in the last couple of weeks, but some TV shows or streamed programs as shown below - Dave :)

Sinatra - All or Nothing at All - two 2-hour episodes on Netflix - excellent w/ a LOT of great singing and much footage never seen before - highly recommended to Frank fans!

Blue Bloods - Season 10 - shortened to 19 episodes (vs. the usual 22) because of COVID - a $30 purchase on Amazon Video - a recent favorite of ours and still going strong.

How Winston Churchill Changed the World - Great Courses lecture series (24 half hour talks) - decided to do streaming video only (a less expensive option) - using the Roku channel app which has worked just fine - excellent course and instructor for those interested in this famous 20th century British politician - I wanted to read the new bio on him from a few years ago (last pic) but listed at over 1100 pages - at my age, my attention span has limited the size of books I read or more accurate 'finish' -  :laugh:

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Post by: Todd on August 01, 2020, 05:43:10 AM
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I'm not a sports guy, but given current circumstances, I am working my way through The Last Dance because why not.  Turns out Michael Jordan was the key to the success of the 90s Bulls.  Who knew?  As filmed and presented, Jordan goes past supreme confidence into straight-up arrogance, but everyone agrees he was the best, so his attitude is completely justified.  I had forgotten about his penchant for gambling, but this documentary shows just how grotesque and irresponsible the press can be when it revisits how various esteemed members of the Fourth Estate "reported" on possible links between Jordan's gambling habit and his father's murder.  Oh, yes, and Jordan was supposed to use his voice in politics, according to some.  The selected game footage makes basketball appear more exciting than it actually is, so kudos to the ESPN production team.
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Post by: Roy Bland on August 06, 2020, 09:02:09 AM
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Post by: André on August 09, 2020, 11:28:41 AM
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Another Harlan Coben story adapted by Netflix. Deadly efficient.
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Post by: steve ridgway on August 10, 2020, 04:59:22 AM
Smithsonian Channel The Pacific War In Color. I didn't know so much of the detail but America was definitely great then and I can understand why in the end they decided to use the atom bombs.

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Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on August 11, 2020, 09:38:46 AM
Picked up a couple of DVDs from my library which I'm looking forward to viewing:  Killing Eve (season 1) which I had read good things about here and one which I hadn't heard of before but sounded interesting called Hidden (series 1).  It's apparently a serial-killer thriller set in Northern Wales.  I suspect that I will need something light-weight and cheerful after watching this lot or maybe even earlier?  :-\

PD
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Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on August 11, 2020, 11:08:23 AM
Just watched the first episode of Killing Eve; I'm hooked!  :)  Hadn't heard of Jodi Comer before now.  Has she done much t.v. or movies?  Sandra Oh I know from Grey's Anatomy.

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on August 11, 2020, 01:14:33 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on August 11, 2020, 11:08:23 AM
Just watched the first episode of Killing Eve; I'm hooked!  :)  Hadn't heard of Jodi Comer before now.  Has she done much t.v. or movies?  Sandra Oh I know from Grey's Anatomy.

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Jodie Comer is not only easy on the eye but also a very good actress indeed. I doubt if you can get it P but she played an episode of Alan Bennett's "Talking Heads" where a cast of one talks directly to the camera for half an hour. Brilliantly acted Comer plays an actress starting out coerced in making a blue movie. Written by Bennett in the 1980's yet the subject matter  thanks to the likes of Weinstein is bang up to date.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: steve ridgway on August 11, 2020, 08:43:13 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on August 11, 2020, 09:38:46 AM
Hidden (series 1).  It's apparently a serial-killer thriller set in Northern Wales.

This was a great series, grim, twisted and engrossing although you might find the subtitled Welsh conversations more comprehensible than the accented English sections :-\.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on August 12, 2020, 06:17:04 AM
Quote from: Irons on August 11, 2020, 01:14:33 PM
Jodie Comer is not only easy on the eye but also a very good actress indeed. I doubt if you can get it P but she played an episode of Alan Bennett's "Talking Heads" where a cast of one talks directly to the camera for half an hour. Brilliantly acted Comer plays an actress starting out coerced in making a blue movie. Written by Bennett in the 1980's yet the subject matter  thanks to the likes of Weinstein is bang up to date.
Yes, I've been quite impressed regarding her acting skills!  Watched a few episodes yesterday (too friggin' hot to feel like doing much else).
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on August 12, 2020, 07:37:48 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on August 11, 2020, 11:08:23 AM
Just watched the first episode of Killing Eve; I'm hooked!  :)  Hadn't heard of Jodi Comer before now.  Has she done much t.v. or movies?  Sandra Oh I know from Grey's Anatomy.

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Killing Eve is an awesome show! I trust you've seen Fleabag?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: André on August 12, 2020, 07:43:24 AM

Just started season 1 of this series from Finland. So far, it looks promising:

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on August 12, 2020, 08:25:16 AM
Quote from: George on August 12, 2020, 07:37:48 AM
Killing Eve is an awesome show! I trust you've seen Fleabag?
No, I don't know Fleabag.  What did you like about it George?

Been cruising through the KE series (just finished the one in which it looks like, and I don't want to spoil it for others here, a certain someone has been betrayed and will be stuck in a prison!).

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on August 12, 2020, 10:45:04 AM
Finished Season 1 of KE.  Really enjoyed it!  Have requested Season 2 through local library. 

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on August 12, 2020, 11:03:13 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on August 12, 2020, 08:25:16 AM
No, I don't know Fleabag.  What did you like about it George?

Been cruising through the KE series (just finished the one in which it looks like, and I don't want to spoil it for others here, a certain someone has been betrayed and will be stuck in a prison!).

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Fleabag - adorable, quirky, groundbreaking, hilarious, smart.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on August 12, 2020, 11:24:46 AM
Quote from: George on August 12, 2020, 11:03:13 AM
Fleabag - adorable, quirky, groundbreaking, hilarious, smart.
Sounds nice!  :)

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on August 12, 2020, 11:41:42 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on August 11, 2020, 11:08:23 AM
Just watched the first episode of Killing Eve; I'm hooked!  :)  Hadn't heard of Jodi Comer before now.  Has she done much t.v. or movies?  Sandra Oh I know from Grey's Anatomy.

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Jodi Comer also had a supporting but very good part in a great series called my Mad Fat Diary, that is well worth a watch.
3 series in total. Dramatic, hilarious, touching and everything in between.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Mad_Fat_Diary (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Mad_Fat_Diary)

I'll join George on the praise and recommendation for Fleabag. One flip-side is that you might find any series you watch after that sub-par...  0:)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on August 12, 2020, 01:23:17 PM
Quote from: Papy Oli on August 12, 2020, 11:41:42 AM
I'll join George on the praise and recommendation for Fleabag. One flip-side is that you might find any series you watch after that sub-par...  0:)

So true!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on August 12, 2020, 01:28:33 PM
Thank you gents for the feedback!  :)

Best wishes,

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on August 18, 2020, 04:22:46 AM
2 Australia-related series and documentary recently broadcast on the BBC:

Myriam Margoyles - Almost Australian
New Australian citizen and celebrated film star Miriam Margolyes embarks on a 10,000-kilometre, two-month journey to discover what it means to be Australian today.


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The Australian Dream
Featuring Australian Football League (AFL) player Adam Goodes, the film examines Australian Aboriginal identity and racism in modern Australia, with the sustained booing of Goodes by spectators as a starting point.

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https://www.youtube.com/v/3WlOnCcpAyQ

I came to this Goodes documentary with no knowledge or background of the contributors, no idea of who Adam Goodes is or how famous he was, and more importantly only a tiny tiny bird's eye view of the Aboriginal history itself. This documentary was gripping and hard hitting.It certainly gives food for thought as to which extent a country, any country, my country has or should have a good look at the uncomfortable darker shades of their own history.

The Margoyles series approaches a broader range of subjects on being "Australian", including the aboriginal population, migrants, Australian way of life, climate impacts, farming and industries, inequalities, etc. It obviously skims on the surface on each of them but still offers an interesting broad view of the overall matter. Her unfiltered style certainly adds a particular "touch" to all of her encounters.

Both worth a watch in their own way.

Madiel, Daverz, Rob,
May i ask for an Australian perspective please, particularly the Goodes story, how big and ugly it actually got, its impact in a good/bad way since it kicked off, your perception of it all ? Just after another point of view for my information to add to this gripping watch. thank you.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on August 18, 2020, 06:28:03 AM
Engaging viewing about the killing of a US DEA agent. It's violent in its descriptions of events. Hey: did the CIA sell drugs in America to fund the contras?


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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on August 20, 2020, 10:48:17 AM
Currently watching DVDs of the first season of "Hidden".  It's a "blend of police-procedural, serial killer thriller, and dark mystery" set in the mountains of northern Wales.  It's good but hard to watch at times.  They do an excellent job of looking at the characters' lives of all involved, so that you start to understand why they are the way they are.

Has anyone else here been watching it?  I don't know whether it's still being filmed, etc.  I try and not to google the show as I realize that it also brings up articles which can spoil future episode viewing for me!

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on August 25, 2020, 07:55:08 AM

     After a long and inexplicable delay I'm watching season 5 of The Bureau.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on August 25, 2020, 08:03:46 AM
Need to take a break from murder mysteries, etc., for a while.  Just finished watching the second season of Killing Eve and the third hasn't been released yet on DVD, so that will help!  ;)  I have requested a copy of a movie with Sandra Oh which I've been wanting to watch for some time.  It's called Sideways and remember that it received excellent reviews.

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on August 25, 2020, 08:06:49 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on August 25, 2020, 08:03:46 AM
Need to take a break from murder mysteries, etc., for a while.  Just finished watching the second season of Killing Eve and the third hasn't been released yet on DVD, so that will help!  ;)  I have requested a copy of a movie with Sandra Oh which I've been wanting to watch for some time.  It's called Sideways and remember that it received excellent reviews.

PD

When you're ready for more, check out Blacklist. It's great. My girlfriend and I just started season 2.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on August 25, 2020, 08:10:21 AM
Quote from: George on August 25, 2020, 08:06:49 AM
When you're ready for more, check out Blacklist. It's great. My girlfriend and I just started season 2.
I used to watch Blacklist, but lost interest in it after a while.  But thank you for the suggestion!  :)

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on August 25, 2020, 08:30:11 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on August 25, 2020, 08:10:21 AM
I used to watch Blacklist, but lost interest in it after a while.  But thank you for the suggestion!  :)

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Ok, no problem.

Out of curiosity, was it in the first season or second season you lost interest? (I hope you say the first)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on August 25, 2020, 09:47:49 AM
Quote from: George on August 25, 2020, 08:30:11 AM
Ok, no problem.

Out of curiosity, was it in the first season or second season you lost interest? (I hope you say the first)
I honestly can't remember..maybe third or fourth?  Part of the issue might have also been not catching it consistently during the (then) current season?  For me, the plots just kept getting more and more bizarre.  In any event, I hope that you two enjoy it.  :)

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on August 25, 2020, 11:43:47 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on August 25, 2020, 09:47:49 AM
I honestly can't remember..maybe third or fourth?  Part of the issue might have also been not catching it consistently during the (then) current season?  For me, the plots just kept getting more and more bizarre.  In any event, I hope that you two enjoy it.  :)

PD

Thanks!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on August 29, 2020, 05:03:52 PM
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Rewatched these and found both still excellent. Particularly impressed by Smiley's People and the brilliance of the screenwriting in the final episode that confounds expectations of rising drama and standard dramatic climax and is almost entirely three long conversations between two people across desks.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on August 29, 2020, 07:18:11 PM
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Season 3
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on August 29, 2020, 08:36:25 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on August 29, 2020, 05:03:52 PM
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Rewatched these and found both still excellent. Particularly impressed by Smiley's People and the brilliance of the screenwriting in the final episode that confounds expectations of rising drama and standard dramatic climax and is almost entirely three long conversations between two people across desks.

     This is the version of TTSS completists must have, in the original 7 parts with about 25 minutes that were cut when they produced the 6 part version on previous discs. Accept no substitutes or else. PQ is better, too, quite good considering.

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on August 29, 2020, 09:50:45 PM
The did set I watched, pictured above, had seven parts.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on August 30, 2020, 05:55:03 AM
Quote from: SimonNZ on August 29, 2020, 09:50:45 PM
The did set I watched, pictured above, had seven parts.

    Maybe it's only the Region 1 discs that are in 6 parts.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on September 11, 2020, 01:07:42 AM
Broadchurch, Season 1.

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Finally catching up on Broadchurch via Britbox. Now I see why so much praise was heaped on this series. Just brilliant. Starting Series 2 this weekend.

Alternating this with a first watch of:

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If only to lighten the mood  :laugh:
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: André on September 11, 2020, 05:36:02 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on September 11, 2020, 01:07:42 AM
Broadchurch, Season 1.

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Finally catching up on Broadchurch via Britbox. Now I see why so much praise was heaped on this series. Just brilliant. Starting Series 2 this weekend.

Alternating this with a first watch of:

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If only to lighten the mood  :laugh:

Broadchurch is epoch-making stuff IMO. It kickstarted series like Shetland, Hinterland, Trapped.

......................

Season 2 of the finnish series Deadwind:

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Not as good as Trapped (an icelandic crime series in 2 seasons), but good nonetheless. I'd rate them in this order: Broadchurch, Shetland, Trapped, Hinterland and Deadwind.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on September 11, 2020, 05:45:26 AM
Quote from: André on September 11, 2020, 05:36:02 AM
Broadchurch is epoch-making stuff IMO. It kickstarted series like Shetland, Hinterland, Trapped.

Season 2 of the finnish series Deadwind:

Not as good as Trapped (an icelandic crime series in 2 seasons), but good nonetheless. I'd rate them in this order: Broadchurch, Shetland, Trapped, Hinterland and Deadwind.

Hi André,

Broadchurch feels indeed quite a few notches above anything else. Tennant and Coleman's acting just draw you in. I can't remember feeling knots in the stomach like that right from the off in a first episode.

I absolutely loved the Hinterland series in its own way, the darkness, the stillness, the bleak atmospheres. That you rate Shetland above that is a good sign. I have Shetland in my Britbox list as well. Never seen that one. I'll have to remedy to that.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: André on September 11, 2020, 10:13:31 AM
I loved the characters in Shetland. And the accents  8). Make sure to put subtitles on, this is not your regular british-accented English. I wish there was another season.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on September 11, 2020, 01:08:15 PM
Quote from: Papy Oli on September 11, 2020, 05:45:26 AM
Hi André,

Broadchurch feels indeed quite a few notches above anything else. Tennant and Coleman's acting just draw you in. I can't remember feeling knots in the stomach like that right from the off in a first episode.

I absolutely loved the Hinterland series in its own way, the darkness, the stillness, the bleak atmospheres. That you rate Shetland above that is a good sign. I have Shetland in my Britbox list as well. Never seen that one. I'll have to remedy to that.

You mention Tennant, Olivier. I'm looking forward to "Des" which begins Monday on ITV. The likeness of Tennant to Britain's most successful serial killer Dennis Nilsen is uncanny.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on September 11, 2020, 01:19:31 PM
Quote from: Irons on September 11, 2020, 01:08:15 PM
You mention Tennant, Olivier. I'm looking forward to "Des" which begins Monday on ITV. The likeness of Tennant to Britain's most successful serial killer Dennis Nilsen is uncanny.

Saw the trailer for that one, Lol, it looks like a must-watch too.

I had never heard of Des/Dennis Nilsen, obviously way before my arrival in the UK but not a name i had come across since either.

Will be interesting to see Tennant in such a nasty role.

This household is very fond of Daniel Mays' acting, who also appears in it. That's an added bonus.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on September 12, 2020, 03:31:44 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on September 11, 2020, 01:19:31 PM
Saw the trailer for that one, Lol, it looks like a must-watch too.

I had never heard of Des/Dennis Nilsen, obviously way before my arrival in the UK but not a name i had come across since either.

Will be interesting to see Tennant in such a nasty role.

This household is very fond of Daniel Mays' acting, who also appears in it. That's an added bonus.

I do recall the Nilsen saga. A truly evil man. I have read that the most gruesome parts (unintentional pun) will only be referred to. I do not know of Daniel May but according to the reviews I have read he steals it as the copper on Nilsen's trail. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on September 14, 2020, 02:01:54 PM
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Excellent 5-hour documentary on all aspects of the second Gulf War, particularly on the decision-making and in-fighting in the White House, starting on the night of 9/11 when the first memo was written asking to find a way of connecting this to Iran up to early 2008 when the doco was aired and it was still unclear which candidate this would be handed over to.


Also rewatching The Night Manager, which holds up really well on a second viewing

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on September 14, 2020, 04:08:34 PM
Quote from: Irons on September 11, 2020, 01:08:15 PM
You mention Tennant, Olivier. I'm looking forward to "Des" which begins Monday on ITV. The likeness of Tennant to Britain's most successful serial killer Dennis Nilsen is uncanny.

     I have the first episode and will wait until I have all of them to start watching.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Brian on September 14, 2020, 06:29:41 PM
Quote from: Irons on September 11, 2020, 01:08:15 PM
You mention Tennant, Olivier. I'm looking forward to "Des" which begins Monday on ITV. The likeness of Tennant to Britain's most successful serial killer Dennis Nilsen is uncanny.
One of them parts their hair the wrong way!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on September 15, 2020, 12:19:39 AM
Quote from: drogulus on September 14, 2020, 04:08:34 PM
     I have the first episode and will wait until I have all of them to start watching.

That is my plan. Set for weekend and wiz through adverts.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Roy Bland on September 25, 2020, 07:46:41 AM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on September 25, 2020, 07:56:37 AM
Quote from: Irons on September 15, 2020, 12:19:39 AM
That is my plan. Set for weekend and wiz through adverts.

How was "Des", Lol ?


Finished season two of Broadchurch couple of days back. High quality again, even though the final episode and how they tied up the loose ends felt a bit rushed. 2 Episodes into season 3 now. Harrowing 1st episode, lots of very shifty characters again. Interesting linking of some characters from season 2 into season's 3 story. Gripping. Again.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on September 25, 2020, 12:54:04 PM
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More fun than a barrel full of randos.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on September 26, 2020, 12:07:17 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on September 25, 2020, 07:56:37 AM
How was "Des", Lol ?



As to be expected, dark Olivier. The acting from the three main parts is outstanding and the period brilliantly caught. Did we all smoke that much then? In every scene everyone either had a fag in their mouth or lighting one up! My only criticism is a lack of tension or surprise. The opening scene is of Nilsen (I typed Nielsen ;D) being nicked and proceeded from that point, which I think may be a mistake. So although Tennant and other cast members will receive many awards and the production faultless, in my opinion Des is very good but not great. I did watch in all one go and never felt bored though.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on September 27, 2020, 06:34:20 AM
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Brave New World.  That dude who tried to play Han Solo and Demi Moore star with a bunch of people who might be famous in the UK in a sleek show with a famous name.  Influenced by rather than following the book, and also influenced by newer sci-fi and video games, the CGI quality falls somewhere between Netflix's efforts and HBO's efforts, and the plotline includes plenty of drugs, violence, rogue AI that will destroy a chunk of humanity, and lots of orgies.  Meh.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Fëanor on September 28, 2020, 03:50:07 AM
I'm watching Grantchester, a very English murder mystery series set in "village" England in the 1950s and starring the versatile English actor, James Norton.  (See Norton in Happy Valley playing a very different role.)

The series goes back to 2014 but has recently turned up on Prime Video in Canada.  The laid-back rural English ambience reminds one of Midsomer Murders but Grantchester has a lot more personal and social commentary than the former, at least in the 1st season episodes I've seen so far.  That includes assisted suicide and homosexuality to which there was a rather different attitude back in the 1950s.

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Brian on September 28, 2020, 05:41:23 AM
Quote from: Fëanor on September 28, 2020, 03:50:07 AM
I'm watching Grantchester, a very English murder mystery series set in small-town England in the 1950s and starring the versatile English actor, James Norton.  (See Norton in Happy Valley playing a very different role.)

The series goes back to 2014 but has recently turned up on Prime Video.  The laid-back rural English ambience reminds one of Midsomer Murders but Grantchester has a lot more personal and social commentary than the former, at least in the 1st season episodes I've seen so far.  That includes assisted suicide and homosexuality to which there was a rather different attitude back in the 1950s.
We really enjoyed Grantchester a lot early on - the second half of series 2 produces far too much personal melodrama between the characters, but the first series and a half are great. We're just starting series 3 and hoping the drama calms down a bit.

Quote from: Todd on September 27, 2020, 06:34:20 AM
That dude who tried to play Han Solo
His small role in Hail, Caesar! suggests he's going to be a star in something...just not sure what.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Jo498 on September 28, 2020, 05:47:29 AM
dangerous rogue AI as a central plot element really seems to miss one of the main points of BNW. I found in another forum that many millenials and younger seem to have trouble understanding why the original BNW was considered a *dys*topia. At least for the alphas and betas it's earthly paradise, plain and simple, without a snake.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Jo498 on September 28, 2020, 05:52:38 AM
Now Grantchester sounds quite interesting. I liked Endeavour quite a bit which is set about a decade later.
I was once there and did have tea and chocolate cake at the orchard, ca. 1994 when I visited a friend of mine who was studying at Trinity College, Cambridge.

Rupert Brooke: THE OLD VICARAGE, GRANTCHESTER
(Cafe des Westens, Berlin, May 1912)

Just now the lilac is in bloom,
All before my little room;
And in my flower-beds, I think,
Smile the carnation and the pink;
And down the borders, well I know,
The poppy and the pansy blow . . .
Oh! there the chestnuts, summer through,
Beside the river make for you
A tunnel of green gloom, and sleep
Deeply above; and green and deep
The stream mysterious glides beneath,
Green as a dream and deep as death.
—Oh, damn! I know it! and I know
How the May fields all golden show,
And when the day is young and sweet,
Gild gloriously the bare feet
That run to bathe . . .
⁠Du lieber Gott!

Here am I, sweating, sick, and hot,
And there the shadowed waters fresh
Lean up to embrace the naked flesh.
Temperamentvoll German Jews
Drink beer around;—and there the dews
Are soft beneath a morn of gold.
Here tulips bloom as they are told;
Unkempt about those hedges blows
An English unofficial rose; And there the unregulated sun
Slopes down to rest when day is done,
And wakes a vague unpunctual star,
A slippered Hesper; and there are
Meads towards Haslingfield and Coton
Where das Betreten's not verboten.

εἴθε γενοίμην . . . would I were
In Grantchester, in Grantchester!—
Some, it may be, can get in touch
With Nature there, or Earth, or such.
And clever modern men have seen
A Faun a-peeping through the green,
And felt the Classics were not dead,
To glimpse a Naiad's reedy head,
Or hear the Goat-foot piping low: . . .
But these are things I do not know.
I only know that you may lie
Day long and watch the Cambridge sky,
And, flower-lulled in sleepy grass,
Hear the cool lapse of hours pass,
Until the centuries blend and blur
In Grantchester, in Grantchester. . . .
Still in the dawnlit waters cool
His ghostly Lordship swims his pool,
And tries the strokes, essays the tricks,
Long learnt on Hellespont, or Styx.
Dan Chaucer hears his river still
Chatter beneath a phantom mill.
Tennyson notes, with studious eye,
How Cambridge waters hurry by . . .
And in that garden, black and white,
Creep whispers through the grass all night;
And spectral dance, before the dawn,
A hundred Vicars down the lawn;
Curates, long dust, will come and go
On lissom, clerical, printless toe;
And oft between the boughs is seen
The sly shade of a Rural Dean . . .
Till, at a shiver in the skies,
Vanishing with Satanic cries,
The prim ecclesiastic rout
Leaves but a startled sleeper-out,
Grey heavens, the first bird's drowsy calls,
The falling house that never falls.

God! I will pack, and take a train,
And get me to England once again!
For England's the one land, I know,
Where men with Splendid Hearts may go;
And Cambridgeshire, of all England,
The shire for Men who Understand;
And of that district I prefer
The lovely hamlet Grantchester.
For Cambridge people rarely smile,
Being urban, squat, and packed with guile;
And Royston men in the far South
Are black and fierce and strange of mouth;
At Over they fling oaths at one,
And worse than oaths at Trumpington,

And Ditton girls are mean and dirty,
And there's none in Harston under thirty,
And folks in Shelford and those parts
Have twisted lips and twisted hearts,
And Barton men make Cockney rhymes,
And Coton's full of nameless crimes,
And things are done you'd not believe
At Madingley on Christmas Eve.
Strong men have run for miles and miles,
When one from Cherry Hinton smiles;
Strong men have blanched, and shot their wives,
Rather than send them to St. Ives;
Strong men have cried like babes, bydam,
To hear what happened at Babraham.
But Grantchester! ah, Grantchester!
There's peace and holy quiet there,
Great clouds along pacific skies,
And men and women with straight eyes,
Lithe children lovelier than a dream,
A bosky wood, a slumbrous stream,
And little kindly winds that creep
Round twilight corners, half asleep.
In Grantchester their skins are white;
They bathe by day, they bathe by night;
The women there do all they ought;
The men observe the Rules of Thought.
They love the Good; they worship Truth;
They laugh uproariously in youth;
(And when they get to feeling old,
They up and shoot themselves, I'm told) . . .

⁠Ah God! to see the branches stir
Across the moon at Grantchester!
To smell the thrilling-sweet and rotten
Unforgettable, unforgotten
River-smell, and hear the breeze
Sobbing in the little trees.
Say, do the elm-clumps greatly stand
Still guardians of that holy land?
The chestnuts shade, in reverend dream,
The yet unacademic stream?
Is dawn a secret shy and cold
Anadyomene, silver-gold?
And sunset still a golden sea
From Haslingfield to Madingley?
And after, ere the night is born,
Do hares come out about the corn?
Oh, is the water sweet and cool,
Gentle and brown, above the pool?
And laughs the immortal river still
Under the mill, under the mill?
Say, is there Beauty yet to find?
And Certainty? and Quiet kind?
Deep meadows yet, for to forget
The lies, and truths, and pain? . . . oh! yet
Stands the Church clock at ten to three?
And is there honey still for tea?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on September 28, 2020, 06:13:15 AM
Quote from: Irons on September 26, 2020, 12:07:17 AM
As to be expected, dark Olivier. The acting from the three main parts is outstanding and the period brilliantly caught. Did we all smoke that much then? In every scene everyone either had a fag in their mouth or lighting one up! My only criticism is a lack of tension or surprise. The opening scene is of Nilsen (I typed Nielsen ;D) being nicked and proceeded from that point, which I think may be a mistake. So although Tennant and other cast members will receive many awards and the production faultless, in my opinion Des is very good but not great. I did watch in all one go and never felt bored though.

Thank you Lol.

Maybe typing Nielsen was your brain considering all that smoking as "inextinguishable"  :P

We've finished "Broadchurch" season 3 this week end. Just brilliant really, although quite a hard watch, even harder than the first 2 series. Not sure if we're in a mood to follow on with "Des" straight away !!  We might finally give "The Crown" a proper go on Netflix after all this time.

In the meantime, we watched an episode of "Our Friends in the North" on Britbox last night. My partner saw it at the time and she recommended it. Ecclestone, Gina McKee, Daniel Craig, Mark Strong and some more decent actors in that. I'll see how we get on although I find it hard to compute with Daniel Craig playing a cocky so and so with a North East accent !!  :laugh:

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on September 28, 2020, 02:07:06 PM
Quote from: Jo498 on September 28, 2020, 05:47:29 AM
dangerous rogue AI as a central plot element really seems to miss one of the main points of BNW. I found in another forum that many millenials and younger seem to have trouble understanding why the original BNW was considered a *dys*topia. At least for the alphas and betas it's earthly paradise, plain and simple, without a snake.


"What Orwell feared were those who would ban books. What Huxley feared was that there would be no reason to ban a book, for there would be no one who wanted to read one. Orwell feared those who would deprive us of information. Huxley feared those who would give us so much that we would be reduced to passivity and egoism. Orwell feared that the truth would be concealed from us. Huxley feared the truth would be drowned in a sea of irrelevance. Orwell feared we would become a captive culture. Huxley feared we would become a trivial culture."

Neil Postman in Amusing Ourselves To Death
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on September 28, 2020, 02:16:27 PM
Quote from: Papy Oli on September 28, 2020, 06:13:15 AM

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I watched that not so long ago, and despite its very high reputation I found I had mixed feelings. The political stuff I thought was done well, but the interpersonal stuff around the four leads was often unconvincing or mishandled. And Gina McKee was largely wasted in the most poorly written role.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on September 28, 2020, 02:28:43 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on September 28, 2020, 02:16:27 PM
I watched that not so long ago, and despite its very high reputation I found I had mixed feelings. The political stuff I thought was done well, but the interpersonal stuff around the four leads was often unconvincing or mishandled. And Gina McKee was largely wasted in the most poorly written role.

I see what you mean. It felt very rough around the edges at some point... I found some of the acting over the top in the first episode, to the point of distraction at times. I'll give it 2 or 3 more episodes and see whether I stick to it.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on September 28, 2020, 03:18:17 PM

     I'm half way through The Comey Rule. The interesting parts so far are the portraits of the supporting players on the Hillary investigation team. Jeff Daniels had the task of making something dramatic out of Comey according to Comey's own view of himself. The Page/Strzok dynamic duo get an interesting treatment, Page in particular for her hard line on Her Beastliness.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Fëanor on September 28, 2020, 03:49:52 PM
Quote from: Brian on September 28, 2020, 05:41:23 AM
We really enjoyed Grantchester a lot early on - the second half of series 2 produces far too much personal melodrama between the characters, but the first series and a half are great. We're just starting series 3 and hoping the drama calms down a bit.

Well thanks for that insight.  Being an old, retired guy, I'll probably watch the whole Grantchester series, 6 seasons I think.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on September 28, 2020, 04:51:02 PM
Fargo - Season 4, episodes 1 and 2
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Brian on October 01, 2020, 05:46:36 PM
Quote from: Fëanor on September 28, 2020, 03:49:52 PM
Well thanks for that insight.  Being an old, retired guy, I'll probably watch the whole Grantchester series, 6 seasons I think.
Ha, we're definitely going to watch the whole thing because of the pandemic!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Roy Bland on October 03, 2020, 07:39:56 AM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on October 03, 2020, 08:24:47 AM
Watched the third season of Killing Eve which I enjoyed.  The way that the season ended, it felt like the end of the series.  Thoughts others?  Trying not to put any spoilers out there...yet at least.

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on October 03, 2020, 10:56:22 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on October 03, 2020, 08:24:47 AM
Watched the third season of Killing Eve which I enjoyed.  The way that the season ended, it felt like the end of the series.  Thoughts others?  Trying not to put any spoilers out there...yet at least.

PD

There is going to be a season 4 (thank goodness.)

https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/arts-and-culture/a30756019/killing-eve-season-4/
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Daverz on October 03, 2020, 05:02:46 PM
Lately, I've just not felt like watching episodic TV of any kind.  Usually my watching ends with "I don't care what happens to any of these people".  Previously, I got much of the way thru the first season of Umbrella Academy before realizing it wasn't going to get any less dumb or better acted.  Before that I watched nearly 3 seasons  the German "DarK" series before realizing I just didn't give a damn anymore.  I'm reduced to watching Poldark, which I'd call "comfort TV".
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: André on October 04, 2020, 05:34:33 AM

Just started this:

(https://territorystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Film_TheValhallaMurders_P_005.jpg)

Looks promising. You can count on the Icelanders to create gloomy atmosphere and make good use of their natural surroundings.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on October 04, 2020, 05:55:41 AM
Eventually gave up on "Friends from the North" after 3 episodes  :blank:

Made a long overdue start to "The Crown" this morning !  :-[
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on October 04, 2020, 07:07:57 AM
Quote from: George on October 03, 2020, 10:56:22 AM
There is going to be a season 4 (thank goodness.)

https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/arts-and-culture/a30756019/killing-eve-season-4/
Thank you for the news.  Will be interesting to see were they take it from here....considering all that has happened.

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on October 04, 2020, 07:08:30 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on October 04, 2020, 07:07:57 AM
Thank you for the news.  Will be interesting to see were they take it from here....considering all that has happened.

PD

I absolutely agree.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on October 04, 2020, 05:56:22 PM
Quote from: George on September 28, 2020, 04:51:02 PM
Fargo - Season 4, episodes 1 and 2
How is it?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on October 04, 2020, 07:16:45 PM
Quote from: milk on October 04, 2020, 05:56:22 PM
How is it?

It's a bit too early to say, but so far I like it. More than the prior season. Seasons one and two were awesome, though.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Jo498 on October 05, 2020, 12:51:27 AM
How does the Fargo series relate/compare to the movie from the 1990s?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on October 11, 2020, 05:43:14 AM
Revisiting Blackadder, Night Gallery and the 1980s Twilight Zone
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on October 11, 2020, 12:45:44 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 11, 2020, 05:43:14 AM
Revisiting Blackadder, Night Gallery and the 1980s Twilight Zone
Oh, how fun!  I loved Blackadder and the I think earlier Twilight Zone shows.  Don't know the latter ones.  Not certain whether or not I've watched Night Gallery before?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on October 11, 2020, 12:56:39 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on October 11, 2020, 12:45:44 PM
Oh, how fun!  I loved Blackadder and the I think earlier Twilight Zone shows.  Don't know the latter ones.  Not certain whether or not I've watched Night Gallery before?

The original Twilight Zone is a stone-cold classic. I periodically watch through its five seasons. The New Twilight Zone (this 80s incarnation has some wonderful highlights. Same with Night Gallery. The truly must-see Night Gallery story is "The Caterpillar" with Laurence Harvey (who was the brainwashed soldier in The Manchurian Candidate.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Roy Bland on October 11, 2020, 03:27:22 PM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: André on October 11, 2020, 03:42:36 PM
Quote from: André on October 04, 2020, 05:34:33 AM
Just started this:

(https://territorystudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Film_TheValhallaMurders_P_005.jpg)

Looks promising. You can count on the Icelanders to create gloomy atmosphere and make good use of their natural surroundings.

Finished season one yesterday. I just so happens that the plot is basically identical with that of Hinterland. The scenaristic treatment is different though, with Hinterland making big detours before eventually tying the loose ends together. That's of course the whole idea: one starts to figure they are not loose ends after all, that every plot twist is related to another, and another, until the whole web becomes visible. With Valhalla Murders the main thread is never lost and the path to the conclusion more direct. 8 episodes vs 13, with the exact same ingredients. The difference is one of setting: the frozen landscapes of Reykjavik vs the barren boondocks of Mid-Wales. The storyline is taut, the acting tough and the pacing tight. Hold on to your hats.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: LKB on October 13, 2020, 11:41:53 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 11, 2020, 05:43:14 AM
Revisiting Blackadder, Night Gallery and the 1980s Twilight Zone

I vividly recall Night Gallery. One episode, "A Fear of Spiders", haunted me for a very long time after seeing the original broadcast, as l suffered from severe arachnophobia until 2005 or so.

Serling's original The Twilight Zone is in my bluray library. I'm not familiar with any other incarnation except for the theatrical film from 1983, now infamous for the deaths of Vic Morrow and two child actors. ( The film itself is reasonably entertaining, if imperfectly so. )

As for Blackadder, I only saw about one minute from one episode back when it was new, so l have no basis for an opinion or comment.

Hope you're having fun, Karl.  8)

LKB
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on October 16, 2020, 07:47:50 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 11, 2020, 12:56:39 PM
The original Twilight Zone is a stone-cold classic. I periodically watch through its five seasons. The New Twilight Zone (this 80s incarnation has some wonderful highlights. Same with Night Gallery. The truly must-see Night Gallery story is "The Caterpillar" with Laurence Harvey (who was the brainwashed soldier in The Manchurian Candidate.
I will keep them in mind, thanks!  :)  I'm racking my brain to remember the name of a horror show that I think aired late afternoon in the 1970'?  There was one episode in which peoples' souls were kept captive in glass jars?  Oh, I found it!  The name of the show was Circle of Fear. :D  I also loved Alfred Hitchcock Presents  What about Kolchak:  The Night Stawker?

Here:  Currently working my way through The Crown (just started the second season.  Prior to that, a very good series set in Wales called The Killing (season one of that).
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on October 16, 2020, 10:31:54 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on October 16, 2020, 07:47:50 AM
I will keep them in mind, thanks!  :)  I'm racking my brain to remember the name of a horror show that I think aired late afternoon in the 1970'?  There was one episode in which peoples' souls were kept captive in glass jars?  Oh, I found it!  The name of the show was Circle of Fear. :D  I also loved Alfred Hitchcock Presents  What about Kolchak:  The Night Stawker?

Here:  Currently working my way through The Crown (just started the second season.  Prior to that, a very good series set in Wales called The Killing (season one of that).

Cool. Last night, I finished Blackadder Goes Forth
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on October 16, 2020, 10:54:34 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 16, 2020, 10:31:54 AM
Cool. Last night, I finished Blackadder Goes Forth
Haven't seen that in ages!  Is that the one set during WWI?

Wonder what Rowan Atkinson has been up to lately?  Or at least pre-Covid?

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on October 16, 2020, 10:58:01 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on October 16, 2020, 10:54:34 AM
Haven't seen that in ages!  Is that the one set during WWI?

Wonder what Rowan Atkinson has been up to lately?  Or at least pre-Covid?

PD

WWI, yes.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on October 16, 2020, 11:14:43 AM
Rizzoli & Isles - we've been missing watching our old crime series (e.g. NCIS, Bones, Major Crimes, Closer, etc.), SO had to find 'something' new to us that would hopefully match those types of plots & characters (short description below) - rented the first season from Amazon Prime and am enjoying - Sasha Alexander is married to a Ponti son - they have two kids and their granny is Sophia Loren.  Dave :)

QuoteRizzoli & Isles is an American crime drama television series starring Angie Harmon as police detective Jane Rizzoli and Sasha Alexander as medical examiner Dr. Maura Isles. The one-hour drama is based on the series of Rizzoli & Isles novels by Tess Gerritsen. It premiered on TNT on July 12, 2010, and aired 105 episodes in seven seasons, concluding on September 5, 2016.[Source (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rizzoli_%26_Isles)]

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on October 16, 2020, 11:38:12 AM
Quote from: SonicMan46 on October 16, 2020, 11:14:43 AM
Rizzoli & Isles - we've been missing watching our old crime series (e.g. NCIS, Bones, Major Crimes, Closer, etc.), SO had to find 'something' new to us that would hopefully match those types of plots & characters (short description below) - rented the first season from Amazon Prime and am enjoying - Sasha Alexander is married to a Ponti son - they have two kids and their granny is Sophia Loren.  Dave :)

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71FJEUFFoJL._RI_.jpg)
I've heard of that show but never seen it.  Which network is it on?

Those grandkids are very lucky to have such a cool granny!  I hope that they get to hear lots of her stories (age appropriately of course!).

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on October 16, 2020, 12:02:01 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on October 16, 2020, 11:38:12 AM
I've heard of that show but never seen it.  Which network is it on?

Those grandkids are very lucky to have such a cool granny!  I hope that they get to hear lots of her stories (age appropriately of course!).

PD

Hi PD - the series ended in 2016 after 7 seasons; we bought the first season on Amazon Prime for $13.99 in SD instead of HD for $6 more - not sure what other services are offering the show (and unlikely any 'free' options at the moment) - the Wiki link stated that the series would be offered on HBOMax, but that would be a subscription service - so looks like one is stuck w/ putting out some $$.  Dave :)

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on October 16, 2020, 12:53:27 PM
Thanks for the info Dave!  Perhaps I can borrow the DVDs through my library?  Very handy way to watch movies/series "Cheap! Cheap!" though depending upon which library in the system has them and how popular they are, you can wait awhile.   :)

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on October 16, 2020, 12:56:50 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on October 16, 2020, 12:53:27 PM
Thanks for the info Dave!  Perhaps I can borrow the DVDs through my library?  Very handy way to watch movies/series "Cheap! Cheap!" though depending upon which library in the system has them and how popular they are, you can wait awhile.   :)

PD

The library is a wonderful resource!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on October 16, 2020, 01:03:04 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 16, 2020, 12:56:50 PM
The library is a wonderful resource!
Yes!  I love mine!  They've managed (a number of months ago?) to come up with various systems for picking up holds and lately, also have a room where the holds are, but they also have things like book recs, summer reading book clubs earlier, a selection of DVDs that you can look through, etc.  Not the same as being able to roam through the building, but so much nicer than just going to pick up holds at a table....though I'm sure that that was a lot of work for them to do that!  Then you do self-checkout.  Sanitizer provided by entrance (mask required) and by the computers (checkout).  Great job by staff!  :)

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on October 17, 2020, 12:54:38 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 16, 2020, 10:31:54 AM
Cool. Last night, I finished Blackadder Goes Forth

The closing scenes are incredibly moving.

One of the stars of the show, Hugh Laurie is featuring in a new drama series Roadkill which begins tomorrow.

PD, Rowan Atkinson is now extremely rich. He turns up once a year around Christmas time playing the part of Maigret.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: vandermolen on October 17, 2020, 02:11:03 AM
Quote from: Irons on October 17, 2020, 12:54:38 AM
The closing scenes are incredibly moving.

One of the stars of the show, Hugh Laurie is featuring in a new drama series Roadkill which begins tomorrow.

PD, Rowan Atkinson is now extremely rich. He turns up once a year around Christmas time playing the part of Maigret.

I much preferred Blackadder 3 and 4 to the earlier series, notwithstanding Miranda Richardson's hilarious performance as Elizabeth 1. In Blackadder 3 I especially liked the episode featuring Robbie Coltrane as Dr Johnson. The ending of final episode of Blackadder 4 was indeed incredibly moving.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on October 17, 2020, 06:37:08 AM
Must admit, I remember and enjoy better the earlier Black Adders too.

What's the Hugh Laurie one supposed to be about?  I love his acting skills....really enjoyed watching House.  Was that series shown/popular in the UK?

Thanks for the updates Irons.  :)

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on October 17, 2020, 07:10:42 AM
Quote from: Irons on October 17, 2020, 12:54:38 AM
The closing scenes are incredibly moving.

One of the stars of the show, Hugh Laurie is featuring in a new drama series Roadkill which begins tomorrow.

PD, Rowan Atkinson is now extremely rich. He turns up once a year around Christmas time playing the part of Maigret.

Thanks for the tip on Roadkill. I'll definitely check it out.

I really enjoyed Chance and The Night Manager. I skipped Avenue 5, though. Is that any good?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on October 17, 2020, 07:32:23 AM
Quote from: Irons on October 17, 2020, 12:54:38 AM
The closing scenes are incredibly moving.

One of the stars of the show, Hugh Laurie is featuring in a new drama series Roadkill which begins tomorrow.

PD, Rowan Atkinson is now extremely rich. He turns up once a year around Christmas time playing the part of Maigret.

Also watching the new 2020 mini-series Flesh and Blood (have viewed 2 of 4 episodes) from Masterpiece Theater on PBS - last night's watch ended w/ some upcoming ads and included Roadkill - we are fans of Hugh Laurie, so probably a watch for us too!

Laurie is such a versatile performer - comedian, serious and less serious actor (father of Stuart Little), TV personality (wife adored him in House), and singer/musician - we saw him a half dozen years ago in Durham, NC on piano w/ a band - sang and had some great funny stories.  Dave :)

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on October 17, 2020, 07:58:26 AM
Quote from: George on October 17, 2020, 07:10:42 AM
Thanks for the tip on Roadkill. I'll definitely check it out.

I really enjoyed Chance and The Night Manager. I skipped Avenue 5, though. Is that any good?
I googled Roadkill and supposedly PBS is supposed to be airing it starting November 1st.  I hadn't realized that they would be showing it in the US and so soon!  :)

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on October 17, 2020, 07:59:29 AM
Quote from: SonicMan46 on October 17, 2020, 07:32:23 AM
Also watching the new 2020 mini-series Flesh and Blood (have viewed 2 of 4 episodes) from Masterpiece Theater on PBS - last night's watch ended w/ some upcoming ads and included Roadkill - we are fans of Hugh Laurie, so probably a watch for us too!

Laurie is such a versatile performer - comedian, serious and less serious actor (father of Stuart Little), TV personality (wife adored him in House), and singer/musician - we saw him a half dozen years ago in Durham, NC on piano w/ a band - sang and had some great funny stories.  Dave :)

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/915hE3-UXsL._AC_SY445_.jpg)  (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y8z_lp7faGg/UgFH2y1AiZI/AAAAAAAANCk/v5oC21A8m6I/s640/o-HUGH-LAURIE-facebook.jpg)
Yes, he's quite multitalented!

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Roy Bland on October 18, 2020, 05:45:49 AM
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IMHO this work has both strengths than defects.First: Adolfo Celi ( his best televisive  interpretation) was  a double of Alexander VI (see portraits) and the costumes and sets are richly reconstructed,wonderful score by Delerue.Faults:highly imaginative historical reconstruction (tale of the assassination Gandia's Duke it's unlikely) and so the story resembles "Dallas".
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8S5RvEzn63c&list=RD8S5RvEzn63c&start_radio=1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9g2aOA9gHuc
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on October 19, 2020, 08:17:21 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on October 17, 2020, 07:58:26 AM
I googled Roadkill and supposedly PBS is supposed to be airing it starting November 1st.  I hadn't realized that they would be showing it in the US and so soon!  :)

PD

Every scene shot outside was either raining or wet so I guessed made with the American market in mind. Watched first episode, and it may well improve, but a tad disappointed. Hugh Laurie is a fabulous actor who fills the screen but I think and I hope to be proved wrong, it is all going to be a bit too "woke".
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on October 21, 2020, 01:53:15 PM
I know that the sun shines in the UK (having been there and witnessed it myself).  ;)  ;D

Here:  The Bridge (original Swedish/Danish collaboration).  Excellent Scandi-Noir complete with twists and turns and great, complicated characters.

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on October 22, 2020, 07:36:11 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on October 21, 2020, 01:53:15 PM
I know that the sun shines in the UK (having been there and witnessed it myself).  ;)  ;D

Here:  The Bridge (original Swedish/Danish collaboration).  Excellent Scandi-Noir complete with twists and turns and great, complicated characters.

PD

We love "The Bridge". Just finished watching series 1 & 2 for the second time. Tack.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on October 23, 2020, 05:16:13 AM
Quote from: Irons on October 22, 2020, 07:36:11 AM
We love "The Bridge". Just finished watching series 1 & 2 for the second time. Tack.
Nice!  Looking forward to watching the second season.  :)

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on October 25, 2020, 02:27:58 AM
A new Scandi drama began on BBC4 last night DNA. Danish with English subtitles. Promising, although anything following tedious "Strictly" is going to look good. She hasn't appeared yet, but I was surprised to see the excellent Charlotte Rampling in the cast list. Can she speak Danish?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on October 25, 2020, 05:36:23 AM
Quote from: Irons on October 25, 2020, 02:27:58 AM
A new Scandi drama began on BBC4 last night DNA. Danish with English subtitles. Promising, although anything following tedious "Strictly" is going to look good. She hasn't appeared yet, but I was surprised to see the excellent Charlotte Rampling in the cast list. Can she speak Danish?
Not certain how I could watch it here.  It didn't come up when I searched for it by name; I did get a whole lot of other programs starting with "DNA" though!  ??? ::)  Think that I saw somewhere about it being a Danish/French program, so perhaps it will be a mixture of the two?

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on October 25, 2020, 06:37:15 AM
I wonder if the new season of Fargo is any good. I kind of doubt it.
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Post by: Irons on October 25, 2020, 06:38:57 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on October 25, 2020, 05:36:23 AM
Not certain how I could watch it here.  It didn't come up when I searched for it by name; I did get a whole lot of other programs starting with "DNA" though!  ??? ::)  Think that I saw somewhere about it being a Danish/French program, so perhaps it will be a mixture of the two?

PD

Yes, I believe Danish/French is correct. As often the case a pan-European production.
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Post by: George on October 25, 2020, 07:04:41 AM
Quote from: milk on October 25, 2020, 06:37:15 AM
I wonder if the new season of Fargo is any good. I kind of doubt it.

It's excellent!

I saw Roadkill season one this week and enjoyed it. It's good, not great.
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Post by: SimonNZ on October 26, 2020, 03:20:44 PM
Listening to an interview with Lawrence O'Donnell I learn for the first time that he took a break from working as a consultant on The West Wing to go produce a WW-like political show of his own, staring Josh Brolin as a freshman senator. Apparently an updating of the Jimmy Stewart film Mr Smith Goes To Washington, which I don't think I've ever seen.

Cancelled after one season and seems not to have been released on vhs or dvd, but thankfully all ten episodes are up on Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I25MFW40eO4&list=PL31Imi3-yP7W28cXuMlzXb5KAIqQuIpg_

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Strange, I listened to every episode-by-episode podcast of TheWestWingWeekly which had multiple interviews with O'Donnell and I'm sure it was never mentioned.
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Post by: milk on October 28, 2020, 04:27:37 AM
"Rediscovering Colombo in 2020"
https://www.newyorker.com/humor/daily-shouts/rediscovering-columbo-in-2020 (https://www.newyorker.com/humor/daily-shouts/rediscovering-columbo-in-2020)
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Post by: Karl Henning on October 28, 2020, 05:17:09 AM
Quote from: milk on October 28, 2020, 04:27:37 AM
"Rediscovering Colombo in 2020"
https://www.newyorker.com/humor/daily-shouts/rediscovering-columbo-in-2020 (https://www.newyorker.com/humor/daily-shouts/rediscovering-columbo-in-2020)

Very nice.
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Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on October 28, 2020, 08:23:22 AM
Just finished Season 2 of Bron/Broen/The Bridge....excellent!  Lots of great twists and turns and character development.  Will be watching Season 3 soon.  I did check and found out that there is also a Season 4 on DVD, but I don't believe that I can borrow it from any of my local libraries.

I am wondering whether or not anyone here in the US knows where online I could watch the last season to it?  I didn't see it listed on Britbox, and also don't believe that it's available through Amazon (for streaming)?  Am tempted to also ask my library whether or not they might be able to order a copy of the last DVD (who knows how much ordering of new items they are able to afford during these days and times?).

PD
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Post by: Irons on October 28, 2020, 11:41:27 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on October 28, 2020, 08:23:22 AM
Just finished Season 2 of Bron/Broen/The Bridge....excellent!  Lots of great twists and turns and character development.  Will be watching Season 3 soon.  I did check and found out that there is also a Season 4 on DVD, but I don't believe that I can borrow it from any of my local libraries.

I am wondering whether or not anyone here in the US knows where online I could watch the last season to it?  I didn't see it listed on Britbox, and also don't believe that it's available through Amazon (for streaming)?  Am tempted to also ask my library whether or not they might be able to order a copy of the last DVD (who knows how much ordering of new items they are able to afford during these days and times?).

PD

No doubt you are well aware P that an older Martin has a leading role in "Killing Eve". Saga (also older) turned up in an Australian drama series screened recently.
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Post by: vandermolen on October 29, 2020, 12:41:12 AM
We are watching 'The Queen's Gambit' on Netflix. An excellent series about an orphan girl who is a chess prodigy and which also deals with the theme of drug addiction. Brilliantly acted with great period (Cold War) setting and very good musical score:
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on October 29, 2020, 10:18:31 AM
Quote from: Irons on October 28, 2020, 11:41:27 AM
No doubt you are well aware P that an older Martin has a leading role in "Killing Eve". Saga (also older) turned up in an Australian drama series screened recently.
Irons,

Yes, tak!  I googled to see what other series he was in and noticed that he was in the original version of the Bridge series; some time ago, I had watched either an American or a British version of it (called "The Tunnel") but had lost interest in it.  Very happy that I decided to give the Danish/Swedish one a go!

Do you happen to know what the name of the Australian drama is/was?

Still hunting for season 4 online.  Possibly Hulu or Xfinity has it available online?

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on November 02, 2020, 07:34:35 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on October 29, 2020, 10:18:31 AM
Irons,

Yes, tak!  I googled to see what other series he was in and noticed that he was in the original version of the Bridge series; some time ago, I had watched either an American or a British version of it (called "The Tunnel") but had lost interest in it.  Very happy that I decided to give the Danish/Swedish one a go!

Do you happen to know what the name of the Australian drama is/was?

Still hunting for season 4 online.  Possibly Hulu or Xfinity has it available online?

PD

Mystery Road, P.

https://www.smh.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/sofia-helin-swaps-chilly-nordic-noir-for-outback-gothic-mystery-road-20200403-p54gu0.html
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Biffo on November 02, 2020, 07:38:34 AM
Murdoch Mysteries - Series 13 (on DVD) - getting progressively soapier but some of the quirkier stories make it worth persevering  with.
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Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on November 02, 2020, 07:48:47 AM
Thanks Irons.  I tried googling a bit earlier; it looks like she doesn't appear 'til the second season?

As an aside, I found some fun and entertaining interviews with her and Kim Bodnia...one was by a BBC host and the other was at Nordicom.  There was also this which I got a kick out of and I think that you might enjoy it too ;D:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJ4bMOU23D0

PD

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: André on November 02, 2020, 09:50:43 AM
Quote from: Biffo on November 02, 2020, 07:38:34 AM
Murdoch Mysteries - Series 13 (on DVD) - getting progressively soapier but some of the quirkier stories make it worth persevering  with.

Nearing the end of season 11. Yes, a little less fresh than before, and not a little implausible too. But still funny, engaging and historically interesting (for canadian viewers anyway).
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on November 02, 2020, 07:17:50 PM
Been rewatching Treme right through from the beginning.

Tonight's episode - the start of season four - is the day of the 2008 election.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: vandermolen on November 03, 2020, 12:22:56 AM
Anyone else watching the quirky chess drama: 'The Queen's Gambit' on Netflix? (recommended)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Fëanor on November 04, 2020, 07:43:09 AM
Quote from: vandermolen on November 03, 2020, 12:22:56 AM
Anyone else watching the quirky chess drama: 'The Queen's Gambit' on Netflix? (recommended)

Yes, I'm liking it:  a low-key psychological drama involving a young, socially maladjusted, drug & alcohol using female chess prodigy. Pace is a bit slow at times and the issues understated but that's fine with me.

(I might like it even better if I were a chess player which I'm not ... then again maybe I wouldn't.  Chess players will need to speak to that.)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: André on November 04, 2020, 09:43:18 AM
Quote from: vandermolen on November 03, 2020, 12:22:56 AM
Anyone else watching the quirky chess drama: 'The Queen's Gambit' on Netflix? (recommended)

We are supposed to watch it in the coming weeks. My wife is arranging a viewing schedule  :D
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on November 04, 2020, 01:10:45 PM
Quote from: vandermolen on November 03, 2020, 12:22:56 AM
Anyone else watching the quirky chess drama: 'The Queen's Gambit' on Netflix? (recommended)

     I have it on my watchlist at NF.

     
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on November 04, 2020, 01:28:49 PM
Quote from: vandermolen on November 03, 2020, 12:22:56 AM
Anyone else watching the quirky chess drama: 'The Queen's Gambit' on Netflix? (recommended)
My OT is.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: The new erato on November 04, 2020, 01:44:39 PM
Quote from: vandermolen on November 03, 2020, 12:22:56 AM
Anyone else watching the quirky chess drama: 'The Queen's Gambit' on Netflix? (recommended)
Just finished episode 5 and like the interplay and drama quite a bit.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on November 04, 2020, 07:24:22 PM
Kung Fu
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: vandermolen on November 09, 2020, 01:31:57 AM
Quote from: Fëanor on November 04, 2020, 07:43:09 AM
Yes, I'm liking it:  a low-key psychological drama involving a young, socially maladjusted, drug & alcohol using female chess prodigy. Pace is a bit slow at times and the issues understated but that's fine with me.

(I might like it even better if I were a chess player which I'm not ... then again maybe I wouldn't.  Chess players will need to speak to that.)

Nice to see that some of you enjoy the series as well. I can play chess (badly) but I don't think that influenced my enjoyment of the series one way or the other. I was beating my wife at chess recently but she swept all the pieces off the board! Such a bad loser  ;D
Apparently the lead actress had never played chess before! I thought it was a fine series and I loved the ending. If you notice the matches focus more on the expressions of the players than on the chess board itself.

PS I really liked the recreation of 1950s and 60s USA and USSR.
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Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on November 09, 2020, 04:54:11 AM
I heard about that chess player's story over NPR...quite interesting including how she learned to play chess.

Watched the first two episodes of Roadkill last night.  Enjoying it so far.  Irons, are you liking it any better now?

PD
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Post by: SimonNZ on November 12, 2020, 02:35:19 PM
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Very well written and made four-parter vigilante police officer story, but what at first appeared a self-contained miniseries turns out to be only the first season in what was never picked up for a second, so all the plot lines are left unresolved. Recommended anyway.
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Post by: Todd on November 13, 2020, 05:29:40 AM
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The Queen's Gambit.  A one-trick pony of a show, but what a trick.  And that trick is Anya Taylor-Joy, who carries the whole enterprise, playing her part with nuance and range, and she makes a pill-popping, heavy-drinking loner/chess genius a compelling, fully formed character.  Everything else around her is nowhere near up to her level, though even she can't make chess interesting.  Some of the green screen scenic shots are appallingly bad.  But the lead makes the viewer forget the weaknesses.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Fëanor on November 17, 2020, 06:52:29 AM
Quote from: Todd on November 13, 2020, 05:29:40 AM
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The Queen's Gambit.  A one-trick pony of a show, but what a trick.  And that trick is Anya Taylor-Joy, who carries the whole enterprise, playing her part with nuance and range, and she makes a pill-popping, heavy-drinking loner/chess genius a compelling, fully formed character.  Everything else around her is nowhere near up to her level, though even she can't make chess interesting.  Some of the green screen scenic shots are appallingly bad.  But the lead makes the viewer forget the weaknesses.

Yep, Queen's Gambit was great; agree with all your comments.

Currently I'm watching The Crown, season 4, and Undercover, season 2.  I'm enjoying both.

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Post by: milk on November 18, 2020, 04:06:15 AM
Being a big fan of Tim Heidecker, I tried to watch Moonbase 8, with JC Reilly and Fred Armison. Honestly, it's a little boring. 3 really talented people though.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Brian on November 18, 2020, 07:25:37 AM
Quote from: Todd on November 13, 2020, 05:29:40 AM
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The Queen's Gambit.  A one-trick pony of a show, but what a trick.  And that trick is Anya Taylor-Joy, who carries the whole enterprise, playing her part with nuance and range, and she makes a pill-popping, heavy-drinking loner/chess genius a compelling, fully formed character.  Everything else around her is nowhere near up to her level, though even she can't make chess interesting.  Some of the green screen scenic shots are appallingly bad.  But the lead makes the viewer forget the weaknesses.
I'm enjoying it somewhat more - really fun show - but that awful green screen shot from the hotel balcony in Mexico City cracked me up. I love the attention to set detail of hideous wallpapers, the graphic design on the posters, etc. Bill Camp as Mr. Scheibel seemed like he was impersonating Philip Seymour Hoffman.

Does anyone here watch "Taskmaster"?
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Post by: drogulus on November 18, 2020, 08:13:18 AM
Quote from: Brian on November 18, 2020, 07:25:37 AM
Bill Camp as Mr. Scheibel seemed like he was impersonating Philip Seymour Hoffman.



    That was Bill Camp all the way. On the page there wasn't that much to the character (unlike the adoptive mother). Camp brought the janitor to life. You should check out The Looming Tower to see Camp create a character as well as it can be done.
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Post by: George on November 18, 2020, 09:18:53 AM
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Second time through this darkly fun, twisted series.
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Post by: Roy Bland on November 18, 2020, 07:32:31 PM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on November 22, 2020, 03:17:36 PM
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Finished The Crown, season three.

And while there's much to admire and its still good television, I'm disappointed that they've started playing so fast and loose with the historical record (sadly, no, that dirty limerick contest between Margaret and LBJ never happened). And a couple of big missteps the first two seasons never made - the most cring-inducing one involving a teardrop. They also seem to be galloping to quickly towards more modern timed when they could have seasons covering individual years at a more leisurely pace.

Erin Doherty wonderful as Anne, and steals every scene she's in. Loved her singing alond with "Starman" in Anne's voice.



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Post by: Irons on November 24, 2020, 12:15:40 AM
Quote from: SimonNZ on November 22, 2020, 03:17:36 PM
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Finished The Crown, season three.

And while there's much to admire and its still good television, I'm disappointed that they've started playing so fast and loose with the historical record (sadly, no, that dirty limerick contest between Margaret and LBJ never happened). And a couple of big missteps the first two seasons never made - the most cring-inducing one involving a teardrop. They also seem to be galloping to quickly towards more modern timed when they could have seasons covering individual years at a more leisurely pace.

Erin Doherty wonderful as Anne, and steals every scene she's in. Loved her singing alond with "Starman" in Anne's voice.

I have not watched any of it, although I would like to. It is receiving some damming reviews not least the host of inaccurate events and portrayal of people who are still with us. Not a comfortable viewing for William and Harry I would guess.
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Post by: vandermolen on November 24, 2020, 12:37:51 AM
Quote from: Irons on November 24, 2020, 12:15:40 AM
I have not watched any of it, although I would like to. It is receiving some damming reviews not least the host of inaccurate events and portrayal of people who are still with us. Not a comfortable viewing for William and Harry I would guess.

Have been watching this series. Huw Watkins as Harold Wilson is brilliant as is Princess Anne. The Aberfan episode was very moving and sensitively done.
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Post by: drogulus on December 04, 2020, 09:05:07 AM
Quote from: vandermolen on November 24, 2020, 12:37:51 AM
Have been watching this series. Huw Watkins as Harold Wilson is brilliant as is Princess Anne. The Aberfan episode was very moving and sensitively done.

     I have no special concern over how docu-fictions hurt the royals. I do have a general concern about how anyone might be hurt by fiction masquerading as truth.

     That aside the perfomances are excellent all around. A point I find interesting is that the portrayal of Thatcher is not quite the hatchet job one might have thought it would be.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: vandermolen on December 04, 2020, 09:12:42 AM
Quote from: drogulus on December 04, 2020, 09:05:07 AM
     I have no special concern over how docu-fictions hurt the royals. I do have a general concern about how anyone might be hurt by fiction masquerading as truth.

     That aside the perfomances are excellent all around. A point I find interesting is that the portrayal of Thatcher is not quite the hatchet job one might have thought it would be.

Yes, good point. It's more nuanced than the usual caricatures, although not entirely convincing.
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Post by: SimonNZ on December 04, 2020, 03:51:21 PM
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Season three.

I get the criticisms made about this, but I was still happy to go along for the ride, and frankly prefer the outside world setting to the moronic park.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on December 04, 2020, 06:41:10 PM
Episodes - on Netflix
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Roy Bland on December 06, 2020, 07:43:02 PM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on December 07, 2020, 10:03:19 AM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on December 10, 2020, 03:08:03 PM
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Better Call Saul, season 5

still consistently great
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: steve ridgway on December 11, 2020, 01:01:45 AM
Started watching The Fall, series 1, episode 1 some 7 years after everyone else. Will be continuing with episode 2.
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Post by: Roy Bland on December 12, 2020, 04:45:57 PM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: vandermolen on December 13, 2020, 11:32:46 AM
Just finished watching Series 4 of The Crown. I especially liked the portrayal of Princess Anne. I thought that Gillian Anderson delivered a rather bizarre performance as Mrs Thatcher.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: André on December 13, 2020, 12:02:51 PM
Quote from: vandermolen on December 13, 2020, 11:32:46 AM
Just finished watching Series 4 of The Crown. I especially liked the portrayal of Princess Anne. I thought that Gillian Anderson delivered a rather bizarre performance as Mrs Thatcher.

Physical mannerisms were exaggerated, as in an old b&w silent movie: from Thatcher/Anderson's constant tilt of the head to Charles/O'Connor's stoop and his hands (in his back or his vest pockets), to Diana/Corrin's side or upward glances. They should have eased on those once they appeared in an episode. It became tiresome after a while.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: vandermolen on December 13, 2020, 10:53:09 PM
Quote from: André on December 13, 2020, 12:02:51 PM
Physical mannerisms were exaggerated, as in an old b&w silent movie: from Thatcher/Anderson's constant tilt of the head to Charles/O'Connor's stoop and his hands (in his back or his vest pockets), to Diana/Corrin's side or upward glances. They should have eased on those once they appeared in an episode. It became tiresome after a while.
Good point. I agree.
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Post by: Fëanor on December 17, 2020, 11:55:28 AM
I'm watching Borgen on Netflix.ca.  Political and personal drama:  really good despite that I have to read subtitles ...

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: vandermolen on December 17, 2020, 11:14:39 PM
We watched the first episode of 'The Undoing' last night with Nicole Kidman (whom I've always admired as an actor) and Hugh Grant. It was intriguing:
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Fëanor on December 18, 2020, 07:47:12 AM
Quote from: André on December 13, 2020, 12:02:51 PM
Physical mannerisms {in The Crown} were exaggerated, as in an old b&w silent movie: from Thatcher/Anderson's constant tilt of the head to Charles/O'Connor's stoop and his hands (in his back or his vest pockets), to Diana/Corrin's side or upward glances. They should have eased on those once they appeared in an episode. It became tiresome after a while.

Good points ... especially for Anderson as Thatcher.
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Post by: Todd on December 19, 2020, 05:59:55 AM
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I was all set to watch the French television documentary about Suleiman the Magnificent.  I fired it up, and just the intro has excessively frenetic camera work, a rather tired fixation on life in the harem complete with scantily clad women cavorting together, and then the already overwrought music morphs into the theme from Game of Thrones.  Off it went.  Perhaps the musical transformation was meant for English speaking audiences only, but what I'm looking for is a Nova/American Experience/Secrets of the Dead style documentary on Suleiman - and Timur, Babur, Darius, etc.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Iota on December 19, 2020, 06:19:38 AM
Quote from: Fëanor on December 17, 2020, 11:55:28 AM
I'm watching Borgen on Netflix.ca.  Political and personal drama:  really good despite that I have to read subtitles ...

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Yes, excellent. That arrived on the BBC 8 or 9 years ago in the wake of other Scandinavian dramas of such high standard (The Killing, The Bridge), they made our homegrown efforts seem rather drab by comparison at the time.
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Post by: George on December 19, 2020, 06:37:54 AM
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Much funnier than I thought it would be. Watching on Netflix.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Fëanor on December 19, 2020, 07:30:01 AM
Quote from: Todd on December 19, 2020, 05:59:55 AM
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I was all set to watch the French television documentary about Suleiman the Magnificent.  I fired it up, and just the intro has excessively frenetic camera work, a rather tired fixation on life in the harem complete with scantily clad women cavorting together, and then the already overwrought music morphs into the theme from Game of Thrones.  Off it went.  Perhaps the musical transformation was meant for English speaking audiences only, but what I'm looking for is a Nova/American Experience/Secrets of the Dead style documentary on Suleiman - and Timur, Babur, Darius, etc.

Anything with cavorting scantily clad  women can't be all bad.  ;D
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: vandermolen on December 19, 2020, 11:40:13 AM
Quote from: Todd on December 19, 2020, 05:59:55 AM
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I was all set to watch the French television documentary about Suleiman the Magnificent.  I fired it up, and just the intro has excessively frenetic camera work, a rather tired fixation on life in the harem complete with scantily clad women cavorting together, and then the already overwrought music morphs into the theme from Game of Thrones.  Off it went.  Perhaps the musical transformation was meant for English speaking audiences only, but what I'm looking for is a Nova/American Experience/Secrets of the Dead style documentary on Suleiman - and Timur, Babur, Darius, etc.
I visited his tomb when I was in Istanbul some years ago:
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on December 24, 2020, 02:47:05 PM
Playing catchup with the current season of University Challenge.

Also noting that in the neverending continual looping rewatch of The West Wing that last night's episode "Holy Night" in season four was set on Christmas Eve.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on December 24, 2020, 03:00:39 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on December 24, 2020, 02:47:05 PM
Playing catchup with the current season of University Challenge.

Also noting that in the neverending continual looping rewatch of The West Wing that last night's episode "Holy Night" in season four was set on Christmas Eve.
I loved The West Wing.   :)  Interesting to see that it's of interest in NZ.  Is it popular there?  Or more of a youtube or DVD thing?

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on December 24, 2020, 04:13:51 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on December 24, 2020, 03:00:39 PM
I loved The West Wing.   :)  Interesting to see that it's of interest in NZ.  Is it popular there?  Or more of a youtube or DVD thing?

PD

It wouldn't be familiar to the average punter, but I still know many who have seen it and usually anyone who has has seen it more than once.

I ignored it when it originally ran on tv here, as the advertising made it look like it was going to be merely some kind of rose-tinted fantasy. Like I suspect many others it was when word of mouth reached a sizeable level that I checked it out on dvd.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on December 28, 2020, 08:16:32 AM
Quote from: Todd on November 13, 2020, 05:29:40 AM
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The Queen's Gambit.  A one-trick pony of a show, but what a trick.  And that trick is Anya Taylor-Joy, who carries the whole enterprise, playing her part with nuance and range, and she makes a pill-popping, heavy-drinking loner/chess genius a compelling, fully formed character.  Everything else around her is nowhere near up to her level, though even she can't make chess interesting.  Some of the green screen scenic shots are appallingly bad.  But the lead makes the viewer forget the weaknesses.

I agree with that. Watched the lot in two sittings. My problem was the end which I found too sentimental by far which surprised me as up to the Russian visit sentimentality was not an issue. The janitor and (step) mum were also good, in fact I thought it started to go downhill when the mother died.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Florestan on December 28, 2020, 10:50:26 AM
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And my favorite characther is Insp. Thomas Brackenreid.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: André on December 28, 2020, 11:04:12 AM
A truly great series, one of the precious few that didn't translate into diminished returns over the seasons.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: vandermolen on December 30, 2020, 12:45:19 AM
I watched all three episodes of 'Black Narcissus' over the last couple of evenings. It was very watchable but was not as good as the original film with Deborah Kerr. The 'lipstick' scene, for example, was not nearly as gripping as in the original. The acting was fine but Kathleen Byron as the deranged 'Sister Ruth' in the original was in a class of her own. Poignant to see Diana Rigg in one of her last roles:
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Roy Bland on December 31, 2020, 03:36:26 AM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Biffo on December 31, 2020, 03:40:43 AM
Quote from: Roy Bland on December 31, 2020, 03:36:26 AM
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I would be interested to know what you thought of this - I watched it fairly recently on DVD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on January 01, 2021, 12:56:48 AM
Well behind the loop - my usual position. Saw out 2020, and good riddance to that, with Breaking Bad which I enjoyed enormously. A brilliant script which keeps the viewer on their toes - it needed my wife to explain why he was reassembling the shattered plate! Black comedy at it's best.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Roy Bland on January 01, 2021, 07:35:03 AM
Quote from: Biffo on December 31, 2020, 03:40:43 AM
I would be interested to know what you thought of this - I watched it fairly recently on DVD
Totally favorable, i like both young novel of Agatha Christie vaguely resembling Hitchcock's spy syories and british tv movies of 1980's, setting and acting were more accurate (for example i saw last month a recent version of The Secret of Chimneys,i can't understand why they changed plot).
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Biffo on January 01, 2021, 07:51:30 AM
Quote from: Roy Bland on January 01, 2021, 07:35:03 AM
Totally favorable, i like both young novel of Agatha Christie vaguely resembling Hitchcock's spy syories and british tv movies of 1980's, setting and acting were more accurate (for example i saw last month a recent version of The Secret of Chimneys,i can't understand why they changed plot).

OK, now beginning to have doubts if it was the same story. My partner bought three DVDs form Amazon very cheaply; they were all AC adaptations but not Marple or Poirot. They were all made in the 70s or  80s and were atrocious - wooden acting and iffy scripts. I now can't remember what they were, will try and find out.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Roy Bland on January 01, 2021, 03:14:20 PM
Quote from: Biffo on January 01, 2021, 07:51:30 AM
OK, now beginning to have doubts if it was the same story. My partner bought three DVDs form Amazon very cheaply; they were all AC adaptations but not Marple or Poirot. They were all made in the 70s or  80s and were atrocious - wooden acting and iffy scripts. I now can't remember what they were, will try and find out.
You may definitely have a different judgment.I like very much also Joseph Horovitz's music  score and Harry Andrews  (specialized in military or policeman roles) as Superintendent Battle.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on January 02, 2021, 02:51:18 AM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: bhodges on January 02, 2021, 09:18:39 AM
Watching some old episodes of Night Gallery from the 1970s, most of which I'd never seen. These two are pretty fun:

"The Hand of Borgus Weems" (with George Maharis, 09/15/71)
https://www.nbc.com/night-gallery/video/the-hand-of-borgus-weems/3969134

"The Phantom Farmhouse" (with David McCallum, 10/20/71)
https://www.nbc.com/night-gallery/video/the-phantom-farmhouse/3969144

--Bruce
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on January 02, 2021, 10:32:45 AM
Quote from: Florestan on December 28, 2020, 10:50:26 AM
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And my favorite characther is Insp. Thomas Brackenreid.

Hi Andrei - thanks for the mention of Murdoch Mysteries - just up my alley, i.e. historic detective series set in Toronto (our last out of the country trip a few years ago) - problem was the Amazon rental fees (around $20 or more per season and buying the physical media not a savings) - SO, for $60/year, joined Acorn TV (inserted above) and can watch not only all of the Murdoch Seasons but many other British/Canadian/Australian/Etc. offerings.  Dave :)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on January 03, 2021, 08:07:57 AM
Having fun watching the first season of Borgen.  For some reason or not, I didn't think that I could get it through my library system but checked again and bingo!  I've watched through Episode 6.  Very good political drama series!

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on January 03, 2021, 10:10:09 AM
Monk - Season Two

Mr. Inbetween - Season Two

Man With a Plan - Season One
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Fëanor on January 03, 2021, 12:16:38 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on January 03, 2021, 08:07:57 AM
Having fun watching the first season of Borgen.  For some reason or not, I didn't think that I could get it through my library system but checked again and bingo!  I've watched through Episode 6.  Very good political drama series!

PD

I enjoyed seasons 1 & 2 of Borgen.  But I've put season 3 aside for a while.

The the political intrigue is fairly episodic, (at least for the first two season);  the greater continuity came for the personal dramas rather than the political.  Season 3 seems a break, almost new beginning;  personal relationships have shifted radically and Nyborg is starting her own, new political party, leaving the Moderate Party as too centrist and leaning increasing to the right.

I'll get back to it but I'm giving it rest after S03E02.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Roy Bland on January 03, 2021, 07:20:33 PM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on January 05, 2021, 09:27:06 AM

     I'm gearing up for series 8 of Engrenages.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on January 05, 2021, 10:15:50 AM
Murdoch Mysteries using our new Acorn subscription, and really enjoying.  Also for the holidays we treated ourselves to a new UHD TV (Sony 49"), replacing our 9 y/o LG 42" - about 30+% more screen area - needed to use a central stand attached to the back rather than the legs shown - been watching some spectacular 4K nature shows and bought a few 4K digital films from Amazon that were not in my collection.  8)

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on January 05, 2021, 11:35:22 AM
Quote from: SonicMan46 on January 05, 2021, 10:15:50 AM
Also for the holidays we treated ourselves to a new UHD TV (Sony 49"), replacing our 9 y/o LG 42" - about 30+% more screen area - needed to use a central stand attached to the back rather than the legs shown - been watching some spectacular 4K nature shows and bought a few 4K digital films from Amazon that were not in my collection.  8)
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     You made an excellent choice. I have a very similar 49" Sony, a 900E. The ratings site I consult says the 950H is the best 49" LED made.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on January 05, 2021, 01:03:11 PM
Quote from: SonicMan46 on January 05, 2021, 10:15:50 AM
Murdoch Mysteries using our new Acorn subscription, and really enjoying.  Also for the holidays we treated ourselves to a new UHD TV (Sony 49"), replacing our 9 y/o LG 42" - about 30+% more screen area - needed to use a central stand attached to the back rather than the legs shown - been watching some spectacular 4K nature shows and bought a few 4K digital films from Amazon that were not in my collection.  8)

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Quote from: drogulus on January 05, 2021, 11:35:22 AM
     You made an excellent choice. I have a very similar 49" Sony, a 900E. The ratings site I consult says the 950H is the best 49" LED made.

Thanks - looked at a less expensive Sony LED, but the one above just got better reviews (including email exchanges w/ a sales rep at Crutchfield where I ordered online - free 2-day shipment from Virginia to me), and quite pleased.  NOW, I did 'eye' the LG 48" OLED inserted above, but was a substantial 50% more in price?  Dave :)

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: André on January 05, 2021, 04:13:13 PM
Quote from: SonicMan46 on January 05, 2021, 10:15:50 AM
Murdoch Mysteries using our new Acorn subscription, and really enjoying.  Also for the holidays we treated ourselves to a new UHD TV (Sony 49"), replacing our 9 y/o LG 42" - about 30+% more screen area - needed to use a central stand attached to the back rather than the legs shown - been watching some spectacular 4K nature shows and bought a few 4K digital films from Amazon that were not in my collection.  8)

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I think you'll love the science inroads and discoveries and the historical aspects of the series, Dave. Murdoch is a big believer in the « Roentgen rays ». The  characters become more interesting with each episode/season. I'm hooked  :P.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on January 05, 2021, 04:49:55 PM
Quote from: André on January 05, 2021, 04:13:13 PM
I think you'll love the science inroads and discoveries and the historical aspects of the series, Dave. Murdoch is a big believer in the « Roentgen rays ». The  characters become more interesting with each episode/season. I'm hooked  :P.

Hi André - just though the first half dozen episodes of the first season, and really enjoying - and love the use of evolving detective technology - will expect to enjoy for a long time.  Dave :)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on January 05, 2021, 05:10:58 PM
BBC production of Bleak House
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: vandermolen on January 06, 2021, 12:51:21 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 05, 2021, 05:10:58 PM
BBC production of Bleak House

I wonder if that's the one in this set Karl (with Gillian Anderson?). I recently acquired the set very inexpensively and we watched Oliver Twist a couple of night's ago. I had never seen the adaptation before and thought it excellent in all respects:
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on January 06, 2021, 04:45:57 AM
Quote from: vandermolen on January 06, 2021, 12:51:21 AM
I wonder if that's the one in this set Karl (with Gillian Anderson?). I recently acquired the set very inexpensively and we watched Oliver Twist a couple of night's ago. I had never seen the adaptation before and thought it excellent in all respects:


That's the one, Jeffrey.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Herman on January 07, 2021, 01:56:07 AM
During the holidays we watched the first three seasons of the unfortunately named Schitt's Creek.

I really liked it. My GF is Canadian and she didn't.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Mookalafalas on January 07, 2021, 02:17:07 AM
Quote from: Herman on January 07, 2021, 01:56:07 AM
During the holidays we watched the first three seasons of the unfortunately named Schitt's Creek.

I really liked it. My GF is Canadian and she didn't.

I've been watching that as well. Initially, I thought "WTF? How can there be a series about such repulsive people?" The beauty of the show, IMO, is that we learn compassion for them.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Herman on January 07, 2021, 03:13:55 AM
I don't find them repulsive at all, just highly clueless.

And Stevie is sexy as hell.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Brian on January 07, 2021, 04:54:07 AM
Yeah, it's like the polite Canadian version of Arrested Development and comparing the two really tells you a lot about the two countries' cultures.

(Also I'm just finishing up season 2 - just watched the episode where Moira thinks she is addressing a group of lesbians, but they are really just business owners.)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on January 07, 2021, 03:26:31 PM
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;D
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Brahmsian on January 09, 2021, 04:35:50 AM
Quote from: Fëanor on January 28, 2020, 12:10:14 PM
The New Pope ~ Director: Paolo Sorrentino.  Starring: John Malkovich, Silvio Orlando, Jude Law, Cécile de France, Javier Cámara, et al.

For me this is a solid 8/10.  IMDB 8.2.  Metacritic 63, viewers: tbd.  Rotten Tomatoes 88%, viewers 85%.

The New Pope is effectively Season 2 of the The Young Pope.  This later series even more that the first is clever, ironic, droll, and generously sprinkled with accents of the surreal.  I say don't miss it.

By the way, reading some of the critics' reviews at Metacritic, I'd say many missed the point.

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Just finished watching this marvelous series (The Young Pope and The New Pope).

My only slight criticism was to the overly, at times unnecessary gratuitous nudity.

However, overall I really enjoyed this series. Particularly the standout performances of Jude Law and Silvio Orlando. A nod to John Malkovich as well.

Apparently there is a planned third and final season.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on January 09, 2021, 05:06:09 AM
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Second time through this incredible show and enjoying it even more than the first.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on January 09, 2021, 07:02:34 AM
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Over the past several years I have caught an episode here and there of Ray Donovan while travelling on business, but since I don't subscribe to cable and the streaming services I currently use do not offer the show, I have never watched more than that.  Then Amazon put the entire first season up.  It is an OTT hoot.  Liev Schreiber is excellent in the lead (and almost scary when screaming at a priest), but it is veterans Jon Voight as his father and James Woods as the FBI's Most Wanted gangster who dominate the screen when they are on camera.  If it is true that writers write what they know, what they know here is Get Shorty, which they punch up with caricatures of various big name stars, venal Hollywood sorts, amateur boxing, and a not entirely convincing representation of Southie subculture.  It is far more entertaining than it should be, all the more so because a couple characters (eg, Frank Whaley's FBI Agent) are poorly written, some of the plot points are pointless, and some subplots just fade away.  Shoe fans may spy a pair of longwings with Dainite soles and wonder which company made/makes those.  Anyway, the show is good enough fun that I may temporarily subscribe to a streaming service with the remaining seasons.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on January 09, 2021, 07:56:57 AM
On Acorn TV (https://acorn.tv), we've started the second season of the Murdock Mysteries (and greatly enjoying) - Susan wanted to start another series, so now half way through the first season of Doc Martin, which I'm greatly enjoying (especially as a retired 'doc' myself).  Dave :)

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on January 09, 2021, 11:30:20 AM
Quote from: George on January 09, 2021, 05:06:09 AM
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Second time through this incredible show and enjoying it even more than the first.
It's a brilliant series!  :)

Quote from: SonicMan46 on January 09, 2021, 07:56:57 AM
On Acorn TV (https://acorn.tv), we've started the second season of the Murdock Mysteries (and greatly enjoying) - Susan wanted to start another series, so now half way through the first season of Doc Martin, which I'm greatly enjoying (especially as a retired 'doc' myself).  Dave :)

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Loved Doc Martin and all of the quirky (but endearing) characters in that series.  And enjoy your retirement!

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Roy Bland on January 09, 2021, 08:07:34 PM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on January 10, 2021, 01:55:15 AM
On the 8th and sadly last series of the gritty French series Spiral. Set in the mean streets of the underbelly of Paris  involving child trafficking by drug lords. With a supplementary story of a shamed cop working his way into a gang to work as an informer for police. Heavy stuff, much swearing (in French), violence and even some lesbian action last night! In other words, great. :)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Brass Hole on January 10, 2021, 02:40:53 AM
We will reboot this set tonight. I was shocked that I couldn't remember anything at all from the first three seasons when I watched the trailers yesterday. Memory is a funny thing

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on January 11, 2021, 07:02:50 PM
Quote from: Irons on January 10, 2021, 01:55:15 AM
On the 8th and sadly last series of the gritty French series Spiral. Set in the mean streets of the underbelly of Paris  involving child trafficking by drug lords. With a supplementary story of a shamed cop working his way into a gang to work as an informer for police. Heavy stuff, much swearing (in French), violence and even some lesbian action last night! In other words, great. :)


     I only have 2 episodes available atm, so I'll wait until I can get more to start watching. I'm already missing Judge Roban, though.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on January 11, 2021, 11:31:28 PM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on January 13, 2021, 12:28:03 AM
Quote from: drogulus on January 11, 2021, 07:02:50 PM
     I only have 2 episodes available atm, so I'll wait until I can get more to start watching. I'm already missing Judge Roban, though.

Yes, I miss him too, his vulnerability. Spiral has overtaken The Bridge as favourite foreign language series.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on January 13, 2021, 07:48:59 AM
I've been duly noting down a number of the titles that I've seen here and checking to see whether or not I can get them through a library (doing pretty well with that one I'm happy to report!).  :)

Currently watching the American version of The Bridge (which was shown on Fox).  I'm enjoying it, but not nearly as much as the Danish/Swedish version--so far anyway.  Am about a third of the way through Season 1.  The setting:  US-Mexican border.

Waiting to get ahold of a copy of Season 2 of Borgen.

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on January 14, 2021, 09:59:51 AM

Quote from: Irons on January 13, 2021, 12:28:03 AM
Spiral has overtaken The Bridge as favourite foreign language series.

      I have a few favorites, among them Un Village Français, Le Bureau des Légendes and Forbrydelsen, remade in the US as The Killing.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Florestan on January 14, 2021, 10:30:25 AM
Quote from: drogulus on January 14, 2021, 09:59:51 AM
Un Village Français

This is indeed a very good series. Highly recommended for André.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on January 14, 2021, 11:03:08 AM
Quote from: drogulus on January 14, 2021, 09:59:51 AM
      I have a few favorites, among them Un Village Français, Le Bureau des Légendes and Forbrydelsen, remade in the US as The Killing.
I've seen the US version of The Killing and enjoyed it.  Will see if I can borrow these other ones...thanks for the heads up!  :)

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on January 14, 2021, 12:18:26 PM
Quote from: Florestan on January 14, 2021, 10:30:25 AM
This is indeed a very good series. Highly recommended for André.

I've seen a Romanian series called Umbre recommended. How would you rate that?

Currently watching Santos and Vinick go into the home stretch again. I might be watching two inaugurations at the start of next week.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: André on January 14, 2021, 12:23:04 PM
Quote from: Florestan on January 14, 2021, 10:30:25 AM
This is indeed a very good series. Highly recommended for André.

Certainly sounds interesting, thanks for the tip, Andreï.  :)

Now I must check if I have access to it (TV5 Monde in Canada).
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Florestan on January 14, 2021, 12:39:04 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on January 14, 2021, 12:18:26 PM
I've seen a Romanian series called Umbre recommended. How would you rate that?

I do remember a series called Lumini și umbre (Lights and Shadows). It was written and filmed during the Communist regime, so I'd say watch it, admire the performances but don't ever trust its message.  :laugh:

Honestly, there were lots of Romanian actors and actresses who could have had very succesful careers at Holywood but had to contend themselves with performing in (mostly but not limited to) Communist propaganda movies --- even so, they performed to their best.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on January 14, 2021, 12:44:05 PM
The one I mean can be seen on this list:

https://www.bbcamerica.com/anglophenia/2016/05/15-must-see-foreign-language-tv-series

also:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umbre
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Florestan on January 14, 2021, 01:02:23 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on January 14, 2021, 12:44:05 PM
The one I mean can be seen on this list:

https://www.bbcamerica.com/anglophenia/2016/05/15-must-see-foreign-language-tv-series

also:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umbre

Ah! That's a new one I wasn't aware of --- looks interesting. If and when I watch it I'll comment. If you watch it, please post your opinion, I'm really curious about it.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on January 14, 2021, 07:41:32 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on January 13, 2021, 07:48:59 AM

Currently watching the American version of The Bridge (which was shown on Fox).  I'm enjoying it, but not nearly as much as the Danish/Swedish version--so far anyway.  Am about a third of the way through Season 1.  The setting:  US-Mexican border.


Have you seen the British version The Tunnel? Season one follows the original season one a little too closely but then they pull away to new stories in seasons two and three which I remember thinking were excellent.

I've also learned there are Russian, Malaysian and German versions.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on January 15, 2021, 02:25:33 AM
Quote from: SimonNZ on January 14, 2021, 07:41:32 PM
Have you seen the British version The Tunnel? Season one follows the original season one a little too closely but then they pull away to new stories in seasons two and three which I remember thinking were excellent.

I've also learned there are Russian, Malaysian and German versions.
I remember watching at least the first episode, but for some reason or another, I didn't watch subsequent ones.  I think that it might have been shown on PBS and that I missed the subsequent one and so just stopped watching it?  Might look back into it at some time.  Thank you though for your thoughts on it.  :)

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Roy Bland on January 15, 2021, 05:49:07 PM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on January 17, 2021, 08:23:42 AM

     I finished The Trial Of Christine Keeler. The series is very well done, and just as in the 1989 film Scandal the central character is Dr. Stephen Ward. James Norton plays Ward superbly. Norton looks like a film star, which might cause people to underrate him as an actor (the "Pitt effect").
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on January 18, 2021, 12:32:48 AM
Quote from: drogulus on January 17, 2021, 08:23:42 AM
     I finished The Trial Of Christine Keeler. The series is very well done, and just as in the 1989 film Scandal the central character is Dr. Stephen Ward. James Norton plays Ward superbly. Norton looks like a film star, which might cause people to underrate him as an actor (the "Pitt effect").

I felt very sorry for Ward a good man destroyed by the establishment. In a similar vein A Very English Scandal is also excellent. Like Norton, Hugh Grant plays the lead superbly proving himself a fine actor.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on January 27, 2021, 08:02:03 PM
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Finished a third viewing of this brilliant series.


Also rewatched season one of ER, which holds up really well. Might keep watching up to the previous point I jumped off: when they had replaced all the adult characters and actors with overgrown kids.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on February 03, 2021, 04:30:33 PM
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Post by: BWV 1080 on February 03, 2021, 06:06:22 PM
Valley of Tears on HBO Max - Israeli drama about Yom Kippur War.  Well done, but would prefer subtitles to the overdubs (although they are done well)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Roy Bland on February 04, 2021, 07:28:15 AM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on February 04, 2021, 08:15:29 AM
Quote from: Roy Bland on February 04, 2021, 07:28:15 AM
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Loved that series when on TV in the early 70s - much later I bought the DVD box set, watched and then sent to my son who was just a babe when the show first appeared.  Dave :)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on February 04, 2021, 08:42:09 AM
Well, on the Acorn TV service, we are still watching the two series below and really enjoying (Season 4 for Murdoch & Season 6 for Doc Martin; wife seems to like the quirky characters in the village of Portween!).  Dave :)

(https://www.cbc.ca/tv/content/entry/murdoch-mysteries-s13.jpg)  (https://api.rlje.net/acorn/artwork/size/docmartin_s9_avatar?w=460)
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Post by: Irons on February 05, 2021, 12:59:15 AM
Quote from: SonicMan46 on February 04, 2021, 08:42:09 AM
Well, on the Acorn TV service, we are still watching the two series below and really enjoying (Season 4 for Murdoch & Season 6 for Doc Martin; wife seems to like the quirky characters in the village of Portween!).  Dave :)

(https://www.cbc.ca/tv/content/entry/murdoch-mysteries-s13.jpg)  (https://api.rlje.net/acorn/artwork/size/docmartin_s9_avatar?w=460)

Doc Martin was recorded at Port Isaac, a favourite holiday destination for many years. Since the fame of the programme it turned into a tourist hot-spot.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: steve ridgway on February 05, 2021, 08:24:59 AM
I noticed a broadcast of Star Trek Enterprise starting from Series 1 and have been watching that. Up to Episode 20 at the moment. I saw some of it years ago but don't remember the detailed stories.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on February 05, 2021, 09:21:25 AM
Quote from: Irons on February 05, 2021, 12:59:15 AM
Doc Martin was recorded at Port Isaac, a favourite holiday destination for many years. Since the fame of the programme it turned into a tourist hot-spot.

The scenery is beautiful in the series - Port Issac is on the north Cornish coast - for those interested, more HERE (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_Isaac) (including the pic below - CLICK to enlarge) - Dave :)

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/aa/PortIsaacLarge1.jpg/1280px-PortIsaacLarge1.jpg)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on February 05, 2021, 10:39:50 AM
Quote from: steve ridgway on February 05, 2021, 08:24:59 AM
I noticed a broadcast of Star Trek Enterprise starting from Series 1 and have been watching that. Up to Episode 20 at the moment. I saw some of it years ago but don't remember the detailed stories.

I watched that a few years ago.  And while there are plenty of weak episodes in the first two seasons, I think that the third season is some of the finest Star Trek out there.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Iota on February 07, 2021, 10:32:01 AM
I'm finding the BBC's A Perfect Planet documentary series spectacularly good! Breathtaking photography, informative and peerlesly narrated by David Attenborough (as always!). I'm currently working my way through it on the iPlayer (https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p08xc2lh/a-perfect-planet).

Attenborough has bequeathed so many televisual jewels over the years in partnership with the BBC, he seems almost worth the licence fee on its own. My admiration for wildlife cameramen and women has grown immensely too, their dedication, skill and bravery is extraordinary.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on February 07, 2021, 10:37:55 AM
Quote from: SonicMan46 on February 05, 2021, 09:21:25 AM
The scenery is beautiful in the series - Port Issac is on the north Cornish coast - for those interested, more HERE (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_Isaac) (including the pic below - CLICK to enlarge) - Dave :)

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/aa/PortIsaacLarge1.jpg/1280px-PortIsaacLarge1.jpg)
I really enjoyed that show!  And, yes, beautiful setting!  I hope that it hasn't been overrun by tourists?

Quote from: Iota on February 07, 2021, 10:32:01 AM
I'm finding the BBC's A Perfect Planet documentary series spectacularly good! Breathtaking photography, informative and peerlesly narrated by David Attenborough (as always!). I'm currently working my way through it on the iPlayer (https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p08xc2lh/a-perfect-planet).

Attenborough has bequeathed so many televisual jewels over the years in partnership with the BBC, he seems almost worth the licence fee on its own. My admiration for wildlife cameramen and women has grown immensely too, their dedication, skill and bravery is extraordinary.
That sounds right up my alley!  I wonder whether or not I could watch it in the States?

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Benji on February 07, 2021, 01:08:24 PM
Quote from: DavidW on February 05, 2021, 10:39:50 AM
I watched that a few years ago.  And while there are plenty of weak episodes in the first two seasons, I think that the third season is some of the finest Star Trek out there.

Did you see Lower Decks? I enjoyed that immensely - so much fan service 😁
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on February 07, 2021, 01:43:02 PM
Quote from: George on February 03, 2021, 04:30:33 PM
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Such fun!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on February 07, 2021, 01:44:09 PM
Quote from: SonicMan46 on February 04, 2021, 08:15:29 AM
Loved that series when on TV in the early 70s - much later I bought the DVD box set, watched and then sent to my son who was just a babe when the show first appeared.  Dave :)

Sweet!  I'm having the odd problem with a DVD here and there.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on February 07, 2021, 02:07:48 PM
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second viewing
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on February 14, 2021, 11:31:37 AM
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Outback Truckers.  The dearth of interesting new entertainments during the prolonged Covid pandemic has resulted in me gorging on some older white trash TV.  On the plethora of digital broadcast stations I receive, Ice Road Truckers and IRT Deadliest Roads have offered more than occasional time-killing entertainment, and this Australian entry into the genre offers some more profanity laden enjoyment.  (Really, Aussies seem to curse uncontrollably with cameras rolling.)  It offers more chances to see far off scenery and some work I'm glad I do not have to do.  And while Australia is obviously a vast land mass with very few residents, and the production crew no doubt picked what to film based on which awful roads the drivers would use, the abysmal state of some of the roads are bad enough to make even NDOT officials blush.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Iota on February 15, 2021, 06:06:22 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on February 07, 2021, 10:37:55 AM
That sounds right up my alley!  I wonder whether or not I could watch it in the States?

PD

I think to watch anything on the BBC iPlayer you may need a licence (not sure about the radio). You can only try.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: vandermolen on February 15, 2021, 06:38:52 AM
Quote from: Irons on February 05, 2021, 12:59:15 AM
Doc Martin was recorded at Port Isaac, a favourite holiday destination for many years. Since the fame of the programme it turned into a tourist hot-spot.
I was amused, a few years ago, whilst on holiday with my wife in Florence,when an American visitor came up to me and told me that I sounded 'like Doc Martin' - at the time I'd never heard of the show. I watched a few episodes out of curiosity and enjoyed them.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on February 15, 2021, 08:33:37 AM
Last night, CNN aired 2 new series back to back; one w/ Stanley Tucci touring the food delights of Italy and the other on Lincoln - there will be about 6 episodes for each show which I assume will air on Sundays - we greatly enjoyed both, and having been to Italy twice (last to Bologna), my mouth was watering (and just had dinner!).  Recommended - Dave :)

(https://cnncreativemarketing.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/tucci_horizontal_CM-site-dated-1080x675.jpg)  (https://cnn.com/audio/static/images/podcasts/lincoln-square-l.jpg)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on February 15, 2021, 09:01:42 AM
Quote from: SonicMan46 on February 15, 2021, 08:33:37 AM
Last night, CNN aired 2 new series back to back; one w/ Stanley Tucci touring the food delights of Italy and the other on Lincoln - there will be about 6 episodes for each show which I assume will air on Sundays - we greatly enjoyed both, and having been to Italy twice (last to Bologna), my mouth was watering (and just had dinner!).  Recommended - Dave :)

(https://cnncreativemarketing.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/tucci_horizontal_CM-site-dated-1080x675.jpg)  (https://cnn.com/audio/static/images/podcasts/lincoln-square-l.jpg)
Thanks for reminding me about that Stanley Tucci program!  I had seen ads for it, and you might have noticed, I love food!  ;D

Watched the first two seasons of the American adaptation of The Bridge.  Really enjoyed them!  It's set on the border of Mexico-US.  I was looking forward to watching the third season, but read that the ratings weren't high enough for Fox, so they cancelled it.  :(  (https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51oyjoXzBYL._SY445_.jpg)

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on February 17, 2021, 05:20:13 AM
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Homeland.  I vaguely recall some fulsome praise for this show years ago when it was new and fresh.  I decided to wait until it ended to quasi-binge the whole thing.  (I can't really watch more than one episode per evening of any show.)  Little did I know how long it would take for the show to wrap up.  Now I've seen it, and it is one of the most uneven prestige shows I've watched.  To the producers' credit, the show does a pretty good job staying on top of the latest baddies threatening the continued existence of the good old US of A in the past decade.  You get Al-Qaeda, the Iranians, the Taliban, Syrians, far right American thugs, and - drumroll - the Russians!  The first season is mostly strong, though some of the specific actions are silly, and some of the characters' choices seem unbelievable.  The way it ends leads the second and third seasons into preposterous territory.  The fourth season, despite some questionable premises regarding embassy security, marks the highpoint of the series, as the show gives a good if fictionalized explanation of why the Taliban will ultimately win.  The same successful formula returns in significantly diminished form in the final season, with some other elements tossed in (hint: one involves a bear).  The fifth season, set in Germany, is pretty good, though some plot points again come across as preposterous.  After that, the show sort of drifts, reaching new levels of preposterousness with each season.  One recurring, central theme that never seems quite real is the power that Claire Danes' character has over all manner of men.  As portrayed, she's just not a woman worth dying or killing for.  A couple of other notable women characters - a German spy and Russian spy, not to mention the improbably attractive spy chief played by Nimrat Kaur - fit the bill more convincingly.  The character development for the lead begins to lose its importance, and it is also impossible to see why anyone would ever really fall for whatever either Mandy Patinkin's or F Murray Abraham's characters offer, though since I lack bloodlust and rah-rah patriotism, I guess that's why.  All of the recurring actors do good work, but it's when some actors from the vastly superior The Americans show up later in the series that one fully realizes what goes missing with this show. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on February 18, 2021, 07:36:12 AM
Quote from: vandermolen on February 15, 2021, 06:38:52 AM
I was amused, a few years ago, whilst on holiday with my wife in Florence,when an American visitor came up to me and told me that I sounded 'like Doc Martin' - at the time I'd never heard of the show. I watched a few episodes out of curiosity and enjoyed them.

The few times I have visited the US the locals always think I'm Australian! Something that has always puzzled me, perhaps its the cockney twang. :)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on February 21, 2021, 04:34:41 PM
The shows I had been watching past couple of months:

Succession is a brilliant dark, comedy.
Bridgerton is like Gossip Girl meets Pride and Prejudice.  It's okay.  A bit overhyped.
Expanse Season 5 was a great adaptation of Nemesis Games except one of the big departures from the novel involving a certain actor wasn't handled that well.

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on February 22, 2021, 08:08:05 AM
Following the excellent Spiral finished another French series yesterday Torn. Set in rural France adultery leads to mayhem.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on February 22, 2021, 09:42:02 AM
Quote from: Irons on February 22, 2021, 08:08:05 AM
Following the excellent Spiral finished another French series yesterday Torn. Set in rural France adultery leads to mayhem.
Thanks for reminding me.  I received notice recently that the DVD of Spiral was ready to pick up.  Still need to make my way through Department Q first though!  :)

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on February 22, 2021, 10:50:12 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on February 22, 2021, 09:42:02 AM
Thanks for reminding me.  I received notice recently that the DVD of Spiral was ready to pick up.  Still need to make my way through Department Q first though!  :)

PD

     I'm hoping there will be a Spiral Blu Ray release with English subs.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: BWV 1080 on February 22, 2021, 11:44:37 AM
https://www.youtube.com/v/ltSvPE8xw3A

Good series on HBO Max - I watched it with the overdubbing, which was not bad although within the app there is an option for Hebrew w/ subtitles
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on February 22, 2021, 11:49:58 AM
Quote from: BWV 1080 on February 22, 2021, 11:44:37 AM
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Good series on HBO Max - I watched it with the overdubbing, which was not bad although within the app there is an option for Hebrew w/ subtitles
Can't see what you just posted.  I get that little blue and white box with a question mark in it.

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: BWV 1080 on February 22, 2021, 12:00:40 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on February 22, 2021, 11:49:58 AM
Can't see what you just posted.  I get that little blue and white box with a question mark in it.

PD

sorry, should be fixed now
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on February 22, 2021, 01:07:55 PM
Quote from: BWV 1080 on February 22, 2021, 12:00:40 PM
sorry, should be fixed now
Thanks!  Without giving out too much...I'm someone who just wants the truly bare bones teaser...hate too much detail/info what is it roughly about (and again without giving out what happens, where it's going...) what is it about?  And, seriously, I'm a minimalist in terms of wanting a bit of info about a new series...it destroys it for me to know too much...same about opera plots..I want my surprises!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: BWV 1080 on February 22, 2021, 01:47:26 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on February 22, 2021, 01:07:55 PM
Thanks!  Without giving out too much...I'm someone who just wants the truly bare bones teaser...hate too much detail/info what is it roughly about (and again without giving out what happens, where it's going...) what is it about?  And, seriously, I'm a minimalist in terms of wanting a bit of info about a new series...it destroys it for me to know too much...same about opera plots..I want my surprises!

Its about the Syrian front of the 1973 Yom Kippur War, follows several Israeli soldiers from different backgrounds - highlighting issues in Israeli society - like the discrimination against Middle Eastern Jews.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on February 23, 2021, 04:51:40 AM
Quote from: BWV 1080 on February 22, 2021, 01:47:26 PM
Its about the Syrian front of the 1973 Yom Kippur War, follows several Israeli soldiers from different backgrounds - highlighting issues in Israeli society - like the discrimination against Middle Eastern Jews.
Thanks!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Fëanor on February 23, 2021, 06:24:00 AM
Quote from: Todd on February 17, 2021, 05:20:13 AM
Homeland  ...
All of the recurring actors do good work, but it's when some actors from the vastly superior The Americans show up later in the series that one fully realizes what goes missing with this show.

On your recommendation I begun watching The Americans.  I'm about 1/2 way into Season 1 and enjoying it a lot, but I'm not convinced yet that it is "vastly superior" to Homeland.

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Mirror Image on February 23, 2021, 06:39:19 AM
I've been re-watching Frasier for the third or fourth time around:

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on February 23, 2021, 07:26:08 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on February 23, 2021, 06:39:19 AM
I've been re-watching Frasier for the third or fourth time around:

That series was a lot of fun and very witty humor.  :)

I'm watching some of the episodes of "The Ghost and Mrs. Muir" [Inspired by some comments under the film thread.].
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on February 24, 2021, 08:22:40 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on February 23, 2021, 07:26:08 AM
That series was a lot of fun and very witty humor.  :)

I'm watching some of the episodes of "The Ghost and Mrs. Muir" [Inspired by some comments under the film thread.].
Surprised to see a very young Richard Dreyfus in one of the episodes in "Buried on Page One"!  I think that he was about 20 or 21 years old?  I didn't even recognize him 'til the credits ran.  ??? ::)

(http://vintage45.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/the-ghost-and-mrs-muir.jpg)

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on February 24, 2021, 08:41:22 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on February 24, 2021, 08:22:40 AM
Surprised to see a very young Richard Dreyfus in one of the episodes in "Buried on Page One"!  I think that he was about 20 or 21 years old?  I didn't even recognize him 'til the credits ran.  ??? ::)

(http://vintage45.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/the-ghost-and-mrs-muir.jpg)  (https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Miscellaneous/i-mnX7Z3K/0/66618aae/O/HopeLange.png)

PD

And the very attractive Hope Lange -  8)  Dave
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Mirror Image on February 25, 2021, 06:36:57 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on February 23, 2021, 07:26:08 AM
That series was a lot of fun and very witty humor.  :)

It's one of my favorite sitcoms. Right up there with Seinfeld, Everybody Loves Raymond and Wings.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on February 25, 2021, 08:48:26 AM
Quote from: SonicMan46 on February 24, 2021, 08:41:22 AM
And the very attractive Hope Lange -  8)  Dave

Not to be confused with Artie Lange.  :D
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on February 25, 2021, 10:02:16 AM
Quote from: George on February 25, 2021, 08:48:26 AM
Not to be confused with Artie Lange.  :D

Not a problem at all, George -  :laugh:  Dave

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on February 25, 2021, 01:38:11 PM
Quote from: SonicMan46 on February 24, 2021, 08:41:22 AM
And the very attractive Hope Lange -  8)  Dave
Yes, she was very beautiful...and I've been enjoying her acting skills too.  ;)

And what about the talented Edward Mulhare?  :)

And must admit that I've developed a soft spot for Scruffy.  :D

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on February 25, 2021, 02:42:42 PM
Quote from: North Star on April 26, 2015, 10:23:28 PM
I have really only glimpsed at Downton Abbey, as the soapiness appeared too great for Dame Maggie's presence to be able to negate it.
For dramas, there's a difference between shows like Downton Abbey that spin around looking for soapy intrigues to keep the audience interested and great shows that seem to have an organic story that adds up to something greater. I find the latter is done less and less these days. I end up watching more documentaries or reruns of Seinfeld.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Stürmisch Bewegt on February 25, 2021, 03:19:32 PM
I am really enjoying What We Do in the Shadows, a comedy series about a house of vampires, inc. an hysterically hilarious energy vampire.  You can see him in action, anthologized here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUoxjn_V_HU
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on February 26, 2021, 03:34:01 AM
Quote from: milk on February 25, 2021, 02:42:42 PM
For dramas, there's a difference between shows like Downton Abbey that spin around looking for soapy intrigues to keep the audience interested and great shows that seem to have an organic story that adds up to something greater. I find the latter is done less and less these days. I end up watching more documentaries or reruns of Seinfeld.
You mean "a show about nothing"?  ;) ;D
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on February 26, 2021, 05:07:41 AM
Quote from: Stürmisch Bewegt on February 25, 2021, 03:19:32 PM
I am really enjoying What We Do in the Shadows, a comedy series about a house of vampires, inc. an hysterically hilarious energy vampire.  You can see him in action, anthologized here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUoxjn_V_HU

That was one of my favorite shows last year!!  I also liked the movie.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Stürmisch Bewegt on February 26, 2021, 05:42:22 AM
Quote from: DavidW on February 26, 2021, 05:07:41 AM
That was one of my favorite shows last year!!  I also liked the movie.

The second season is as worthy as the first if you haven't seen that yet.  They have just begun filming the third season, so we've something to look forward to!  Did you notice the song about herb gathering, appended at the credit sequence for the Witches episode?  It's quite wonderful (and written by the actor who plays Laszlo, also a musician): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuY_0TEVdFE
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Sergeant Rock on February 27, 2021, 08:24:16 AM
Quote from: Stürmisch Bewegt on February 25, 2021, 03:19:32 PM
I am really enjoying What We Do in the Shadows, a comedy series about a house of vampires, inc. an hysterically hilarious energy vampire.

A favorite show of the Rock household. Loved how they defeated the werewolves  ;D

Sarge
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on February 27, 2021, 12:50:09 PM
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The fifth season of Billions.  Cut short by Covid, which gets a mention in the last episode, the writers appear to have run out of things to write.  There's a new decabillionaire in the mix (Corey Stoll) who's more or less just bland and boring, and some of the dialogue is just awful.  There are a few very good scenes scattered throughout the season, but there are no good episodes.  A pity.  Perhaps Showtime, or some other content delivery organization, could be persuaded to fund a multi-episode documentary about Steven Cohen.  Now that could never be anything but good.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Stürmisch Bewegt on February 27, 2021, 02:36:46 PM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on February 27, 2021, 08:24:16 AM
A favorite show of the Rock household. Loved how they defeated the werewolves  ;D

Sarge

Our household, too! We've already adapted some of the dialog to suit our own daily life (this happened with Red Dwarf, as well), but the taste for blood has so far eluded us (kinda problematic in any case as we're vegetarians...) 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Fëanor on February 28, 2021, 04:53:07 AM
Quote from: milk on February 25, 2021, 02:42:42 PM
For dramas, there's a difference between shows like Downton Abbey that spin around looking for soapy intrigues to keep the audience interested and great shows that seem to have an organic story that adds up to something greater. I find the latter is done less and less these days. I end up watching more documentaries or reruns of Seinfeld.

What!?!  Downton Abbey soap opera?  Heck, of course it's soap opera.  But like I tell my son, good movies and series can made in any genre.  We should avoid literary condescension based on genre.  Downton Abbey is superior soap opera
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on February 28, 2021, 05:36:06 AM
Quote from: milk on February 25, 2021, 02:42:42 PM
I find the latter is done less and less these days.

No you're just looking in the wrong places.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on March 04, 2021, 10:32:33 PM
Quote from: Fëanor on February 28, 2021, 04:53:07 AM
What!?!  Downton Abbey soap opera?  Heck, of course it's soap opera.  But like I tell my son, good movies and series can made in any genre.  We should avoid literary condescension based on genre.  Downton Abbey is superior soap opera
I had a hard time with that show. It's seemed like it was written week to week like a soap. The rivalries and deep dark secrets didn't serve enough of a purpose to me.
But it's hard to write a great show I guess. I think shows like Mad Men and Deadwood are superior because they seem like they had more literary elements and more vision. The psychology of Don Draper, for example, was complex and nuanced. His deep dark secret was the crux of the show, not merely a plot point to throw away. I think those two I mentioned had a larger vision and purpose. I don't know what the point of Downton Abby was really.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: arpeggio on March 05, 2021, 06:40:39 AM
I have very mundane tastes when it comes to TV.

I enjoy watching the old Perry Mason.

Big fan of Judge Judy.

NCIS: New Orleans is becoming my favorite of that franchise.

Other series I watch on a regular basis are Law & Order SVU and Bull.

On Netflix I have been watching their series on the Roman Emperors.

Some sci fi series I have been watching are Picard, Resident Alien and HBO's Watchman.

Of course the NHL and the Olympic Channel.  It is great to see alpine skiing occurs more frequently than once every four years.  I am really impressed with the ladies in the biathlon, alpine skiing and bobsledding.  One really has to be crazy to do the luge or skeleton.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Brahmsian on March 05, 2021, 06:58:22 AM
Quote from: arpeggio on March 05, 2021, 06:40:39 AM

Of course the NHL

Do you have a favourite team? Mine, being in Winnipeg, is the Jets. I was so disappointed when Patrik Laine was traded to Columbus.  :'(

However, it may actually be a good trade for both teams.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on March 05, 2021, 07:17:15 AM
Well, we're on our last 'suspended' season of Doc Martin, so decided to start a new series - we are BIG fans of NCIS w/ Mark Harmon (and may just re-watch from the beginning?), but wanted to give one of the other take-off NCIS series a try - having been to New Orleans many times - chose to buy the first season ($14 purchase for 23 episodes on Amazon Prime) of NCIS: New Orleans - enjoying the NOLA atmosphere, but not getting into the characters' personalities as easily (vs. original NCIS); plus, the last half seasons are $30 - a later decision to continue to the next season or go back to the first NCIS?  Dave :)

(https://voxxexhibits.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/ncis-new-orleans.jpg)  (https://photos.smugmug.com/Other/Classical-Music/i-PT3LSV4/0/7512e45c/O/NCIS%20New%20Orleans.png)

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on March 05, 2021, 07:37:10 AM
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Incredible that a show this good can fly under the radar.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on March 05, 2021, 09:53:58 AM
Quote from: SonicMan46 on February 04, 2021, 08:15:29 AM
Loved that series when on TV in the early 70s - much later I bought the DVD box set, watched and then sent to my son who was just a babe when the show first appeared.  Dave :)

I'm having frequent trouble with the DVDs, alas!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on March 05, 2021, 09:55:26 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on February 07, 2021, 01:44:09 PM
Sweet!  I'm having the odd problem with a DVD here and there.

Why, I'm even repeating myself....
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on March 05, 2021, 09:59:45 AM
Finally giving The Outer Limits a proper viewing.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on March 05, 2021, 10:45:03 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on March 05, 2021, 09:53:58 AM
I'm having frequent trouble with the DVDs, alas!

Hi Karl - had to go back to the page w/ early February posts - you're talking about Kung Fu!  :laugh:

As stated, I sent my DVD set to my son - not sure if he still has the box nor whether he had problems w/ the discs?  Dave :)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on March 05, 2021, 01:26:56 PM
I'm rewatching Babylon 5 which was recently remastered in hd.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Fëanor on March 05, 2021, 04:11:53 PM
Quote from: DavidW on March 05, 2021, 01:26:56 PM
I'm rewatching Babylon 5 which was recently remastered in hd.

I recently rewatched all the Babylon 5 TV series in HD video;  (I don't recall watching any of the movies based on them).  OK at best.

I enjoyed rewatching the Andromeda series more; it's less serious but also less pretentious.  I can't help but observe that Lexa Doig, who played the role of the ship's avatar, is one of the most beautiful ladies that I can bring to mind.

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on March 05, 2021, 04:27:06 PM
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Still going along for the ride, but they've definitely lost their focus and the story is all over the place, seemingly rethought for each episode.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on March 12, 2021, 03:23:40 PM
lately:

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51eTNRJ0XSL._AC_.jpg)

six one-hour episodes so everything in that long history is quick and once over lightly, but still a perfectly worthy watch
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: david johnson on March 12, 2021, 10:11:12 PM
for me: Debris and Resident Alien.  I am angry Project Bluebook was not renewed!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Fëanor on March 13, 2021, 03:42:50 AM
Just finished the first and as yet only season of Tribes of Europa on Netflix.  This is slightly better than average post-apocalyptic sci-fi drama.  IMDB rates it 6.8/10 -- about right:  I give it a solid 7.

There are several character/situation threads in train, all to be continue next season of course.  Actors are solid but unremarkable except Oliver Masucci as the character, Moses, who adds some touches of humor.

(https://www.bravo.de/assets/field/image/tribes_of_europa_infos_und_fakten_zur_netflix-serie.jpeg)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on March 13, 2021, 05:37:14 AM
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The Good Lord Bird.  Ethan Hawke paired with his wife to bring this to the small screen, and the results are striking.  Based on the novel of the same name, it is the tale of John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry.  A bizarre, very modern sensibility take on the events with their roots in Bleeding Kansas, the story centers on the odyssey of Henry, a young slave Brown mistakes for a girl, calling him Henrietta and nicknaming him Onion.  Onion meets various people, regular and great, slave and free.  There's the gentlemanly Jeb Stuart, the powerful and persuasive Harriet Tubman, and the thundering Frederick Douglass, here played by Daveed Diggs in an inspired piece of casting, where the great man is portrayed as something less, something more plausible than his (rightly) towering image usually suggests.  There's a touch of the surreal, with stilted dialogue that comes across as a purposeful modern attempt to approximate colloquial speech of the time, and humor aplenty.  Some of the individual scenes rate with the best television and movies of the century.  A brief scene with Keith David in the first episode, where two slaves discuss how various slaves are related, comically skewers various unpleasant practices of the era.  The extended sequence centered on a slave named Sibonia demolishes, in mere minutes, the entirety of everything anyone ever attempted to say in defense of the infernal institution.  The dinner scene between Brown and Douglass encapsulates the differences between passionate calls for action and more level-headed realism.  The scenes between Joshua Caleb Johnson, extremely fine as the central character Onion, and Maya Hawke (a bit of nepotism creeped into the production) have freshness and vitality, showing that the young will always be young.  And at the center is Ethan Hawke as John Brown.  Prone to mumbling, overly long prayers, and poor planning, when roused to cite the good book in his denunciations of slavery and calls for its violent destruction, he roars fire and brimstone.  Brown was crazy, but he was right.  It is telling that this somewhat off-kilter show manages to rely on an anachronistic soundtrack that nonetheless works perfectly.  The best TV I've seen since The Americans ended.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Stürmisch Bewegt on March 13, 2021, 07:17:35 AM
Currently looking at the 3-episode limited series, Armadillo from 2001, a fascinating and challengingly opaque look at the perils and problems of an insurance adjuster.  I really like James Frain, so glad to see him in something new (to me!). 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on March 15, 2021, 07:13:58 AM
If you haven't seen Bloodlands on the BBC and you were thinking you ought to, just don't.

That's 4 hours I'll never get back.

Anything else you'll decide to do will always be better than this.

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on March 15, 2021, 08:06:58 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on March 15, 2021, 07:13:58 AM
If you haven't seen Bloodlands on the BBC and you were thinking you ought to, just don't.

That's 4 hours I'll never get back.

Anything else you'll decide to do will always be better than this.

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Watched the first episode then switched to the Unforgotten a decision I have not regretted.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on March 15, 2021, 08:25:02 AM
Quote from: Irons on March 15, 2021, 08:06:58 AM
Watched the first episode then switched to the Unforgotten a decision I have not regretted.

Not seen Unforgotten yet, will have to give it a go.

We also have The Bay season 1 on the go as well... Struggling with this one too, a bit dragging.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on March 15, 2021, 08:29:31 AM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on March 15, 2021, 10:35:43 AM
Still watching the Murdoch Mysteries finishing Season 6 last night and the first season of NCIS: New Orleans (liked the original much better so not sure if we'll purchase the 2nd season?).

Bosch - just into the first season (apparently a 7th will be the final one?) - we started this series a while back and stopped for some reason - both of us enjoyed, so starting over a few nights ago.  Dave :)

(https://www.scoopbyte.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/bosch-s6.jpg)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on March 15, 2021, 11:30:54 AM
Quote from: SonicMan46 on March 15, 2021, 10:35:43 AM
Bosch - just into the first season (apparently a 7th will be the final one?) - we started this series a while back and stopped for some reason - both of us enjoyed, so starting over a few nights ago.  Dave :)

I haven't seen the series, but I've read most of the novels in not only Bosch but also the Lincoln Lawyer series and the Jack McEvoy series.  All three series are interconnected.  Michael Connelly is my favorite contemporary mystery/detective writer.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on March 15, 2021, 04:25:24 PM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on March 17, 2021, 09:08:02 AM
Finished the 1st season of The Bay last night. Quite slow to get going, you have to bear beyond the first two episodes then it ramps up nicely in intensity and tension after that. Satisfying closing of most of the loose threads in the last episode as well. It is not Broadchurch but it's still decent TV and it nicely offsets the disastrous Bloodlands from earlier in the week  8) We'll continue to the recent season 2 at some point.

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: vandermolen on March 17, 2021, 12:00:45 PM
'The Serpent' - chilling but compulsive viewing:
(//)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Stürmisch Bewegt on March 17, 2021, 03:56:05 PM
We are certainly playing catch-up in the TV series department. Began watching All Creatures Great and Small on BritBox and perhaps even more remarkably, thoroughly enjoying it!  British actors, my wife and I are convinced, rule (the waves, air waves...)  ;D
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Stürmisch Bewegt on March 17, 2021, 03:58:34 PM
Quote from: Papy Oli on March 17, 2021, 09:08:02 AM
Finished the 1st season of The Bay last night. Quite slow to get going, you have to bear beyond the first two episodes then it ramps up nicely in intensity and tension after that. Satisfying closing of most of the loose threads in the last episode as well. It is not Broadchurch but it's still decent TV and it nicely offsets the disastrous Bloodlands from earlier in the week  8) We'll continue to the recent season 2 at some point.

(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91aRs3Y2kZL._SL1500_.jpg)   

Yes, Broadchurch!  (Pounds the Telly with Glee and Gratitude)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on March 17, 2021, 04:01:26 PM
Beginning a second viewing

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on March 17, 2021, 04:09:10 PM
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LOVE this show!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on March 18, 2021, 12:39:04 PM
Quote from: Stürmisch Bewegt on March 17, 2021, 03:56:05 PM
We are certainly playing catch-up in the TV series department. Began watching All Creatures Great and Small on BritBox and perhaps even more remarkably, thoroughly enjoying it!  British actors, my wife and I are convinced, rule (the waves, air waves...)  ;D
That's a wonderful show!  I've missed some of the episodes, but it still works.  Remember watching the original series years ago.  :)

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Stürmisch Bewegt on March 18, 2021, 03:28:21 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on March 18, 2021, 12:39:04 PM
That's a wonderful show!  I've missed some of the episodes, but it still works.  Remember watching the original series years ago.  :)

PD

Glad you like it too, PD.  The Yorkshire landscape is appealing and the character acting ingratiating and compelling.  Too bad the accompanying score is worse than crummy.  Did you know the actor playing James Herriot was having an affair with his onscreen wife, Helen?  Lends a little spice to watching them - viewers don't know if their affection is acting or real or a bit o' both!   :laugh: I remember it being a big fund raiser for PBS - it's hard not to like and the parade of animals (and people!) endlessly of interest.  Curiously, the series seems dated now, but that actually lends verisimilitude to the whole.   
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: steve ridgway on March 18, 2021, 10:51:38 PM
Quote from: vandermolen on March 17, 2021, 12:00:45 PM
'The Serpent' - chilling but compulsive viewing:

+1 for that. It jumps back and forth in time a lot but manages not to get confusing, and being based on a real story makes it more horrifying.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: vandermolen on March 20, 2021, 01:21:04 AM
Quote from: SimonNZ on March 17, 2021, 04:01:26 PM
Beginning a second viewing

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A great series.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: vandermolen on March 20, 2021, 01:25:01 AM
Quote from: steve ridgway on March 18, 2021, 10:51:38 PM
+1 for that. It jumps back and forth in time a lot but manages not to get confusing, and being based on a real story makes it more horrifying.
I binge-watched the last three episodes back-to-back last night. It was an excellent. It does jump around chronologically all the time but it seemed to work. Excellent acting by the two villainous leads, but also by everyone else + excellent musical score.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Florestan on March 20, 2021, 06:17:06 AM
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I watched this on the Epic Drama channel but unfortunately missed the last episodes. The ones I've watched were very good.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on March 20, 2021, 06:32:05 AM
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The One.  Saw this high concept show pop up as a new viewing option.  The show offers an exploration of the implications of DNA based romantic matchmaking.  It's like eHarmony but even more sciency.  Or something.  There was potential for the idea, but unfortunately, the show is just lazy in structure, story, and dialogue, and the first episode sets the stage with corporate chicanery and a mysterious death.  (Gasp!)  And the actors are only routinely attractive C-listers.  Brave New World it ain't.  I made it through the first episode.  The one episode is enough.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on March 20, 2021, 11:09:13 AM
Quote from: Florestan on March 20, 2021, 06:17:06 AM
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I watched this on the Epic Drama channel but unfortunately missed the last episodes. The ones I've watched were very good.

     That's the guy from Weissensee, Florian Lukas.

     I'm getting Deutschland 83, though the pipeline is a bit clogged as I'm watching a Belgian-Danish-German thingy where they speak English half the time.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Florestan on March 20, 2021, 11:11:16 AM
Quote from: drogulus on March 20, 2021, 11:09:13 AM
a Belgian-Danish-German thingy where they speak English half the time.

???
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on March 20, 2021, 01:35:21 PM
Quote from: Stürmisch Bewegt on March 18, 2021, 03:28:21 PM
Glad you like it too, PD.  The Yorkshire landscape is appealing and the character acting ingratiating and compelling.  Too bad the accompanying score is worse than crummy.  Did you know the actor playing James Herriot was having an affair with his onscreen wife, Helen?  Lends a little spice to watching them - viewers don't know if their affection is acting or real or a bit o' both!   :laugh: I remember it being a big fund raiser for PBS - it's hard not to like and the parade of animals (and people!) endlessly of interest.  Curiously, the series seems dated now, but that actually lends verisimilitude to the whole.
Are you talking about the original series or the new one?

I remember reading the books years ago...encouraged by an animal-crazy person who ended up going to vet school.  ;)  Loved them!

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on March 20, 2021, 03:09:37 PM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: vandermolen on March 22, 2021, 11:19:55 AM
'The Terror' about the disastrous Franklin Expedition of 1845 to find the North-West Passage:
(//)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on March 22, 2021, 01:43:08 PM
Quote from: vandermolen on March 22, 2021, 11:19:55 AM
'The Terror' about the disastrous Franklin Expedition of 1845 to find the North-West Passage:
(//)

Nice!  I've read the novel and seen the miniseries.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on March 25, 2021, 06:12:11 AM
A 3-part BBC documentary called Football's Darkest Secret broadcast this week, covering the abuse of kids in youth teams over several decades in English football clubs, the cover ups, the breaking out of the stories years later and the rolling effect thereafter. It is a gruelling, sickening, harrowing watch seeing those now adults talking bluntly and courageously about having to deal with their burden everyday since the abuse started. I can't remember a documentary that kicked me in the guts like that in a long time. A very hard watch but one worthy of your time.

A review from the Guardian:
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2021/mar/22/footballs-darkest-secret-review-spare-and-unrelenting (https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2021/mar/22/footballs-darkest-secret-review-spare-and-unrelenting)

The link to the BBC player :
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000ths4 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000ths4)

For some reason, only episodes 1 & 3 are made available on catch-up. I saw No.1 earlier in the week Live and No.3 today on catch up. No idea why No.2 is not there (assuming some lawyers might have got involved and requested a suspension of the catch up version ?). I will have to keep an eye out when it returns. Episodes 1 & 3 are still definitely worth watching as they are.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on March 25, 2021, 06:26:14 AM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Fëanor on March 27, 2021, 05:30:36 AM
I'm giving up on The Americans as I near the end of Season 3.  It was suggest by a member here as being "vastly superior" Homeland.  But I can't handle any more.

It deals with in "illegal" Soviet spy couple living in deep cover in the Washington in the Reagan era.  They strive with considerable success to obtain Star Wars, ECM, stealth technology, etc., etc.  In the background changes in the Soviet government with the death of Brezhnev, etc..  An emerging theme in S03 is Moscow Central's effort to recruit the couples American-born daughter to become a "2nd generation" spy more able to pass CIA, FBI, or military background checks.

All very intriguing.  However what puts me right off is that it is impossible for me to develop slightest empathy for this couple.  The writer portrays there personal lives, their sometimes mixed feelings for each other, their love for their children, but if it is the writers intent to illicit any sort of sympathy for them he fails.

This omni-talented couple have comprehensive skills from seduction and sexual techniques, to martial arts, to lock-picking.  Implausibly the 5'3", 110 lb. female is able to take down fit 200 lb. men, sometimes two, with relative ease, (despite apparent lack ongoing practice).  They are fanatically motivated by their love of the "motherland" and the "socialist cause" to routinely commit heinous crimes including the callous and remorseless murder of innocent people who are in the wrong place at the wrong time.  Granted, he is less fanatical than she is, be he doesn't shirk for his "duty".

In a nutshell their total lack of compassion much less sympathy for their American neighbors has made the series insufferable to me and to continue to watch has become self-abusive.

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Post by: Mirror Image on March 27, 2021, 06:55:36 AM
I've been re-watching some Space Ghost Coast to Coast and what a hilarious show this is --- just as zany as I remember it.

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Post by: drogulus on March 27, 2021, 09:19:05 AM

     On Prime I've been watching Murder In..., a series of murder mysteries each set in a different location in France. The scenery is beautiful, and some of the police are beautiful, too.
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Post by: SimonNZ on March 27, 2021, 12:58:54 PM
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Second viewing.

It seems more poorly written this time around. Their motives just the sketchiest caricature, and all of the dialogue and acting a little over the top.
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Post by: vandermolen on March 27, 2021, 01:35:26 PM
Quote from: Papy Oli on March 25, 2021, 06:12:11 AM
A 3-part BBC documentary called Football's Darkest Secret broadcast this week, covering the abuse of kids in youth teams over several decades in English football clubs, the cover ups, the breaking out of the stories years later and the rolling effect thereafter. It is a gruelling, sickening, harrowing watch seeing those now adults talking bluntly and courageously about having to deal with their burden everyday since the abuse started. I can't remember a documentary that kicked me in the guts like that in a long time. A very hard watch but one worthy of your time.

A review from the Guardian:
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2021/mar/22/footballs-darkest-secret-review-spare-and-unrelenting (https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2021/mar/22/footballs-darkest-secret-review-spare-and-unrelenting)

The link to the BBC player :
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000ths4 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000ths4)

For some reason, only episodes 1 & 3 are made available on catch-up. I saw No.1 earlier in the week Live and No.3 today on catch up. No idea why No.2 is not there (assuming some lawyers might have got involved and requested a suspension of the catch up version ?). I will have to keep an eye out when it returns. Episodes 1 & 3 are still definitely worth watching as they are.
I watched Part 1 and didn't realise there was a part 2 and 3. A very sad, depressing documentary, focusing on the corruption and destruction of the lives of innocent young football hopefuls.
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Post by: Papy Oli on March 27, 2021, 03:31:28 PM
Quote from: vandermolen on March 27, 2021, 01:35:26 PM
I watched Part 1 and didn't realise there was a part 2 and 3. A very sad, depressing documentary, focusing on the corruption and destruction of the lives of innocent young football hopefuls.

Jeffrey,
They've put the 2nd episode back up on i-player yesterday, apparently after some edits since the broadcast. This 2nd episode is utterly heartbreaking but a compelling watch.
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Post by: vandermolen on March 28, 2021, 12:15:32 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on March 27, 2021, 03:31:28 PM
Jeffrey,
They've put the 2nd episode back up on i-player yesterday, apparently after some edits since the broadcast. This 2nd episode is utterly heartbreaking but a compelling watch.
Cheers Olivier - thank you.
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Post by: George on March 28, 2021, 07:27:34 AM
Superstore series finale. Very sad to see it go.  :(
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Post by: Daverz on March 28, 2021, 11:53:17 AM
Quote from: Fëanor on March 27, 2021, 05:30:36 AM
(https://tvseriesfinale.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/the-americans-fx-season-5-ratings-canceled-or-season-6-590x332.jpg)

Loved the whole show.  It was, of course, fantasy, so I find it amusing that a petite woman kicking ass was among the things that bothered you. 
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Post by: Roy Bland on March 28, 2021, 07:00:08 PM
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Post by: George on March 28, 2021, 07:44:43 PM
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Post by: Stürmisch Bewegt on March 29, 2021, 05:11:47 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on March 20, 2021, 01:35:21 PM
Are you talking about the original series or the new one?

I remember reading the books years ago...encouraged by an animal-crazy person who ended up going to vet school.  ;)  Loved them!
PD

Old series, '78-80. Just started the succeeding one done ten years later, '88-90 (Carol Drinkwater, playing Helen, JAmes' wife, left and was replaced by a less interesting actor - certainly one without Drinkwater's flair - and the writers seem not to be interested in her.  Still a lot of fun. Will eventually view the new one. 
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Post by: drogulus on March 29, 2021, 07:38:08 AM

     I just started Valley Of Tears, an Israeli series about the Yom Kippur War (Oct. '73). So far it's riveting.

     An Epic Israeli TV Drama Exposes War Wounds Old and New (https://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:Fa-8yvhFAagJ:https://us.newschant.com/world/an-epic-israeli-tv-drama-exposes-war-wounds-old-and-new/+&cd=2&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&client=firefox-b-1-d)
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Post by: Fëanor on March 29, 2021, 07:54:54 AM
Quote from: Daverz on March 28, 2021, 11:53:17 AM
Loved the whole show  {The Americans}.  It was, of course, fantasy, so I find it amusing that a petite woman kicking ass was among the things that bothered you.

Apparently lots of people like to show which was cleverly intriguing and got high a IMDB rating.  My personal sensibilities perhaps aren't mainstream.

The show is presented as serious though, of course, there are huge improbabilities, not the least that a single couple cut pull off so many heinous deeds for so long without detection.  But again, it was the total lack of empathy I could muster for the chief protagonists that overwhelmed me by the end of season 3.  I can only watch fanatics doing detestable things for so long without revulsion;  (I'd better avoid the evening news).

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Post by: DavidW on March 29, 2021, 09:10:17 AM
Quote from: Fëanor on March 29, 2021, 07:54:54 AM
I can only watch fanatics doing detestable things for so long without revulsion;  (I'd better avoid the evening news).

I guess I shouldn't recommend Dexter to you then!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Fëanor on March 30, 2021, 06:18:18 AM
Quote from: DavidW on March 29, 2021, 09:10:17 AM
I guess I shouldn't recommend Dexter to you then!

Have seen the whole series and mildly enjoyed it.  Maybe the difference was that Dexter was always portrayed as a compulsive psychopath who, by intention, victimized only bad people, plus fantasy element was more up-front than for The Americans.
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Post by: milk on March 31, 2021, 05:14:53 AM
Quote from: George on March 28, 2021, 07:44:43 PM
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I wonder how the last season of this was. I never got around to it and the reviews were mixed.
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Post by: George on March 31, 2021, 05:39:34 AM
Quote from: milk on March 31, 2021, 05:14:53 AM
I wonder how the last season of this was. I never got around to it and the reviews were mixed.

It was slower than previous seasons, so watching it a week at a time didn't do it any favors. I plan to watch it again when I finish the second season (which I think the best of the four.)

Also, a fifth season was recently confirmed by the creator.
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Post by: vandermolen on March 31, 2021, 02:53:09 PM
Quote from: Papy Oli on March 27, 2021, 03:31:28 PM
Jeffrey,
They've put the 2nd episode back up on i-player yesterday, apparently after some edits since the broadcast. This 2nd episode is utterly heartbreaking but a compelling watch.
I watched it this evening Olivier - heartbreaking, as you suggest, but compelling viewing.
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Post by: Papy Oli on March 31, 2021, 03:06:03 PM
Quote from: vandermolen on March 31, 2021, 02:53:09 PM
I watched it this evening Olivier - heartbreaking, as you suggest, but compelling viewing.

BBC did broadcast another powerful documentary this week, Finding Jack Charlton. Putting in parallel his and people's memories of his coaching of the Irish national team against his growing dementia settling in his latter years. Another emotional one. Worth the hour and a half of your time. 
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Post by: SimonNZ on March 31, 2021, 03:33:23 PM
The second semi-final of the current University Challenge.

That was brutal: 270-50, and not that its saying much but the lowest number of questions I was able to answer or guess myself.

Final next week

(why is Magdalene College pronounced "maudlin"?)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: vandermolen on April 01, 2021, 03:12:00 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on March 31, 2021, 03:06:03 PM
BBC did broadcast another powerful documentary this week, Finding Jack Charlton. Putting in parallel his and people's memories of his coaching of the Irish national team against his growing dementia settling in his latter years. Another emotional one. Worth the hour and a half of your time.
Thanks Olivier - I noticed that was on and will be watching in due course. I always thought that Jack seemed a rather more likeable individual that Bobby.
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Post by: Papy Oli on April 01, 2021, 03:18:56 AM
Quote from: vandermolen on April 01, 2021, 03:12:00 AM
Thanks Olivier - I noticed that was on and will be watching in due course. I always thought that Jack seemed a rather more likeable individual that Bobby.

It would seem that way, Jack seemed really at ease with any type of crowds. I was not aware they had had a serious fallout between them, it is broached a bit in the documentary but you only see Bobby through some archive footage.
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Post by: DavidW on April 01, 2021, 05:46:18 AM
I watched a documentary on HBO Max about the Diamond Princess Cruise Ship.  I didn't learn anything new but it is worth watching from the perspective of the passengers and the crew.
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Post by: SimonNZ on April 01, 2021, 04:21:15 PM
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second viewing of this six parter, superbly written and with a dream cast
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Post by: vandermolen on April 02, 2021, 03:56:42 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on April 01, 2021, 03:18:56 AM
It would seem that way, Jack seemed really at ease with any type of crowds. I was not aware they had had a serious fallout between them, it is broached a bit in the documentary but you only see Bobby through some archive footage.
I watched Part 3 of 'Football's Darkest Secret' last night - was just as moving as Part 2.
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Post by: Brian on April 02, 2021, 09:05:54 AM
Quote from: SimonNZ on March 31, 2021, 03:33:23 PM

(why is Magdalene College pronounced "maudlin"?)
A new one to me this week was finding out Cambridge has a college and street called Bene't with that spelling and pronunciation - it used to be Benedict but people were too lazy to say the full name.
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Post by: drogulus on April 02, 2021, 10:29:13 AM

     I'm still watching the French series Murder In... and the Israeli series Valley Of Tears. Next up will be Deutschland 83 and the second season of the alternative history For All Mankind.
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Post by: Roy Bland on April 09, 2021, 06:05:02 AM
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Post by: drogulus on April 15, 2021, 09:45:33 AM

     Last night I re-re-watched The Caesars, which covers much of the same history as I, Claudius but as written by Philip Mackie has a decidedly intellectual bent. Tiberius is given something like a philosophy of governance and his astrological fatalism is explored.

     The series is dominated by sensational performances by Andre Morell as Tiberius, Freddie Jones as Claudius, and the perfectly cast Ralph Bates as Caligula.

     (https://i.imgur.com/02jspLP.jpg)    (https://i.imgur.com/wsMCrWY.jpg)

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Post by: Daverz on April 15, 2021, 09:58:25 AM
Quote from: drogulus on April 15, 2021, 09:45:33 AM
     Last night I re-re-watched The Caesars, which covers much of the same history as I, Claudius but as written by Philip Mackie has a decidedly intellectual bent. Tiberius is given something like a philosophy of governance and his astrological fatalism is explored.

     The series is dominated by sensational performances by Andre Morell as Tiberius, Freddie Jones as Claudius, and the perfectly cast Ralph Bates as Caligula.

     (https://i.imgur.com/02jspLP.jpg) 

Where did you watch this?  DVD?
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Post by: drogulus on April 15, 2021, 10:01:40 AM
Quote from: Daverz on April 15, 2021, 09:58:25 AM
Where did you watch this?  DVD?

     Yes, and it's in B&W. These color stills were included on the disc.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on April 18, 2021, 01:08:44 PM
Murdoch Mysteries - still watching this show - now on Season 10 and enjoying - George has become quite a character!

NCIS - Season 18 - just purchased last night on Amazon Prime Video (11 episodes listed + a bonus one - not sure if more will be added?) - we've been watching this show from the start - the characters are looking older (David McCallum is now 87 y/o!).  Dave :)

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/3f/5d/70/3f5d705de98483dc056bc7d79bf9e9b2.jpg)  (https://www.dvdland.com.au/product_images/j/977/ncis_s18__67448_zoom.jpg)
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Post by: André on April 18, 2021, 01:39:58 PM
Quote from: SonicMan46 on April 18, 2021, 01:08:44 PM
Murdoch Mysteries - still watching this show - now on Season 10 and enjoying - George has become quite a character!

NCIS - Season 18 - just purchased last night on Amazon Prime Video (11 episodes listed + a bonus one - not sure if more will be added?) - we've been watching this show from the start - the characters are looking older (David McCallum is now 87 y/o!).  Dave :)

(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/3f/5d/70/3f5d705de98483dc056bc7d79bf9e9b2.jpg)  (https://www.dvdland.com.au/product_images/j/977/ncis_s18__67448_zoom.jpg)

Indeed, George's part has acquired a lot of depth. He often gets to be the 'human interest' centre of the plot.
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Post by: Stürmisch Bewegt on April 19, 2021, 03:38:46 AM
On Netflix:  The Lost Pirate Kingdom a clever combo of stirring drama and authoritative documentary.  If you'd asked me beforehand I'd say it prob. wouldn't work.  It does and grippingly.  https://www.netflix.com/title/81035118
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on April 19, 2021, 06:00:15 AM
Quote from: André on April 18, 2021, 01:39:58 PM
Indeed, George's part has acquired a lot of depth. He often gets to be the 'human interest' centre of the plot.

1+ André - loved the episode with him and his 'aunts' in Newfoundland where Marconi shows up to test his 'wireless' invention!  :laugh: Dave
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Post by: Roy Bland on April 21, 2021, 06:11:24 PM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on April 25, 2021, 09:51:12 AM
Blue Bloods - Season 11 - only has 12 episodes (others may be added?) - still enjoying - Dave :)

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Post by: vandermolen on April 25, 2021, 09:57:29 AM
'Line of Duty'
Series 1, episode 1. Very good.
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Post by: George on April 25, 2021, 10:24:15 AM
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Only a few episodes in.
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Post by: Brahmsian on April 25, 2021, 10:27:41 AM
Quote from: vandermolen on April 25, 2021, 09:57:29 AM
'Line of Duty'
Series 1, episode 1. Very good.

Just finished rewatching season 1-5. Season 2 & 3 combined being my favourite seasons, but they really are all excellent.

Looking forward to be able to stream season 6 when it comes available on Canadian Netflix.

Line of Duty is one of my favourite police dramas of all time.
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Post by: André on April 25, 2021, 10:37:22 AM
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Finnish noir series. Watched the first 3 episodes of season 1 but let go midway in episode 4. Borderline gore stuff, just too heavy for my taste. From the 'happiest country in the world'   ::)
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Post by: vandermolen on April 25, 2021, 01:19:53 PM
Quote from: Moonfish on April 26, 2015, 10:12:39 PM
Just finishing the fifth season of Downton Abbey. Watched all the previous four season this spring. Excellent story, but with a slight presence of "soapiness" as the seasons progressed. Still, great acting and sets. I am definitely a sucker for dramas from BBC (Masterpiece Theatre type).  :)

(http://brioux.tv/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Downton-Abbey-Season-5.jpg)
Apparently a second feature film is in the pipeline.
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Post by: Fëanor on April 26, 2021, 03:44:17 AM
I'm just finishing up the final season, 6, of Schitt's Creek, the Canadian comedy TV series.  I enjoyed it, (being a retired septuagenarian with time on hands), but an IMDB rating of '8.5' is 'way too high, IMHO:  it gets a '7' from me.

I suspect a lot a praise for the series stems for its matter-of-fact, light-hearted treatment of a gay relationship.  OTOH, the relationship between highly affected, poor-little-formerly-rich kid, David, (Dan Levy), and the conventional, newly "out" Patrick seem implausible on the face of it.

Catherine O'Hara, (of Home Alone and Beetlejuice fame, etc.), has won a number of awards for her performance in this series.  Her performance is appropriate in-context, IMHO, but ultimately it is hammy and affected.

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Post by: BWV 1080 on April 26, 2021, 07:07:47 AM
Just finished season 1, this is the more historically accurate European production, not the Showtime soap opera
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on April 26, 2021, 07:41:21 AM
Breaking Bad is the best thing I have seen in years. Late to the party but that is not a bad thing as we can binge watch - last night three episodes worth. The production and acting is so impressive, far superior to anything on British TV. Based around Walter who has terminal cancer the series is LOL funny with characters comparable to modern day Dickens. But it is the acting that stands out, the facial expression of Walter's wife (a brilliant actress) when he came down to prepare breakfast after shaving all his hair off had me in stiches.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: North Star on April 26, 2021, 10:39:01 AM
Quote from: Irons on April 26, 2021, 07:41:21 AM
Breaking Bad is the best thing I have seen in years. Late to the party but that is not a bad thing as we can binge watch - last night three episodes worth. The production and acting is so impressive, far superior to anything on British TV. Based around Walter who has terminal cancer the series is LOL funny with characters comparable to modern day Dickens. But it is the acting that stands out, the facial expression of Walter's wife (a brilliant actress) when he came down to prepare breakfast after shaving all his hair off had me in stiches.
What a great series indeed, and after you finish it, you'll have the superb prequel to see.
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Post by: George on April 26, 2021, 10:46:17 AM
Quote from: North Star on April 26, 2021, 10:39:01 AM
What a great series indeed, and after you finish it, you'll have the superb prequel to see.

Yes, Better Call Saul is not to be missed. I like it quite a bit more than Breaking Bad (and I definitely enjoyed Breaking Bad.)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on April 26, 2021, 11:33:54 PM
Quote from: North Star on April 26, 2021, 10:39:01 AM
What a great series indeed, and after you finish it, you'll have the superb prequel to see.

Look forward to it. My son tells me - and I think I'm getting close - when the police chief brother-in-law realises the drug dealer he is obsessed in capturing is in fact Walter counts as one of the best moments on TV he has seen.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: North Star on April 27, 2021, 07:20:59 AM
Quote from: Irons on April 26, 2021, 11:33:54 PM
Look forward to it. My son tells me - and I think I'm getting close - when the police chief brother-in-law realises the drug dealer he is obsessed in capturing is in fact Walter counts as one of the best moments on TV he has seen.
It's definitely a 'holy crap' moment.
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Post by: drogulus on April 27, 2021, 08:56:27 AM
Quote from: North Star on April 27, 2021, 07:20:59 AM
It's definitely a 'holy crap' moment.

     Oh yes, that conversation was epic. My vote for best moment is fairly conventional, the Carousel pitch from Mad Men.

     Good luck at your next meeting.

     
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Post by: Roy Bland on April 30, 2021, 04:53:10 AM
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Post by: Cato on April 30, 2021, 06:30:39 AM
Quote from: Roy Bland on April 30, 2021, 04:53:10 AM

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Some of those episodes are brilliant, like The Twilight Zone!

Recently we revisited comedian Bob Newhart's second series from the 1980's, Newhart, which had him running an inn and hosting a local T.V. show where he interviewed authors pushing their books.

This sequence is hysterical: give it a chance to establish the set-up, and then the punchlines just keep on coming!   ;D


https://www.youtube.com/v/g2H-9OmErYQ


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Post by: steve ridgway on April 30, 2021, 06:56:00 AM
We had started watching the drama Viewpoint on ITV but, after broadcasting 4 of 5 episodes the finale has been cancelled due to sexual harassment allegations against one of the stars. Just as well we'd been recording it so have only wasted the one hour. :(

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-56940444 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-56940444)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on April 30, 2021, 07:08:13 AM
Quote from: steve ridgway on April 30, 2021, 06:56:00 AM
We had started watching the drama Viewpoint on ITV but, after broadcasting 4 of 5 episodes the finale has been cancelled due to sexual harassment allegations against one of the stars. Just as well we'd been recording it so have only wasted the one hour. :(

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-56940444 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-56940444)

Steve,
Even if not aired live, that last episode will be available on the ITV Hub to "catch up".
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: steve ridgway on April 30, 2021, 07:35:11 AM
Thanks Olivier, I don't think we'll bother as we'd have to rush through 3 episodes in the hope of catching the "limited time" offer. Next time we'll make sure we have a complete series safely recorded before starting to watch.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on April 30, 2021, 08:04:04 AM
No worries :)

Talking of ITV Hub, we've finished the second season of The Bay a few days ago. That was quite a let down compared to the first season.

Now looking forward to the finale (season or full stop ? who knows...) of Line of Duty on Sunday night on the Beeb.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Brahmsian on April 30, 2021, 08:06:22 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on April 30, 2021, 08:04:04 AM


Now looking forward to the finale (season or full stop ? who knows...) of Line of Duty on Sunday night on the Beeb.

I have mentioned it before:  One of my favourite police dramas of all time (particularly seasons 2 and 3 as a combination).  I have not seen the season six yet (not yet available on Canadian Netflix).
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Mirror Image on April 30, 2021, 08:09:10 AM
Quote from: Roy Bland on April 30, 2021, 04:53:10 AM
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Great stuff! I love Hitchcock.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on April 30, 2021, 08:12:35 AM
Quote from: OrchestralNut on April 30, 2021, 08:06:22 AM
I have mentioned it before:  One of my favourite police dramas of all time (particularly seasons 2 and 3 as a combination).  I have not seen the season six yet (not yet available on Canadian Netflix).

Hope you'll get it soon, Ray.

It got much better again. We are supposed to finally (!) get some sort of answers in Sunday's episode  ???
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Brahmsian on April 30, 2021, 08:13:56 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on April 30, 2021, 08:12:35 AM
Hope you'll get it soon, Ray.

It got much better again. We are supposed to finally (!) get some sort of answers in Sunday's episode  ???

I'm sure in it will be available to view in the next few months, hopefully.  Look forward to it!  :)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on April 30, 2021, 08:16:39 AM
Hang in there fella, you'll be sucking diesel soon  ;D
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Sergeant Rock on April 30, 2021, 09:13:08 AM
Quote from: Cato on April 30, 2021, 06:30:39 AM
Recently we revisited comedian Bob Newhart's second series from the 1980's, Newhart, which had him running an inn and hosting a local T.V. show where he interviewed authors pushing their books.

One of the greatest sitcoms in television history and a personal favorite. Newhart was a brilliant straight man and the show gave him so many unforgettable characters to test him: Stephanie and Michael, Larry and the two Daryls, the police chief, Jim the mayor and his best friend Chester, Harley among others.

Sarge
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on April 30, 2021, 09:44:00 AM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on April 30, 2021, 09:13:08 AM
One of the greatest sitcoms in television history and a personal favorite. Newhart was a brilliant straight man and the show gave him so many unforgettable characters to test him: Stephanie and Michael, Larry and the two Daryls, the police chief, Jim the mayor and his best friend Chester, Harley among others.

Sarge
I used to love that show (plus the original one)!  Remember how they ended it? :)  That and The Carol Burnett Show were big favorites of mine growing up.

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Cato on April 30, 2021, 12:37:45 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on April 30, 2021, 09:44:00 AM
I used to love that show (plus the original one)!  Remember how they ended it? :)  That and The Carol Burnett Show were big favorites of mine growing up.
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PD

DO you remember Tim Conway's Elephant Stories?

The picture quality is not the best, but this is hysterical...times two!

https://www.youtube.com/v/emVcDPT9Ch4

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Sergeant Rock on May 01, 2021, 05:31:38 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on April 30, 2021, 09:44:00 AM
I used to love that show (plus the original one)!  Remember how they ended it? :)

PD

Yes, brilliant way to use "it was only a dream" to end a show. You know, Emily, you really should wear more sweaters  ;D

Sarge
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Cato on May 01, 2021, 06:12:20 AM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on April 30, 2021, 09:13:08 AM
One of the greatest sitcoms in television history and a personal favorite. Newhart was a brilliant straight man and the show gave him so many unforgettable characters to test him: Stephanie and Michael, Larry and the two Daryls, the police chief, Jim the mayor and his best friend Chester, Harley among others.

Sarge

One of the greatest pauses in Comedy History, on top of two "brothers" who could not possibly be brothers to each other or to Larry:

Larry: "This is my brother Daryl...

...and this is my other brother Daryl."   8)

Quote from: Sergeant Rock on May 01, 2021, 05:31:38 AM

. You know, Emily, you really should wear more sweaters  ;D

Sarge


;)  (One must watch the show to understand that joke!)

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on May 01, 2021, 08:55:09 AM

     Watching a clip of Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman I was interested to see that it's as weird today as it was in the '70s. Louise Lasser is doing full Donnie Darko in the opening sermon "Waxy Yellow Buildup".

     (https://i.ytimg.com/vi/bhlZdP1uKyc/maxresdefault.jpg)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Stürmisch Bewegt on May 03, 2021, 04:54:49 AM
Began A Touch of Frost from Season 1, now well into Season 2.  Some of these are fairly harrowing and many have pointed social commentary on :  income inequality, rape, care of aged, racism, gays, and the mentally challenged.  David Jason, Detective Investigator Frost, made the unusual leap from comedic to dramatic roles with this series, retaining - however - some of his sharp wit for relief.  One of the darkest japes I'm aware of : sending morticians to collect a living person:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NbWaFIWwzs
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on May 03, 2021, 11:34:46 AM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: arpeggio on May 03, 2021, 12:07:01 PM
Completed For All Mankind on Apple, Mars series on Nat Geo and Picard on Paramount+.

Just started The Mandalorian on Disney.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Brahmsian on May 03, 2021, 12:27:40 PM
Quote from: arpeggio on May 03, 2021, 12:07:01 PM
Completed For All Mankind on Apple, Mars series on Nat Geo and Picard on Paramount+.

Just started The Mandalorian on Disney.

Just started watching The Mandalorian as well on Disney.  It is much better than I was anticipating!
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Post by: SimonNZ on May 03, 2021, 04:40:20 PM
Quote from: OrchestralNut on May 03, 2021, 12:27:40 PM
Just started watching The Mandalorian as well on Disney.  It is much better than I was anticipating!

I learned just recently that after filming Haywire - a pizza movie I greatly enjoy - director Steven Soderberg went back and overdubbed lead actress Gina Carano with Laura San Giacomo's voice and then had to edit the film in such a way that no one would notice.

At some point I'd like to check out The Mandalorian to see if she really is that bad.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: André on May 03, 2021, 04:45:44 PM
Finished the Sherlock Holmes series. Great acting, esp. from Martin Freeman as Dr. Watson, great dialogues, delivered at lightning speed when Sherlock is in deduction mode. The plots are as convoluted as they get, but that's part of the fun. Unconventional treatment of a classic, and thanks for that.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on May 04, 2021, 06:52:15 AM
Quote from: André on May 03, 2021, 04:45:44 PM
Finished the Sherlock Holmes series. Great acting, esp. from Martin Freeman as Dr. Watson, great dialogues, delivered at lightning speed when Sherlock is in deduction mode. The plots are as convoluted as they get, but that's part of the fun. Unconventional treatment of a classic, and thanks for that.

Some really gripping episodes in those series, one to re-watch at some point.

Finished Line of Duty series 6 live on Sunday.

Not to spoil it for anyone still on previous series, I'll just say I have to disagree with the general opinion on twitter that cropped up after broadcast on the conclusion of this series. I have found it quite satisfying and would be at peace if this was the last series ever. Jed Mercurio explained his angle of approach on this conclusion on a BBC podcast Monday and that made perfect sense when you think about it.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on May 04, 2021, 07:51:37 AM

     I've been enjoying greatly the Deutschland 83-6-9 shows. I've read that it wasn't popular in Germany. Upon reflection I can see why, and I'm a little surprised that I needed to have it pointed out to me (I am the one who points? Uh, maybe not.).  Germans are not easily going to see their national drama through such a farcical and morally ambiguous frame.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: North Star on May 04, 2021, 02:47:04 PM
Quote from: Stürmisch Bewegt on May 03, 2021, 04:54:49 AM
Began A Touch of Frost from Season 1, now well into Season 2.  Some of these are fairly harrowing and many have pointed social commentary on :  income inequality, rape, care of aged, racism, gays, and the mentally challenged.  David Jason, Detective Investigator Frost, made the unusual leap from comedic to dramatic roles with this series, retaining - however - some of his sharp wit for relief.  One of the darkest japes I'm aware of : sending morticians to collect a living person:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NbWaFIWwzs
Great series indeed.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Roy Bland on May 04, 2021, 06:19:43 PM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: steve ridgway on May 04, 2021, 10:02:40 PM
Revolution and Romance: Musical Masters of the 19th Century on BBC (https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07d9rs0).

"Series in which Suzy Klein explores the transformation of music in the 19th century. In an age of political and industrial revolution, she tells how music became the leading art form".

I found Episode 1 quite interesting, about how composers and performers started to become famous as individuals and music became a commercial industry with the development of the middle classes.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Daverz on May 04, 2021, 10:58:42 PM
Quote from: drogulus on May 04, 2021, 07:51:37 AM
     I've been enjoying greatly the Deutschland 83-6-9 shows. I've read that it wasn't popular in Germany. Upon reflection I can see why, and I'm a little surprised that I needed to have it pointed out to me (I am the one who points? Uh, maybe not.).  Germans are not easily going to see their national drama through such a farcical and morally ambiguous frame.

I enjoyed the 83 series, but didn't know they'd gone on to two more series.  Will look out for it.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Stürmisch Bewegt on May 05, 2021, 05:17:17 AM
Quote from: Daverz on May 04, 2021, 10:58:42 PM
I enjoyed the 83 series, but didn't know they'd gone on to two more series.  Will look out for it.

Thanks, you two, for mentioning the 83 series, I must look for it.  Ten years or so ago I greatly enjoyed Heimat - watched it twice, in fact - I thought it both gripping and credible, though (perhaps as a matter of course) it came under severe criticism within and without Germany. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on May 09, 2021, 07:44:11 PM
Season 2 of The Outer Limits, or The Incredible Shrinking Budget.

So, astronauts land on Mars, and go out onto the surface bare-handed....
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Daverz on May 09, 2021, 08:11:17 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 09, 2021, 07:44:11 PM
Season 2 of The Outer Limits, or The Incredible Shrinking Budget.

So, astronauts land on Mars, and go out onto the surface bare-handed....

Gloves are tyrrany.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Stürmisch Bewegt on May 10, 2021, 03:34:23 AM
Quote from: Daverz on May 09, 2021, 08:11:17 PM
Gloves are tyrrany.

Or as "Confidence" says in a Red Dwarf episode: "Oxygen's for losers." 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on May 10, 2021, 03:53:50 PM
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Great little show. Very funny stuff.
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Post by: Roy Bland on May 11, 2021, 09:22:56 AM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Brian on May 11, 2021, 12:32:16 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on May 03, 2021, 04:40:20 PM
I learned just recently that after filming Haywire - a pizza movie I greatly enjoy - director Steven Soderberg went back and overdubbed lead actress Gina Carano with Laura San Giacomo's voice and then had to edit the film in such a way that no one would notice.
Not sure what is meant here but I got very excited at the idea that there is a genre of movie that's all about pizzas.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on May 12, 2021, 10:51:08 AM
Watched Season One of Lovecraft Country.  A fascinating combination of supernatural horror meets racism horrors in 1950's America.  Really well done!  You can read more about it here:  https://www.hbo.com/lovecraft-country

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PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on May 20, 2021, 03:43:55 AM
Quote from: Irons on April 26, 2021, 07:41:21 AM
Breaking Bad is the best thing I have seen in years. Late to the party but that is not a bad thing as we can binge watch - last night three episodes worth. The production and acting is so impressive, far superior to anything on British TV. Based around Walter who has terminal cancer the series is LOL funny with characters comparable to modern day Dickens. But it is the acting that stands out, the facial expression of Walter's wife (a brilliant actress) when he came down to prepare breakfast after shaving all his hair off had me in stiches.
I agree. This, The Wire and Deadwood. Mad men was pretty great too. I think the "golden age" of TV are over. Yeah, British TV seems to be a bit too social, a bit too soapy and a lot of their crime shows are humorless and drab or sunny and slight. Not that there's anything good on American TV these days.

Thread duty:
(https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vfKevPk0Kos/hqdefault.jpg) This was just awful!
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Post by: George on May 20, 2021, 05:50:51 AM
Quote from: milk on May 20, 2021, 03:43:55 AM
I agree. This, The Wire and Deadwood. Mad men was pretty great too. I think the "golden age" of TV are over. Yeah, British TV seems to be a bit too social, a bit too soapy and a lot of their crime shows are humorless and drab or sunny and slight. Not that there's anything good on American TV these days.

Any humor in Deadwood? I think I passed it over because it seemed like a straight drama. Although I did give Justified a chance last year and ended up really loving that show! Have you seen it?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: The new erato on May 20, 2021, 06:11:19 AM
Television is alive and well in Germany. Watching Weissensee, currently in the middle of season 2 and it is outstanding.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: steve ridgway on May 21, 2021, 07:09:01 AM
I finished all 4 seasons of Star Trek: Enterprise. Pretty entertaining overall with some new ideas, good characters and interesting ethical dilemmas among the occasional cliched stories.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Biffo on May 21, 2021, 07:53:34 AM
Started to watch Murdoch Mysteries Series 14 on DVD. The first episode was a bit weak but some powerful stuff in episode 2.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: André on May 21, 2021, 09:14:16 AM
Quote from: Biffo on May 21, 2021, 07:53:34 AM
Started to watch Murdoch Mysteries Series 14 on DVD. The first episode was a bit weak but some powerful stuff in episode 2.

Bloody hell! Season 14 is out? Netflix doesn't go beyond # 13.  :(
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on May 24, 2021, 04:38:00 PM
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A surprise and a relief to see something about a serial killer that doesn't indulge in the torture-porn of recreating the murders but focuses entirely on the post-arrest prosecution and psycholog and describes the murders or attempts only anecdotaly.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Biffo on May 25, 2021, 08:35:38 AM
Quote from: André on May 21, 2021, 09:14:16 AM
Bloody hell! Season 14 is out? Netflix doesn't go beyond # 13.  :(

Season 14 has been shown on UK television but I can't remember which channel, possibly one I couldn't  access. Murdoch has moved around channels and it became too confusing. We kept missing episodes when we went on holiday and eventually found it easier to buy the DVD. Season 14 is available from Amazon UK - no idea about other countries.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: André on May 25, 2021, 09:39:10 AM
Thaks for the info. I'll keep an eye opened ;)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Roy Bland on May 25, 2021, 11:34:32 PM
Notable music by Sauguet for this feuilletton
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on May 27, 2021, 11:46:11 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on May 24, 2021, 04:38:00 PM
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A surprise and a relief to see something about a serial killer that doesn't indulge in the torture-porn of recreating the murders but focuses entirely on the post-arrest prosecution and psycholog and describes the murders or attempts only anecdotaly.

In a way just as creepy. Tennant is Nilsen.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: steve ridgway on May 28, 2021, 08:51:52 AM
I watched a couple of episodes of Star Trek: Voyager but wasn't impressed and switched to Star Trek: Discovery which I'm finding far more up to date and exciting.

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on May 28, 2021, 11:32:46 AM
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Back for it's third and (sadly) third season. Amazing show.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on May 28, 2021, 06:29:19 PM
Quote from: steve ridgway on May 28, 2021, 08:51:52 AM
I watched a couple of episodes of Star Trek: Voyager but wasn't impressed and switched to Star Trek: Discovery which I'm finding far more up to date and exciting.



Interesting.

I've now finished Season 2 of The Outer Limits.  Overall, I agree with the fanboys that it is beautifully shot (though I do not follow their fandom in implying that this a great distinction from The Twilight Zone. Some of the B.E.M, (Bug-Eyed Monsters) that they love (reflecting their having been devotees of the show as youngsters, to some extent IMO) really are flat-out laughable , but I suppose fans will be fans. The commentaries did their job in a couple of instances, where they improved my opinion of the respective episodes, although some of my reservations would not evaporate. Notwithstanding the lionizing of Sfefano and Stevens, the writing could be uneven. of course, the same can be said of The Twilight Zone, but in general the writing on the latter is much stronger than on The Outer Limits. My appreciation for The Outer Limits has notched up significantly, but I do continue to feel that when Stephen King, e.g. (who is of course entitled to his own preferences) writes that the later series is the superior of the two, he's just trying to fart higher than his asshole.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on May 29, 2021, 05:16:15 PM
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Started a marathon of all seven seasons.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on May 29, 2021, 05:21:55 PM
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Missing Alan Arkin, but enjoying the final season of this fine show nonetheless.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on May 29, 2021, 05:55:17 PM
Get Smart
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on May 30, 2021, 07:46:59 AM
Well, we bought the latest seasons of Blue Bloods and NCIS, so getting emails when a new episode is released.  But on Acorn TV, now on the 13th Season of the Murdoch Mysteries and started the first season of Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries - seems like we're attracted to these detective/dead body productions -  :laugh:  Dave

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Roy Bland on May 30, 2021, 09:06:38 PM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: stingo on June 02, 2021, 05:07:04 AM
Superman and Lois
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: ritter on June 02, 2021, 05:50:49 AM
Into season 2 of Dix pour cent (aka Call My Agent):

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A glitzy sitcom set among talent agents in Paris, with many real-life stars as guests. Good fun and entertaining.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: steve ridgway on June 02, 2021, 08:59:05 AM
Quote from: steve ridgway on May 28, 2021, 08:51:52 AM
I watched a couple of episodes of Star Trek: Voyager but wasn't impressed and switched to Star Trek: Discovery which I'm finding far more up to date and exciting.

I'm well into Series 1 of Discovery now and it's turned into quite shocking sci-fi horror. The Klingons are now more like the Cenobites from Hellraiser and the plot is taking some very dark and unexpected turns. :o
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: LKB on June 06, 2021, 07:47:17 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on May 29, 2021, 05:55:17 PM
Get Smart

Missed it by that much...
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: LKB on June 06, 2021, 07:51:17 AM
Quote from: steve ridgway on June 02, 2021, 08:59:05 AM
I'm well into Series 1 of Discovery now and it's turned into quite shocking sci-fi horror. The Klingons are now more like the Cenobites from Hellraiser and the plot is taking some very dark and unexpected turns. :o

One reason why Discovery never attracted me. Perhaps I'm closed-minded and need to lighten up, but l want my Klingons to look as they do in TNG or DS9.

Qa'pla,

LKB
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on June 06, 2021, 09:39:31 AM
Quote from: LKB on June 06, 2021, 07:47:17 AM
Missed it by that much...

Sorry about that, Chief!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on June 06, 2021, 10:52:52 AM
Monk - Final Season
Modern Family - Season 6
Master of None - Season 3
Black Monday - Season 3
Newhart - Season 4
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on June 06, 2021, 02:14:56 PM

     I'm watching Mare of Easttown. I guess I'm not moving to Easttown. The series is very well done, with fine performances and high grade twists that might be enough to make the torture worthwhile for some people.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on June 07, 2021, 05:33:03 PM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on June 07, 2021, 05:38:29 PM
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Just started watching this. Funny stuff.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: vandermolen on June 08, 2021, 12:55:03 PM
Watching every series of 'Line of Duty':
(//)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: The new erato on June 08, 2021, 01:21:34 PM
Amazing series.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Brahmsian on June 08, 2021, 04:54:06 PM
Quote from: vandermolen on June 08, 2021, 12:55:03 PM
Watching every series of 'Line of Duty':
(//)

Such a fantastic series. One of my favourites of all time. I haven't watched the final season yet.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on June 09, 2021, 03:14:06 AM
In two very different registers:

BBC's Gods of Snooker, covering the key players of the 70's & 80's, from Alex Higgins to Stephen Hendry and the scandals and Money schemes in between.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m000w0pv/gods-of-snooker (https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m000w0pv/gods-of-snooker)

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Channel 4's It's A Sin depicting without any filters the early days of Aids through the eyes and lives of a group of friends and families in early 80's London. A tough hard-hitting and harrowing watch but an essential one.

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on June 09, 2021, 11:57:42 PM
Compulsive but far from comfortable viewing Jimmy McGovern's new drama Time is set in a HM prison. Sean Bean plays a teacher serving four years. I am not squeamish but more then once had to look away. This is not an easy watch, not one bit. As I remarked to the missus, placed in that environment I would end it all. Suicide is a fairly common occurrence in prisons, I can now see why!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Fëanor on June 10, 2021, 03:15:26 AM
I've enjoyed season 1 of Halt and Catch Fire:  IMDB 8.4*  The context is PC producer, "Cardiff Electric", (fictional), where its principals struggles with personal and corporate problems.  In season 2 the principal characters move on after the sale of Cardiff -- I plan to see if it sustains my interest.

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Brahmsian on June 10, 2021, 05:11:42 AM
Quote from: Fëanor on June 10, 2021, 03:15:26 AM
I've enjoyed season 1 of Halt and Catch Fire:  IMDB 8.4*  The context is PC producer, "Cardiff Electric", (fictional), where its principals struggles with personal and corporate problems.  In season 2 the principal characters move on after the sale of Cardiff -- I plan to see if it sustains my interest.

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I sort of stopped watching it in the later part, but not because of lack of interest. Although I think the first season was the best of what I have watched.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Klavier on June 10, 2021, 06:17:56 PM
Quote from: Irons on June 09, 2021, 11:57:42 PM
Compulsive but far from comfortable viewing Jimmy McGovern's new drama Time is set in a HM prison. Sean Bean plays a teacher serving four years. I am not squeamish but more then once had to look away. This is not an easy watch, not one bit. As I remarked to the missus, placed in that environment I would end it all. Suicide is a fairly common occurrence in prisons, I can now see why!
Sounds like something I'd like. I hope it eventually gets released on a streaming platform in the US.


Currently I'm watching Blackspace and Startup on Netflix, and Mosquito Coast on AppleTV+.

While I'm at it, Line of Duty is one of my all-time favorite shows, too.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on June 11, 2021, 08:37:14 AM
Quote from: Fëanor on June 10, 2021, 03:15:26 AM


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     I just obtained a copy of Triumph Of The Nerds.

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     It must have been nearly 20 years ago that I watched this.

     
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on June 12, 2021, 05:01:31 PM
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Very well made series of four two-hour episodes interweaving between two timelines of modern Israel and Palestine and the birth of Israel in 1945-8


I see among writer/director Peter Kosminsky's other credits is a series on  young British women being lured to Syria to become ISIS brides. Unfortunately it doesn't seem to be available locally:

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: steve ridgway on June 13, 2021, 05:26:56 AM
We've just finished watching The Stranger on Netflix. A good fast moving mystery drama with distinctive characters  although we got a bit distracted identifying the locations around the Greater Manchester area. The one remaining mystery is how one character managed to chase someone on foot from Stockport Market Hall to the sidings of the East Lancashire Railway in Bury - it must be at least 20 miles. :-\

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on June 13, 2021, 06:29:29 AM
Murdoch Mysteries - after many months, we just finished the 14th season of the Murdoch Mysteries, the last episode leaving much 'up in the air'!  The series has been renewed for Season 15 w/ 24-episodes planned (I guess to make up for COVID) and will first air on Sept 13 this year - now we watched this series on our subscription Acorn TV - not sure if this will continue for a 'new' season?  Dave :)

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: André on June 13, 2021, 09:08:34 AM
You're ahead of me, Dave  ;D. I'm still waiting to see season 14 if and when it appears on Netflix.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on June 13, 2021, 09:38:27 AM
Quote from: André on June 13, 2021, 09:08:34 AM
You're ahead of me, Dave  ;D. I'm still waiting to see season 14 if and when it appears on Netflix.

Hi André - we watched the show on Acorn TV; the pic I left in my last post stated that the 15th season will premiere on CBC, so hope that Acorn TV will stream the new series?  Dave :)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Florestan on June 23, 2021, 11:34:18 AM
Today I finished this 8-episode Icelandic Netflix series:

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A rather sinister plot with a few really disturbing twists (honestly, one could construe writing such a part for a child actor as being psychological abuse on him), based on an interesting idea. What captivated me the most was (1) trying to learn Icelandic (when I first saw the Netflix preview I asked myself aloud: What effing language is that?, and upon my wife replying Sounds like something Germanic to me! the bell rang in my head loudly: By Jove, you're right, that must be Icelandic!)* and (2) after a few minutes into the first episode, I thought the lugubrious landscape fitted the action like a glove and indeed, just like London in Dickens or Sankt-Petersburg in Dostoevsky, the landscape is a main protagonist in this series.

Tbh, I've yet to watch an Icelandic movie or series which is less than interesting.

* and indeed I did learn a few words and phrases.  8)

Then I started this Soanish Netflix series:

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Already into the 6th episode of this engrossing tale. Highly recommended as well.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on June 23, 2021, 01:44:39 PM
Foyle's War - now on the 'second series' - short description below; started last week; 8 Series (or Seasons) w/ only 2-4 episodes/series because each is about the standard length of a movie - really enjoying at the moment.  Dave :)

QuoteFoyle's War is a British detective drama series set during the Second World War, created by screenwriter and author Anthony Horowitz and commissioned by ITV. It began broadcasting on ITV in October 2002. ITV director of programmes Simon Shaps cancelled Foyle's War in 2007, but complaints and public demand prompted Peter Fincham (Shaps' replacement) to revive the programme after good ratings for 2008's fifth series. The final episode was broadcast on 18 January 2015, after eight series. (Source (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foyle%27s_War))

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Fëanor on June 24, 2021, 11:48:50 AM
Quote from: SonicMan46 on June 13, 2021, 06:29:29 AM
Murdoch Mysteries - after many months, we just finished the 14th season of the Murdoch Mysteries, the last episode leaving much 'up in the air'!  The series has been renewed for Season 15 w/ 24-episodes planned (I guess to make up for COVID) and will first air on Sept 13 this year - now we watched this series on our subscription Acorn TV - not sure if this will continue for a 'new' season?  Dave :)

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Incroyable ... 15 seasons is monumental, much more so for a Canadian production.

I remember when Murdoch Mysteries began, I think, which was in 2008.  Despite (or maybe because of) my being Canadian I only ever watched one episode near the beginning of the series.  I didn't have high expectations and thought the whole concept think silly and contrived.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: VonStupp on June 24, 2021, 01:52:04 PM
I am an old Terry Pratchett Discworld reader, and I missed The Watch when it came out at the new year in the US. Giving it a spin tonight...

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on June 24, 2021, 02:25:49 PM
Virgin River - Netflix series w/ brief synopsis quoted below (more in the link) - we're trying to get away from cops/detectives/murders and are giving this a try - not completely enthralled, but only 2 seasons w/ a third renewal starting soon.  Dave :)

QuoteVirgin River follows Melinda "Mel" Monroe, who answers an ad to work as a midwife and nurse practitioner in the remote Northern California town of Virgin River, thinking it will be the perfect place to start fresh and leave her painful memories behind. But she soon discovers that small-town living isn't quite as simple as she expected. She must learn to heal herself before she can truly make Virgin River her home. (Source (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virgin_River_(TV_series)))

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Biffo on June 25, 2021, 02:27:31 AM
Quote from: SonicMan46 on June 13, 2021, 06:29:29 AM
Murdoch Mysteries - after many months, we just finished the 14th season of the Murdoch Mysteries, the last episode leaving much 'up in the air'!  The series has been renewed for Season 15 w/ 24-episodes planned (I guess to make up for COVID) and will first air on Sept 13 this year - now we watched this series on our subscription Acorn TV - not sure if this will continue for a 'new' season?  Dave :)

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I am a bit apprehensive of 24 episodes in one season. I recently watched Series 14 and found it very uneven. I hope they can keep up a high standard of plot for such a long season. I find it is becoming increasing soapy.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on June 25, 2021, 08:57:20 AM
Quote from: Biffo on June 25, 2021, 02:27:31 AM
I am a bit apprehensive of 24 episodes in one season. I recently watched Series 14 and found it very uneven. I hope they can keep up a high standard of plot for such a long season. I find it is becoming increasing soapy.

Hi Biffo - don't disagree, i.e. there have been some 'soapy & silly' episodes and a number that we've not enjoyed as much, so can be uneven, especially in the latter seasons - BUT, we're looking forward to the new season and I hope that you are right!  Dave :)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: JBS on June 25, 2021, 01:27:26 PM
Not watched yet but bought this afternoon at Barnes and Noble
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All animated, but the two single shows and one of the shows in the collection are reconstructions of three Patrick Troughton stories whose audio tracks were preserved in full even though the videotapes were not.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on June 26, 2021, 09:15:45 AM

     I'm re-rewatching The Cleopatras on YT. It was written by Philip Mackie, and the quality of the writing is outstanding. The production is quite bizarre, as though designed to offend as many sensibilities as possible. The video quality is poor, but when you get hooked you won't care much about that.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: André on June 26, 2021, 10:01:39 AM


It looks like Netflix will release season 14 of Murdoch Mysteries in September.  :)

Meanwhile, to keep me amused I'm watching this old BBC Scottish series:

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Thank god for the subtitles ! ;D
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on June 26, 2021, 06:17:35 PM
Quote from: drogulus on June 26, 2021, 09:15:45 AM
     I'm re-rewatching The Cleopatras on YT. It was written by Philip Mackie, and the quality of the writing is outstanding. The production is quite bizarre, as though designed to offend as many sensibilities as possible. The video quality is poor, but when you get hooked you won't care much about that.

That's a blast from the past. I remember seeing that when it was on tv in the early 80s.

In what way is the production "designed to offend as many sensibilities as possible"?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on June 27, 2021, 07:16:10 AM
Quote from: SimonNZ on June 26, 2021, 06:17:35 PM
That's a blast from the past. I remember seeing that when it was on tv in the early 80s.

In what way is the production "designed to offend as many sensibilities as possible"?

     I think it's the visual style (according to some reviewer resembling a "horror comic") and the off the charts T&A quotient, but most of all the way the total depravity of almost all the characters is viewed. Then there's the music, which is horrible in a way I've come to appreciate.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: steve ridgway on June 28, 2021, 10:31:21 PM
Watched the first two episodes of the Another Life sci-fi series on Netflix. It's OK so far but I'm wondering why the world's finest spaceship was crewed by a bunch of undisciplined, moody idiots. Maybe society has moved in a direction where these are the best they could get. ::)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Roy Bland on July 01, 2021, 08:49:03 AM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: VonStupp on July 01, 2021, 10:10:22 AM
Quote from: Roy Bland on July 01, 2021, 08:49:03 AM
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I was always more of a Mr. Terrific fan  :laugh: William Daniels is great! Now I need to go watch 1776.

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on July 09, 2021, 03:26:45 AM
Mr. Rogers episode 1546, 1985. 6 year old Niki Hoeller drops by the neighborhood to play the piano. He plays A Bach minuet and another piece I don't remember.
Mr Rogers really was a genius; the hype is well-deserved and I'm emotionally moved every time I watch him (now with my 3-year old, then in the 70s when I was a child). It's amazing how ahead of his time he was and also how singular. I don't think people today really get it and I don't think there's anything like it now.
Mr Rogers understands several things about children that can easily get lost: 1. Respect. Respect children and they will pay attention to what you have to offer. Mr. Rogers respects his viewers. He never talks down to them. 2. Sincerity. Be sincere. Don't try to entertain them with a lot of fakery and trickery. They know when you're doing that or, at least, their attention will be less productive. Sincerity provides greater value and kids will sense it. 3. Presence: Mr. Rogers models listening which also translates into caring. We see it know matter who he's talking to and no matter the age of the person. He always seems to know just the right way to talk to people but that's because he really listening. 4. Joy and love: Mr Rogers loves you the way you are. He doesn't preach to you or try to manipulate you. He tells you every time he sees you that you're special as is!
I'm shocked every time I watch Mr. Rogers by how really emotionally effective he is. How unique too. He's not just a model for kids. He's a model for parents and adults too.

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: VonStupp on July 09, 2021, 09:46:31 AM
Quote from: milk on July 09, 2021, 03:26:45 AM
Mr. Rogers episode 1546, 1985. 6 year old Niki Hoeller drops by the neighborhood to play the piano. He plays A Bach minuet and another piece I don't remember.
Mr Rogers really was a genius; the hype is well-deserved and I'm emotionally moved every time I watch him (now with my 3-year old, then in the 70s when I was a child). It's amazing how ahead of his time he was and also how singular. I don't think people today really get it and I don't think there's anything like it now.
Mr Rogers understands several things about children that can easily get lost: 1. Respect. Respect children and they will pay attention to what you have to offer. Mr. Rogers respects his viewers. He never talks down to them. 2. Sincerity. Be sincere. Don't try to entertain them with a lot of fakery and trickery. They know when you're doing that or, at least, their attention will be less productive. Sincerity provides greater value and kids will sense it. 3. Presence: Mr. Rogers models listening which also translates into caring. We see it know matter who he's talking to and no matter the age of the person. He always seems to know just the right way to talk to people but that's because he really listening. 4. Joy and love: Mr Rogers loves you the way you are. He doesn't preach to you or try to manipulate you. He tells you every time he sees you that you're special as is!
I'm shocked every time I watch Mr. Rogers by how really emotionally effective he is. How unique too. He's not just a model for kids. He's a model for parents and adults too.

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Well said! The pacing of his Neighborhood was so gentle and devoid of flash, yet there was an unaffected grace and sincerity that is a rarity in children's programming.

On a separate note, I penned a letter to Mister Rogers once and asked about his operas that he wrote for children. He wrote a lovely letter back, along with a signed picture that I donated to a museum. He told me mainly of his education in music and theology and where those paths eventually led him.

If you haven't seen his operas, excerpts are here: https://misterrogers.org/articles/operas/ (https://misterrogers.org/articles/operas/). Windstorm in Bubble Land is great!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on July 09, 2021, 05:04:10 PM
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Above average corruption in high places thriller.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on July 10, 2021, 03:38:46 AM
Quote from: VonStupp on July 09, 2021, 09:46:31 AM
Well said! The pacing of his Neighborhood was so gentle and devoid of flash, yet there was an unaffected grace and sincerity that is a rarity in children's programming.

On a separate note, I penned a letter to Mister Rogers once and asked about his operas that he wrote for children. He wrote a lovely letter back, along with a signed picture that I donated to a museum. He told me mainly of his education in music and theology and where those paths eventually led him.

If you haven't seen his operas, excerpts are here: https://misterrogers.org/articles/operas/ (https://misterrogers.org/articles/operas/). Windstorm in Bubble Land is great!
what a lovely memory and experience. I'm so glad to hear it. I don't remember the operas but I see they're on Amazon. I think I'll wait until my sons  are a little older to show them. Sam is only 3. He's just starting to be able to appreciate Mr Rogers. Another point I forgot  to make about Mr. Rogers is how he recognizes the need for play. He often says how important play is. Also, he's accepting of feelings - which I think is something very important for parents and educators to keep in mind: it's ok to have feelings of all kinds.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: VonStupp on July 10, 2021, 06:04:46 AM
Quote from: milk on July 10, 2021, 03:38:46 AM
Another point I forgot  to make about Mr. Rogers is how he recognizes the need for play. He often says how important play is. Also, he's accepting of feelings - which I think is something very important for parents and educators to keep in mind: it's ok to have feelings of all kinds.

Thank you for your thoughts!

With a society so steeped in pop culture and cynicism, it is hard to find children's programming that doesn't rely on sarcasm, or making friends or adults look stupid only to resolve their issues with a quick apology at the end. But that is often what children's lives are now, and so they can identify with what is presented to them.

Mister Rogers avoids many of those pitfalls, but also reflects on situations through conversation and examples afterwards rather than assumed implication of learning or understanding through adventure or humor.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on July 11, 2021, 03:57:58 AM
Quote from: VonStupp on July 10, 2021, 06:04:46 AM
Thank you for your thoughts!

With a society so steeped in pop culture and cynicism, it is hard to find children's programming that doesn't rely on sarcasm, or making friends or adults look stupid only to resolve their issues with a quick apology at the end. But that is often what children's lives are now, and so they can identify with what is presented to them.

Mister Rogers avoids many of those pitfalls, but also reflects on situations through conversation and examples afterwards rather than assumed implication of learning or understanding through adventure or humor.
These are all very good observations. Hmm...it's not even like the programming out there is not quite as good, or not quite as good at addressing these things. They're just not in the same ballpark. I don't think there has been any TV performer in any genre as impactful as Fred Rogers. Perhaps not.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: VonStupp on July 11, 2021, 07:05:00 AM
Quote from: milk on July 11, 2021, 03:57:58 AM
These are all very good observations. Hmm...it's not even like the programming out there is not quite as good, or not quite as good at addressing these things. They're just not in the same ballpark. I don't think there has been any TV performer in any genre as impactful as Fred Rogers. Perhaps not.

It may also be a matter of entertainment vs education. Mister Rogers leans towards education with an emphasis on character of the individual. But both forms of programming have their attributes.

I also have children, but I don't think we ever watched Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, due to availability. My oldest watched Sesame Street, but far different than the older episodes. Pacing was just different then.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on July 11, 2021, 07:08:02 AM
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It's wicked good!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: VonStupp on July 11, 2021, 07:31:32 AM
Star Trek: Picard
Heavy on fan service, but with a modern sensibility far removed from the original TNG series. This almost seems a farewell postcard to Patrick Stewart.

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: steve ridgway on July 11, 2021, 09:57:50 PM
Just finished Away on Netflix. The reasonably realistic series makes me feel a lot better about not being able to go to Mars myself knowing that it wouldn't be like Apollo nowadays but rather three years of people you'd left behind messaging you with their problems plus dealing with the mundane issues of the rest of the crew. :(
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on July 12, 2021, 02:43:49 AM
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Mr Rogers w/ Yo Yo Ma (1547)
And
Mr Rogers does something elementary, unique, sincere, thoughtful and totally unexpected for children's programming.
First, he meets Ma and enjoys talking about music. Ma plays Bach. Mr Rogers discusses feelings and how music expresses any kinds of feelings, including anger. This is a kind of acceptance, I want to say mindfulness: be how you are. Or, just respectful parenting: emotions are OK. Even more so: after coming back from listening to Ma, Mr Rogers asks kids for a moment of silence just to think about the music!
Can you imagine what kind of program this is? Fred Rogers: a visionary.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on July 13, 2021, 08:53:37 AM
We finished Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries which ran for just 3 seasons (2012-2015) - so decided to start Ms. Fisher's Modern Murder Mysteries (also on Acorn TV) - just 2 seasons and have only 2 episodes left - Peregrine Fisher (played by an adorable Geraldine Hakewill) is the niece of the other Miss Fisher and the show takes place in the 1960s w/ period decor, cars, and music - we are enjoying - not sure if there will be a third season?  Dave :)

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on July 13, 2021, 10:01:15 AM
Quote from: SonicMan46 on July 13, 2021, 08:53:37 AM
We finished Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries which ran for just 3 seasons (2012-2015) - so decided to start Ms. Fisher's Modern Murder Mysteries (also on Acorn TV) - just 2 seasons and have only 2 episodes left - Peregrine Fisher (played by an adorable Geraldine Hakewill) is the niece of the other Miss Fisher and the show takes place in the 1960s w/ period decor, cars, and music - we are enjoying - not sure if there will be a third season?  Dave :)

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I have watched a couple episodes of Miss Fisher's--good fun!  Trying to recall the season/name of the ones that I watched.  The last one (just so I don't spoil things for anyone who might want to view them) involved a spider and a gun in a desert setting.   ;)

PD

p.s. Wish that I had Phyrne Fisher's wardrobe!  ::)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on July 13, 2021, 10:29:06 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on July 13, 2021, 10:01:15 AM
I have watched a couple episodes of Miss Fisher's--good fun!  Trying to recall the season/name of the ones that I watched.  The last one (just so I don't spoil things for anyone who might want to view them) involved a spider and a gun in a desert setting.   ;)

PD

p.s. Wish that I had Phyrne Fisher's wardrobe!  ::)

Same thought my wife had watching the series and always expectations as to her next outfit(s), especially liked the hats!  :)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on July 13, 2021, 10:33:15 AM
Quote from: SonicMan46 on July 13, 2021, 10:29:06 AM
Same thought my wife had watching the series and always expectations as to her next outfit(s), especially liked the hats!  :)
Like your wife's tastes!   ;D  ;)

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Biffo on July 14, 2021, 08:00:44 AM
I watched all of the Miss Fisher Murder Mysteries (more than once) and greatly enjoyed them. I found the Modern Fisher totally limp and didn't make it to the end of the first series.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on July 14, 2021, 08:35:31 AM
Quote from: Biffo on July 14, 2021, 08:00:44 AM
I watched all of the Miss Fisher Murder Mysteries (more than once) and greatly enjoyed them. I found the Modern Fisher totally limp and didn't make it to the end of the first series.

Well, we finished Series 2 of the Modern Ms Fisher last night and still enjoy - a third season?  Open ends left on the last episode?  Also, finished Season 3 of Netflix's Virgin River, which is more of a 'soaper' but we are enjoying and the scenery is beautiful, esp. on my 50" Sony 4K HDTV - now a LOT of 'cliffhangers' left on the last show of that season - Netflix HAS to continue into a 4th season, but who knows?  Dave :)

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Iota on July 15, 2021, 12:05:07 PM
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Just caught up with the first series of Missions on the iPlayer, a French sci-fi drama made on a not terribly large budget, which I thought was rather good. Some interesting and fanciful ideas crop up along the way.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on July 16, 2021, 05:23:15 AM
I just watched Katla.  Great but very dark Icelandic show where an erupting volcano is sending out changelings.  It deals with suicide, trauma, loss and murder and is not for the faint of heart.

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Brahmsian on July 16, 2021, 05:26:50 AM
Quote from: DavidW on July 16, 2021, 05:23:15 AM
I just watched Katla.  Great but very dark Icelandic show where an erupting volcano is sending out changelings.  It deals with suicide, trauma, loss and murder and is not for the faint of heart.

(https://www.heavenofhorror.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/katla-netflix.jpg)

I enjoyed it, David!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on July 16, 2021, 05:55:45 AM
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Funny stuff
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Sergeant Rock on July 16, 2021, 08:16:04 AM
Quote from: George on July 11, 2021, 07:08:02 AM
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It's wicked good!

I think so too but I  had to acclimate to its strange style: that of a stereotypical sitcom, including laugh track, when the characters are in Kevin's house juxtaposed with a very dark drama, touching on drug dealing and addiction, adultery and murder when the characters are outside the house. Thanks for recommending it.

Sarge
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on July 16, 2021, 08:27:22 AM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on July 16, 2021, 08:16:04 AM
I think so too but I  had to acclimate to its strange style: that of a stereotypical sitcom, including laugh track, when the characters are in Kevin's house juxtaposed with a very dark drama, touching on drug dealing and addiction, adultery and murder when the characters are outside the house. Thanks for recommending it.

Sarge

Yeah, it's King Of Queens one minute, Breaking Bad the next. Jarring but very cool.

Glad you like it, my friend.  :)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: steve ridgway on July 16, 2021, 08:47:35 AM
Greatest Events of WWII in Colour on Netflix. Obviously more realistic looking but also full of interesting bits of historical information I hadn't been aware of, such as the failure of France to attack Germany, the use of crystal meth in the blitzkrieg etc.

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on July 16, 2021, 06:14:22 PM
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second viewing and admiring it even more this time around
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on July 18, 2021, 05:29:06 AM
I am aware we are well behind but fun catching up. Watched the first episode of Breaking Bad on Christmas day, life saver-ish as not allowed to meet up with our family due to Covid. Viewed the final episode last week. Great stuff, excellent in every way. A false start with The Judge after twenty minutes we agreed not for us. Surprisingly my wife was not over-keen on The Crown. That did not last long as we are now both hooked.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Fëanor on July 18, 2021, 09:52:00 AM
I've been watching Season 2 of Blind Spot -- don't know whether I'll be able to stick it out much longer.  My rating is 6/10 stars.

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Sullivan Stapleton is possibly the worse actor on the screen, large or small.

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: JBS on July 18, 2021, 10:03:00 AM
Bought this for my DVD pile.
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In essence a "great moments" compilation

QuoteThis special 50th anniversary collection offers 38 complete TV episodes that are among the most popular in the history of DARK SHADOWS, serving as an ideal introduction to new fans as well as an enticing overview for longtime devotees.

Additionally, movie-length presentations of two of DARK SHADOWS most popular stories are included. The Vampire Curse details how Angelique the witch caused Barnabas to become a creature of the night. The Haunting of Collinwood reveals how the children of Collinwood become possessed by the ghost of Quentin Collins.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on July 18, 2021, 10:31:31 AM
Quote from: JBS on July 18, 2021, 10:03:00 AM
Bought this for my DVD pile.
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In essence a "great moments" compilation


Nice. My sister is a great fan.

Tangential TD:

My sister found Night Gallery at her local library, so I am re-watching "with" her.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on July 19, 2021, 07:14:28 AM
Am watching the first season of the detective/mystery series Vera.  Quite enjoyed the first episode.

It stars Brenda Blethyn (a new-to-me actor) as Vera Stanhope, "a sharp detective with a mess life".  It's filmed in the Northumberland villages of the original books by Ann Cleeves.

https://www.amazon.com/Vera-Season-1/dp/B006UJVOPA

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on July 21, 2021, 06:27:39 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on July 19, 2021, 07:14:28 AM
Am watching the first season of the detective/mystery series Vera.  Quite enjoyed the first episode.

It stars Brenda Blethyn (a new-to-me actor) as Vera Stanhope, "a sharp detective with a mess life".  It's filmed in the Northumberland villages of the original books by Ann Cleeves.

https://www.amazon.com/Vera-Season-1/dp/B006UJVOPA

PD

Didn't watch it myself PD but the series has a loyal following in the UK. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on July 21, 2021, 06:40:58 AM
Quote from: Irons on July 21, 2021, 06:27:39 AM
Didn't watch it myself PD but the series has a loyal following in the UK.
Not surprised to hear that Irons (re popularity).  :)  Perhaps you can catch it via repeats or inter-library loan?  I normally just borrow DVDs--though, occasionally it can be frustrating when you're halfway through a series and you find out that the discs are so badly scratched that you half to skip large sections of it.  :(

What are you watching at the moment?

PD

p.s.  I believe that I have the first season and that it's from 2011.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on July 21, 2021, 07:06:22 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on July 21, 2021, 06:40:58 AM
Not surprised to hear that Irons (re popularity).  :)  Perhaps you can catch it via repeats or inter-library loan?  I normally just borrow DVDs--though, occasionally it can be frustrating when you're halfway through a series and you find out that the discs are so badly scratched that you half to skip large sections of it.  :(

What are you watching at the moment?

PD

p.s.  I believe that I have the first season and that it's from 2011.

A spin-off from The Missing featuring a French detective who is getting on a bit and has mobility issues, Julien Baptiste is excellent. We are on the second and sadly final series. I think you will recognise the lady in the picture from "Killing Eve".
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on July 21, 2021, 07:18:19 AM
Quote from: Irons on July 21, 2021, 07:06:22 AM
A spin-off from The Missing featuring a French detective who is getting on a bit and has mobility issues, Julien Baptiste is excellent. We are on the second and sadly final series. I think you will recognise the lady in the picture from "Killing Eve".
Yes!  I recognized her right away, though sadly, I can't think of the actors name.  Reminds me that I want to see whether or not the final season of Killing Eve is now on dvd or not.

Will keep an eye out for The Missing.  :)

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Brian on July 21, 2021, 08:43:21 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on July 19, 2021, 07:14:28 AM
Am watching the first season of the detective/mystery series Vera.  Quite enjoyed the first episode.

It stars Brenda Blethyn (a new-to-me actor) as Vera Stanhope, "a sharp detective with a mess life".  It's filmed in the Northumberland villages of the original books by Ann Cleeves.

https://www.amazon.com/Vera-Season-1/dp/B006UJVOPA

PD
I haven't seen any Brenda Blethyn work (edit: or didn't remember it - she was in the 2005 Pride & Prejudice as Mrs. Bennet) but just got a copy of her most famous film, "Secrets and Lies," and am looking forward to watching that. Will look up Vera to see where it can be watched, that sounds like my kind of show.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on July 26, 2021, 10:38:50 AM
Fargo - TV series (4 Seasons Available) - we just finished the first season, described below starring Billy Bob Thornton as a ruthless hit man; purchased on Amazon Prime video (10 episodes) - if you like the quirky humor of the Coens in the original movie, then this may be right up your alley - we enjoyed and likely will buy the second season (available in SD or HD versions).  Dave :)

QuoteFargo is an American black comedy crime drama television series created and primarily written by Noah Hawley. The show is inspired by the 1996 film of the same name, which was written and directed by the Coen brothers, and takes place within the same universe. The Coens were impressed by Hawley's script and agreed to be named as executive producers. The series premiered on April 15, 2014, on FX, and follows an anthology format, with each season set in a different era and location, with a different story and mostly new characters and cast, although there is minor overlap.

The first season, set in Minnesota and North Dakota from January 2006 to February 2007 and starring Billy Bob Thornton, Allison Tolman, Colin Hanks, and Martin Freeman, received wide acclaim from critics. It won the Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Miniseries, Outstanding Directing, and Outstanding Casting, and received 15 additional nominations including Outstanding Writing, another Outstanding Directing nomination, and acting nominations for all four leads. It also won the Golden Globe Awards for Best Miniseries or Television Film and Best Actor – Miniseries or Television Film for Thornton. (Source (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fargo_(TV_series)))

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on July 26, 2021, 12:44:48 PM
Resuming The Crown from Series 3 after a long hiatus. Up to Episode 4 so far.

Constantly good and gripping. There isn't really a weak character or performer overall but I already miss Tommy Lascelles !  8)

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on July 27, 2021, 03:40:28 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on July 26, 2021, 12:44:48 PM
Resuming The Crown from Series 3 after a long hiatus. Up to Episode 4 so far.

Constantly good and gripping. There isn't really a weak character or performer overall but I already miss Tommy Lascelles !  8)

Just started series 1, Olivier. Thought the portrayal of Edward VIII good. Aware accuracy in the series has to be taken with a pinch of salt but I am now more sympathetic towards Edward and his abdication.   
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: The new erato on July 27, 2021, 05:02:26 AM
Ken Burns' Hemingway documentary in 6 instalments.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on July 27, 2021, 05:15:47 AM
Quote from: Irons on July 27, 2021, 03:40:28 AM
Just started series 1, Olivier. Thought the portrayal of Edward VIII good. Aware accuracy in the series has to be taken with a pinch of salt but I am now more sympathetic towards Edward and his abdication.

Hope you'll enjoy it throughout, Lol. Just seen Charles becoming Prince of Wales and now starting dating Camilla. It is sometimes hard to keep in mind the split drama/reality but regardless, it just draws you in and we still learn about particular events or it makes us curious to look them up subsequently.

The actor playing Charles is mimicking him to a tee. Top stuff.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on July 27, 2021, 10:59:53 AM

     I'm watching Katla, the Icelandic series. My teammate calls these country Icelanders "squeegee people". She developed this view as a result of watching Trapped, which I believe was created by some of the same people as Katla. I don't know what "squeegee" is but it's probably very good.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Fëanor on July 27, 2021, 11:17:17 AM
Quote from: drogulus on July 27, 2021, 10:59:53 AM
     I'm watching Katla, the Icelandic series. My teammate calls these country Icelanders "squeegee people". She developed this view as a result of watching Trapped, which I believe was created by some of the same people as Katla. I don't know what "squeegee" is but it's probably very good.

I'm watching Katla too and enjoying it.  The incarnate simulacrums seem benign like the people they innocently mimic, not like the usual fantasy/sci-fi monsters.  What intrigues is the bewildered and suspicious reactions of people reacting to these uncanny apparitions.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: André on July 27, 2021, 03:03:48 PM
Quote from: drogulus on July 27, 2021, 10:59:53 AM
     I'm watching Katla, the Icelandic series. My teammate calls these country Icelanders "squeegee people". She developed this view as a result of watching Trapped, which I believe was created by some of the same people as Katla. I don't know what "squeegee" is but it's probably very good.

Oooooh, that's interesting ! Trapped was a big hit for me, one of the best 'noir' series I've seen. If Katla is half as good it'll still be worth watching. On my viewlist it goes !  :)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: JBS on July 27, 2021, 06:16:26 PM
Quote from: drogulus on July 27, 2021, 10:59:53 AM
     I'm watching Katla, the Icelandic series. My teammate calls these country Icelanders "squeegee people". She developed this view as a result of watching Trapped, which I believe was created by some of the same people as Katla. I don't know what "squeegee" is but it's probably very good.

Not watched either series so I don't know why she applies the term, but this is a squeegee.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: André on July 27, 2021, 06:45:31 PM
Quote from: JBS on July 27, 2021, 06:16:26 PM
Not watched either series so I don't know why she applies the term, but this is a squeegee.

She was referring to squeegee people, commonly known as squeegees.

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: JBS on July 27, 2021, 06:47:41 PM
Quote from: André on July 27, 2021, 06:45:31 PM
She was referring to squeegee people, commonly known as squeegees.

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Is that the connection? I am more bemused than I was before.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: André on July 27, 2021, 06:49:14 PM
I must say I am nonplussed as well... ::)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on July 27, 2021, 06:53:34 PM
     
Quote from: André on July 27, 2021, 06:45:31 PM
She was referring to squeegee people, commonly known as squeegees.


     It's not that. It's more like elfin, but not exactly.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on July 27, 2021, 07:05:45 PM
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Not nearly as good as prior seasons, but I'm in it for the long haul. Walton Goggins is as amazing as he always is and the guy who plays Dewey Crowe is funny as all hell.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on July 28, 2021, 07:38:07 AM
Quote from: André on July 27, 2021, 03:03:48 PM
Oooooh, that's interesting ! Trapped was a big hit for me, one of the best 'noir' series I've seen. If Katla is half as good it'll still be worth watching. On my viewlist it goes !  :)

It is completely different btw.  Katla is more of a dark fantasy.  I posted about it not long ago on this thread.  I really liked it, but it's not for everyone and it is not AT ALL like Trapped.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on July 28, 2021, 09:08:58 AM
Fargo - Second Season - new cast; short synopsis below, more HERE (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fargo_(season_2)) - really enjoyed the first season, so purchased the second one and about half way through the 10 episodes, and liking!  Dave :)

QuoteThe second season of Fargo, an American anthology black comedy–crime drama television series created by Noah Hawley, premiered on October 12, 2015, on the basic cable network FX. Its principal cast is Kirsten Dunst, Patrick Wilson, Jesse Plemons, Jean Smart, and Ted Danson.

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: André on July 28, 2021, 09:48:48 AM
Quote from: DavidW on July 28, 2021, 07:38:07 AM
It is completely different btw.  Katla is more of a dark fantasy.  I posted about it not long ago on this thread.  I really liked it, but it's not for everyone and it is not AT ALL like Trapped.

Thanks, David. I'll check your post. I've watched 3 episodes of Katla so far. Kinda weird indeed, but eminently watchable.  :)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on July 29, 2021, 04:45:39 AM
Quote from: André on July 28, 2021, 09:48:48 AM
Thanks, David. I'll check your post. I've watched 3 episodes of Katla so far. Kinda weird indeed, but eminently watchable.  :)

I hope you like it.  I really liked it myself. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on July 30, 2021, 04:48:01 PM
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I had started this before and stopped after one episode because it looked as though it was going to play fast and loose with the historical record and because some of the casting choices were jarring.

But I'm glad I persevered this time and ended feeling it was excellent.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on July 30, 2021, 07:25:54 PM
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My second time through the series. I'm up to the 5th episode of the 3rd season. So far, Spader's character has already made reference to the 9th step in AA in two separate episodes. I find this particularly funny, as he was on the 9th step in that Seinfeld episode he was in. I figure the writers have left this as an Easter egg. My girlfriend and I enjoy the show, despite its flaws. Spader is a joy to watch here. He visibly enjoys the role.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: André on July 31, 2021, 12:01:59 PM
Quote from: DavidW on July 29, 2021, 04:45:39 AM
I hope you like it.  I really liked it myself.

Well, I did !  :)

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Hard to watch an episode without wanting to see the next right away. Very interesting on different levels - psychological, scientific (heavily fictional but still captivating) and very well acted. Some of the faces were familiar from other icelandic series I've watched, and very good they are.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Florestan on August 02, 2021, 12:43:18 AM
Quote from: Florestan on June 23, 2021, 11:34:18 AM
Today I finished this 8-episode Icelandic Netflix series:

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A rather sinister plot with a few really disturbing twists (honestly, one could construe writing such a part for a child actor as being psychological abuse on him), based on an interesting idea. What captivated me the most was (1) trying to learn Icelandic (when I first saw the Netflix preview I asked myself aloud: What effing language is that?, and upon my wife replying Sounds like something Germanic to me! the bell rang in my head loudly: By Jove, you're right, that must be Icelandic!)* and (2) after a few minutes into the first episode, I thought the lugubrious landscape fitted the action like a glove and indeed, just like London in Dickens or Sankt-Petersburg in Dostoevsky, the landscape is a main protagonist in this series.

Tbh, I've yet to watch an Icelandic movie or series which is less than interesting.

* and indeed I did learn a few words and phrases.  8)


Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Fëanor on August 02, 2021, 11:31:11 AM
Quote from: André on July 31, 2021, 12:01:59 PM
Well, I did !  :)

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Hard to watch an episode without wanting to see the next right away. Very interesting on different levels - psychological, scientific (heavily fictional but still captivating) and very well acted. Some of the faces were familiar from other icelandic series I've watched, and very good they are.

I really like it to.  Not to give much away, but in the end it seems to work out in a way that is suitable to both the real people and the simulacrums, i.e. not the same in all instances.  The explanation for the creation of these human clones is satisfying on the psychological level though pure fantasy on the scientific level.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on August 09, 2021, 12:47:57 PM
Just finished Season one of Vera.  Really enjoyed it!  Thoughtful plots with lots of twists, complications and complexities to it, plus enjoying the development of her and the other regular characters on it.

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on August 12, 2021, 03:02:51 PM
three episodes into:

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Immediately gripping and I'll probably do all four seasons in quick succession

But when was it decided that so many modern tv shows must have a Game Of Thrones style gratuitous and exploitative nudity quota? Not that I mind looking on the female form, but if I wanted porn I'd go looking for porn and its insulting that they think of their viewership as thirteen year old boys watching a Porkys film.

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on August 13, 2021, 10:24:05 AM

     And now, on to Finland for Darkwind, which is heavily influenced by Forbrydelsen. It's dark like the Danish series.

     I'm reliably informed that some of the people are intensely squeegee. The daughters of the murdered woman are beyond the valley of squeegeeness. There, now you know. (http://www.good-music-guide.com/community/Smileys/classic/cheesy.gif)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: VonStupp on August 13, 2021, 11:18:02 AM
Star Trek: Discovery

We've been slowly working through the three seasons of Discovery after finishing Picard. Having seen the various TV iterations of Star Trek over the decades, I am always at a loss of what to think of 'modern views on an old theme'.

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: VonStupp on August 13, 2021, 11:26:59 AM
Quote from: George on July 30, 2021, 07:25:54 PM
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My second time through the series. I'm up to the 5th episode of the 3rd season. So far, Spader's character has already made reference to the 9th step in AA in two separate episodes. I find this particularly funny, as he was on the 9th step in that Seinfeld episode he was in. I figure the writers have left this as an Easter egg. My girlfriend and I enjoy the show, despite its flaws. Spader is a joy to watch here. He visibly enjoys the role.

I don't know if I could do a second watch of The Blacklist. The (now) nine seasons of tease after tease that leads nowhere is an ongoing frustration with this series, just on a first watch alone. Although I would be lying if I said I haven't enjoyed this series, mainly for James Spader.

That Seinfeld episode is a good one:
Quote"I'm so sorry that I didn't want your rather bulbous head struggling to find its way through the normal-size neck hole of my finely knit sweater."
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on August 13, 2021, 11:33:36 AM
 :D ;D :D
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: André on August 13, 2021, 03:43:51 PM
Somehow I've managed to not watch Suits since it started airing almost 10 years ago. I saw the first few episodes yesterday. Entertaining, with a good rythm and interesting characters.

:)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Undersea on August 14, 2021, 09:34:11 AM
Recent Viewing:

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A few Episodes into the 1st Season of the above show - Liking it so far; 3 Seasons of it to watch which is nice... :)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on August 15, 2021, 03:35:37 AM
Quote from: Undersea on August 14, 2021, 09:34:11 AM
Recent Viewing:

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A few Episodes into the 1st Season of the above show - Liking it so far; 3 Seasons of it to watch which is nice... :)
I really enjoyed that series.  Hope that you like the rest of the DVDs.  :)

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on August 15, 2021, 05:21:33 AM
I liked the first season until they had a stupid plot twist to artificially extend the show.  I always wanted to seek out the original because I have a feeling that would better writing.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Iota on August 15, 2021, 05:50:17 AM
Quote from: DavidW on August 15, 2021, 05:21:33 AM
I liked the first season until they had a stupid plot twist to artificially extend the show.  I always wanted to seek out the original because I have a feeling that would better writing.

I found the original series brilliant in all aspects. It's unlikely you'll ever feel the same again about a Fair Isle knitwear jumper if you do watch it.  :laugh: (that's not a spoiler)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on August 15, 2021, 06:06:08 AM

Quote from: DavidW on August 15, 2021, 05:21:33 AM
I liked the first season until they had a stupid plot twist to artificially extend the show.  I always wanted to seek out the original because I have a feeling that would better writing.

     The Danish original has plenty of stupid blind alleys. I loved it anyway.

     (https://media.vogue.co.uk/photos/5d54b94919b6dd000853a8cc/master/pass/original)

     Shit, I know I'm going to watch it again.

     
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on August 15, 2021, 08:59:50 AM
Just finished Season 2 of Vera...loving the plots and acting.    :)

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PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on August 18, 2021, 06:58:25 AM
Almost done with Season 3 of Vera.  Happened to catch some of the closing credits and the name of Jodie Comer popped up.  I did a double-take and went back to see which character she had played as I didn't recognize her.  Am a big fan of Killing Eve so I was happy to see her name in there.  For those who are curious, she appears in Episode 3 of it and it's called "Young Gods".   :)

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on August 18, 2021, 07:28:00 AM
The Bridge (Season 1).

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I had not seen any of those acclaimed Scandi thriller series like The Bridge, Borgen or The Killing yet.

It was high time to remedy to this and I am glad I did.

Very good.

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on August 18, 2021, 08:20:57 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on August 18, 2021, 07:28:00 AM
The Bridge (Season 1).

(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51F5OobqYBL._AC_SY445_.jpg)

I had not seen any of those acclaimed Scandi thriller series like The Bridge, Borgen or The Killing yet.

It was high time to remedy to this and I am glad I did.

Very good.

Tack. :)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on August 18, 2021, 08:36:13 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on August 18, 2021, 07:28:00 AM
The Bridge (Season 1).

(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51F5OobqYBL._AC_SY445_.jpg)

I had not seen any of those acclaimed Scandi thriller series like The Bridge, Borgen or The Killing yet.

It was high time to remedy to this and I am glad I did.

Very good.

Quote from: Irons on August 18, 2021, 08:20:57 AM
Tack. :)
;D  Pleased that you are enjoying it Olivier!  I think that it might have been Irons who first told me about this series.  Tak, Irons!

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on August 18, 2021, 10:59:33 AM
Quote from: Irons on August 18, 2021, 08:20:57 AM
Tack. :)

Tack !!  :laugh:
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Iota on August 21, 2021, 10:40:09 AM
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Fargo, Season 4.

Consistently excellent so far, very impressed!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on August 26, 2021, 07:28:55 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on August 18, 2021, 07:28:00 AM
The Bridge (Season 1).

(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51F5OobqYBL._AC_SY445_.jpg)

I had not seen any of those acclaimed Scandi thriller series like The Bridge, Borgen or The Killing yet.

It was high time to remedy to this and I am glad I did.

Very good.

And Season 2 binged and dusted too. As good as. Very tough last episode.

Tack / Tak !!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on August 26, 2021, 07:47:55 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on August 26, 2021, 07:28:55 AM
And Season 2 binged and dusted too. As good as. Very tough last episode.

Tack / Tak !!

Martin and Saga have a great dynamic - will they, or won't they. ;)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on August 26, 2021, 08:10:24 AM
Quote from: Irons on August 26, 2021, 07:47:55 AM
Martin and Saga have a great dynamic - will they, or won't they. ;)

Kim Bodnia is the main reason I picked The Bridge first as I absolutely loved his character of Konstantin in Killing Eve.

I liked the characters' evolutions over those 2 series, Martin starting constantly bewildered (his facial expressions are top notch) by Saga's behaviour up to understanding/getting through to her. That was a great storyline in parallel to the crime threads themselves. I also liked the underlying tension caused by the arrival of Pernille in Season 2.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: The new erato on August 26, 2021, 08:20:28 AM
The german Weissensee series has been one of my strongest TV experiences this summer. In a lighter vein, I follow Ted Lasso. Will be driving across Broen in some days time, I'm currently in Germany.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on August 26, 2021, 09:41:48 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on August 26, 2021, 08:10:24 AM
Kim Bodnia is the main reason I picked The Bridge first as I absolutely loved his character of Konstantin in Killing Eve.

Since I couldn't agree more with the second half of your post, I should probably check out The Bridge.

I have been gleefully enjoying season one of Boston Legal for the first time.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on August 27, 2021, 07:34:08 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on August 26, 2021, 08:10:24 AM
Kim Bodnia is the main reason I picked The Bridge first as I absolutely loved his character of Konstantin in Killing Eve.

I liked the characters' evolutions over those 2 series, Martin starting constantly bewildered (his facial expressions are top notch) by Saga's behaviour up to understanding/getting through to her. That was a great storyline in parallel to the crime threads themselves. I also liked the underlying tension caused by the arrival of Pernille in Season 2.

I find Saga one of the most interesting characters portrayed on television. She has a form of autism which leads to strange interaction with others at times. As well as leading to funny situations at times it does help in my view to a better understanding of the condition. Martin grew to work out what made Saga tick and in the process fell for her. The way this is played out during the whole series is very well done. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on August 27, 2021, 08:07:34 AM
Quote from: Irons on August 27, 2021, 07:34:08 AM
I find Saga one of the most interesting characters portrayed on television. She has a form of autism which leads to strange interaction with others at times. As well as leading to funny situations at times it does help in my view to a better understanding of the condition. Martin grew to work out what made Saga tick and in the process fell for her. The way this is played out during the whole series is very well done.

I have to agree with your view on that character. It offers a full range of reactions with her counterparts.

I'll take a break from that series for a bit but I am intrigued to see how it moves on in Series 3, given season 2's ending. Have you seen S3 & S4 yet ? Is the general level maintained ?

We have Baptiste Season 2 on the go at the minute. We struggled to get to the end of episode 2 so far. It is a real drag and something feels really off compared to season 1. Very underwhelming so far.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on August 27, 2021, 12:05:19 PM
Reminds me that I don't believe that Season 4 of Bron was yet available on DVD to me.  Will have to check back in on that!  :)

Oh, just been watching some more episodes of Vera; great program!

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Undersea on August 28, 2021, 04:46:32 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on August 15, 2021, 03:35:37 AM
I really enjoyed that series.  Hope that you like the rest of the DVDs.  :)

PD

Thanks- it's great so far... :)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on August 28, 2021, 06:17:42 AM
Watched the first episode of Maigret (the series from the early 1990's with Michael Gambon) entitled "The Patience of Maigret".  Very enjoyable.  Loved the sense of humor at times too.  In one scene, Maigret is in a bar asking some questions of the new owner with the bartender in the background.  You can tell that the owner is uncomfortable and is trying to avoid answering the questions; however, the barkeep keeps on chiming in with the answers whilst continually getting dirty looks from his employer!  :laugh:  Good plots too.

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on August 28, 2021, 06:49:15 AM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on August 29, 2021, 12:55:07 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on August 27, 2021, 08:07:34 AM
I have to agree with your view on that character. It offers a full range of reactions with her counterparts.

I'll take a break from that series for a bit but I am intrigued to see how it moves on in Series 3, given season 2's ending. Have you seen S3 & S4 yet ? Is the general level maintained ?

We have Baptiste Season 2 on the go at the minute. We struggled to get to the end of episode 2 so far. It is a real drag and something feels really off compared to season 1. Very underwhelming so far.

Yes, Baptiste was disappointing. We didn't bother with the final episode.

Watched the lot (The Bridge), Olivier. I would say Series 1 & 4 are the best. The ending leaves you in little doubt there will not be a 5th series.

Being French I'm in no doubt preaching to the converted but for us Spiral is if not as good, not far behind.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on September 02, 2021, 11:40:38 AM
Quote from: Irons on August 29, 2021, 12:55:07 AM


Being French I'm in no doubt preaching to the converted but for us Spiral is if not as good, not far behind.

     I'm a charter member of the Judge Roban fan club.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on September 03, 2021, 07:22:54 AM
Quote from: drogulus on September 02, 2021, 11:40:38 AM
     I'm a charter member of the Judge Roban fan club.

Sadly Judge Roban departs to be replaced by Judge Bourdien who although easy on the eye is not so interesting.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on September 04, 2021, 07:07:29 PM
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Starting yet another go around of this. Usually I skip season one which I find the weakest of the seven, the most dated as well as being the most sentimental and rose-tinted. But I'm doing it this time...and largely reminding myself again why I usually skip it.

Edit: of course as soon as I say that I watch In Excelsis Deo which is a truly great episode, and the ones following are better. So I should say it's the first half of season one that is problematic.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on September 05, 2021, 04:42:13 AM
Quote from: SimonNZ on September 04, 2021, 07:07:29 PM
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Starting yet another go around of this. Usually I skip season one which I find the weakest of the seven, the most dated as well as being the most sentimental and rose-tinted. But I'm doing it this time...and largely reminding myself again why I usually skip it.

Edit: of course as soon as I say that I watch In Excelsis Deo which is a truly great episode, and the ones following are better. So I should say it's the first half of season one that is problematic.
I really enjoyed that show.  And needless to say, there were a lot of people wishing that we could have had Jed Bartlet for president!  ;D  Interesting to see that it's popular outside of the US with, I'm guessing, a non-American?

PD

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on September 05, 2021, 01:48:04 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on September 05, 2021, 04:42:13 AM
I really enjoyed that show.  And needless to say, there were a lot of people wishing that we could have had Jed Bartlet for president!  ;D  Interesting to see that it's popular outside of the US with, I'm guessing, a non-American?

PD

I'd be wishing for President Santos, myself. A large part of the reason they're on the back foot and unsuccessful for most of WW - an aspect of the show I find particularly interesting - stem from Bartlet's own personality.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on September 05, 2021, 06:02:50 PM
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Your Honor.  Walter White moonlights as a judge who adheres to the very highest moral and ethical standards.  His son then does a Very Bad Thing.  Mr White then begins to engage in the shadiest of behavior to protect his son from severe legal and extralegal consequences.  The plot really doesn't work, with some of the devices and twists coming off as the most ham-fisted type.  The production and look and acting is more or less high grade, but it can't save the show overall.  Bryan Cranston, it turns out, shot his wad playing Walter White and sort of recycles his shtick.  Michael Stuhlbarg, on the other hand, more or less ends up the reason to watch all ten episodes.  One hopes this is truly a mini-series, or whatever they are called now.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on September 06, 2021, 03:13:30 AM
Quote from: SimonNZ on September 05, 2021, 01:48:04 PM
I'd be wishing for President Santos, myself. A large part of the reason they're on the back foot and unsuccessful for most of WW - an aspect of the show I find particularly interesting - stem from Bartlet's own personality.
I'd forgotten about the character of Pres. Santos.  Looking at the run dates for the show, it's been at least 15 years since I've watched it---presuming that I watched all of the episodes (which I suspect that I missed at least some of them.  I can't even remember the ending of the final season!).  ::)

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on September 10, 2021, 03:04:48 PM
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Ray Donovan.  After binging on the first season, it seemed reasonable to semi-binge on the rest of the series to see what happens.  It was hard to take the first season too seriously, and that gets reinforced with the addition of Hank Azaria as an FBI bigwig in the second season.  I watched the rest of the show taking it as a comedy that is presented as something other than a comedy.  And how else can one take a show where the main character takes on - get ready for it - the FBI, the Armenian mob, the Russian mob, billionaires, and the NYPD and mayor of New York - and wins in every instance.  Um, yeah.  Throw in the standard silliness as it pertains to quick recovery from gunshots, beatings, and such forth, and one must view it is a comedy.  The apogee here is when Susan Sarandon gets pistol whipped one night and then the next morning is cogent and smarmy.  Yep, septuagenarian women get bonked on the noggin something fierce and bounce back like it ain't nothing, I'll tell you what.  It wouldn't really be a problem except that the show goes for that gritty, noir-ish thing.  Actually, it's not a problem.  One just adjusts and happily watches really handsome Liev Schreiber beat and kill people and go to therapy here and there - with therapists C Thomas Howell and Alan Alda! - while his dad Jon Voight beats and kills people, too.  So do his other family members.  It's their thing.  Even his daughter gets in on the act late in the series, which culminates in one of the goofiest scenes I've watched in years.  It involves a chainsaw and dead cops, that's all I'll write.  All the actors end up fully comfortable in their roles as the season go by, making it easy enough to watch, and production and writing more or less keep things in the same unbelievable universe the whole time.  One of the highlights of the show is the addition of Sandy Martin in the later seasons, and she does fantastic work, as she always does, just with more dialogue.  Pity the show was cancelled, though if the promised movie gets made, I'll watch.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on September 11, 2021, 05:30:09 AM
Quote from: Irons on August 29, 2021, 12:55:07 AM
Yes, Baptiste was disappointing. We didn't bother with the final episode.

Watched the lot (The Bridge), Olivier. I would say Series 1 & 4 are the best. The ending leaves you in little doubt there will not be a 5th series.

Being French I'm in no doubt preaching to the converted but for us Spiral is if not as good, not far behind.

Belated one but noted about the Bridge, thank you.

Never seen Spiral, so I have added it to my BBC list. I remember seeing some praise for it in reviews and here I think. We'll give it a try.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on September 11, 2021, 07:37:23 AM
Rizzoli & Isles - posted below about a year ago - bought the DVD box which was cheaper than buying each season - so we decided to do a re-watch -  ;D  Dave

Quote from: SonicMan46 on October 16, 2020, 11:14:43 AM
Rizzoli & Isles - we've been missing watching our old crime series (e.g. NCIS, Bones, Major Crimes, Closer, etc.), SO had to find 'something' new to us that would hopefully match those types of plots & characters (short description below) - rented the first season from Amazon Prime and am enjoying - Sasha Alexander is married to a Ponti son - they have two kids and their granny is Sophia Loren.  Dave :)

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on September 13, 2021, 06:43:43 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on September 11, 2021, 05:30:09 AM
Belated one but noted about the Bridge, thank you.

Never seen Spiral, so I have added it to my BBC list. I remember seeing some praise for it in reviews and here I think. We'll give it a try.

Do Olivier. Spiral is excellent. Hard hitting and set in the murky backstreets of Paris. Again a female lead and more then professional association with her male deputy. Sounds like The Bridge, but it is not. Sadly Spiral is over too, bugger all to watch now on a Saturday night! :(
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on September 13, 2021, 06:49:10 AM
Quote from: Irons on September 13, 2021, 06:43:43 AM
Do Olivier. Spiral is excellent. Hard hitting and set in the murky backstreets of Paris. Again a female lead and more then professional association with her male deputy. Sounds like The Bridge, but it is not. Sadly Spiral is over too, bugger all to watch now on a Saturday night! :(

We'll probably get to it quicker than planned, Lol. We tried to go back to Baptiste last night after returning from holiday. Gave up after 20 minutes into the third episode. Utterly boring, which is very sad considering how good and gripping The Missing and Baptiste Series One were.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on September 13, 2021, 09:51:33 AM
I started watching White Lotus.  Pretty funny so far.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on September 18, 2021, 05:53:19 AM
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First time through this series and really enjoying it. Surprised to see how many aspects of it remind me of the early days of Miami Vice.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on September 19, 2021, 05:29:47 PM
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The Loudest Voice.  Fat Maximus, fattened up more with prosthetics, plays super bad guy Roger Ailes in this fair and balanced mini-series based on the crack, objective book by Gabriel Sherman.  How fair and balanced?  The Murdochs are portrayed as quite reasonable and merely money-grubbing.  Maybe Newscorp has a stake in Showtime?  (HBO's Succession offers a more satisfying caricature of the family.)  In addition, one gets Naomi Watts as Gretchen Carlson, some nobody as Sean Hannity, another nobody as Glenn Beck (remember him?), and Seth MacFarlane as some dude named Brian Lewis.  Oh yes, and Sienna Miller gets all frumpy as Elizabeth Ailes.  Really, it's quite impressive to see the insanely gorgeous Ms Miller turned into, what, a Minnesota Karen.  The actress really nails her midwest American accent, though how accurate a depiction of the real Ms Ailes it is I have no idea.  The show is a campy, fun hatchet job.  At the center is Russell Crowe, of course, who so completely dominates the proceedings that it's basically his show with some minor hangers-on.  The dude can deliver spittle with the best of them, there's no doubt.  There is one presence in the show who rivals Mr Crowe for attention grabbing power: The Forty-Fifth President of the United States, here presented only in a handful of his very rare television appearances from the 2016 campaign.  I suspect the producers of the show did not expect quite as many guffaws as it produced while I watched, though they probably take themselves seriously. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on September 20, 2021, 12:16:12 AM
Not a series but Help (Channel 4) is harrowing stuff. Set in a Liverpool care home during the early Covid crisis starring Jodie Comer from "Killing Eve" and Stephen Graham. A political message of gross failure and deserting the most vulnerable in their hour of need. But the message is balanced and fair, not hectoring.
The story centres around the developing friendship of a recently recruited nurse (Comer) and a resident of the home with early age dementia (Graham). Yes, it is grim and hard edged but I found it moving too and glad I was not put off by the subject matter. Acting is top draw.   
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on September 20, 2021, 05:11:59 AM
Quote from: George on September 18, 2021, 05:53:19 AM
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First time through this series and really enjoying it. Surprised to see how many aspects of it remind me of the early days of Miami Vice.
The best show ever. 2nd (and 5th) season is the weakest, though still great.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: North Star on September 20, 2021, 06:05:28 AM
Quote from: milk on September 20, 2021, 05:11:59 AM
The best show ever. 2nd (and 5th) season is the weakest, though still great.
What, the 2nd season is maybe my favourite of them all..
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on September 23, 2021, 08:40:37 AM

     Tatort Alert!!

     I'm watching Tatort, Streets of Berlin, which popped up on Prime not long ago. I wish they wouldn't just dribble them out like this.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Iota on September 26, 2021, 05:41:33 AM
Quote from: George on September 18, 2021, 05:53:19 AM
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First time through this series and really enjoying it. Surprised to see how many aspects of it remind me of the early days of Miami Vice.

Simply one of the best things I've ever seen on TV.

Here:

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The North Water (BBC2)

A blisteringly menacing turn from Colin Farrell as an uneducated but highly intuitive and cunning psychopath aboard a whaling ship with all manner of ne'er-do-wells mixed in with pack. At first I wondered if it was going to be too unrelentingly dark and bleak to stay the course, but either I adjusted, or from the second episode onwards it improved, but I ended up very involved.
The Arctic scenery both beautiful and an inseparable part of the dramatic intensity. Highly recommended.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on September 26, 2021, 07:57:11 AM
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Brockmire.  Gonna watch Hank Azaria pretend to be an FBI guy, might as well watch him pretend to be a baseball announcer.  Here, Mr Azaria gets to use his well-honed voice acting skill to deliver colorful calls.  Of course the show is not about that but rather is about a voyage of self-discovery for the main character after he finds his wife cheating.  Brockmire becomes a hard-drinking, drug-ingesting manwhore, who then slowly tries to redeem himself.  The show blends an attempt at blending a woke outlook and the raunchiest possible humor, and it mostly succeeds.  Azaria is the only person in every episode, but he is surrounded by able support.  Tyrel Jackson Williams does excellent work as his sort of sidekick, and JK Simmons and Richard Kind (especially) lend superb support in brief bits.  George Brett (!) makes appearances, and Joe Buck does a great riff on his persona.  But the show's secret weapon is Amanda Peet.  She spices up the first season, matching or surpassing Azaria scene for scene, and comes back in the fourth season to salvage what's left.  The duo deliver the funniest abortion gag ever, outdoing even It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.  Not everyone's cup of tea, but entertaining to start and finish.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on October 03, 2021, 07:11:43 AM
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The Defeated.  Things ain't right in post-war Berlin.  There's the whole four power carve up mess, gobs of destruction from all them bombs, etc.  Such ruin gives rise to crime, naturally, and into the mess wades a New York detective played by Taylor Kitsch, who boasts a mean, pinched Brooklyn accent.  He's summoned by an American diplomat, but he has his own agenda, too.  The story has a lot going on.  There's a sorta German crime lord who uses women as his soldiers, high-end art thievery, and a very Seven-esque subplot.  The show was shot in the Czech Republic, but recreating post-war Berlin requires a lot of CGI, so any outdoor shots encompassing more than thirty lateral feet has a matte painting feel.  The acting is more or less fine, the directing and composition, such as it is, is pretty good, but the whole show is much less than the sum of its parts.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on October 04, 2021, 06:56:53 AM
After an exhausting day and bored stiff by "Strictly" I was quite happy to watch paint dry last night on TV. My wife on the other hand owing to the fact that as a child her parents often took her to Ridley Road on a Saturday afternoon made the decision to watch the opening episode of an eponymous series on BBC.

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From not being the least bit interested at the outset by the end I was completely hooked. The production is first class, even unique, in capturing the atmosphere, music and the awful persecution of Jews in 1960's London. A serious shameful subject but Ridley Road has lightness and East End humour too. Looking forward to episode 2.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on October 05, 2021, 04:28:54 AM
Quote from: North Star on September 20, 2021, 06:05:28 AM
What, the 2nd season is maybe my favourite of them all..
I love the second too. I wonder how I'd rank them though. 5th would be last. I think 2nd would be second to last. The whole show is the greatest drama ever made IMO. The worst season is better than anything ever made. I also think Deadwood, Breaking Bad and Madmen were excellent. I don't watch anything anymore because nothing is that good. Fargo was close but I don't know about the latest season. The first season of True Detective was good too. But I've given up on TV dramas. Has anyone seen Escape at Dannemora? How about this new show on Amazon about the historical arctic voyage?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on October 05, 2021, 04:56:12 AM
Quote from: Irons on October 04, 2021, 06:56:53 AM
After an exhausting day and bored stiff by "Strictly" I was quite happy to watch paint dry last night on TV. My wife on the other hand owing to the fact that as a child her parents often took her to Ridley Road on a Saturday afternoon made the decision to watch the opening episode of an eponymous series on BBC.

  (https://i.imgur.com/ZCsG0aM.jpg)

From not being the least bit interested at the outset by the end I was completely hooked. The production is first class, even unique, in capturing the atmosphere, music and the awful persecution of Jews in 1960's London. A serious shameful subject but Ridley Road has lightness and East End humour too. Looking forward to episode 2.

Noted, Lol.
We caught the last 10 minutes of the first episode while waiting for the News and Match of the Day.
It sounds worth adding to the ongoing list of series to catch up on  :)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Iota on October 06, 2021, 08:45:14 AM
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First Episode.

Well that got my attention! Picked me up the moment it started and didn't put me down till the end. A bevy of ambitious young types being inducted into a city bank, tight, involving direction, plenty of barbed/ruthless/dysfunctional behaviour on display, but not without compassion from the directorial eye - a shiny cannonball of an opening! Hope it sustains into the rest of the series.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Roy Bland on October 06, 2021, 04:49:55 PM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Cato on October 06, 2021, 05:04:43 PM
From 2011-2016 we loved watching "Mr. Bohannon" lead crews of workers to complete the building of the transcontinental railroad: much adventure and many difficult moral choices were involved along the way!

We are re-watching the complete series: Hell on Wheels!


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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on October 06, 2021, 05:08:44 PM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Iota on October 09, 2021, 07:26:36 AM
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From a good start this has just kept getting better. Some memorable characters grow out of the electrically charged, obsessive atmosphere of the city banking world, a place where the thin-skinned need not apply. Dramatic tension is almost constantly high (often in both senses), even some of the smallest details seem vivid and organically part of the gladiatorial feverishness. I'm going to be mighty disappointed when it's over.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on October 09, 2021, 08:26:58 AM
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Damages, aka, Perry Mason meets Dynasty.  The show is a bit old now, but it was an early entry example of prestige TV, what with Glenn Close the big star.  The first season pits the ruthless lawyer Patty Hewes (Close) against the ruthless and malign billionaire (Ted Danson), with the young 'n' peppy associate attorney Ellen Parsons (Rose Byrne) a pawn in the game.  The show peaks with the second season, when William Hurt (!) enters the fray in a different case against a big 'n' evil energy company (aren't they all?), and then it kind of spins out a bit, with John Goodman as a PMC chief and Ryan Phillippe as a stand-in for Julian Assange, and so forth.  The show relies on the same devices each season – eg, dream sequences, jumbled timelines, recurring teasers of the season ending that is never what the viewer expects at first! – but fortunately it remains entertaining enough to stick with, even if one never, for even one moment, believes that Parsons would work with Hewes after the first season's chicanery.  Close and Byrne do solid work, and Byrne delivers a flawless American accent with an ideally feminine voice. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on October 14, 2021, 08:06:51 AM
Watched the series Squid Game over the last 2 weeks on Netflix:

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Err...What to say... Hard-hitting, gruesome at (many) times, harrowing, distressing even but looking beyond that, ultimately gripping and thought-provoking throughout.

One particular episode might shatter your heart to absolute smithereens and is likely to stay with you for quite a long time. You will know which one when you get to it.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on October 14, 2021, 09:37:07 AM
It Was the Music (2020) w/ Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams, a dual talented husband and wife team - short synopsis below - 10 part documentary that we really enjoyed; Larry is a fantastic multi-instrumentalist and singer.  Many guest stars including William Bell, David Bromberg, Jackson Browne, Suzie Brown, Jack Casady, Rosanne Cash, Shawn Colvin, Jerry Douglas, Garland Jeffreys, David Keith, Jorma Kaukonen, Phil Lesh, John Leventhal, Buddy Miller, Tracy Nelson, Jerron "Blind Boy" Paxton, Scot Sax,Larry "The Mole" Taylor, Happy Traum.  If you like 'roots music', then highly recommended.  Dave :)

QuoteAfter leading successful, separate careers since getting married thirty years ago, they decide to pack their instruments into their SUV, set out across America and attempt to make it as a musical duo. From small clubs to big music festivals, Larry & Teresa strike a chord in audiences everywhere they perform, playing their own songs for the first time and pursuing their passion for delivering riveting interpretations of American gospel, blues, country, and good old rock 'n' roll. It Was the Music is both a personal love story about two musicians devoted to each other and to the music they love, and a director's love letter to a time when music brought people together in the halcyon days of the sixties and early seventies, a time when it seemed that it was the music that mattered. (Source (https://www.itwasthemusic.net))

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on October 14, 2021, 10:58:48 AM
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LOVE this show!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Brahmsian on October 14, 2021, 03:55:27 PM
Quote from: Papy Oli on October 14, 2021, 08:06:51 AM
Watched the series Squid Game over the last 2 weeks on Netflix:

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Err...What to say... Hard-hitting, gruesome at (many) times, harrowing, distressing even but looking beyond that, ultimately gripping and thought-provoking throughout.

One particular episode might shatter your heart to absolute smithereens and is likely to stay with you for quite a long time. You will know which one when you get to it.

I enjoyed it too.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on October 16, 2021, 06:09:54 AM
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ChanceDr House Dr Chance is a brilliant neuropsychologist with dark secrets of his own.  Through various contrived plot devices, the good doctor becomes enmeshed in all manner of unsavory activities and interacts with some shady types, putting himself, his family, and his friends in harm's way, and such forth.  It's based on a novel, though I did not read the novel, so I don't know how closely the show follows the source.  What I do know is that the two seasons are on entirely different levels.  The second season is basically well-produced shlock.  The first season, while pulpy, has at its core a more compelling and plausible (in a TV show sort of way) premise and a core character worth watching.  Both seasons use a Big Plot Twist.  The first season's is telegraphed and basically in your face from early on yet still works well while the second season's is more startling and rather silly and renders the season a near waste of time.  Hugh Laurie recycles his more famous character quite a bit to good enough effect, and Ethan Suplee plays disturbed muscle quite well, but the entire first season rests squarely on the diminutive and very appealing shoulders of Gretchen Mol, who plays a contemporary world version of her Boardwalk Empire character.  She's the core character worth watching and keeps the show entertaining. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on October 16, 2021, 08:05:26 AM
I'm just not into any series on TV anymore. I'd like to enjoy a "show" again. Meanwhile, this is fascinating. How do I shrink this????? Sorry folks.
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on October 16, 2021, 08:57:55 AM
Well, to balance out The Sopranos & Razzoli & Isles, last night we started Anne with an 'E' on Netflix; as quoted below based on 'Anne of Green Gables' - cancelled after 3 seasons (27 episodes) - takes place on Canada's Prince Edward Island, which we stayed on decades ago in a trip to Nova Scotia; Green Gables (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Gables_(Prince_Edward_Island)) is a Canadian National Historic Site (probably built up since our visit decades ago?).  Nice 'change of pace' for us -  ;D  Dave

QuoteAnne with an E is a Canadian television series adapted from Lucy Maud Montgomery's 1908 classic work of children's literature, Anne of Green Gables. It was created by Moira Walley-Beckett for CBC and stars Amybeth McNulty as orphan Anne Shirley, Geraldine James as Marilla Cuthbert, R. H. Thomson as Matthew Cuthbert, Dalila Bela as Diana Barry and Lucas Jade Zumann as Gilbert Blythe. (Source (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anne_with_an_E))

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on October 16, 2021, 01:07:41 PM
Quote from: milk on October 16, 2021, 08:05:26 AM
I'm just not into any series on TV anymore. I'd like to enjoy a "show" again. Meanwhile, this is fascinating. How do I shrink this????? Sorry folks.
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Hi milk,

To resize an image, after you've clicked the button above.  So add(type) the following into the first box:  [img width=400] or 500, for example...depending upon how big you want it to be.  And copy your image, as normal, between the two [img].

PD

p.s.  Note:  There's a space between "img" and "width" but no spaces between "width, = nor the size which in this case is 400.

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on October 16, 2021, 01:16:14 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on October 16, 2021, 01:07:41 PM
Hi milk,

To resize an image, after you've clicked the button above.  So add(type) the following into the first box:  [img width=400] or 500, for example...depending upon how big you want it to be.  And copy your image, as normal, between the two [img].

PD

p.s.  Note:  There's a space between "img" and "width" but no spaces between "width, = nor the size which in this case is 400.

Also, keep in mind that if 're-sizing' an image that may have both width & height dimensions, you need to just use one dimension, the other will be automatically adjusted depending on the aspect ratio - e.g. I usually just use 'height' so if I have images on one line their heights will match.  Dave :)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on October 16, 2021, 02:48:03 PM
Quote from: SonicMan46 on October 16, 2021, 01:16:14 PM
Also, keep in mind that if 're-sizing' an image that may have both width & height dimensions, you need to just use one dimension, the other will be automatically adjusted depending on the aspect ratio - e.g. I usually just use 'height' so if I have images on one line their heights will match.  Dave :)
Ah, I hadn't thought of using height before!  When I had asked the same question some time ago, a kind user had just told me about using the width...clever you!   ;)  And, yes, good idea if you're doing multiple image uploads in the same posting.

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on October 16, 2021, 03:35:43 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on October 16, 2021, 02:48:03 PM
Ah, I hadn't thought of using height before!  When I had asked the same question some time ago, a kind user had just told me about using the width...clever you!   ;)  And, yes, good idea if you're doing multiple image uploads in the same posting.

PD

+1  ;D  Yes, if both are changed but the calculation in your head is not the same aspect ratio, then distortion - so that's why I always just use the height as the single measurement - the HTML figures our the right adjustment and all of your images on the same line are the exact height; of course you need to make sure they fit on the line relative to your screen size used (I'm usually typing on a laptop so 1000 pixel width or less is my goal).  Dave :)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Undersea on October 16, 2021, 09:06:41 PM
Quote from: Papy Oli on October 14, 2021, 08:06:51 AM
Watched the series Squid Game over the last 2 weeks on Netflix:

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Err...What to say... Hard-hitting, gruesome at (many) times, harrowing, distressing even but looking beyond that, ultimately gripping and thought-provoking throughout.

One particular episode might shatter your heart to absolute smithereens and is likely to stay with you for quite a long time. You will know which one when you get to it.
Quote from: OrchestralNut on October 14, 2021, 03:55:27 PM
I enjoyed it too.


Powerful Series - liked this too.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: greg on October 17, 2021, 06:36:24 PM
Quote from: Papy Oli on October 14, 2021, 08:06:51 AM
Watched the series Squid Game over the last 2 weeks on Netflix:

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Err...What to say... Hard-hitting, gruesome at (many) times, harrowing, distressing even but looking beyond that, ultimately gripping and thought-provoking throughout.

One particular episode might shatter your heart to absolute smithereens and is likely to stay with you for quite a long time. You will know which one when you get to it.
I guess everyone is watching this now... but anyways, just finished it today. One of the greatest shows I've watched. A second season would be much welcomed.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: vers la flamme on October 17, 2021, 06:42:30 PM
^I just watched the first episode. Pretty cool, but quite disturbing and violent. Not sure whether or not I'll finish it.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: greg on October 17, 2021, 09:42:28 PM
Quote from: vers la flamme on October 17, 2021, 06:42:30 PM
^I just watched the first episode. Pretty cool, but quite disturbing and violent. Not sure whether or not I'll finish it.
You gotta. It only gets better and better. Embrace the intensity, it's what makes you feel alive.



So anyways... kinda surprised to feel attracted to the character Sae-byok, something about her is very captivating... She's like the extreme opposite of that psycho lady Han Mi-Nyeo- would run away screaming if I had to be in the same room with her  ;D. Sae-byok is so detached and cold while not being a bad person, could definitely have some mutual understanding and would be comfortable to be around.

Also the old guy was a great character. Him and Sae-byok = two favorites.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: vandermolen on October 18, 2021, 12:26:33 PM
Quote from: Irons on October 04, 2021, 06:56:53 AM
After an exhausting day and bored stiff by "Strictly" I was quite happy to watch paint dry last night on TV. My wife on the other hand owing to the fact that as a child her parents often took her to Ridley Road on a Saturday afternoon made the decision to watch the opening episode of an eponymous series on BBC.

  (https://i.imgur.com/ZCsG0aM.jpg)

From not being the least bit interested at the outset by the end I was completely hooked. The production is first class, even unique, in capturing the atmosphere, music and the awful persecution of Jews in 1960's London. A serious shameful subject but Ridley Road has lightness and East End humour too. Looking forward to episode 2.
I've been enjoying this series as well. Rory Kinnear is terrific as the British fascist leader Colin Jordan as is Eddie Marsan as a Jewish cab driver resistance leader.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on October 19, 2021, 12:52:26 AM
Quote from: vandermolen on October 18, 2021, 12:26:33 PM
I've been enjoying this series as well. Rory Kinnear is terrific as the British fascist leader Colin Jordan as is Eddie Marsan as a Jewish cab driver resistance leader.

Kinnear makes your skin crawl. Some acting achievement.

The first series of Guilt was brilliant, black humour at its finest. First two episodes of the second series, which I was looking forward to, are a disappointment. A mish-mash which is difficult to follow and in two minds to give up on it. Shame.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on October 19, 2021, 01:30:21 AM
Quote from: vandermolen on October 18, 2021, 12:26:33 PM
I've been enjoying this series as well. Rory Kinnear is terrific as the British fascist leader Colin Jordan as is Eddie Marsan as a Jewish cab driver resistance leader.

Lol was praising this one too, I need to bump it up the watch list.

Quote from: Irons on October 19, 2021, 12:52:26 AM
The first series of Guilt was brilliant, black humour at its finest. First two episodes of the second series, which I was looking forward to, are a disappointment. A mish-mash which is difficult to follow and in two minds to give up on it. Shame.

Oh no, that's not what I wanted to read. We re-watched the last episode of season 1 over the weekend to remind ourselves of the plot ending with the intention of diving into season 2. Series 1 was perfect in so many ways. A hidden gem. It would have been hard to beat or equal but that sounds ominous.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on October 19, 2021, 03:30:12 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on October 16, 2021, 01:07:41 PM
Hi milk,

To resize an image, after you've clicked the button above.  So add(type) the following into the first box:  [img width=400] or 500, for example...depending upon how big you want it to be.  And copy your image, as normal, between the two [img].

PD

p.s.  Note:  There's a space between "img" and "width" but no spaces between "width, = nor the size which in this case is 400.
Thanks!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on October 19, 2021, 07:07:17 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on October 19, 2021, 01:30:21 AM
Lol was praising this one too, I need to bump it up the watch list.


Oh no, that's not what I wanted to read. We re-watched the last episode of season 1 over the weekend to remind ourselves of the plot ending with the intention of diving into season 2. Series 1 was perfect in so many ways. A hidden gem. It would have been hard to beat or equal but that sounds ominous.

Don't let me put you off, Olivier. Old dumb nuts here in leafy Surrey could not make head or tails of it. Doesn't mean that you will not too.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on October 19, 2021, 08:52:25 AM
Quote from: Irons on October 19, 2021, 07:07:17 AM
Don't let me put you off, Olivier. Old dumb nuts here in leafy Surrey could not make head or tails of it. Doesn't mean that you will not too.

Ha, I'll see what this old-ish dumb nut here can make of it  ;D
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on October 19, 2021, 09:12:10 AM
I just saw episode one of season 2 of Guilt after seeing all of S1 (for the second time) over the last few days. I enjoyed it, though not as much as S1 episodes.

A few things to keep in mind:

1. The Roy Lynch character has been recast. I missed that and it led to some confusion. I only found out after reading a review after.
2. Jake is not coming back, so the music aspect that I loved from S1 will likely be gone.
3. Jake not coming back means the "heart" of the series is missing, so it will be interesting to see how S2 feels as a result.
4. There seems to be less humor so far in S2 compared to S1, I am hoping this changes. 
5. Thankfully, Kenny is back.

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on October 19, 2021, 09:25:07 AM
Quote from: George on October 19, 2021, 09:12:10 AM
I just saw episode one of season 2 of Guilt after seeing all of S1 (for the second time) over the last few days. I enjoyed it, though not as much as S1 episodes.

A few things to keep in mind:

1. The Roy Lynch character has been recast. I missed that and it led to some confusion. I only found out after reading a review after.
2. Jake is not coming back, so the music aspect that I loved from S1 will likely be gone.
3. Jake not coming back means the "heart" of the series is missing, so it will be interesting to see how S2 feels as a result.
4. There seems to be less humor so far in S2 compared to S1, I am hoping this changes. 
5. Thankfully, Kenny is back.

Thank you for the info and heads-up, George.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on October 19, 2021, 11:00:13 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on October 19, 2021, 09:25:07 AM
Thank you for the info and heads-up, George.

No problem. Hope you enjoy it.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on October 23, 2021, 06:06:23 AM
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Nine Perfect Strangers.  A Hulu prestige mini-series, with a star-studded cast headed by Nicole Kidman.  Based on a novel I did not and will not read, it covers the travails of mostly self-indulgent wealthy folks who escape to a wellness center and then receive experimental hallucinogenic treatments.  A bland premise is made more real by having the very generous host – Kidman, donning a feeble Russian (?) accent – offer free therapy to a family.  And there's another guest with a secret, too.  The show manages to basically squander Michael Shannon, though he has a couple good scenes.  The best bits involve Melissa McCarthy and Bobby Cannavale, who obviously enjoy working together.  The show boasts high-end production values but ultimately it's just kind of there. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: bhodges on October 27, 2021, 05:39:21 PM
Watching a short, 5-episode series...the World Series! Rooting for the Astros, because my brother likes them, but if the Braves win, my father (who left us a few years ago) will be very happy, too.

--Bruce
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on October 27, 2021, 06:20:20 PM
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Loving this show!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on October 27, 2021, 07:14:26 PM
I've started my second go through Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on October 31, 2021, 06:35:42 AM
Quote from: Irons on October 19, 2021, 12:52:26 AM
The first series of Guilt was brilliant, black humour at its finest. First two episodes of the second series, which I was looking forward to, are a disappointment. A mish-mash which is difficult to follow and in two minds to give up on it. Shame.

Quote from: George on October 19, 2021, 09:12:10 AM
I just saw episode one of season 2 of Guilt after seeing all of S1 (for the second time) over the last few days. I enjoyed it, though not as much as S1 episodes.

A few things to keep in mind:

1. The Roy Lynch character has been recast. I missed that and it led to some confusion. I only found out after reading a review after.
2. Jake is not coming back, so the music aspect that I loved from S1 will likely be gone.
3. Jake not coming back means the "heart" of the series is missing, so it will be interesting to see how S2 feels as a result.
4. There seems to be less humor so far in S2 compared to S1, I am hoping this changes. 
5. Thankfully, Kenny is back.


We finally watched the 2nd series of GUILT this week.
Definitely a different atmosphere to Season 1, much much tenser throughout, less humour indeed but still a very good acerbic touch and overall a great writing and dialogues. Yes, a lot of different threads to keep up with from the off but the way they all come together, with some good twists, in the final episode, was enjoyable.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on October 31, 2021, 07:54:45 AM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: VonStupp on October 31, 2021, 10:14:00 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 27, 2021, 07:14:26 PM
I've started my second go through Star Trek: The Next Generation.

Engage...

I have seen these so many times, yet I never tire of it. When was your first go-around?

VS
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on October 31, 2021, 12:31:59 PM
Quote from: VonStupp on October 31, 2021, 10:14:00 AM
Engage...

I have seen these so many times, yet I never tire of it. When was your first go-around?

VS

Maybe 2-3 years ago. I was late to the party 8)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: VonStupp on November 02, 2021, 01:17:58 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 31, 2021, 12:31:59 PM
Maybe 2-3 years ago. I was late to the party 8)

Better late than never!  :)

Don't know if you caught it, but the Star Trek: Picard series that came out last year is a different beast, yet has enough fan service for those who have seen TNG and the movies. Moreso, it is a poignant postcard to an octogenarian Patrick Stewart returning to that role decades later.

VS
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Mirror Image on November 02, 2021, 02:01:10 PM
I've been watching reruns of 3rd Rock from the Sun. What a great show! I forgot just how funny it was --- John Lithgow is hilarious.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: John Copeland on November 02, 2021, 06:07:27 PM
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24 Hours in Police Custody (UK TV Reality)
Sometimes disturbing.  Always riveting.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on November 03, 2021, 05:13:23 AM
(https://pics.filmaffinity.com/Dave_Chappelle_The_Closer_TV-500228245-large.jpg) There are less laughs here but he's still a master comedian. I think it's Seinfeld who recently said that all comedy is specific and there's no better example than Chapelle. He knows exactly where to put each word, each pause, each emphasis. It's controversial even to comment on this but, anyway, it's provocative to say the least. It's worth trying to understand what he's saying. This is risky stuff and risky for the audience too. That's what makes it interesting and even fun - if one takes in stride.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on November 03, 2021, 10:40:13 AM
Quote from: milk on November 03, 2021, 05:13:23 AM
(https://pics.filmaffinity.com/Dave_Chappelle_The_Closer_TV-500228245-large.jpg) There are less laughs here but he's still a master comedian. I think it's Seinfeld who recently said that all comedy is specific and there's no better example than Chapelle. He knows exactly where to put each word, each pause, each emphasis. It's controversial even to comment on this but, anyway, it's provocative to say the least. It's worth trying to understand what he's saying. This is risky stuff and risky for the audience too. That's what makes it interesting and even fun - if one takes in stride.

I fully agree. Less laughs than on previous specials, but still better than most other comedians out there. I hope to be able to see his documentary soon (the one he made about the shows he did in Ohio during the height of Covid.)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Daverz on November 03, 2021, 06:06:08 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 27, 2021, 07:14:26 PM
I've started my second go through Star Trek: The Next Generation.

Have you done DS9 yet?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on November 03, 2021, 06:08:41 PM
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Second time through this darkly funny, touching series.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: greg on November 03, 2021, 07:32:04 PM
Quote from: George on November 03, 2021, 10:40:13 AM
I fully agree. Less laughs than on previous specials, but still better than most other comedians out there. I hope to be able to see his documentary soon (the one he made about the shows he did in Ohio during the height of Covid.)
Just watched this one and laughed more than the last one on Netflix... but those were the only two of his I've watched. Pretty enjoyable, mainstream comedy.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on November 04, 2021, 03:44:28 AM
Quote from: greg on November 03, 2021, 07:32:04 PM
Just watched this one and laughed more than the last one on Netflix... but those were the only two of his I've watched. Pretty enjoyable, mainstream comedy.
I get confused. I think it's the first Netflix one that's the funniest. Go and watch his appearances on Letterman. They're quite funny.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: LKB on November 06, 2021, 09:46:27 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on October 27, 2021, 07:14:26 PM
I've started my second go through Star Trek: The Next Generation.

Make it so!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on November 07, 2021, 12:39:37 AM
TV movie?
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If you're interested in the topic, this entertains. Kathy Bates as Leno's take-no-prisoners, @*%$-busting, agent is the standout. Bill Carter, who wrote the book, wrote the screenplay too and swears it's true. Late night used to be a high-stakes and dirty game. I do miss all the players; it ain't the same without them.
The actors here do a pretty good job. The guy that plays Letterman is spot-on, except for the red wig. Rich Little as Carson! Betty Thomas directed.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Roy Bland on November 07, 2021, 07:49:49 AM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on November 08, 2021, 01:36:19 AM
We binge-watched season 1 of Ted Lasso over the weekend (From wiki: The series follows Ted Lasso, an American college football coach who is hired to coach an English soccer football ( >:D) team in an attempt by its owner to spite her ex-husband. Lasso tries to win over the sceptical English market with his folksy, optimistic demeanour while dealing with his inexperience in the sport.)

It made us howl with laughter, well up a few times and warmed the cockles of our hearts throughout. Highly recommended.

We'll probably binge season 2 over the next weekend.

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: VonStupp on November 09, 2021, 08:41:16 AM
Mannix (1973)
'Sing a Song of Murder' (Season 7, Ep. 9)

I chuckled the other night when Joe Mannix grilled Karl Henning (played by Liam Sullivan), a swinging, LA socialite whose shag-ridden 70's pad received a molotov cocktail, due to his wandering eye and an attempted murder of an opera singer.

I fell asleep before I found out who the murderer of the episode was. I have my suspicions...  ??? :o

VS

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on November 09, 2021, 08:47:36 AM
Quote from: VonStupp on November 09, 2021, 08:41:16 AM
Mannix (1973)
'Sing a Song of Murder' (Season 7, Ep. 9)

I chuckled the other night when Joe Mannix grilled Karl Henning, a swinging, LA socialite whose shag-ridden 70's pad received a molotov cocktail, due to his wandering eye and an opera singer.

I fell asleep before I found out who the murderer of the episode was. I have my suspicions...  ??? :o

VS

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Hah!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on November 09, 2021, 10:08:15 AM
Quote from: VonStupp on November 09, 2021, 08:41:16 AM
Mannix (1973)
'Sing a Song of Murder' (Season 7, Ep. 9)

I chuckled the other night when Joe Mannix grilled Karl Henning (played by Liam Sullivan), a swinging, LA socialite whose shag-ridden 70's pad received a molotov cocktail, due to his wandering eye and an attempted murder of an opera singer.

I fell asleep before I found out who the murderer of the episode was. I have my suspicions...  ??? :o

VS

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Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 09, 2021, 08:47:36 AM
Hah!
That sounds like our Karl indeed!  ;)

PD

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on November 09, 2021, 02:39:51 PM
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Best show ever.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Holden on November 09, 2021, 05:46:53 PM
Great British Railway Journeys
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on November 10, 2021, 04:51:48 AM
Quote from: George on November 09, 2021, 02:39:51 PM
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Best show ever.
The one that was on youtube first was the funniest. The Netflix one wasn't quite as funny. That first one has been mostly taken down except for one or two episodes. So hilarious!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on November 10, 2021, 08:56:51 AM
Quote from: milk on November 10, 2021, 04:51:48 AM
The one that was on youtube first was the funniest. The Netflix one wasn't quite as funny. That first one has been mostly taken down except for one or two episodes. So hilarious!

Indeed.

The Netflix one was watered down and far too leashed IMO.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on November 10, 2021, 09:01:04 AM
I forgot that there was a man Data called Grandpa.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: VonStupp on November 11, 2021, 03:31:08 PM
What We Do in the Shadows

I am starting the 3rd season of the spin-off TV show. Different than the movie it riffs from, but still amusing to me.

I highly recommend the original movie, a mock-umentary about Vampires trying to live together in a flat. I am on the lookout for Wellington Paranormal, based on side characters from the film, as well.

VS

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on November 12, 2021, 04:10:30 AM
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Well, you know, she is what she is. What did people expect anyway? I would have been surprised if it were anything different. She's still a great comedian. She doesn't answer questions! Don't pee on her leg and tell her it's raining!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on November 12, 2021, 05:17:26 AM
Quote from: milk on November 12, 2021, 04:10:30 AM
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Well, you know, she is what she is. What did people expect anyway? I would have been surprised if it were anything different. She's still a great comedian. She doesn't answer questions! Don't pee on her leg and tell her it's raining!
I saw a short video of her talking about her new show.  Found out that her granddaughter is involved in it too (believe that she is currently studying law) and will be serving as her law clerk on the show.

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on November 12, 2021, 06:37:57 AM
Quote from: milk on November 12, 2021, 04:10:30 AM
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Well, you know, she is what she is. What did people expect anyway? I would have been surprised if it were anything different. She's still a great comedian. She doesn't answer questions! Don't pee on her leg and tell her it's raining!

If I were her bailiff of the past 25 years, I'd expect to be asked to be on her new show. Or at least to be told why I wasn't hired. Neither happened. That's some cold shit.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Fëanor on November 12, 2021, 11:57:18 AM
I'm presently watching:

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Iota on November 12, 2021, 12:46:29 PM
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Universe: Brian Cox (BBC 2)


An informative and spectacularly beautiful series on the cosmos. Brian Cox is such an enthusing and natural presenter of his subject, the only one I'd mention in the same breath as David Attenborough

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on November 13, 2021, 03:57:42 AM
Quote from: George on November 12, 2021, 06:37:57 AM
If I were her bailiff of the past 25 years, I'd expect to be asked to be on her new show. Or at least to be told why I wasn't hired. Neither happened. That's some cold shit.
It's cold. And the show looks ridiculous with the added people too. It's the same thing basically, minus Bird.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Brian on November 13, 2021, 05:13:59 AM
I saw an interview where Judge Judy's old bailiff said that the new show couldn't afford his old salary, and they simply hired somebody cheaper instead of asking him if he would accept a pay cut.

I'd guess something like 70% of the entire budget is Judy's salary. She's worth it to them, of course, as a bona fide American treasure and master performer.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on November 13, 2021, 05:35:20 AM
Quote from: Brian on November 13, 2021, 05:13:59 AM
I saw an interview where Judge Judy's old bailiff said that the new show couldn't afford his old salary, and they simply hired somebody cheaper instead of asking him if he would accept a pay cut.

I'd guess something like 70% of the entire budget is Judy's salary. She's worth it to them, of course, as a bona fide American treasure and master performer.
She's got a gift. Bird wasn't exactly integral. He should probably be happy how lucky he was. I saw an episode once where, for some reason, she asked him what he wished for when he was younger. He said, "to be rich." JJ said, "well, you got your wish." That was an old episode. He was on the most successful daytime show ever by chance and with no particular talent, energy or skill required. I can understand this is her last project and she's doing it her way.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Roy Bland on November 14, 2021, 05:39:12 PM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on November 14, 2021, 07:10:43 PM
Marvelous Mrs. Maisel - Second time through this great series. Just finished season two. Now onto season 3.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Mirror Image on November 14, 2021, 07:57:35 PM
Quote from: George on November 12, 2021, 06:37:57 AM
If I were her bailiff of the past 25 years, I'd expect to be asked to be on her new show. Or at least to be told why I wasn't hired. Neither happened. That's some cold shit.

Do we know the full story, though? Perhaps he was asked, but decided he didn't want to do it.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Brian on November 15, 2021, 07:18:23 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on November 14, 2021, 07:57:35 PM
Do we know the full story, though? Perhaps he was asked, but decided he didn't want to do it.
see:

Quote from: Brian on November 13, 2021, 05:13:59 AM
I saw an interview where Judge Judy's old bailiff said that the new show couldn't afford his old salary, and they simply hired somebody cheaper instead of asking him if he would accept a pay cut.

It speaks well of the production environment of the show that everyone wants to continue working there. The bailiff is 63; I know if I were 63 at my job I'd be buying towels and moving to the beach.  ;D
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on November 17, 2021, 03:30:48 PM
Quote from: Brian on November 15, 2021, 07:18:23 AM
see:

It speaks well of the production environment of the show that everyone wants to continue working there. The bailiff is 63; I know if I were 63 at my job I'd be buying towels and moving to the beach.  ;D
I never once saw the dude smile. If I had that job, I wouldn't be able to stop smiling.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on November 17, 2021, 11:56:16 PM
Only the final episode of the gripping Close To Me to watch. I need to know. :o Did Joe trip or throw herself down the stairs. Or my guess, her husband pushed her? But is there a twist and I'm led to think that. :-\

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on November 19, 2021, 05:08:10 AM
(https://deadline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/1643975_Curb-Your-Enthusiasm-S11_HO_KA_27x40_DOM_RGB_1.jpg?w=203)Is anyone watching 11 of Curb? I stopped 3 into 10. I thought 10 jumped the shark (rich people yucking it up on rich vacations) plus I think John Hamm is worse than not funny: he's unfunny. But just checking.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on November 19, 2021, 05:14:01 AM
Quote from: milk on November 19, 2021, 05:08:10 AM
(https://deadline.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/1643975_Curb-Your-Enthusiasm-S11_HO_KA_27x40_DOM_RGB_1.jpg?w=203)Is anyone watching 11 of Curb? I stopped 3 into 10. I thought 10 jumped the shark (rich people yucking it up on rich vacations) plus I think John Hamm is worse than not funny: he's unfunny. But just checking.

Yeah, I have always been a huge fan of the show, but season 10 was a huge step down from 9. The first two of season 11 were fair at best, but episodes 3 and 4 have been very good. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Roy Bland on November 19, 2021, 09:52:49 PM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on November 20, 2021, 03:24:48 AM
Quote from: George on November 19, 2021, 05:14:01 AM
Yeah, I have always been a huge fan of the show, but season 10 was a huge step down from 9. The first two of season 11 were fair at best, but episodes 3 and 4 have been very good.
Maybe I'll try. Art is hard. Curb was so funny and inventive and I kept wanting more. I feel guilty in a way when I hit that moment when I go, "oh, I wanted more but now I don't. Enough is enough." Nothing lasts forever. Curb was a tightrope. These super rich old people can easily get on one's nerves. I liked the latter seasons a lot too, seasons 8 and 9. But 10 really struck me as a bunch of silly super rich old people galavanting around. Anyhoo...
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: André on November 20, 2021, 05:05:54 AM
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Midnight Mass is a slow cooking horror/religious thriller. The setting and characters are very Stephen King-y. Familiar stuff with surprising, novel ideas. Great acting. Very positive reviews in The Atlantic and Rolling Stones.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on November 20, 2021, 12:33:49 PM
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The Crown Season Four

I was disappointed by season three and was expecting a further descent, but ended up finding this for the most part back on form.

Its main weakness is Charles constantly played as a sulking and petulant  fourteen year old. Impossible to believe from this portrayal that one woman let alone two would be besotted with him.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: LKB on November 21, 2021, 04:26:44 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on November 20, 2021, 12:33:49 PM
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...Impossible to believe from this portrayal that one woman let alone two would be besotted with him.

Impossible if he were an average Joe... the Prince of Wales isn't.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on November 21, 2021, 04:34:36 PM
Quote from: LKB on November 21, 2021, 04:26:44 PM
Impossible if he were an average Joe... the Prince of Wales isn't.

Indeed.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on November 21, 2021, 05:01:02 PM
Quote from: LKB on November 21, 2021, 04:26:44 PM
Impossible if he were an average Joe... the Prince of Wales isn't.

That may have dazzled Diana, but Camilla would have had no reason to put up with it as depicted, especially once married herself.

And as a toff herself she wouldn't have been impressed with that mere fact on its own.

Granted, Diana also came from an upper class family but she didn't have the entitled cynicism of a proper toff.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on November 21, 2021, 11:59:32 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on November 21, 2021, 05:01:02 PM
That may have dazzled Diana, but Camilla would have had no reason to put up with it as depicted, especially once married herself.

And as a toff herself she wouldn't have been impressed with that mere fact on its own.

Granted, Diana also came from an upper class family but she didn't have the entitled cynicism of a proper toff.

I love the word toff. I wonder if it came from toffee-nosed? Which leads to the question where that came from?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Fëanor on November 22, 2021, 03:58:18 AM
Quote from: SimonNZ on November 21, 2021, 05:01:02 PM
That may have dazzled Diana, but Camilla would have had no reason to put up with it as depicted, especially once married herself.

And as a toff herself she wouldn't have been impressed with that mere fact on its own.

Granted, Diana also came from an upper class family but she didn't have the entitled cynicism of a proper toff.

I became bit cynical about the former Lady Diana Spencer during her marriage to Charles.  "Cynical" maybe not at least at first, but definitely entitled, literally and figuratively.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on November 22, 2021, 04:26:03 AM
Quote from: Fëanor on November 22, 2021, 03:58:18 AM
I became bit cynical about the former Lady Diana Spencer during her marriage to Charles.  "Cynical" maybe not at least at first, but definitely entitled, literally and figuratively.

I'm not a fan and could easily use some negative sounding terms to describe facets of her, but entitled suggests arrogance, and I can't say I ever saw her display that. Is it possible you mean spoilt?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Fëanor on November 22, 2021, 05:30:37 AM
Quote from: SimonNZ on November 22, 2021, 04:26:03 AM
I'm not a fan and could easily use some negative sounding terms to describe facets of her, but entitled suggests arrogance, and I can't say I ever saw her display that. Is it possible you mean spoilt?

Well spoiled certainly, but IMO "entitled" doesn't necessarily mean arrogant.  Mainly I used entitled to mean having a certain expectation, taken for granted, of one's social entailments.

Clearly what Diana didn't understand, in her naïve youth, what the role of royal princess would entail.  Nor did she understand Charles ongoing relationship with Camilla.  If should understood these things when Charles proposed her choice might have been different.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on November 22, 2021, 09:01:52 AM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on November 25, 2021, 01:52:38 AM
Call My Agent - halfway through Season 2 so far.

A comedy following the professional and personal lives of talent agents in their Paris office, dealing with their star actors and their own tribulations.

The use of famous actors sending themselves up in each episode doesn't feel gimmicky or overdone and it even takes a back step for a proper development of the agents' own stories through the seasons.

Very funny, very sarcastic.

Too good to be French !  :laugh:

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Post by: Todd on November 25, 2021, 06:15:58 AM
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The final season of Narcos, whether in Mexico or otherwise.  It basically leads up to the emergence of El Chapo as the main drug kingpin in Mexico, and is riddled with violence and gore and so on as the temporary and rotating victors of the drug wars trade places of power.  The season seems a little hastier than the prior four seasons of the two shows, and some of the subplots feel too fabricated, but the show retains its strengths.  First among them is physical realness.  Shot in actual physical locations, using actual physical stunts, and almost no CGI, it looks real, as opposed to the cartoonishness of some other current prestige shows (eg, The Crown, The Queen's Gambit).  Second, the B- and C-list actors do good work, aided by their comparative anonymity.  (Some of the stars are bigger in Latin countries and populations, like Bad Bunny.)  Third, it addresses real world drama and horror in a dark and effective way.  Too bad the show won't continue.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Roy Bland on November 25, 2021, 08:36:20 AM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on November 25, 2021, 08:37:10 PM
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I'll watch reality TV and anything basketball related. I liked this for a few episodes but got tired of it pretty soon. Maybe I should just go back and watch Hoop Dreams which is much better but also about the struggle to succeed on the margins of sport. Like a lot of these kinds of shows, the drama seems a little manufactured. I was laughing at myself because it's a drama and I kept thinking. "too much drama!" The coach on here talks too much Jesus. How does a public community college get away with all the Jesus talk? If Jesus IS out there, does he care about basketball? I guess it'd be kind of cool if he did. Like, "quit praying for spiritual healing, I'm watching the game!!!!"
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on November 26, 2021, 08:28:45 AM
Episode 1 from Donna Leon's:  The Commissario Brunetti Mysteries.  Interesting and well-done series (recommended to me by a friend).  It's set in Venice and is in German with English subtitles.

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on November 26, 2021, 09:05:58 AM
Just winding up season 2 in my second survey through Star Trek: The Next Generation. One of the numerous pluses in the show's having run seven seasons is, a number of the shows which I've watched only once have dropped from memory, and it's very gratifying to "taste again for the first time" such episodes as "The Emissary" and "Peak Performance."
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: VonStupp on November 26, 2021, 09:26:43 AM
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (1973)

Watched last night with the children.

I forgot what a different pacing a Charlie Brown cartoon is. Snoopy fights with a folding chair for what seems like 5 minutes, with no animated background, and Linus pontificates about Captain Myles Standish for quite a chunk as well.

VS

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on November 26, 2021, 09:39:42 AM
Quote from: VonStupp on November 26, 2021, 09:26:43 AM
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (1973)

Watched last night with the children.

I forgot what a different pacing a Charlie Brown cartoon is. Snoopy fights with a folding chair for what seems like 5 minutes, with no animated background, and Linus pontificates about Captain Myles Standish for quite a chunk as well.

VS

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Nice!
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Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on November 26, 2021, 10:11:38 AM
Quote from: VonStupp on November 26, 2021, 09:26:43 AM
A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving (1973)

Watched last night with the children.

I forgot what a different pacing a Charlie Brown cartoon is. Snoopy fights with a folding chair for what seems like 5 minutes, with no animated background, and Linus pontificates about Captain Myles Standish for quite a chunk as well.

VS

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Boy, it's been some years since I've watched the Thanksgiving one, but as I do have a soft spot for Peanuts (and peanuts too), I often watch their Christmas special.   ;D

PD
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Post by: VonStupp on November 26, 2021, 11:49:44 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on November 26, 2021, 10:11:38 AM
Boy, it's been some years since I've watched the Thanksgiving one, but as I do have a soft spot for Peanuts (and peanuts too), I often watch their Christmas special.   ;D

PD

Maybe my memory is more rose-tinted, but the 70's Thanksgiving special seems a bit more slight compared to what I remember of the 60's Christmas and Halloween specials. It was still a nice throwback and the girls seemed to like it well enough.

I also like peanuts!  :laugh:

VS
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on November 26, 2021, 12:38:18 PM
Quote from: VonStupp on November 26, 2021, 11:49:44 AM
Maybe my memory is more rose-tinted, but the 70's Thanksgiving special seems a bit more slight compared to what I remember of the 60's Christmas and Halloween specials. It was still a nice throwback and the girls seemed to like it well enough.

I also like peanuts!  :laugh:

VS
That Halloween one is sweet!  I love the whole bit about hanging out in a pumpkin patch waiting for the Great Pumpkin to arrive.   :)  Love this image (not from the Peanuts movie):

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on November 26, 2021, 12:43:31 PM
Quote from: VonStupp on November 26, 2021, 11:49:44 AM
Maybe my memory is more rose-tinted, but the 70's Thanksgiving special seems a bit more slight compared to what I remember of the 60's Christmas and Halloween specials. It was still a nice throwback and the girls seemed to like it well enough.

I also like peanuts!  :laugh:

VS

I'm not certain I've seen the Th'giving special (which I see is from '73) I do dearly love the Christmas and Hallowe'en specials.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on November 26, 2021, 12:55:49 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 26, 2021, 12:43:31 PM
I'm not certain I've seen the Th'giving special (which I see is from '73) I do dearly love the Christmas and Hallowe'en specials.
:) I always feel badly when poor Charlie Brown is trying to find a nice Christmas tree and comes back with that sad looking branch.

PD
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Post by: SimonNZ on November 26, 2021, 03:05:02 PM
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second viewing
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Post by: VonStupp on November 26, 2021, 03:25:10 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 26, 2021, 12:43:31 PM
I'm not certain I've seen the Th'giving special (which I see is from '73) I do dearly love the Christmas and Hallowe'en specials.

The plot revolves around Peppermint Patty inviting herself (eventually Marcie and Franklin too) over to Charlie Brown's house for Thanksgiving Dinner, even though he is supposed to be at his grandmothers house.   

Spoiler: PP is disappointed in the Thanksgiving meal since CB can only cook toast. PP ultimately realizes, through Marcie, that she should be thankful for what she has been given and the time spent with her friends.

Not enough Lucy, Sally, Snoopy, or Woodstock, I think, and way too much Peppermint Patty.

Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on November 26, 2021, 12:55:49 PM
:) I always feel badly when poor Charlie Brown is trying to find a nice Christmas tree and comes back with that sad looking branch.

PD

Nothing frustrates me more than Lucy removing the football and CB attempting a kick every single time. The comic strip is charming though and I agree the TV Christmas/Halloween shows were pretty special too!

https://slate.com/culture/2014/10/the-history-of-lucys-pulling-the-football-away-from-charlie-brown-in-peanuts.html (https://slate.com/culture/2014/10/the-history-of-lucys-pulling-the-football-away-from-charlie-brown-in-peanuts.html)

VS
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on November 26, 2021, 04:32:42 PM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on November 27, 2021, 06:02:23 AM
Quote from: VonStupp on November 26, 2021, 03:25:10 PM
The plot revolves around Peppermint Patty inviting herself (eventually Marcie and Franklin too) over to Charlie Brown's house for Thanksgiving Dinner, even though he is supposed to be at his grandmothers house.   

Spoiler: PP is disappointed in the Thanksgiving meal since CB can only cook toast. PP ultimately realizes, through Marcie, that she should be thankful for what she has been given and the time spent with her friends.

Not enough Lucy, Sally, Snoopy, or Woodstock, I think, and way too much Peppermint Patty.

Nothing frustrates me more than Lucy removing the football and CB attempting a kick every single time. The comic strip is charming though and I agree the TV Christmas/Halloween shows were pretty special too!

https://slate.com/culture/2014/10/the-history-of-lucys-pulling-the-football-away-from-charlie-brown-in-peanuts.html (https://slate.com/culture/2014/10/the-history-of-lucys-pulling-the-football-away-from-charlie-brown-in-peanuts.html)

VS
I know!  Poor CB!  He's always landing flat on his back!  If I'm recalling correctly, at least once, CB asks her to promise not to do that.  She agrees, but claims that can't help herself. lol

PD
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Post by: Todd on December 04, 2021, 08:15:11 AM
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Dopesick.  Hulu prestige TV.  An eight episode mini-series, one knows it's heavyweight fare when the first two episodes are directed by erstwhile heavy-hitter Barry Levinson, and Michael Keaton is the marquee star.  Though directors change, the show exhibits stylistic continuity, and while the plot and timeline revolving around Oxycontin and the opioid epidemic are simplified, the entire thing is well done and dramatically satisfying, even making good use of jumbled timelines.  The producers made sure to get some good talent beyond Batman.  Mare Winnigham lends her usual, reliable talent, as do Peter Sarsgaard, Rosario Dawson (quite compelling), and Michael Stuhlbarg as the baddest Sackler.  I assume it will win awards of some sort.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on December 04, 2021, 05:44:01 PM
Quote from: VonStupp on November 26, 2021, 03:25:10 PM
The plot revolves around Peppermint Patty inviting herself (eventually Marcie and Franklin too) over to Charlie Brown's house for Thanksgiving Dinner, even though he is supposed to be at his grandmothers house.   

Spoiler: PP is disappointed in the Thanksgiving meal since CB can only cook toast. PP ultimately realizes, through Marcie, that she should be thankful for what she has been given and the time spent with her friends.

Not enough Lucy, Sally, Snoopy, or Woodstock, I think, and way too much Peppermint Patty.

Nothing frustrates me more than Lucy removing the football and CB attempting a kick every single time. The comic strip is charming though and I agree the TV Christmas/Halloween shows were pretty special too!

https://slate.com/culture/2014/10/the-history-of-lucys-pulling-the-football-away-from-charlie-brown-in-peanuts.html (https://slate.com/culture/2014/10/the-history-of-lucys-pulling-the-football-away-from-charlie-brown-in-peanuts.html)

VS
I show the Xmas one every year to my students in Japan. Though it's over 50 years old, it still explains the tension between the meaning of Xmas and consumerism (then called commercialism) nicely. It's right on. It also gives you the meaning of Christianity, via Linus, in a pithy soundbite. It's good because Japan is good at sucking the meaning out of anything and xmas happens that way in Japan such that Japanese generally have no idea what Xmas means. I teach at a Christian School (though I'm not Christian) as it happens.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: LKB on December 05, 2021, 08:29:25 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 26, 2021, 09:05:58 AM
Just winding up season 2 in my second survey through Star Trek: The Next Generation. One of the numerous pluses in the show's having run seven seasons is, a number of the shows which I've watched only once have dropped from memory, and it's very gratifying to "taste again for the first time" such episodes as "The Emissary" and "Peak Performance."

Season 2 has some solid writing for all the major characters, though some episodes work significantly better than others.

The Emissary is a favorite of mine for its peek at " Captain Worf ", and Suzie Plakson is fun to watch as well.

My other favorite ( limiting myself to two ) would be Q Who. Even without the Borg, we would have had some character development for both Guinan and Q, possibly that which occurred later in the series when Q really does ( briefly ) join the crew.

Honourable mentions would be Peak Performance and Where Silence has Lease, even though the latter fails at the end.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on December 05, 2021, 09:27:43 AM
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Season 3

Loving this show!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on December 07, 2021, 07:55:33 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on November 25, 2021, 01:52:38 AM
Call My Agent - halfway through Season 2 so far.

A comedy following the professional and personal lives of talent agents in their Paris office, dealing with their star actors and their own tribulations.

The use of famous actors sending themselves up in each episode doesn't feel gimmicky or overdone and it even takes a back step for a proper development of the agents' own stories through the seasons.

Very funny, very sarcastic.

Too good to be French !  :laugh:

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Finished Season 3 over the weekend.
S1 & S2 were very strong. S3, whilst entertaining, felt too ridiculous and a bit too far-fetched at times.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on December 07, 2021, 08:35:59 AM
We have a lot of 'subscription services' (a few on my son's family plan, so free to us), many are educational, but also have PBS, Netflix, HBO, and others.  All have apps on my Apple TV and/or Roku device.  One that we've been enjoying lately is MasterClass (https://www.masterclass.com), were well known individuals in their fields present a 'class' - at the moment we are fixated w/ the cooking shows and have watch nearly a dozen; some of the recent ones are shown below (and still finishing up our second ones w/ Gordon Ramsay & Thomas Keller of French Laundry (https://www.thomaskeller.com/tfl) fame).  There are nearly a dozen categories (w/ new ones being added) - check the link if interested; in some of the other areas, we've watch Frank Gehry, Reba McEntire, Itzhak Perlman, Ken Burns, Steve Martin, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and others. There are various payment plans - believe we are on the $15/month one.  Dave :)

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Post by: George on December 07, 2021, 08:47:50 AM
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Season Four

I loved this series, but think they should have probably ended after the third season. Hank Azaria turns in an incredible performance. So many funny lines! Will definitely be rewatching this one.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on December 07, 2021, 10:22:58 AM
Quote from: SonicMan46 on December 07, 2021, 08:35:59 AM
We have a lot of 'subscription services' (a few on my son's family plan, so free to us), many are educational, but also have PBS, Netflix, HBO, and others.  All have apps on my Apple TV and/or Roku device.  One that we've been enjoying lately is MasterClass (https://www.masterclass.com), were well known individuals in their fields present a 'class' - at the moment we are fixated w/ the cooking shows and have watch nearly a dozen; some of the recent ones are shown below (and still finishing up our second ones w/ Gordon Ramsay & Thomas Keller of French Laundry (https://www.thomaskeller.com/tfl) fame).  There are nearly a dozen categories (w/ new ones being added) - check the link if interested; in some of the other areas, we've watch Frank Gehry, Reba McEntire, Itzhak Perlman, Ken Burns, Steve Martin, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and others. There are various payment plans - believe we are on the $15/month one.  Dave :)

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You're dangerous Dave!  I love watching food shows and videos.

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on December 07, 2021, 10:42:26 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on December 07, 2021, 10:22:58 AM
You're dangerous Dave!  I love watching food shows and videos.

PD

Well PD, if you're like us, you will love these shows!  Puck and Keller have been my favorites, so far.  Dave :)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on December 08, 2021, 10:54:15 AM
Quote from: SonicMan46 on December 07, 2021, 10:42:26 AM
Well PD, if you're like us, you will love these shows!  Puck and Keller have been my favorites, so far.  Dave :)
Have you learned anything watching these shows?  And if so, have you tried any of the recipes/techniques?

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on December 08, 2021, 11:30:07 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on December 08, 2021, 10:54:15 AM
Have you learned anything watching these shows?  And if so, have you tried any of the recipes/techniques?

PD

Yes, all of the instructors describe techniques and precautions, many of which we knew already - all of the recipes are available on their website so easy to find and use, if desired - Susan will try an Indian side dish tonight, i.e. northern style potatoes w/ roasted cumin seed - I suggested adding a 'little' cayenne pepper and some squeezes of fresh lemon - sounds good to me, but there were SO many ways the Indians cook potatoes and the differences in the cuisines front north to south, east to west, and coast to the interior seem as variable as the different country cuisines in Europe - I've been to Europe nearly a dozen times mainly on vacation but also a few academic business trips - our last was to northern Italy (Milan, Bologna, etc). and I just fell in love w/ the northern Italian food, especially the veal dishes and risotto (and the lack of using tomatoes - just a pleasant change).  Dave :)

ADDENDUM: Just went on the MasterClass website to find that northern potato recipe - believe the one below will be our choice tonight -  :P

QuoteFor the northern potatoes- 2 large waxy potatoes, such as red potatoes or Yukon Gold- 2 tbsp vegetable oil or another neutral oil, such as peanut oil- 1 tsp whole cumin seeds- 1 tsp whole black mustard seeds- 1 tbsp sesame seeds- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper- Salt to taste- Lemon juice to taste
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on December 09, 2021, 07:40:07 PM
Another party I'm late to: Twin Peaks
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Mirror Image on December 09, 2021, 07:41:28 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 09, 2021, 07:40:07 PM
Another party I'm late to: Twin Peaks

I don't watch much TV aside from the occasional episode of Seinfeld or Frasier, but I have to admit I always found Twin Peaks intriguing.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on December 16, 2021, 04:07:40 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 09, 2021, 07:40:07 PM
Another party I'm late to: Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks rocks! They don't let geniuses like that make TV shows anymore.
I started watching this:
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That's Station Eleven the Mini Series. E1 was OK. My wife's gonna wanna continue. I'll see. 10 EPs is a bit much. Really. But I'll see.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on December 16, 2021, 08:34:02 AM
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Perfectly watchable but light four-parter, roughly shaking out as 25% history and 75% soap opera.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Iota on December 16, 2021, 08:54:29 AM
Quote from: Mirror Image on December 09, 2021, 07:41:28 PM
I don't watch much TV aside from the occasional episode of Seinfeld or Frasier, but I have to admit I always found Twin Peaks intriguing.

Paradigm shifting, I reckon.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on December 16, 2021, 10:58:30 AM
Quote from: SimonNZ on December 16, 2021, 08:34:02 AM
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Perfectly watchable but light four-parter, roughly shaking out as 25% history and 75% soap opera.
Hmm...I do recall hearing about that mini-series.  Not certain who is showing it here in the States though.

PD

p.s.  And you mean that real history isn't interesting enough on its own?!  ???  ::) ;)
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Post by: George on December 16, 2021, 11:20:56 AM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on December 16, 2021, 12:17:38 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on December 16, 2021, 10:58:30 AM
Hmm...I do recall hearing about that mini-series.  Not certain who is showing it here in the States though.

PD

p.s.  And you mean that real history isn't interesting enough on its own?!  ???  ::) ;)

My usual cry when I watch historical dramas is "you already had a great story, you didn't need to invent stuff!"

This one actually sticks pretty close to the historical record, but focuses way more on romance than politics etc., which is why I call it soapy.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on December 17, 2021, 08:07:41 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on December 16, 2021, 10:58:30 AM
Hmm...I do recall hearing about that mini-series.  Not certain who is showing it here in the States though.

PD

p.s.  And you mean that real history isn't interesting enough on its own?!  ???  ::) ;)

The makers of The Crown did not think so, PD.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Valentino on December 17, 2021, 09:55:10 AM
Downton Abbey. Again!

*Dons Tommy helmet. Ducks for cover.*
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Roy Bland on December 18, 2021, 01:46:15 AM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Biffo on December 18, 2021, 02:18:36 AM
Quote from: Valentino on December 17, 2021, 09:55:10 AM
Downton Abbey. Again!

*Dons Tommy helmet. Ducks for cover.*

Last night we watched the Downton Abbey movie (again) on Netflix, mainly out of desperation. There was nothing on TV and nothing else of Netflix, Amazon etc that grabbed our attention.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on December 19, 2021, 07:28:00 AM
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Watched the collection of shorts put together by Neill Blomkamp.  They vary quite a bit qualitatively.  The short shorts - under ten minutes - are not really my thing, either being heavy-handed and bland satire or computer animated junk.  The longer flicks, at around twenty-ish minutes, though, are much better.  Rakka, with Sigourney Weaver, uses the same basics tools and plot devices as in Blomkamp's movies and every well-known sci fi flick ever, while Firebase introduces some of the same elements to the jungles of Vietnam.  The highlight is unquestionably Zygote, with Dakota Fanning, and it would make a splendid full-length movie to rival John Carpenter's The Thing.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: LKB on December 20, 2021, 12:22:20 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 09, 2021, 07:40:07 PM
Another party I'm late to: Twin Peaks

I remember the pie, the Log Lady, and not much else...
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: LKB on December 20, 2021, 12:27:21 PM
Quote from: Roy Bland on December 18, 2021, 01:46:15 AM
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This suggests one of the latter incarnations. If you haven't seen Rod Serling's original, you might be depriving yourself.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on December 20, 2021, 01:24:13 PM
Quote from: Roy Bland on December 18, 2021, 01:46:15 AM
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Love that iteration of Twilight Zone. Starts mighty strong with "Shatterday," great performance by Bruce Willis.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Roy Bland on December 20, 2021, 05:24:38 PM
Quote from: LKB on December 20, 2021, 12:27:21 PM
This suggests one of the latter incarnations. If you haven't seen Rod Serling's original, you might be depriving yourself.
I have seen both and also more recent version has good episodes perhaps isn't at height of Serling's original.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on December 23, 2021, 08:25:28 AM
Still in Season 3 of Star Trek, TNG. Learnt just last night that David Rappaport (who had played Randall, the ringleader of the Time Bandits) had originally been cast to play Kivas Fajo in "The Most Toys." Rappaport attempted suicide after after a few days' filming, and was consequently replaced by Saul Rubinek. That is sad enough, but the tormented Rappaport persisted, and died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on May 2, 1990 – just three days before "The Most Toys" aired. I learnt the details of this tragedy just now. the Rappaport footage for "The Most Toys" is included on the Blu-ray.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on December 24, 2021, 06:16:36 PM
Christmas break viewing:

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: VonStupp on December 25, 2021, 10:11:42 AM
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)

We watched the stop-motion Rudolph last night. I forgot all about the loud and boisterous Yukon Cornelius - what a strange character!

VS

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on December 25, 2021, 12:54:01 PM
Quote from: VonStupp on December 25, 2021, 10:11:42 AM
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (1964)

We watched the stop-motion Rudolph last night. I forgot all about the loud and boisterous Yukon Cornelius - what a strange character!

VS

(https://madlyodd.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Watch-Rudolph-The-Red-Nosed-Reindeer-1964-Classic-og4.png)

What a flash!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on December 27, 2021, 02:26:19 AM
(https://cdn.britannica.com/56/132956-050-9E59B290/Mister-Rogers-television-persona.jpg) we watch a little Mr Rogers every night. He has so much music on his show, even aside from the wonderful Johnny Costa who directs the music on the show and plays piano. Actually, I noticed that at some point in the 80s, Costa became much freer with his improv even on the opening theme. He does it differently every time and it's always a spontaneous joy. Also, the songs Fred Rogers wrote are genius, songs like "there are many ways to say I love you," "It's you I like," and "then your heart is full of love." But I wanted to mention tonight's episode from the 90s featuring Richard Stoltzman - another one of the many famous and fine classical musicians featured on the show over the years. (Yo Yo Ma, Hilary Hanh, etc.).
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Roy Bland on December 28, 2021, 05:34:06 PM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on December 28, 2021, 05:38:07 PM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on December 29, 2021, 03:50:17 AM
Quote from: Roy Bland on December 28, 2021, 05:34:06 PM
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I was watching an old clip of Larry King interviewing him. He had a fascinating life ands career. Unfortunately, he'll always be overshadowed by questions about the death of Natalie Wood. The circumstances were quite fishy and I guess her sister believes him to be guilty.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on December 29, 2021, 07:15:33 PM
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Watching it with the original British title "The Peacemakers". Both titles are a darkly ironic substitute for something like "Bystanders".

Superb, but unflinching.


Also working through:

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on December 30, 2021, 05:22:04 AM
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Episode: "So Help Me God.

This was a lark for me. I'm not generally watching vintage TV - beyond the occasional Columbo. I'm surprised at how sharp this script was; I remember a lot of 70s detective shows being rather hacky. It's not genius or anything but it's good and entertaining.   
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Post by: George on December 30, 2021, 09:02:25 AM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on December 30, 2021, 09:54:32 AM
Quote from: milk on December 30, 2021, 05:22:04 AM
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Episode: "So Help Me God.

This was a lark for me. I'm not generally watching vintage TV - beyond the occasional Columbo. I'm surprised at how sharp this script was; I remember a lot of 70s detective shows being rather hacky. It's not genius or anything but it's good and entertaining.
Loved watching those shows!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: VonStupp on December 30, 2021, 10:07:43 AM
Doctor Who: Series 7 (2013)

I am a US n00b to Doctor Who, with the exception of occasionally catching the old series on a UHF channel ages ago.

My wife and I have been slowly working our way through the rebooted series. Should be finishing off the 7th season tonight.

VS

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on December 30, 2021, 10:23:20 AM
Quote from: VonStupp on December 30, 2021, 10:07:43 AM
Doctor Who: Series 7 (2013)

I am a US n00b to Doctor Who, with the exception of occasionally catching the old series on a UHF channel ages ago.

VS

Thanks for the flashback, friend!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: VonStupp on December 30, 2021, 10:27:34 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 30, 2021, 10:23:20 AM
Thanks for the flashback, friend!

A pleasure!  ;D

I often think back on the crazy things I could find on our local UHF channel. While I am sure I could scour YouTube for some of those things, the low-rez affability of some of those shows is forever lost, I think. Perhaps for the better...

VS
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on December 30, 2021, 11:11:24 AM
Quote from: VonStupp on December 30, 2021, 10:27:34 AM
A pleasure!  ;D

I often think back on the crazy things I could find on our local UHF channel. While I am sure I could scour YouTube for some of those things, the low-rez affability of some of those shows is forever lost, I think. Perhaps for the better...

VS

Back during my misspent youth in New Jersey there was a peculiar local broadcast, The Uncle Floyd Show, commemorated in an I don't avoid, I watch Uncle Floyd T-shirt ....
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on December 30, 2021, 12:18:21 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 30, 2021, 11:11:24 AM
Back during my misspent youth in New Jersey there was a peculiar local broadcast, The Uncle Floyd Show, commemorated in an I don't avoid, I watch Uncle Floyd T-shirt ....

And in David Bowie's song Uncle Floyd

(Feom the unreleased Toy album, re-recorded and retitled Slip Away on Heathen)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on December 30, 2021, 12:20:10 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on December 30, 2021, 12:18:21 PM
And in David Bowie's song Uncle Floyd

(Feom the unreleased Toy album, re-recorded and retitled Slip Away on Heathen)

I never suspected.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on December 30, 2021, 12:31:47 PM
It'd a good song.

The Toy version has about a minutes worth of the show at the beginning.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on December 31, 2021, 12:13:39 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on December 30, 2021, 09:54:32 AM
Loved watching those shows!
some of these episodes are pretty tightly scripted. I'd say Columbo is still much higher quality than the rest but Rockford Files gets a B to Colombo's A. What other shows get a B?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: VonStupp on January 01, 2022, 07:49:54 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on December 30, 2021, 11:11:24 AM
Back during my misspent youth in New Jersey there was a peculiar local broadcast, The Uncle Floyd Show, commemorated in an I don't avoid, I watch Uncle Floyd T-shirt ....

Wonderful! I hope you still have that shirt.

Apparently, assuming he is still alive and the same person you mentioned, you can receive a phone call from Uncle Floyd:

https://www.unclefloyd.net (https://www.unclefloyd.net)

https://www.youtube.com/v/_7qqIh6SyrE&ab_channel=BeTerrific
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on January 01, 2022, 09:25:13 AM
Wound up Twin Peaks last night. While I have loved the series, I cannot stave off disappointment with the ending.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: vandermolen on January 01, 2022, 11:32:13 AM
Currently Season 2 of Vienna Blood, in which a young Jewish Freudian doctor/psychoanalyst teams up with a grizzled detective in early 20th Century Vienna. It's a variation on Holmes and Watson but very enjoyable in all respects:
(//)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on January 01, 2022, 11:50:58 AM
Quote from: vandermolen on January 01, 2022, 11:32:13 AM
Currently Season 2 of Vienna Blood, in which a young Jewish Freudian doctor/psychoanalyst teams up with a grizzled detective in early 20th Century Vienna. It's a variation on Holmes and Watson but very enjoyable in all respects:
(//)

Nice musical pun, too.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on January 03, 2022, 11:24:38 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 01, 2022, 09:25:13 AM
Wound up Twin Peaks last night. While I have loved the series, I cannot stave off disappointment with the ending.

Angelo Badalamenti, the composer associated with the series, tells a funny story: he was in EMI's Abbey Road studio with Paul McCartney, who had asked his help with orchestration. Relating to Badalamenti an earlier event when McCartney was expecting to present a 35-minute musical production before Queen Elizabeth. Her Majesty brushed off Sir Paul because it was nearly 8 PM and time for Twin Peaks
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Fëanor on January 04, 2022, 03:59:47 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 01, 2022, 09:25:13 AM
Wound up Twin Peaks last night. While I have loved the series, I cannot stave off disappointment with the ending.

I'm just in the middle of Season 1, viewing for the first time -- no spoilers, please  ;D
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on January 04, 2022, 11:17:00 AM
Quote from: Fëanor on January 04, 2022, 03:59:47 AM
I'm just in the middle of Season 1, viewing for the first time -- no spoilers, please  ;D

Very good. Enjoy!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: vandermolen on January 04, 2022, 11:24:32 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 01, 2022, 11:50:58 AM
Nice musical pun, too.
Indeed!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on January 05, 2022, 03:33:01 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 01, 2022, 09:25:13 AM
Wound up Twin Peaks last night. While I have loved the series, I cannot stave off disappointment with the ending.

I rewatched the final two hours, and then out of curiosity watched the international pilot, and then (again) the original pilot for comparison.

That's all I'm saying at present.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on January 06, 2022, 02:03:31 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 01, 2022, 09:25:13 AM
Wound up Twin Peaks last night. While I have loved the series, I cannot stave off disappointment with the ending.
the newer one? I liked what he did. What would you have liked? Lynch is always going to leave us with a kind of problem, I think. He wants us to be unsettled and unsatisfied.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on January 06, 2022, 05:42:14 AM
Quote from: milk on January 06, 2022, 02:03:31 AM
the newer one? I liked what he did. What would you have liked? Lynch is always going to leave us with a kind of problem, I think. He wants us to be unsettled and unsatisfied.

No, the original series; however, when I mentioned to a friend that I had a quarrel, he did repeat his recommendation of The Return. Will watch soon.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on January 06, 2022, 04:51:57 PM
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Good, silly fun.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on January 06, 2022, 05:21:27 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 06, 2022, 05:42:14 AM
No, the original series; however, when I mentioned to a friend that I had a quarrel, he did repeat his recommendation of The Return. Will watch soon.

Starting Twin Peaks: The Return tonight.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Mirror Image on January 06, 2022, 05:22:15 PM
Quote from: George on January 06, 2022, 04:51:57 PM
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Good, silly fun.

Aside from Larry David, I believe Julia Louis-Dreyfus has had the most successful post-Seinfeld career. I love The New Adventures of Old Christine. Great writing all-around.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Sergeant Rock on January 07, 2022, 01:30:41 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 06, 2022, 05:21:27 PM
Starting Twin Peaks: The Return tonight.


Good luck! Just be prepared for more questions than answers.

Sarge
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on January 07, 2022, 01:34:43 PM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on January 07, 2022, 01:42:10 PM
Quote from: Sergeant Rock on January 07, 2022, 01:30:41 PM

Good luck! Just be prepared for more questions than answers.

Sarge

I can feel that already (because of course the original series ended with plenty of questions a-dangling)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on January 08, 2022, 06:45:34 AM
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Season three of Succession, the best show streaming today.  It follows on from the first two seasons flawlessly, and while every actor more or less does everything right, this season becomes the Brian Cox show.  The wonderful, allusion-filled episode "What It Takes" includes a perfectly named far-right, very Trumpian, acid-tongued politician named Mencken and flips the contemporary timeline of presidents while exaggerating to delightful effect the power media titans have over the minds of the many.  Exhilarating viewing.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: VonStupp on January 08, 2022, 01:13:28 PM
Match Game (1973-1982)
Betty White


Since I got my Moderna booster last evening, my general malaise today has allowed me to watch the 70's run of Match Game, with a focus on the late Betty White in the 6th 'celebrity' position.

Lots of fun! VS

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on January 08, 2022, 01:35:54 PM
Quote from: VonStupp on January 08, 2022, 01:13:28 PM
Match Game (1973-1982)
Betty White


Since I got my Moderna booster last evening, my general malaise today has allowed me to watch the 70's run of Match Game, with a focus on the late Betty White in the 6th 'celebrity' position.

Lots of fun! VS

(https://media.vanityfair.com/photos/576c444044d93e6e4482bb1f/master/pass/match-game-1970.jpg)

What a flashback!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: VonStupp on January 08, 2022, 02:03:49 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 08, 2022, 01:35:54 PM
What a flashback!

Indeed. One of the gags involved the term Heartbreak of Psoriasis, which flew over my head. Apparently it is a comedy bit that was hip at the time.

William Conrad, Sonny & Cher, and Engelbert Humperdinck. Perhaps it is better to use the term they don't make them like they used to.

https://www.youtube.com/v/MUVVckN5FEg&ab_channel=spookylorre
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on January 08, 2022, 02:26:46 PM
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A second watch of the 5-dvd Beatles Anthology documentary.

Gotta say: man Ed Sullivan looks creepy to me - like Richard Nixon's less trustworthy elder brother
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on January 09, 2022, 06:01:39 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 06, 2022, 05:42:14 AM
No, the original series; however, when I mentioned to a friend that I had a quarrel, he did repeat his recommendation of The Return. Will watch soon.
Ah yes. That makes sense. The Return was really fun. I doubt we will see such great TV again.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on January 09, 2022, 08:39:46 AM
Quote from: milk on January 09, 2022, 06:01:39 AM
Ah yes. That makes sense. The Return was really fun. I doubt we will see such great TV again.

I'm enjoying it, especially the parts where (like classic Ridley Scott) Lynch isn't afraid to take his time. Which is especially counter-TV, of course. Michael Ontkean still hasn't appeared yet. I was sad to see at the end of my viewing last night: In memory of Miguel Ferrer.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on January 12, 2022, 05:04:40 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 09, 2022, 08:39:46 AM
I'm enjoying it, especially the parts where (like classic Ridley Scott) Lynch isn't afraid to take his time. Which is especially counter-TV, of course. Michael Ontkean still hasn't appeared yet. I was sad to see at the end of my viewing last night: In memory of Miguel Ferrer.

I watched "Gotta Light" Monday night, but I'm watching it again before proceeding. In a broad "I have no idea what it means, but it looks glorious" way, it reminds me of 2001.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Roy Bland on January 13, 2022, 08:19:27 PM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on January 14, 2022, 05:34:36 AM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on January 15, 2022, 05:50:46 AM
Quote from: Roy Bland on January 13, 2022, 08:19:27 PM
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I was listening to people talking about the Sammy David Jr. episode. I guess Sammy plays himself AND a look-alike. One of them gets kidnapped. Anyway, try to let us know when you get there.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on January 15, 2022, 07:19:11 AM
Well after a hiatus to watch movies and other video options, we are back on the series shown below:

Cosmos: Possible Worlds w/ Neil deGrasse Tyson and released in early 2020 - great specials and CGI; 13 episodes (we're about half way through) which are described in the link in the quote below, for those interested.

All Creatures Great and Small - new 2020 series now starting the 2nd season - we just watched the first two episodes of Season 1; short synopsis below (check link for more including cast); we started the old 1978-90 series but the graphics were so poor, as expected, and skits corny that we gave up - hope to enjoy this one more.

Blue Bloods (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Bloods_(TV_series)) - Season 12 - NYC cop show that we've watched from the beginning; last night, purchased the first 10 episodes of the delayed 12th Season (more will be added at no cost to us, how many?).  Watched the first two episodes and really felt nostalgic - we've missed the characters.  Dave :)

QuoteCosmos: Possible Worlds is a 2020 American science documentary television series that premiered on National Geographic. The series is a follow-up to the 2014 television series Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey, which followed the original Cosmos: A Personal Voyage series presented by Carl Sagan on PBS in 1980. The series is presented by astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, written, directed, and executive-produced by Ann Druyan and Brannon Braga, with other executive producers being Seth MacFarlane and Jason Clark. (Source (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cosmos:_Possible_Worlds))

QuoteAll Creatures Great and Small is a television series, set in 1937, based upon a series of books about a Yorkshire veterinarian written by Alf Wight under the pen name of James Herriot. The series was produced by Playground Entertainment for Channel 5 in the United Kingdom, and PBS in the United States. The series is a new adaptation of Wight's books, following the previous BBC series of 90 episodes that ran from 1978 to 1990, also called All Creatures Great and Small and which is still regularly reshown. (Source (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_Creatures_Great_and_Small_(2020_TV_series)))

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on January 15, 2022, 07:26:26 AM
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Watched the first 3 episodes from this season last night. Love this darkly funny, incredibly moving show.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: The new erato on January 15, 2022, 10:50:54 AM
Watching Succession. That ominous background musical the me occasionally planting in the background, is lifted verbatin from the introduction to Purcells When I am dead and laid in earth.

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Iota on January 15, 2022, 11:10:44 AM
Quote from: SonicMan46 on January 15, 2022, 07:19:11 AM
QuoteCosmos: Possible Worlds is a 2020 American science documentary television series that premiered on March 9, 2020, on National Geographic. The series is a follow-up to the 2014 television series Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey, which followed the original Cosmos: A Personal Voyage series presented by Carl Sagan on PBS in 1980. The series is presented by astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, written, directed, and executive-produced by Ann Druyan and Brannon Braga, with other executive producers being Seth MacFarlane and Jason Clark.

That caught me by surprise! From my distant UK outpost I'd never seen SF connected with anything like that before. Makes me like him even more. 👍
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on January 17, 2022, 08:08:29 AM
Quote from: George on January 15, 2022, 07:26:26 AM
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Watched the first 3 episodes from this season last night. Love this darkly funny, incredibly moving show.

Not being a Rickey Gervais fan I avoided the series which I now believe a mistake which I plan to rectify in the near future.
It is great that the series has spawned benches across the UK as a symbol of support for those who have lost loved ones.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on January 17, 2022, 08:13:55 AM
Just finished Twin Peaks: The Return. What a great time!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on January 17, 2022, 08:30:37 AM
Quote from: SonicMan46 on January 15, 2022, 07:19:11 AM
Well after a hiatus to watch movies and other video options, we are back on the series shown below:

Cosmos: Possible Worlds w/ Neil deGrasse Tyson and released in early 2020 - great specials and CGI; 13 episodes (we're about half way through) which are described in the link in the quote below, for those interested.

All Creatures Great and Small - new 2020 series now starting the 2nd season - we just watched the first two episodes of Season 1; short synopsis below (check link for more including cast); we started the old 1978-90 series but the graphics were so poor, as expected, and skits corny that we gave up - hope to enjoy this one more.

Blue Bloods (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Bloods_(TV_series)) - Season 12 - NYC cop show that we've watched from the beginning; last night, purchased the first 10 episodes of the delayed 12th Season (more will be added at no cost to us, how many?).  Watched the first two episodes and really felt nostalgic - we've missed the characters.  Dave :)

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I enjoy both of those shows.  Re the original series of All Creatures, I still remember one scene which I found incredibly touching at the time....there was an elderly man who was dying (in a bed) with folks around.  Someone let him hold their cat which he thought was his own dear moggy (who had passed away) and he thought it was his old cat and shortly afterward died peacefully in his sleep.   :'(  ❤️

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on January 17, 2022, 08:57:12 AM
Quote from: Irons on January 17, 2022, 08:08:29 AM
Not being a Rickey Gervais fan I avoided the series which I now believe a mistake which I plan to rectify in the near future.
It is great that the series has spawned benches across the UK as a symbol of support for those who have lost loved ones.

That's great, I hadn't heard that.

If you like After Life, I suggest trying Derek.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on January 18, 2022, 12:29:53 AM
Quote from: George on January 17, 2022, 08:57:12 AM
That's great, I hadn't heard that.

If you like After Life, I suggest trying Derek.

Noted.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Roy Bland on January 19, 2022, 06:56:00 PM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on January 20, 2022, 07:51:35 AM
NCIS - 19th Season has returned, so we're back again too!  So far, 11 episodes have been released - not sure how many are planned since COVID is still with us?  BUT, the major change is Gary Cole is likely to replace Gibbs as head of the unit - story HERE (https://www.distractify.com/p/gary-cole-ncis-character-season-19); assume Mark Harmon is ready to step down (we'll miss him but Cole seems like an excellent choice).  Dave :)

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on January 28, 2022, 08:41:27 AM
In the last fortnight:

Ted Lasso Season 2 (Apple TV)
After Life Season 3 (Netflix, Ricky Gervais)

Still good in their own right but we found both suffered the comparison a fair bit with former seasons.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: André on January 28, 2022, 11:43:34 AM
Saw the first 2 episodes of Cuckoo. There's 5 seasons. I'll check a few more episodes from season 1. Apparently Samberg (Cuckoo) never comes back after the first season. Not sure this will prove to be all that good (its seems to have been quite popular in the UK).

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Wanderer on January 28, 2022, 10:15:33 PM
Quote from: André on January 28, 2022, 11:43:34 AM
Saw the first 2 episodes of Cuckoo. There's 5 seasons. I'll check a few more episodes from season 1. Apparently Samberg (Cuckoo) never comes back after the first season. Not sure this will prove to be all that good (its seems to have been quite popular in the UK).

(https://media.senscritique.com/media/000004682233/source_big/Cuckoo.jpg)

I didn't know this even existed and, as I see, it's on Netflix. On the "watch list" it goes.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on February 04, 2022, 05:36:26 AM
The Responder
(BBC, starring Martin Freeman)

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Nearly 5 Hours of absolutely unrelenting tense drama.

Open ended enough for hopefully another series, if only because the last 15-20 minutes were, in my opinion, a whimper of an ending compared to the tension of the previous 4h45. Shame.

Outstanding performance by Freeman and a couple of others too.

Some might need subtitles for some strong Liverpudlian accents.

I did  ;D
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on February 06, 2022, 03:07:33 AM
Smother - a mini-series on NBC's Peacock channel:

"On the rugged coast of County Clare, Val Ahern's husband is found dead at the foot of a cliff the morning after a family party. The matriarch starts to dig into the family's secrets to find out who might be responsible.

CAST: Dervla Kirwan, Gemma-Leah Devereux, Niamh Walsh"

There's a trailer for it below.  Just watched the first episode which I quite enjoyed!

https://tv-shows.se/2021/06/29/smother-official-trailer-hd-peacock-thriller-series/

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on February 06, 2022, 07:37:12 AM
Roy Choi on MasterClass via my Apple TV - we've been enjoying many of their programs but have concentrated on the foodies - just finished the excellent Indian cooking classes (wife bought her cookbook so we'll be trying some of the easier ones) - still watching Thomas Keller of the French Kitchen - we're on the meats now - BUT last few nights have been viewing Roy Choi, a Korean-Los Angelus native with a LOT of schooling and experience - he kind of blends Korean-Mexican-California ingredients and creates some tasty looking sauces and meals; also famous for his food truck(s) (not sure if he has more than one?) - plus, the guy is funny, entertaining, and likes to swear occasionally.  Dave :)

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: MN Dave on February 06, 2022, 07:37:54 AM
Ozark, Peacemaker, Boba Fett...
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on February 06, 2022, 04:28:32 PM
(https://hbomax-images.warnermediacdn.com/images/GVU2gkAgT4oNJjhsJAUDk/tileburnedin?size=1280x720&partner=hbomaxcom&v=bbfb714349a27b17330293257082d5d7&host=artist.api.cdn.hbo.com&w=1280) Watching this for the umteenth time. But it's only the second time for my wife and she doesn't remember it. It's just as good anyway, even having seen it so many times. In fact, there's nothing better on this subject matter. Nothing.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on February 06, 2022, 07:09:02 PM
Quote from: milk on February 06, 2022, 04:28:32 PM
(https://hbomax-images.warnermediacdn.com/images/GVU2gkAgT4oNJjhsJAUDk/tileburnedin?size=1280x720&partner=hbomaxcom&v=bbfb714349a27b17330293257082d5d7&host=artist.api.cdn.hbo.com&w=1280) Watching this for the umteenth time. But it's only the second time for my wife and she doesn't remember it. It's just as good anyway, even having seen it so many times. In fact, there's nothing better on this subject matter. Nothing.

I am shocked that anyone would see this series and not remember it.

I saw the series for the first time last year and thought it was excellent.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Roy Bland on February 07, 2022, 03:05:41 AM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on February 07, 2022, 04:13:24 AM
Quote from: George on February 06, 2022, 07:09:02 PM
I am shocked that anyone would see this series and not remember it.

I saw the series for the first time last year and thought it was excellent.
She doesn't remember the details. Maybe this is funny but my wife is Vietnamese and I showed this whole thing to her on my iPad in Vietnam. It was a kind of crazy thing to show her because I think she had not much context for it at the time, leaving aside language problems. Now it's years later and we live in Japan and my wife has so much more context for it. She remembers the characters anyway. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on February 14, 2022, 07:28:24 PM
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Late to this show, but really enjoying it.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: The new erato on February 15, 2022, 02:47:30 AM
Me too, though s 3 seem to be weaker, I'm watching it now.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: VonStupp on February 19, 2022, 11:02:26 AM
Eleventh Hour (2006)
Patrick Stewart & Ashley Jensen

This week, we decided to hunker down and watch these four, 70-minute episodes, the entirety of its run. Decent mystery yarns mixed with pseudo science.

VS

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on February 19, 2022, 11:31:18 AM
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Oh my goodness, this show is incredible! 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Florestan on February 19, 2022, 12:33:16 PM
Quote from: George on February 19, 2022, 11:31:18 AM
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Oh my goodness, this show is incredible!
#


Fuck!  :D
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on February 19, 2022, 01:26:15 PM
Quote from: George on February 19, 2022, 11:31:18 AM
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Oh my goodness, this show is incredible!

Hey George - all of our TV series are in-between episodes it seems -  ::)  SO, believe that we will start the one above tonight - Dave  8)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on February 19, 2022, 01:44:56 PM
Quote from: Florestan on February 19, 2022, 12:33:16 PM
#


Fuck!  :D

I don't understand.  :(

Quote from: SonicMan46 on February 19, 2022, 01:26:15 PM
Hey George - all of our TV series are in-between episodes it seems -  ::)  SO, believe that we will start the one above tonight - Dave  8)

It is an incredible show, Dave. Edge of your seat, dramatic and darkly comedic. Hope you like it!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on February 19, 2022, 03:33:01 PM
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Reacher.  I've never seen the Tom Cruise movies, nor have I read the 26 tales published in 25 years, so this is my first exposure to this character drawn from a literary tradition just a half-notch below William Faulkner qualitatively.  Some B-list beefcake actor gamely plays the title character, more than occasionally shirtless, in his best American accented version of an Arnold character who shoots and beats people to death in the name of justice.  There's one scene perhaps meant to be shocking or graphic, but The Americans had a nastier version a few years back.  A very attractive, very petite Willa Fitzgerald plays the romantic interest/tough as nails cop sidekick, with a character name so absurdly delicious I burst out laughing when it was uttered - Roscoe Conklin.  Just awesome!  There are some other actors who do stuff, and there's criminal activity, and beatings, and shootings, some stabbings to keep things lively, and various plot twists and turns, and so on.  The show is so incredibly stupid that one can't help but enjoy it for its stupidity and well executed medium budget look. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Fëanor on February 20, 2022, 07:31:44 AM
Quote from: Todd on February 19, 2022, 03:33:01 PM
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Reacher.  I've never seen the Tom Cruise movies, nor have I read the 26 tales published in 25 years, so this is my first exposure to this character drawn from a literary tradition just a half-notch below William Faulkner qualitatively.  Some B-list beefcake actor gamely plays the title character, more than occasionally shirtless, in his best American accented version of an Arnold character who shoots and beats people to death in the name of justice.  There's one scene perhaps meant to be shocking or graphic, but The Americans had a nastier version a few years back.  A very attractive, very petite Willa Fitzgerald plays the romantic interest/tough as nails cop sidekick, with a character name so absurdly delicious I burst out laughing when it was uttered - Roscoe Conklin.  Just awesome!  There are some other actors who do stuff, and there's criminal activity, and beatings, and shootings, some stabbings to keep things lively, and various plot twists and turns, and so on.  The show is so incredibly stupid that one can't help but enjoy it for its stupidity and well executed medium budget look.

On the contrary, I enjoyed it but I'll admit that I had to "suspend disbelieve" basically all the time.  There is something vaguely disquieting about miraculously endowed, (mentally as well as physically), macho good guy who can ignore the law supposedly in the cause of justice -- an inherent contradiction as it seems to me.

As for the Americans, I gave up somewhere in Season 3.  I found I simply couldn't find any empathy for the main protagonists being as they were, completely ruthless in their methods that included casual murder of innocents.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Roy Bland on February 21, 2022, 04:52:00 AM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on February 21, 2022, 05:00:29 AM
Quote from: Roy Bland on February 21, 2022, 04:52:00 AM
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OH MY!  ;D  Not aware of that British TV series from the late '50s (at that time I was watching a LOT of these old TV 'adventure' series, e.g. Robin Hood, Cisco Kid, Superman, and others).  Now I just upgraded my Ivanhoe movie to blu-ray which looks fabulous in the color filming of the day.  Dave :)

QuoteIvanhoe is a British television adventure series first shown on ITV network in 1958–1959. The show features Roger Moore in his first starring role, as Sir Wilfred of Ivanhoe, in a series of adventures aimed at a children's audience. The characters were drawn loosely from Sir Walter Scott's 1819 novel Ivanhoe. (Source (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivanhoe_(1958_TV_series)))
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: JBS on February 24, 2022, 01:10:52 PM
Question for those that have seen either series: do you think either or both are worth watching?
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Prompted by seeing these DVD sets on sale relatively cheaply (especially Merlin) at Barnes and Noble.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on February 24, 2022, 01:23:00 PM
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Rip Torn is an absolute delight on this show!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Roy Bland on February 24, 2022, 05:14:35 PM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Biffo on February 25, 2022, 03:43:41 AM
Quote from: JBS on February 24, 2022, 01:10:52 PM
Question for those that have seen either series: do you think either or both are worth watching?
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Prompted by seeing these DVD sets on sale relatively cheaply (especially Merlin) at Barnes and Noble.

Don't recall seeing any of this Robin Hood. Merlin starts off well but for me outstayed its welcome - too many episodes. I stuck with it to the end though.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on February 25, 2022, 03:56:29 AM
Quote from: George on February 24, 2022, 01:23:00 PM
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Rip Torn is an absolute delight on this show!
I love that show.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on February 25, 2022, 04:05:30 AM
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Wiki : Based on the best-selling non-fiction memoir of the same name, the series follows junior doctor Adam Kay in his chaotic job in Obstetrics and Gynaecology. As well as managing the disorder and fatigue of hospital life, from unexpectedly assisting in bloody births to dealing with the unexpected deaths of patients, Adam must navigate his personal relationships, including with his parents who he has not come out to. All the while, the vicious cycle of working exacts a cumulative effect on his ability to handle it all.

On BBC I-player.

Warts and all, at times sarcastically comedic, heart warming often heart breaking and harrowing drama.
Top cast & acting throughout. Ben Wishaw and Ambika Mod are simply outstanding.

As a UK viewer, this depiction of the NHS is ultimately very unsettling to say the least (It's all there: lack of staff, lack of budget, under equipment, ministerial visits, staff chargeable car parks, private clinics, etc...). They should duct-tape some politicians to their chair to watch it all in one go and see if they can still justify insulting pay rises for the NHS staff. That's if, sadly, that duct tape is not already used to hold that ward together!!

Highly recommended, even if you'll likely be left shaken by it.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on February 25, 2022, 05:55:54 AM
Quote from: milk on February 25, 2022, 03:56:29 AM
I love that show.

It really is something special!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on February 25, 2022, 07:35:11 AM
Quote from: milk on February 25, 2022, 03:56:29 AM
I love that show.

During a staff meeting on an episode I saw today, a network exec says something about how the network is a family. Artie replies "don't give me that family crap! Manson had a family!"

:D ;D :D
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: San Antone on February 25, 2022, 09:16:25 AM
Trial & Retribution

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: greg on February 27, 2022, 07:36:41 PM
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Cuphead

Parents recommended me this, it is indeed hilarious.
Not super familiar with the game that it's based on, only played it for a few hours with my friend, but not the whole thing.
Probably will remind people of older cartoons from the 50's or so, but it reminds me more of the older favorites from the 90's, like Animaniacs or Pinky and the Brain (elementary school days for me).
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Valentino on March 07, 2022, 01:30:29 AM
Peaky Blinders.

Late to the party, but it's a cool party. Has made me fall into Nick Cave too. All good, alas.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Fëanor on March 07, 2022, 02:34:43 AM
Quote from: Valentino on March 07, 2022, 01:30:29 AM
Peaky Blinders.

Late to the party, but it's a cool party. Has made me fall into Nick Cave too. All good, alas.

Yep, Beaky Blinders is one the best out there, especially if you like crime stories.

For my part I've been catching up with Ozark, another great crime show.  I've just finished season 3 and 4.

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Valentino on March 07, 2022, 03:58:29 AM
Thanks for The B!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on March 07, 2022, 07:58:35 AM
Quote from: Valentino on March 07, 2022, 01:30:29 AM
Peaky Blinders.

Late to the party, but it's a cool party. Has made me fall into Nick Cave too. All good, alas.

Tommy Shelby is the coolest character on TV for many a long day. His speech to a Labour gathering in the latest episode (nearly) converted me to socialism. He then rubs shoulders with the IRA and then casts admiring glances at Oswald Mosley's mistress!

Someone tell me what the first episode of the new series of "Killing Eve" was all about as I have not a clue! 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on March 07, 2022, 08:54:40 AM
Quote from: Irons on March 07, 2022, 07:58:35 AM
Tommy Shelby is the coolest character on TV for many a long day. His speech to a Labour gathering in the latest episode (nearly) converted me to socialism. He then rubs shoulders with the IRA and then casts admiring glances at Oswald Mosley's mistress!

Steady on with the spoilers there, Lol !  :P  :laugh:  We only left him in the first episode planning to show the "London sights" to Michael's wife!  :o




Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on March 07, 2022, 12:29:22 PM
Might give Peaky Blinders a try in the near future - but now on Reacher, about half way through the first season and enjoying - recommended a few pages back - brief description of the main character below - just 8 episodes, renewed for a second season (and assume a different 'adventure').  Dave :)

QuoteJack Reacher, a former U.S. Army military policeman, visits the fictional rural town of Margrave, Georgia, and quickly becomes embroiled in a violent clash with a brutal criminal conspiracy. (Source (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reacher_(TV_series)))

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on March 08, 2022, 07:55:13 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on March 07, 2022, 08:54:40 AM
Steady on with the spoilers there, Lol !  :P  :laugh:  We only left him in the first episode planning to show the "London sights" to Michael's wife!  :o

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;) ;D
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on March 08, 2022, 08:26:48 AM
Quote from: Irons on March 08, 2022, 07:55:13 AM
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;) ;D

:laugh:

That show, seriously, is a catalogue of great & shady characters and superb acting throughout. Alfie Solomons is my personal favourite character. Tom Hardy steals the scenes every time he appears.

The tributes to Polly/Helen McCrory in the first episode were beautifully handled too, I thought. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on March 09, 2022, 07:06:08 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on March 08, 2022, 08:26:48 AM
:laugh:

That show, seriously, is a catalogue of great & shady characters and superb acting throughout. Alfie Solomons is my personal favourite character. Tom Hardy steals the scenes every time he appears.

The tributes to Polly/Helen McCrory in the first episode were beautifully handled too, I thought.

Tom Hardy will steal the scene always given half a chance, superb actor. Although this is the last series I am told a film is in the pipeline. I hope so.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on March 09, 2022, 08:03:42 AM
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Season 5
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on March 09, 2022, 08:38:43 AM
Quote from: Irons on March 09, 2022, 07:06:08 AM
Tom Hardy will steal the scene always given half a chance, superb actor. Although this is the last series I am told a film is in the pipeline. I hope so.

Lol,

From what I have read, the current and last series is meant to run until 1939. I think they are broadcasting only part of the last series for now (5 or 6 episodes I believe?) and the rest will follow later in the year. Also read a film was definitely on the cards but not sure what it will be covering.

Talking of great actors, I look forward to seeing how Stephen Graham will fit in this series and with which role. Maybe a teaser towards a bigger role in the movie? 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on March 11, 2022, 12:39:05 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on March 09, 2022, 08:38:43 AM
Lol,

From what I have read, the current and last series is meant to run until 1939. I think they are broadcasting only part of the last series for now (5 or 6 episodes I believe?) and the rest will follow later in the year. Also read a film was definitely on the cards but not sure what it will be covering.

Talking of great actors, I look forward to seeing how Stephen Graham will fit in this series and with which role. Maybe a teaser towards a bigger role in the movie?

I did not know that, Olivier. Stephen Graham seems to feature in all the big UK TV productions currently. A "hard man" personified will be a perfect fit.

Helen McCrory is a big miss.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: André on March 11, 2022, 04:41:07 AM

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Finished episode 3 yesterday. Excellent so far ! 93% approval on Rotten tomatoes.


Review:

« Firstly, I enjoyed Fallet a lot. It's a fabulous parody/pastiche of many the Scandi, British and other country's crime shows that you may have watched and loved. Certainly if you love the genre you will get far more out of this show and its comedy.

We have the classic trope of a dysfunctional pairing of the two main cop characters, from two different countries as well (sound familiar). Much is made of the differences in police procedures and also the way a station is "run". Cops who have a troubled past, "family" issues which haunt them (literally). One cop who has absolutely no control over their trigger finger and another who is definitely socially awkward. Social awkwardness is a strong comedic tool throughout this show, so cringe, and laugh.

The station chief is a mild-mannered chap who tries hard to up-to-date with the latest correct procedures etc.

We have the office buffoon who is only there because of a family connection. He isn't Catarella from Inspector Montalbano but the nods are there. The pathologist, a Finn (there's an in-joke there which is shamelessly milked) is hilarious.

There are exciting car chases, shoot outs, wandering around in dark, atmospheric buildings searching for baddies. The homage to Saga and Martin/Henrik sitting in the car is a classic! There is also a recognisable serial killer motivation and scenario.

Fallet only has a single season, which is a shame in many ways, however, for what we get it works really well and has a perfectly satisfactory ending. Highly recommended if you enjoy comedy and want to watch something lighter that is still within the crime genre. It is very funny (and quite rude) in places. »
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on March 11, 2022, 09:44:40 AM
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Vikings: Valhalla.  I watched one episode of the original Vikings show a few years ago but never kept going.  Now that Netflix picked it up and upped its budget, I gave the newest season a shot.  Inspired by true events - the English killing resident Vikings; Vikings taking revenge; skulduggery in maneuvering for various northern crowns; Leif Erikson kickin' ass (true?) - the show looks good, blending CGI and physical action well, and does an entertaining enough job of portraying ancient lands.  Some of the plot lines are very influenced by GoT, which is fine.  The mostly attractive actors, none more than the gorgeous Laura Berlin as Queen Emma, all do good enough work even if they seem rather too contemporary.  I may very well revisit the earlier show.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Spotted Horses on March 22, 2022, 07:51:27 AM
The second season of Upload has been released on Amazon Prime. The show is based on the premise that in the future it will be possible to digitize your brain and upload yourself to live in a virtual reality. The show addresses issues of what it means to be human, and has comedic, romantic and criminal elements.

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I found the first season interesting and entertaining.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on March 22, 2022, 12:57:55 PM
Quote from: Spotted Horses on March 22, 2022, 07:51:27 AM
I found the first season interesting and entertaining.

As did I. I look forward to seeing the second season soon. But first, I need to finish up a second watch of Schitt's Creek and Ozark.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Fëanor on March 22, 2022, 03:16:20 PM
Quote from: Todd on March 11, 2022, 09:44:40 AM
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Vikings: Valhalla.  I watched one episode of the original Vikings show a few years ago but never kept going.  Now that Netflix picked it up and upped its budget, I gave the newest season a shot.  Inspired by true events - the English killing resident Vikings; Vikings taking revenge; skulduggery in maneuvering for various northern crowns; Leif Erikson kickin' ass (true?) - the show looks good, blending CGI and physical action well, and does an entertaining enough job of portraying ancient lands.  Some of the plot lines are very influenced by GoT, which is fine.  The mostly attractive actors, none more than the gorgeous Laura Berlin as Queen Emma, all do good enough work even if they seem rather too contemporary.  I may very well revisit the earlier show.

I also watched Vikings: Valhalla.  Pretty good and with many valid historical elements, although Leif Erikson's involvement is totally fictional as far as I can determine.  I liked the Christion-Pagan tension portrayed.

For my part I watched all 6 seasons of Viking.  Frankly thought the original series had the deeper plot and characters, though the earlier series improved over it's run, especially over the first season.
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Post by: Fëanor on March 22, 2022, 03:26:53 PM
I've been watching Snowpiercer, the series, 3 seasons so far.  I've been quite impressed with plot and characters as well as production values.  Sean Bean is great as the sociopathic 'Joseph Wilford'.

For sure I'm much more impressed with the Netflix series than the original movie, Snowpiercer.  The movie was decent sci-fil flick and I gave it a 7/10;  the series is a solid 8/10, IMHO.

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Post by: DavidW on March 27, 2022, 12:28:22 PM
I've been watching Station Eleven which is really good.  Might read the novel when I'm done with the series.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on March 27, 2022, 05:14:27 PM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: 71 dB on March 28, 2022, 12:40:27 AM
South-Korean series Taxi Driver (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13759970/?ref_=fn_al_tt_2).

It has got things I do like as well as things I am not so fond of, but at least it is something very different.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Fëanor on March 28, 2022, 08:28:45 AM
Quote from: George on March 27, 2022, 05:14:27 PM
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I've winced through a few episodes of Seanson 1 ... chick-flick: yuhoo !! ::)  Don't think I can handle much more.
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Post by: Spotted Horses on March 30, 2022, 07:52:32 AM
Quote from: George on March 27, 2022, 05:14:27 PM
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Having gotten though Season II, I'd say it has come down a notch from Season I, still entertaining. I notice that the second season has come down from 10 episode to 7. Even though it ends on a cliffhanger, it has not been officially renewed for season 3 and I fear it might fizzle.
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Post by: George on March 30, 2022, 09:27:26 AM
Quote from: Spotted Horses on March 30, 2022, 07:52:32 AM
Having gotten though Season II, I'd say it has come down a notch from Season I, still entertaining. I notice that the second season has come down from 10 episode to 7. Even though it ends on a cliffhanger, it has not been officially renewed for season 3 and I fear it might fizzle.

Yeah, I really liked Season 1. Not a masterpiece or the funniest show on TV, but it was a fun watch. Season 2 was definitely less fun and the final episode seemed to rush the plot along.
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Post by: Spotted Horses on March 30, 2022, 09:47:51 AM
Quote from: George on March 30, 2022, 09:27:26 AM
Yeah, I really liked Season 1. Not a masterpiece or the funniest show on TV, but it was a fun watch. Season 2 was definitely less fun and the final episode seemed to rush the plot along.

Yes. It did seemed rushed. What I liked about the first episode was the quirky implicit commentary on social media/virtual life vs real life. Less so the crime thriller aspect. The crime thriller element has become more dominant and more confusing.
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Post by: SimonNZ on April 02, 2022, 03:56:04 PM
Begum a second viewing

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Post by: Papy Oli on April 03, 2022, 02:00:08 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on March 09, 2022, 08:38:43 AM
Lol,

From what I have read, the current and last series is meant to run until 1939. I think they are broadcasting only part of the last series for now (5 or 6 episodes I believe?) and the rest will follow later in the year. Also read a film was definitely on the cards but not sure what it will be covering.

Talking of great actors, I look forward to seeing how Stephen Graham will fit in this series and with which role. Maybe a teaser towards a bigger role in the movie?

Quote from: Irons on March 11, 2022, 12:39:05 AM
I did not know that, Olivier. Stephen Graham seems to feature in all the big UK TV productions currently. A "hard man" personified will be a perfect fit.

Helen McCrory is a big miss.

Whatever I read at the time, Lol, I was wrong or misread, sorry. Tonight is definitely the final Peaky episode. A longer 80 minute one to boot. Still curious about how it will all wrap up, even if we have found this last series a bit underwhelming overall so far. It is understandable why the writer wanted to focus more on Tommy's psychological aspects but at times, it has felt too much like style over substance.

Talking of which, how are you getting on with the latest Killing Eve series ? The first three episodes felt really disjointed and underwhelming to us too. Thankfully, the real quirkiness and tensions do come back fully in episode 4 & 5. The return of Konstantin and his hearty laugh does help too  :laugh:

 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on April 03, 2022, 03:27:45 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on April 03, 2022, 02:00:08 AM
Talking of which, how are you getting on with the latest Killing Eve series ? The first three episodes felt really disjointed and underwhelming to us too. Thankfully, the real quirkiness and tensions do come back fully in episode 4 & 5. The return of Konstantin and his hearty laugh does help too  :laugh:



Isn't he the best?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on April 04, 2022, 01:27:26 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on April 03, 2022, 02:00:08 AM
Whatever I read at the time, Lol, I was wrong or misread, sorry. Tonight is definitely the final Peaky episode. A longer 80 minute one to boot. Still curious about how it will all wrap up, even if we have found this last series a bit underwhelming overall so far. It is understandable why the writer wanted to focus more on Tommy's psychological aspects but at times, it has felt too much like style over substance.

Talking of which, how are you getting on with the latest Killing Eve series ? The first three episodes felt really disjointed and underwhelming to us too. Thankfully, the real quirkiness and tensions do come back fully in episode 4 & 5. The return of Konstantin and his hearty laugh does help too  :laugh:



Wife asked last night "shall we record PB" "no way" said I! Even though tired following visit to Boleyn London Stadium. No spoilers, only to say not the ending I expected. :-X

You are right Olivier, a great series which apparently opened in 2014! But the producers went off beam attempting to push out the envelope and making it fresh. Still enjoyed it though.

Sorry to admit gave up on the first episode of the latest series of "Killing Eve". Complete twaddle.
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Post by: George on April 04, 2022, 05:23:46 AM
Super Pumped

Killing Eve

Ray Donovan

Inventing Anna
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Post by: Roy Bland on April 04, 2022, 06:52:31 PM
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Post by: SimonNZ on April 04, 2022, 06:57:51 PM
Coincidental to all the talk here, I'm finally getting around to season one of Killing Eve.

And wishing it was more than eight episodes.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on April 05, 2022, 06:56:53 AM
I finished Station Eleven and I highly recommend it.  I will be reading the novel soon.  But this follows the relationships and trauma with characters both pre- and post-pandemic world.  I have to say that if you're still getting over quarantine, don't watch this.  There is extended time spent with people quarantining themselves while the human race slowly dies out.  The climax all comes down to the characters hashing out their drama by performing Hamlet and finding cathartic release as the roles they play mirror their situations in real life.

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Post by: TheGSMoeller on April 06, 2022, 11:58:46 AM
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Severance on Apple+, which just got picked up for a second season. Fantastic show.
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Post by: George on April 06, 2022, 02:18:40 PM
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Severance on Apple+, which just got picked up for a second season. Fantastic show.

I have that one on my queue for shows to watch. Glad to hear it is as good as it looks!
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Post by: TheGSMoeller on April 06, 2022, 03:16:29 PM
Quote from: George on April 06, 2022, 02:18:40 PM
I have that one on my queue for shows to watch. Glad to hear it is as good as it looks!

It's fascinating, George. Definitely proposes more questions than answers but that's the allure for me, keeps me interested in where the story is headed.
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Post by: Papy Oli on April 09, 2022, 01:53:13 AM
Quote from: Irons on April 04, 2022, 01:27:26 AM
Wife asked last night "shall we record PB" "no way" said I! Even though tired following visit to Boleyn London Stadium. No spoilers, only to say not the ending I expected. :-X

You are right Olivier, a great series which apparently opened in 2014! But the producers went off beam attempting to push out the envelope and making it fresh. Still enjoyed it though.

Sorry to admit gave up on the first episode of the latest series of "Killing Eve". Complete twaddle.

Hi Lol, finally watched the finale of Peaky. What an episode. Very neatly done and a few twists to boot  :o absolutely fine as it is, even without the future movie.

Eve got better (up to ep.6 at the moment) but it is still a tad underwhelming overall. We'll see it out though.
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Post by: Irons on April 09, 2022, 08:00:52 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on April 09, 2022, 01:53:13 AM
Hi Lol, finally watched the finale of Peaky. What an episode. Very neatly done and a few twists to boot  :o absolutely fine as it is, even without the future movie.

Eve got better (up to ep.6 at the moment) but it is still a tad underwhelming overall. We'll see it out though.

Greetings to you, Olivier. Cillian Murphy, what an actor! He fills and owns the screen. My son, who packed up smoking years ago, said watching Tommy made him fancy a cigarette for the first time.  Every male from 20 to 70 would like to be like him and every female from 20 to 70 would like to ........... :-X Pleased they haven't bumped Arthur off, a haircut that launched a thousand barber shops. Must admit finding the brummie accents difficult at times, probably even more an issue from far afield as America, Australia and beyond.   
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Post by: Brahmsian on April 10, 2022, 01:00:41 PM
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Severance on Apple+, which just got picked up for a second season. Fantastic show.

Four episodes in and really enjoying this unique one, Greg!
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Post by: Roy Bland on April 11, 2022, 05:27:39 AM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on April 11, 2022, 06:02:00 AM
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Post by: TheGSMoeller on April 11, 2022, 11:28:51 AM
Quote from: OrchestralNut on April 10, 2022, 01:00:41 PM
Four episodes in and really enjoying this unique one, Greg!

That's great, glad you're enjoying it! And keep going, it only gets better.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on April 16, 2022, 07:58:46 AM
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The fifth season of Better Call Saul.  I always wait until the show pops up on Netflix to watch it, and as such it has been a couple years since I watched the last season.  The whole thing has run out of gas.  It has now been fourteen years since Breaking Bad started (twelve when this season aired), and that ends up being a major liability.  One is treated to a 70-something Mike taking on a gang of thugs a couple times, something that in the real world would end badly for an unarmed elderly person very quickly.  It is impossible to suspend disbelief during a few different sequences, and to ignore the ravages of time.  Also, like the original show, some of the storylines have become more preposterous, and the whole thing lacks dramatic salience.  Look and dialogue and acting are all still of a high order, but the show is long in the tooth.  I can't even imagine what watching this show and then Breaking Bad in chronological order might be like, with a bizarre Benjamin Button effect.  I will not be finding out.
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Post by: Fëanor on April 16, 2022, 03:28:34 PM
Quote from: Todd on April 16, 2022, 07:58:46 AM
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The fifth season of Better Call Saul.  I always wait until the show pops up on Netflix to watch it, and as such it has been a couple years since I watched the last season.  The whole thing has run out of gas.  It has now been fourteen years since Breaking Bad started (twelve when this season aired), and that ends up being a major liability.  One is treated to a 70-something Mike taking on a gang of thugs a couple times, something that in the real world would end badly for an unarmed elderly person very quickly.  It is impossible to suspend disbelief during a few different sequences, and to ignore the ravages of time.  Also, like the original show, some of the storylines have become more preposterous, and the whole thing lacks dramatic salience.  Look and dialogue and acting are all still of a high order, but the show is long in the tooth.  I can't even imagine what watching this show and then Breaking Bad in chronological order might be like, with a bizarre Benjamin Button effect.  I will not be finding out.

I'm still enjoying it, though.  Granted, the aging of the actors is painfully obvious.
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Post by: Roy Bland on April 16, 2022, 06:33:13 PM
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Post by: Papy Oli on April 17, 2022, 03:51:02 AM
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After Peaky Blinders and Killing Eve, our third final series in less than 10 days, with BBC's The Split (final 3rd season), following a family of divorce lawyers, in their own love triangles, family dramas and joys.

An easier TV fare maybe, yet still gripping and greatly acted throughout the cast. Nicola Walker and Stephen Mangan (a favourite in our household) are really top notch.

Weird feeling to have reached the end of the road with those three great TV programmes of the last few years, at least with 3 satisfying endings.
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Post by: George on April 17, 2022, 01:49:35 PM
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Girlfriend and I have been enjoying the dark humor and crazy hijinks of this show. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on April 19, 2022, 06:26:31 AM
(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMjE5MDMxMjE0N15BMl5BanBnXkFtZTgwNTU3OTgyNDE@._V1_.jpg) Second time around. Still good viewing!
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Post by: SonicMan46 on April 19, 2022, 07:48:16 AM
Still watching the new seasons of NCIS & Blue Bloods as the episodes are released, and re-watching Major Crimes but a new addition:

The Roosevelts: An Intimate History (2014) by Ken Burns - 7 episodes (Source (https://www.pbs.org/show/roosevelts/)) - streaming off our PBS app on Apple TV - excellent and highly recommended, if the topic is of interest.  Dave :)

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Post by: Allegro feroce on April 30, 2022, 08:34:05 AM
Ranking of Kings. An instant medieval fantasy favorite for me, as in Slayers tier. It's a classic "weak to strong" shounen anime with something of an One-Punch Man approach to power levels, plenty of twists to fairytale archetypes, lots of heart and kind of an indie flavor for a shounen. There's also quite a bit of plot armor, which manages to keep things heartwarming despite all the bloodshed and tragedy involved. I think the opening sums up this series' charm pretty well: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2C4kwwmZno

I'm really hoping for a second season, the ending feels like a first act conclusion and it still has a lot of potential.

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Post by: André on April 30, 2022, 01:42:38 PM
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I didn't expect to like this, but I did. The pressure of performing, living up to expectations and keeping up appearances for young, privileged teens. I thought the acting was superb. The great Pernilla August gives a great performance, turning a cameo role into an important secondary one.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Fëanor on April 30, 2022, 02:46:38 PM
Quote from: milk on April 19, 2022, 06:26:31 AM
(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BMjE5MDMxMjE0N15BMl5BanBnXkFtZTgwNTU3OTgyNDE@._V1_.jpg) Second time around. Still good viewing!

I'm waiting for season 2;  don't know if that will ever happen.
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Post by: Todd on May 10, 2022, 06:30:36 AM
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The Outlaws.  Stephen Merchant's BBC/Amazon show, in which he stars as part of an ensemble cast, briefly follows the lives of a widely disparate group of people assigned public service in Bristol for petty crimes.  It's a motley crew, including young kids of varying levels of promise, a couple middle aged people at their own crossroads, an inept lawyer (Merchant), a gorgeous woman of immense privilege, and a cagey old American conman, played by Christopher Walken.  Some of the writing and dialogue is quite good, and the show dares to accuse UK police of systemic racism (who knew?), but the show tips over into way too heavy material that doesn't really ring true.  All the actors do well enough, with the old hands actually not getting all the screen time.  For me, the best bit was the cameo by Richard E Grant, playing the gorgeous Eleanor Tomlinson's father.  It's decidedly OK.
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Post by: Roy Bland on May 11, 2022, 05:07:04 AM
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Post by: SimonNZ on May 11, 2022, 11:57:23 AM
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Finished both seasons of the Israeli Prisoners Of War (the one Homeland is based on) and found it very good

Also Travellers, which was much better than I expected it to be

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Post by: steve ridgway on May 12, 2022, 02:38:45 AM
I also enjoyed Travelers. The time travelling being from the future back to our present avoided all those cliched trips back to those historical events we all know and loathe. :)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: steve ridgway on May 13, 2022, 03:04:47 AM
My wife and I are currently watching the dating show Naked Attraction. "Attraction" is perhaps too strong a word but we find it holds a certain vile fascination. :o

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on May 15, 2022, 05:08:54 AM
Quote from: Todd on April 16, 2022, 07:58:46 AM
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The fifth season of Better Call Saul.  I always wait until the show pops up on Netflix to watch it, and as such it has been a couple years since I watched the last season.  The whole thing has run out of gas.  It has now been fourteen years since Breaking Bad started (twelve when this season aired), and that ends up being a major liability.  One is treated to a 70-something Mike taking on a gang of thugs a couple times, something that in the real world would end badly for an unarmed elderly person very quickly.  It is impossible to suspend disbelief during a few different sequences, and to ignore the ravages of time.  Also, like the original show, some of the storylines have become more preposterous, and the whole thing lacks dramatic salience.  Look and dialogue and acting are all still of a high order, but the show is long in the tooth.  I can't even imagine what watching this show and then Breaking Bad in chronological order might be like, with a bizarre Benjamin Button effect.  I will not be finding out.
I've been watching it but not really enjoying it. There's so little to watch these days, IMO. Many people go on about this show and compare it favorably to BB. I just don't get it. BB was a ground breaking show and a really novel story and type of story-telling. BCS is not. I don't hate it but it's a little like eating stale toast when you're hungry and the kitchen is empty. I think it says a lot of about the lack of new ideas and about just how inundated we are with watered-down choices - that this gets so much attention.
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Post by: Brian on May 15, 2022, 06:12:00 AM
For the Columbo fans on the board: just noticed an album by pianist Ruth Slenczynska (recently subject of discussion here for her Eloquence box set and new Decca encore album) on display:

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on May 25, 2022, 05:48:57 PM
Quote from: Brian on May 15, 2022, 06:12:00 AM
For the Columbo fans on the board: just noticed an album by pianist Ruth Slenczynska (recently subject of discussion here for her Eloquence box set and new Decca encore album) on display:

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(* chortle *)

Count on Theodore Bikel to listen to the best!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on May 25, 2022, 05:49:58 PM
TD

A tip of the hat to our LKB:

Thriller (1960-62)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on May 25, 2022, 07:12:09 PM
Quote from: Brian on May 15, 2022, 06:12:00 AM
For the Columbo fans on the board: just noticed an album by pianist Ruth Slenczynska (recently subject of discussion here for her Eloquence box set and new Decca encore album) on display:

(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FStFBzHX0AIqI88?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)

Zach Galifianakis has had a really long career.   ;)
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Post by: George on May 25, 2022, 07:12:57 PM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on May 27, 2022, 02:17:02 AM
Series 1 of Black Spot (Zone Blanche) on Netflix.

Atmospheric dark crime drama set in a remote French village and its mysterious forest. Each episode is a standalone crime story, with an overarching crime story through the series. A French "Hinterland" of sorts, in woods.

Pretty good acting overall, gripping mood throughout and yet, something is missing. Some episodes feel a bit "hollow"... A shame really.

Not sure yet if I will carry on with season 2.

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Post by: Irons on May 27, 2022, 07:36:14 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on May 27, 2022, 02:17:02 AM
Series 1 of Black Spot (Zone Blanche) on Netflix.

Atmospheric dark crime drama set in a remote French village and its mysterious forest. Each episode is a standalone crime story, with an overarching crime story through the series. A French "Hinterland" of sorts, in woods.

Pretty good acting overall, gripping mood throughout and yet, something is missing. Some episodes feel a bit "hollow"... A shame really.

Not sure yet if I will carry on with season 2.

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For a fleeting moment I thought you had come up with something worth watching, Olivier. I'm relying on you, don't you know. :D

Out of desperation we viewed "A British Horror Story". Depressing beyond words that such an evil person, Jimmy Saville, had carte blanche to abuse for decades.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on May 27, 2022, 09:12:44 AM
Quote from: Irons on May 27, 2022, 07:36:14 AM
For a fleeting moment I thought you had come up with something worth watching, Olivier. I'm relying on you, don't you know. :D

Out of desperation we viewed "A British Horror Story". Depressing beyond words that such an evil person, Jimmy Saville, had carte blanche to abuse for decades.

Hi Lol,
Black Spot is not bad, it remains worth a punt. Maybe because I have only finished Ozark only recently, it might have suffered as a direct follow-up.

I'd recommend Hinterland first though, if you haven't watched this one yet.     
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on May 28, 2022, 12:52:12 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on May 27, 2022, 09:12:44 AM
Hi Lol,
Black Spot is not bad, it remains worth a punt. Maybe because I have only finished Ozark only recently, it might have suffered as a direct follow-up.

I'd recommend Hinterland first though, if you haven't watched this one yet.     

Watched first two episodes of Ozark. Very well done but a bit "Breaking Bad" without the laughs. A lot of violence involving guns which after the terrible events in Texas this week not good.

Will take a look at Hinterland, thanks.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on May 28, 2022, 01:22:34 AM
Quote from: Irons on May 28, 2022, 12:52:12 AM
Watched first two episodes of Ozark. Very well done but a bit "Breaking Bad" without the laughs. A lot of violence involving guns which after the terrible events in Texas this week not good.

Will take a look at Hinterland, thanks.

Fair point, Lol. Hope you'll find Hinterland more to your liking.

I thought I had posted about it a couple of weeks back but we also recently watched "The Thief, The Wife and the Canoe" on ITV about the famous UK case of life insurance scam by a couple in the North East, with the husband faking his death in a canoe accident. Some great acting there. 
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Post by: Roy Bland on May 30, 2022, 07:25:51 PM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on May 31, 2022, 05:04:30 PM
Grace and Frankie
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Post by: SimonNZ on June 02, 2022, 11:39:48 PM
recently finished:

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started:

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Jo498 on June 03, 2022, 12:51:51 AM
Quote from: Brian on May 15, 2022, 06:12:00 AM
For the Columbo fans on the board: just noticed an album by pianist Ruth Slenczynska (recently subject of discussion here for her Eloquence box set and new Decca encore album) on display:

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Can someone identify the turntable?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on June 07, 2022, 11:41:39 AM
Still traversing Season 1 of Thriller. Last night: Cloris Leachman in a screenplay by the great Chas Beaumont, "Girl with a Secret," which might have served as a Jas Bond subplot.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on June 07, 2022, 12:09:52 PM
     I watched the first 2 episodes of The Midwich Cukoos, which had previously been made twice on film, the first one very good and the second pretty bad. This series looks to be the best yet. I read the John Wyndham novel in my early teens when I was immersed in the sci fi classics, and Wyndham was one of my favorite authors in the genre.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on June 07, 2022, 12:27:32 PM
Quote from: drogulus on June 07, 2022, 12:09:52 PM
     I watched the first 2 episodes of The Midwich Cukoos, which had previously been made twice on film, the first one very good and the second pretty bad. This series looks to be the best yet. I read the John Wyndham novel in my early teens when I was immersed in the sci fi classics, and Wyndham was one of my favorite authors in the genre.

Wyndham wrote The Day of the Triffids, yes?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on June 07, 2022, 02:04:31 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 07, 2022, 12:27:32 PM
Wyndham wrote The Day of the Triffids, yes?

     Yes, and that was made into a film and later a series. I have the series but haven't watched it yet.
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Post by: Roy Bland on June 09, 2022, 03:20:00 AM
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Post by: SonicMan46 on June 10, 2022, 08:51:42 AM
Dr. Oakley - Yukon Vet - National Geographic series streaming on Apple TV; just into the 2nd season - 10th season announced (check link for further information if interested) - Michelle Oakley was born in Indiana and received an undergrad degree in zoology from the University of Michigan, my alma mater - completed her DVM degree in Canada (as in the quote) and lives w/ her husband and 3 daughters in Haines Junction, Yukon (see attached map) - she covers a LOT of territory and treats all kinds of animals.  Dave :)

QuoteDr. Oakley, Yukon Vet is an American television series on Nat Geo Wild. The show premiered 4 April 2014.[2] The show stars Dr. Michelle Oakley and follows her adventures usually around her home base of Haines Junction, Yukon and Haines, Alaska. Dr. Oakley attended the Atlantic Veterinary College in Prince Edward Island, Canada and interned at the Calgary Zoo. (Source (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dr._Oakley,_Yukon_Vet))

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Post by: Karl Henning on June 10, 2022, 11:04:07 AM
Quote from: SonicMan46 on June 10, 2022, 08:51:42 AM
Dr. Oakley - Yukon Vet - National Geographic series streaming on Apple TV; just into the 2nd season - 10th season announced (check link for further information if interested) - Michelle Oakley was born in Indiana and received an undergrad degree in zoology from the University of Michigan, my alma mater - completed her DVM degree in Canada (as in the quote) and lives w/ her husband and 3 daughters in Haines Junction, Yukon (see attached map) - she covers a LOT of territory and treats all kinds of animals.  Dave :)

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Please tell me her given name is Annie! 8)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on June 10, 2022, 11:12:22 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 10, 2022, 11:04:07 AM
Please tell me her given name is Annie! 8)

LOL!  :laugh:  Sorry, Karl - her first name is Michelle (short bio HERE (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6355032/bio) - not sure about her middle name -  ;)) - nice change of pace from our usual favorites (police, detectives, crime, & dead bodies -  :D) - Dave

ADDENDUM: BTW, she does 'shoot' animals but w/ a blow pipe and sedation darts -  8)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on June 10, 2022, 11:19:47 AM
Quote from: SonicMan46 on June 10, 2022, 11:12:22 AM
LOL!  :laugh:  Sorry, Karl - her first name is Michelle (short bio HERE (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6355032/bio) - not sure about her middle name -  ;) ) - nice change of pace from our usual favorites (police, detectives, crime, & dead bodies -  :D ) - Dave

I'm ankle-deep in crime drama myself, Dave, as Thriller (hosted by Boris Karloff) started out in that genre before morphing into Gothic/Horror. If I feared that I would suffer ennui before that transition, that misapprehension would soon have evaporated. Outstanding television writing, I think.
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Post by: Karl Henning on June 11, 2022, 04:40:22 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on June 10, 2022, 11:19:47 AM
I'm ankle-deep in crime drama myself, Dave, as Thriller (hosted by Boris Karloff) started out in that genre before morphing into Gothic/Horror. If I feared that I would suffer ennui before that transition, that misapprehension would soon have evaporated. Outstanding television writing, I think.

Last night: "Knock Three-One-Two" (based on a Fredric Brown novel. Brown's short story "Arena" was the basis of a Ster Trek episode. Although obviously it pales in comparison to TV in our time, "Knock Three-One-Two" has a husband character who is terribly, shockingly creepy for the small screen in 1960.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on June 15, 2022, 04:24:56 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on May 27, 2022, 02:17:02 AM
Series 1 of Black Spot (Zone Blanche) on Netflix.

Atmospheric dark crime drama set in a remote French village and its mysterious forest. Each episode is a standalone crime story, with an overarching crime story through the series. A French "Hinterland" of sorts, in woods.

Pretty good acting overall, gripping mood throughout and yet, something is missing. Some episodes feel a bit "hollow"... A shame really.

Not sure yet if I will carry on with season 2.

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Actually carried through Season 2, it kept on being gripping enough after all, despite some of its flaws, with enough elements of answers to the story arc in the final episode. I read the viewing figures of the second series completely tanked in France during its broadcast in 2019 so not sure yet if a 3rd season will be made by the French channel in question. Maybe Netflix will pick it up if international viewing figures are ok.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on June 16, 2022, 07:58:13 AM
After a slow start BBC's Sherwood has promise. A murder committed in the present day with strong links to the 1984 miners strike. A bit "Summer Murders" with balls. Not often embarrassed watching TV but a scene in episode two had me squirming, watching you will have no doubt which. Excellent cast headed by David Morrissey.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: VonStupp on June 16, 2022, 08:21:11 AM
The Blacklist: Season 9
James Spader

Just finished Season 9. Hearing there is a Season 10, I am wondering if watching is an involuntary reflex at this point?

Love James Spader, though.

VS

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Post by: Karl Henning on June 20, 2022, 03:56:10 PM
It was at times a bumpy trip (here and there the odd DVD is glitchy) but it's been relatively smooth from the tail end of Season 2 into Season 3. I'm enjoying this a great deal.
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Post by: George on June 20, 2022, 06:59:30 PM
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Just started this one and so far, I am enjoying it.
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Post by: Mirror Image on June 20, 2022, 08:22:47 PM
Quote from: VonStupp on June 16, 2022, 08:21:11 AM
The Blacklist: Season 9
James Spader

Just finished Season 9. Hearing there is a Season 10, I am wondering if watching is an involuntary reflex at this point?

Love James Spader, though.

VS

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A great show! I, too, think Spader is fantastic.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: vandermolen on June 20, 2022, 10:30:43 PM
Quote from: Irons on June 16, 2022, 07:58:13 AM
After a slow start BBC's Sherwood has promise. A murder committed in the present day with strong links to the 1984 miners strike. A bit "Summer Murders" with balls. Not often embarrassed watching TV but a scene in episode two had me squirming, watching you will have no doubt which. Excellent cast headed by David Morrissey.
Looks v interesting. David Morrissey is always good.
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Post by: Todd on June 21, 2022, 06:07:00 AM
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Anatomy of a Scandal.  Rupert Friend looks beautiful as an entitled MP and Sienna Miller looks even more beautiful as his wife, making for one of the best age and beauty appropriate couples in recent memory.  The MP then stands accused of rape by a staffer.  The story then jumps back and forth between uni days and the present, examining the behavior of the entitled youngsters at Oxford and exploring the implications in the current day government and the lives of people in that orbit.  There's a plot twist that requires the viewer to believe a major ethical blooper would go undiscovered, and some of the camerawork is needlessly kinetic, with some 60s-style Batman shots tossed in.  The story ends in an unsatisfactory and not entirely convincing way, as well.  On the flipside, Mr Friend and Ms Miller do good work, and most of the supporting cast does as well.  Michelle Dockery does as well as she can given the material.  This is the Sienna Miller show for me, and otherwise I will forget it in the next few days.
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Post by: Papy Oli on June 21, 2022, 06:26:40 AM
Love Life - Series 1 & 2

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Following the dating/married/divorcee life of a new-yorker in each series.

The first series (with Ann Kendrick) was ok to good but the second series is a slog despite the very good acting of William Jackson Harper. We only have about 2 episodes left in Series 2 and it is a drag to get there. We're hanging in there just to find out if there is any joining closure between the 2 series.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on June 21, 2022, 07:07:37 AM
Re BBC's Sherwood:

Quote from: vandermolen on June 20, 2022, 10:30:43 PM
Looks v interesting. David Morrissey is always good.

Quite, this goes on the watching list! Read a couple of very good reviews for this.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on June 21, 2022, 07:14:18 AM
Quote from: vandermolen on June 20, 2022, 10:30:43 PM
Looks v interesting. David Morrissey is always good.

Worth a watch, Jeffrey. Based on a true story although if I understand the events correctly there is some artistic licence. I will watch episode three this evening and probably four too. Looking forward to it.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Fëanor on June 23, 2022, 06:40:08 AM
Arrgh!! I can't believe I'm watch this science fantasy, Andromeda, (2000-2006), for at least the fourth time, (albeit over 20 years).  No, there is absolutely nothing sophisticated or subtle about this show but I keep coming back to it.

It's the tale of the handsome, brave, clever, high-principled Capt. Dylan Hunt who was trapped, the sole human survivor, with his mighty warship, Andromeda Ascendant, and its sentient AI also name 'Andromeda'.  They are rescued from the black hole orbit by a motley crew of adventurer, would-be salvagers.

Hunt recruits that motley crew to help him restore the 'Systems Commonwealth'.  All the while they must fight off renegade, human DNA-modified 'Nitzcheans', and the horrific alien 'Magog'.  The over 100 hundred episodes are mostly only loosely connected, each one tending to be self-contained, (thus making the plot that much simpler).

The core characters are pretty well drawn, complementing and foiling each other. These are Hunt, the Motley crew, and the android version of the ship's avatar called 'Rommy'.  But forget about psychologic nuance or character development;  core characters become caricatures of themselves.  Minor characters are entirely cardboard.

So why do I keep coming back?  Precisely because it's total, stress-free, naïve entertainment, (Rated 7+  :)). Despite dire situations and plenty of violence, there is nothing that's going to keep you awake at night.

Oh, and there is one other thing:  that's seeing the exquisitely pretty Lexa Doig who plays 'Rommy' ...
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on June 23, 2022, 06:44:28 AM
Season 7 of Death in Paradise.  See I really liked the first detective, and I never really warmed to the second and I had drifted off the show somewhere around season 4.  But this third guy, I actually like him best!  He really reminds me of Columbo.

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Post by: drogulus on June 23, 2022, 07:17:40 AM

     I'm watching a Tatort set in Weimar. I get MHz Choice via Amazon Prime for a small fee. The channel has a variety of shows from a number of European countries.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on June 23, 2022, 07:18:18 AM
Quote from: DavidW on June 23, 2022, 06:44:28 AM
Season 7 of Death in Paradise.  See I really liked the first detective, and I never really warmed to the second and I had drifted off the show somewhere around season 4.  But this third guy, I actually like him best!  He really reminds me of Columbo.

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Interesting.
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Post by: Brian on June 23, 2022, 11:55:57 AM
Longtime Death in Paradise fan here. Detective #3 is the best I think. Partly because Ardal O'Hanlon was trained as a comedian and comic actor, so he can play the light touch really well. He also seems to be having loads of fun, especially in his first season.

Unfortunately, the most recent/current detective is pretty much joyless, definitely the worst. I think Ardal had the most success creating a distinctive (and entertaining) character out of the generic main role on the show.

I've really gotten into English detective shows during the pandemic and a LOT of them are strongly influenced by Columbo. In the first episode of "Cracker" (starring Robbie Coltrane, a.k.a. Hagrid), the main character even does a deliberate Columbo impression.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Daverz on June 23, 2022, 01:21:10 PM
Quote from: DavidW on June 23, 2022, 06:44:28 AM
Season 7 of Death in Paradise.  See I really liked the first detective, and I never really warmed to the second and I had drifted off the show somewhere around season 4.  But this third guy, I actually like him best!  He really reminds me of Columbo.

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I lost interest after both original leads left the show.  Otherwise, it was very enjoyable light entertainment.

Recent watching:

The Boyz.  Still a fun show, though not for the squeamish about over-the-top gore.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.  Good enough to keep me watching so far, but not a patch on the best Trek show, DS9.

Endeavor.  I like the characters and the actors on Endeavor, but the mystery plots tend to be absurd.  Good comfort TV.

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on June 24, 2022, 08:02:05 AM
Quote from: Brian on June 23, 2022, 11:55:57 AM
Longtime Death in Paradise fan here. Detective #3 is the best I think. Partly because Ardal O'Hanlon was trained as a comedian and comic actor, so he can play the light touch really well. He also seems to be having loads of fun, especially in his first season.

Unfortunately, the most recent/current detective is pretty much joyless, definitely the worst. I think Ardal had the most success creating a distinctive (and entertaining) character out of the generic main role on the show.

I've really gotten into English detective shows during the pandemic and a LOT of them are strongly influenced by Columbo. In the first episode of "Cracker" (starring Robbie Coltrane, a.k.a. Hagrid), the main character even does a deliberate Columbo impression.

If you know of any other light, cozy mysteries like this please share.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Brian on June 24, 2022, 08:32:52 AM
Quote from: DavidW on June 24, 2022, 08:02:05 AM
If you know of any other light, cozy mysteries like this please share.
None have the Death in Paradise format quite right - most are a little bit cheesier, or a little bit more self-serious, etc. But:

- The Mallorca Files - a clear DIP copycat set on Mallorca with an odd couple dynamic
- Shakespeare & Hathaway - private investigators in Stratford-upon-Avon - this is on the cheesier side but good background noise
- Midsomer Murders - the OG in the light mystery genre, a show on its 23rd season that is a usually impressive combo of gloomy people behaving badly and knowingly campy ridiculous murder methods
- Father Brown - personally I don't enjoy this one; it gets the campiness right but the solution of the mystery is always jarringly heavy and serious compared to the rest of the show's tone

Of course, the all-time champion of the Light Mystery genre isn't even English - it's Psych.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on June 24, 2022, 09:21:23 AM
Oh yeah I love Psych!  You know it has been long enough that every episode would be like new to me.  Hmm...
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Post by: George on June 24, 2022, 05:46:22 PM
Bosch
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: JBS on June 24, 2022, 06:07:35 PM
Quote from: DavidW on June 24, 2022, 08:02:05 AM
If you know of any other light, cozy mysteries like this please share.

What about a combination of a Bucket and a Brandybuck?
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Dominic Monaghan in his pre-Hobbit days is her teenage assistant/partner.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: relm1 on June 25, 2022, 05:49:27 AM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on June 26, 2022, 09:45:09 AM
Quote from: JBS on June 24, 2022, 06:07:35 PM
What about a combination of a Bucket and a Brandybuck?
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Dominic Monaghan in his pre-Hobbit days is her teenage assistant/partner.

Oh yes I have seen Hetty!  But along time ago.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Iota on June 26, 2022, 10:57:25 AM
Quote from: Irons on June 16, 2022, 07:58:13 AM
After a slow start BBC's Sherwood has promise. A murder committed in the present day with strong links to the 1984 miners strike. A bit "Summer Murders" with balls. Not often embarrassed watching TV but a scene in episode two had me squirming, watching you will have no doubt which. Excellent cast headed by David Morrissey.

I'm finding this very compelling indeed. The cast excellent, as you say. And the scene in question .. agonising!  :o
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on June 27, 2022, 07:32:51 AM
Quote from: Iota on June 26, 2022, 10:57:25 AM
I'm finding this very compelling indeed. The cast excellent, as you say. And the scene in question .. agonising!  :o

Ideally view alone. If not choose with care who you watch with......."more tea vicar?" :-[
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Brian on June 27, 2022, 04:50:57 PM
Quote from: DavidW on June 24, 2022, 08:02:05 AM
If you know of any other light, cozy mysteries like this please share.
Just remembered a few more!

- Jonathan Creek - this is really unique and like a British Psych. Alan Davies plays a magician's assistant who designs magic tricks. It's not a whodunnit, it's a HOWdunnit, as he uses his magic design skills to figure out how seemingly impossible murders could be pulled off. Lots of comic subplots. However, after Caroline Quentin left midway through (they forced her out due to a pregnancy), it tended more toward melodrama rather than pure comedy so I'd say the first three seasons are the clear best.
- New Tricks - this is one of the very top recommendations. It's about a gang of grouchy old retired detectives with mismatched personalities asked to come back part-time to solve unsolved old cases from their glory days.
- The Last Detective - so called because the title hero is "the last detective" that anybody would ever want to assign to a case. I liked it but my girlfriend found it dull so haven't gotten to see too many.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on June 27, 2022, 06:40:21 PM
Working through, currently season three:

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Iota on July 02, 2022, 06:08:25 AM
Quote from: Irons on June 16, 2022, 07:58:13 AM
After a slow start BBC's Sherwood has promise. A murder committed in the present day with strong links to the 1984 miners strike. A bit "Summer Murders" with balls. Not often embarrassed watching TV but a scene in episode two had me squirming, watching you will have no doubt which. Excellent cast headed by David Morrissey.

Watched the final episode of this the other night. It's so good to see high quality drama like this back on the Beeb, from a fine start it just got better and better. I'm quite tempted to get the book. Happy to see a second series has been commissioned.
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Post by: Irons on July 03, 2022, 12:33:18 AM
Quote from: Iota on July 02, 2022, 06:08:25 AM
Watched the final episode of this the other night. It's so good to see high quality drama like this back on the Beeb, from a fine start it just got better and better. I'm quite tempted to get the book. Happy to see a second series has been commissioned.

The miner's strike from 1984 and the present day cleverly intertwined. I didn't feel at any time that a political point was being made one way or other. 
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Post by: Todd on July 03, 2022, 10:30:06 AM
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The success of GoT predictably spawned imitators on film and on TV, and even the History Channel (?), partnered with MGM, got in on the game with Vikings.  I initially tried watching an episode or two a few years ago, but stopped, but then Netflix's Vikings: Valhalla encouraged me to revisit the show.  So, belatedly, I decided to retry the series from the start.  I'm mostly glad I did.  The first few seasons are lower budget, and they rely more on physical sets than GoT did, which is all to the good.  But things start to turn when the show depicts the sacking of Paris late in the third season, and the reliance on CGI only grows from that point.  Still, the look of the show is often more satisfying than GoT and other, similar entertainments.  I am not a Dark Ages historian, but some quick review of online sources (mostly Wikipedia since I don't really care about the Dark Ages much) and some memories of some of the histories I have read indicate that the show plays fast and loose with real history, jumbling events and timelines, and so on, but it makes for a more cohesive and dramatic storyline, so that's fine.  It's not a documentary. 

The entire series hinges on the success of Travis Fimmel as Ragnar Lothbrok.  I don't recall seeing him in anything else, and at first one doesn't really notice much about his portrayal of the possible Viking, but much like Wagner Moura in Narcos, when he exits the show, one notices.  The actors who play his sons all display certain of his affectations less successfully, and they all lack the same degree of charisma.  So successful is Fimmel in creating his character, that one doesn't mind wasting time to see how the show's producers and directors direct the action that occurs without him.  And what they do is crib from GoT more than a little.  For instance, there's some mysticism; a sadistic and twisted young ruler equivalent of King Joffrey; a dwarf; a Night King equivalent (a Russian as it turns out!); hot lesbians; and violence aplenty, including the especially gruesome execution method known as the "blood eagle".  The use of graphic violence increases as the seasons go on and the budgets increased.  The show's budget for prosthetic limbs and fake heads must have been very large.  Also, the show injects modern politics as women regularly became leaders of Viking earldoms and kingdoms (who knows, maybe they did) and also fought effectively alongside menfolk (who knows, maybe that happened), but one just goes along with it.  And when it comes to women, this show bests GoT.  The women are more beautiful on average, and they are portrayed in a more complex manner, which, the supreme and not entirely believable fighting prowess aside, is a good thing. 

As to non-Lothbrok related acting, it's a mixed bag.  Gabriel Byrne was the big name at the outset of the show, and he does good work, but he quickly exits, and one is left with a parade of lesser-known actors.  The best known to me is Linus Roache, who is excellent as King Ecbert of Wessex.  Lothaire Bluteau does good work as Emperor Charles II of Francia, much better than Morgane Polanski (yes, of those Polanskis) as his daughter.  Showrunner Michael Hirst also produced the OTT The Tudors, and he brings in Jonathan Rhys Meyers to chew the scenery as the sword-wielding priest Heahmund later in this series.  He does not disappoint.  Most of the female leads are good enough, with Katheryn Winnick and Alyssa Sutherland, playing two of Lothbrok's very different wives, the best of the group.  And for fun, there's the gorgeous Karima Adebibe playing Byzantine abbess/composer Kassia rather against type.  And what Nordic themed entertainment would be complete without a Skarsgård, here Gustaf Skarsgård, who plays shipbuilder and populator of Iceland Floki in a memorable way.

The show offers ample hours of entertainment and is worth watching overall. 


Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Daverz on July 03, 2022, 10:39:31 AM
Quote from: Brian on June 27, 2022, 04:50:57 PM

- The Last Detective - so called because the title hero is "the last detective" that anybody would ever want to assign to a case. I liked it but my girlfriend found it dull so haven't gotten to see too many.

Starring Peter Davison, who may be Dr. Who to some, but will always be Tristan Farnon to me.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on July 03, 2022, 10:56:52 AM
Quote from: Daverz on July 03, 2022, 10:39:31 AM
Starring Peter Davison, who may be Dr. Who to some, but will always be Tristan Farnon to me.

     Yesyesyes....check out Love For Lydia as well, which also features a young Jeremy Irons. It's on Prime (from Acorn).
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Post by: George on July 03, 2022, 11:28:41 AM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on July 08, 2022, 08:20:25 PM
Well, it's like taking the WABAC machine to mine own childhood: Dark Shadows.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Florestan on July 09, 2022, 07:19:58 AM
On Epic Drama

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A brilliant but underrated and unassuming police detective (left on the picture) and a brilliant Jewish medical doctor with a penchant for Freudian psychiatry and psychology team up in turn-of-the-century Vienna for solving various mysterious cases. Sort of an Austrian-set "Murdoch Mysteries" --- and just as enjoyable.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on July 09, 2022, 04:16:59 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 08, 2022, 08:20:25 PM
Well, it's like taking the WABAC machine to mine own childhood: Dark Shadows.

And as the episodes only run 20 minutes, I find it easy to just let 'em run.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: JBS on July 09, 2022, 05:05:31 PM
Quote from: Daverz on July 03, 2022, 10:39:31 AM
Starring Peter Davison, who may be Dr. Who to some, but will always be Tristan Farnon to me.

Both to me.
He also played the lead in the short lived Campion, so The Last Detective was not his first detective role.
I did, in double checking the name of the series, discover his daughter is married to David Tennant. So in a sense he's his own father-in-law.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on July 09, 2022, 07:32:06 PM
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Post by: SimonNZ on July 16, 2022, 05:30:25 PM
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Started a second viewing of this excellent 14-hour series,  first seen on a big set of vhs tapes from the university library when I was an undergraduate.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Iota on July 17, 2022, 01:47:19 AM
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Hard not to like Jagger. He's been an icon and continuously in the glare of the public spotlight since the age of seventeen, rumbled through all sorts of controversies, yet his head seems perfectly screwed on. A straight-talking, affable guy with something of a mania for control of Stones business/promotional matters that has no doubt kept them together for sixty years. And in impressive nick for a seventy-six year old.

All four surviving members have their own episode, available on the iPlayer.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0018zwp

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on July 17, 2022, 04:03:22 PM

     I'm in the middle of Under The Banner Of Heaven, which came from the book by Jon Krakauer about a murder case involving Mormons. Andrew Garfield plays a detective who is a Mormon, as are the victims and possibly the perps. To my surprise, Garfield is very good, which makes me think Scorsese had a trick up his sleeve when in Silence he cast an actor who could so easily portray a pious numbskull.

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on July 17, 2022, 04:35:40 PM
Was his character meant to be a numbskull in that?. I just thought Garfield was acting badly (and haven't read the book).
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on July 17, 2022, 05:18:13 PM
Mad Men S2
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Biffo on July 18, 2022, 03:08:47 AM
Murdoch Mysteries - earlier in the week I re-watched the last 3 episodes of Series 14 to refresh my memory. Now started on Series 15 (on DVD).
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: André on July 18, 2022, 06:37:39 AM
Quote from: Biffo on July 18, 2022, 03:08:47 AM
Murdoch Mysteries - earlier in the week I re-watched the last 3 episodes of Series 14 to refresh my memory. Now started on Series 15 (on DVD).

I didn't know season 15 was in the can ! It's not yet on Netflix, hopefully they'll pick it up soon.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Biffo on July 18, 2022, 07:11:55 AM
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I didn't know season 15 was in the can ! It's not yet on Netflix, hopefully they'll pick it up soon.
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It has been shown on tv here in the UK but I can't remember which channel. Murdoch has hopped between channels so many times (or seems to have) that I gave up trying to follow it on tv, now I just buy the DVD when it comes out. I pre-ordered the DVD from Amazon UK several weeks ago and it arrived last week.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on July 18, 2022, 07:31:12 AM
Quote from: SimonNZ on July 17, 2022, 04:35:40 PM
Was his character meant to be a numbskull in that?. I just thought Garfield was acting badly (and haven't read the book).

     Yes, the character was vain and ignorant. Some of my negative reaction got attributed to the actor.

     
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Post by: milk on July 19, 2022, 04:11:12 AM
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Rewatched The Wire w/my wife. Now rewatching Deawood, two of the very best TV shows ever made. Extraordinary entertainment.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on July 22, 2022, 06:02:59 PM
Rod Serling's Night Gallery. Watching afresh, as seasons 1 & 2 have now been upgraded to blu-ray.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on July 23, 2022, 06:14:50 PM
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From 1975 in 13 episodes.
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Post by: drogulus on July 23, 2022, 07:54:16 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on July 23, 2022, 06:14:50 PM
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From 1975 in 13 episodes.

     That's a good one, with a great cast. I've watched it several times over the decades.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on July 26, 2022, 12:57:12 PM
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The Terminal List.  A new bang bang shoot 'em up starring Chris Pratt based on the renowned literature of Jack Carr.  Part Commando, part Wizard of Oz, part Wozzeck, and part video game with a new, challenging boss pretty much every episode, Pratt's character, beset by family tragedy and PTSD and real bad memory loss, hunts down baddies, dispatching them neatly and professionally.  Kinda.  But he's a dutiful soldier, so he knows when not to kill, too.  That's very important.  He's a good guy, despite any acts of terrorism he may commit.  Antoine Fuqua was brought in to direct the opening episode and to produce the series (along with Pratt, and others), so the series has a big budget action flick look and feel.  A slick mediocrity. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on July 26, 2022, 03:00:04 PM

     Now I'm watching Dopesick, which stars Michael Keaton as a doctor in Appalachia caught up in the opioid crisis in the early days when oxycontin was marketed as a less addictive narcotic. That claim was fraudulent from the get go. In reality oxy was just as addictive as the opioid alternatives, and because of how it was marketed doctors were encouraged to prescribe it more freely than they otherwise would, and to double the dose when the patients developed a tolerance.

     This is all handled in a way that doesn't disguise the horror of addiction. When the plague spreads to the doctors themselves it gets downright nightmarish.

     
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on July 26, 2022, 03:11:42 PM
Quote from: drogulus on July 26, 2022, 03:00:04 PM
     Now I'm watching Dopesick, which stars Michael Keaton as a doctor in Appalachia caught up in the opioid crisis in the early days when oxycontin was marketed as a less addictive narcotic. That claim was fraudulent from the get go. In reality oxy was just as addictive as the opioid alternatives, and because of how it was marketed doctors were encouraged to prescribe it more freely than they otherwise would, and to double the dose when the patients developed a tolerance.

     This is all handled in a way that doesn't disguise the horror of addiction. When the plague spreads to the doctors themselves it gets downright nightmarish.

   

A powerful, moving show!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Fëanor on July 27, 2022, 03:01:12 AM
Quote from: Todd on July 26, 2022, 12:57:12 PM
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The Terminal List.  A new bang bang shoot 'em up starring Chris Pratt based on the renowned literature of Jack Carr.  Part Commando, part Wizard of Oz, part Wozzeck, and part video game with a new, challenging boss pretty much every episode, Pratt's character, beset by family tragedy and PTSD and real bad memory loss, hunts down baddies, dispatching them neatly and professionally.  Kinda.  But he's a dutiful soldier, so he knows when not to kill, too.  That's very important.  He's a good guy, despite any acts of terrorism he may commit.  Antoine Fuqua was brought in to direct the opening episode and to produce the series (along with Pratt, and others), so the series has a big budget action flick look and feel.  A slick mediocrity.

I watched this too.  There is certainly lots of action and is as well done in that respect as most.  However ultimately it's a formulaic revenge flick, the more vicious on account of our hero's willingness and drive to torture as well as just kill people, albeit all of them guilty.

Formulaic too are the villains:  a cabal of corporate, government, and military profit seekers.  There are the usual twists & turns in our hero's quest to exterminate them.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on August 04, 2022, 06:12:14 AM
Three episodes last night of the Netflix series The Stranger and it took some willpower not to embark on a fourth which would have taken me well past my bedtime.

More twists and turns then a corkscrew. Highly recommended.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Fëanor on August 04, 2022, 06:30:43 AM
I'm into Season 2 of the well above average character drama, Succession (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7660850/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0) (HBO) -- highly recommended, (IMDB 8.8/10*).

It's about a crusty, 80 y/o media business tycoon who is reluctant to pass on his CEO position to any of his kids (or his son-in-law).  You can't entirely blame him because they are all jerks, idiots, drugheads, sex maniacs, or some combination of the preceding.

The crusty tycoon is played by one of my favourite actors, Brian Cox (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004051/?ref_=tt_cl_i_4), without whom the show wouldn't be nearly as good.

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on August 04, 2022, 06:31:53 AM
Quote from: Irons on August 04, 2022, 06:12:14 AM
Three episodes last night of the Netflix series The Stranger and it took some willpower not to embark on a fourth which would have taken me well past my bedtime.

More twists and turns then a corkscrew. Highly recommended.

Oh, this one was a cracker, Lol !
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on August 04, 2022, 06:45:33 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on August 04, 2022, 06:31:53 AM
Oh, this one was a cracker, Lol !

Isn't it just, Olivier. When a certain character was shot in the knee I was so shocked, embarrassingly I shouted out! I don't think I have ever done such a thing previously. :-[
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Post by: Todd on August 09, 2022, 05:17:00 AM
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The Old Man.  A mixed bag.  The minuses include use of dream sequences, dual timelines, young actors playing unconvincing younger versions of the main stars from periods when both Jeff Bridges and John Lithgow were already quite famous (and Bill Heck has also played a young Jon Voight), a kinda plot twist that doesn't work at all, and the laughable spectacle of a seventy-year-old tough guy making mincemeat out of young, professionally trained spies and killers.  The plusses basically come down to the acting of Bridges, Lithgow, and Amy Brenneman.  They deliver their lines like champs and they get to faux emote nicely.  Some of the scenes with Bridges and the improbably age defiant Brenneman have such good dialogue and acting that one wishes the series could have just focused on that.  Also, watching, one can't help but notice how Jeff resembles Beau more and more, both physically and vocally, as the years pass.  The show is set up for a second season, though who knows if it happens.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on August 10, 2022, 01:01:08 AM
Quote from: Irons on June 16, 2022, 07:58:13 AM
After a slow start BBC's Sherwood has promise. A murder committed in the present day with strong links to the 1984 miners strike. A bit "Summer Murders" with balls. Not often embarrassed watching TV but a scene in episode two had me squirming, watching you will have no doubt which. Excellent cast headed by David Morrissey.

We are finally getting to Sherwood at our end, we're taking our time with this one, one episode every other day.

Gripping and tense, and my word, what a cast !!

As for the scene in question in ep.2, I laughed my head off. Different strokes I guess :laugh: pun, what pun ?  >:D

I didn't see the shovel coming though...  :o
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on August 10, 2022, 02:12:38 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on August 10, 2022, 01:01:08 AM
We are finally getting to Sherwood at our end, we're taking our time with this one, one episode every other day.

Gripping and tense, and my word, what a cast !!

As for the scene in question in ep.2, I laughed my head off. Different strokes I guess :laugh: pun, what pun ?  >:D

I didn't see the shovel coming though...  :o

;)

She didn't see the shovel coming either!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on August 10, 2022, 02:20:18 AM
Quote from: Irons on August 10, 2022, 02:12:38 AM
;)
She didn't see the shovel coming either!

:laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on August 10, 2022, 03:56:03 AM
House MD - Season 01
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: KevinP on August 10, 2022, 02:55:22 PM
Stranger Things. I started watching it when season 2 came out, but at the time I was on my sabbatical year. When I came back, I wanted my wife to watch it, but, despite repeated attempts, she kept falling asleep. Eventually I gave up, but recently I made another attempt, without going back to episode 1, and this time it stuck, so I've been able to watch the episodes I never saw. (Almost finished S3. Not as good, but not terrible, and at least I had been prepared for the drop in quality.)

Better Call Saul, although Korean Netflix is weeks behind, so I have to stay away from certain conversations.

I like it better than Breaking Bad, but I'm not a 'best. tv. show. ever.' fanboy of either. Both have some pretty flat villains. Take Tuco. Very flat, more 'plot complication' than 'character.' (Fring, on the other hand, is a character.) BCS, for the most part, avoided this, but then introduced one who stayed around for quite some time. But at least the actor who portrayed him oozed charisma.

So now we're in the second half of the final season, of which only the second one is available to me so far. The first of these was just wrapping up the mid-season finale, and frankly, I wish they had aired this along with the first half, but they insist on cliffhangers. (All fiction writing is to some degree manipulative, but the BB franchise relies on manipulation to get the audience back. See the last scene of nearly every episode.) But either way, I'm glad those storylines got wrapped up so now they get back to the main characters, which they are doing. I like where this is going.


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Post by: SimonNZ on August 11, 2022, 12:48:05 PM
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Post by: André on August 12, 2022, 04:38:10 AM
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A big favourite of mine.

Loved Broadchurch and Shetland, too.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Iota on August 14, 2022, 11:47:42 AM
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I'm working my way through that. Good so far.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on August 14, 2022, 02:19:41 PM
I'm enjoying the series, but it seems there's not a lot of variety in police work in the town. No drug dealing or robberies etc. Just all the murders.
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Post by: George on August 14, 2022, 02:39:38 PM
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As fun and as hilarious as ever!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Roy Bland on August 14, 2022, 06:17:55 PM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on August 14, 2022, 06:52:27 PM
Watching Columbo, "Ransom for a Dead Man." This time, I see that it is Double Indemnity that is playing on the TV in the Williams kitchen.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on August 15, 2022, 07:22:31 AM
To be transfixed, as I was last night, by the first episode of a series where nothing happens on the surface is some achievement by the writer (Stefan Golaszewski) of Marriage and the main cast members of Sean Bean and Nicola Walker. The scene in the cemetery contains some of the finest acting I have witnessed with the pair just sitting on a bench.
Story is the wrong word, so is action, but whatever, revolves around a couple married for thirty years or so, with the husband newly retired and his wife still in employment. The writing is very clever as sans signposts the viewer has to workout for themselves the past and driving force of  a coupling of two people over such a long period. At times unnerving as their life is too like ours for comfort.
Not for everyone but I found it unique as well as brilliant.       
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on August 16, 2022, 08:12:26 AM
Finished BBC's Sherwood last night. Absolutely outstanding. Top acting and stirring scenes all throughout. I am not even sure I want a second series of this. It was gripping and perfect as it was.

Also watched the Better Call Saul finale today. Another massive series finishing this year. The last season was a bit stretched at times but still good to very good overall.

Marriage is in the queue, Lol.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on August 16, 2022, 08:19:02 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on August 16, 2022, 08:12:26 AM
Finished BBC's Sherwood last night. Absolutely outstanding. Top acting and stirring scenes all throughout. I am not even sure I want a second series of this. It was gripping and perfect as it was.

Also watched the Better Call Saul finale today. Another massive series finishing this year. The last season was a bit stretched at times but still good to very good overall.

Marriage is in the queue, Lol.

My daughter thought Marriage dreadful, Olivier. I thought it brilliant. One of us has it wrong. :-\
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on August 16, 2022, 08:23:03 AM
Quote from: Irons on August 16, 2022, 08:19:02 AM
My daughter thought Marriage dreadful, Olivier. I thought it brilliant. One of us has it wrong. :-\

The dormant philosopher in me asks: What if you're both right?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on August 16, 2022, 08:42:09 AM
Quote from: Irons on August 16, 2022, 08:19:02 AM
My daughter thought Marriage dreadful, Olivier. I thought it brilliant. One of us has it wrong. :-\

I have read of its (genius or not) dullness. We'll see what we make of it.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on August 17, 2022, 07:09:02 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on August 16, 2022, 08:23:03 AM
The dormant philosopher in me asks: What if you're both right?

Good point. With Ian and Emma (the couple of Marriage) we see something to associate with. When I first retired I went like a lost soul to the local Leisure Centre too. A younger generation would not get it, nor should they.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on August 17, 2022, 09:38:45 AM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on July 08, 2022, 08:20:25 PM
Well, it's like taking the WABAC machine to mine own childhood: Dark Shadows.

I'm quasi-concurrently watching the early-90's revival. Enjoying it all, really (though I might add that I started the original series at the point where Barnabas is released—Episodes 1 through 210 being slow going, reportedly.)
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Post by: Todd on August 21, 2022, 05:57:01 AM
Quote from: George on August 14, 2022, 02:39:38 PM
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As fun and as hilarious as ever!


Streamed the first episode of season two, and there is perfect continuity.  The scene in the elevator where Stephen Merchant tries to ask the woman he likes on a date is true lol stuff.
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Post by: George on August 21, 2022, 08:11:46 AM
Quote from: Todd on August 21, 2022, 05:57:01 AM

Streamed the first episode of season two, and there is perfect continuity.  The scene in the elevator where Stephen Merchant tries to ask the woman he likes on a date is true lol stuff.

Yeah, his series (and the movie) Hello Ladies is very funny as well.

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on August 24, 2022, 01:10:32 PM
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Finally getting to this. And it is immediately addictive.
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Post by: George on August 24, 2022, 02:06:59 PM
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Post by: George on August 24, 2022, 02:23:00 PM
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Finally getting to this. And it is immediately addictive.

Addictive is the perfect adjective for that show.

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Post by: Todd on August 29, 2022, 05:36:49 AM
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Sprung.  The first Covid sitcom, or at least the first I have seen.  The basic premise is that some non-violent prisoners get released early in the pandemic and then commit crimes against people exploiting the pandemic.  The first episode has the main crew stealing from a guy hoarding and scalping toilet paper.  I'm only a couple episodes in, and only four are available now, but it is shaping up to be as good as Greg Garcia's other biggish shows, My Name is Earl and Raising Hope.  If one does not like Garcia's lowbrow style, then this show will disappoint.  Old pros Garret Dillahunt and Martha Plimpton, who of course worked together on Raising Hope, do their thing, and the new cast members fit in well.  The show has a more highbrow look than Garcia's prior shows, which is a nice touch.
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Post by: SimonNZ on August 29, 2022, 09:06:15 PM
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Two episodes in. Not convinced yet that this needed a revival.
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Post by: Iota on August 31, 2022, 05:12:40 AM
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Now nearing the end of Series 2. Just end-to-end quality. Love the dour, terse exchanges, the almost unremitting desperateness of everyone involved and the sheer brooding intensity of it all.  8)

As it happens a guy I was best man for has just bought a property in Aberystwyth where the series is set and where he's now living with his new partner. I have an open invite to visit, which I must say has been given a bit of a giddy-up, though with the apparent sky-high frequency of murder in "Aber" (as the locals refer to it), I'm beginning to wonder if I'll ever make it out alive ..
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on September 14, 2022, 08:05:47 AM
MasterClass (https://www.masterclass.com/classes/chris-hadfield-teaches-space-exploration) - we have a subscription to this excellent streaming service - have look mainly at the food and entertainment sections - now watching Chris Hadfield's MasterClass 'Teaches Space Exploration' - he is an outstanding speaker and clearly explains the many aspects of space travel in layman's terms - he is an amazing multi-talented person - highly recommended (check the link for subscription options).  Dave :)

QuoteChris Austin Hadfield OC OOnt MSC CD (born August 29, 1959) is a Canadian retired astronaut, engineer, fighter pilot, and musician. The first Canadian to perform extravehicular activity in outer space, he has flown two Space Shuttle missions and also served as commander of the International Space Station (ISS). Prior to his career as an astronaut, he served in the Canadian Armed Forces for 25 years as an Air Command fighter pilot. (Source (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Hadfield))

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: San Antone on September 14, 2022, 11:54:12 AM
Dark Winds (2022) is a crime thriller series created by Graham Roland based on the characters Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee from the novels by Tony Hillerman.

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on September 15, 2022, 01:59:29 PM
The Mandalorian - Season 2 - just watched Season 1 (released at the end of 2019) and starting Season 2 (end of 2020) last night - more HERE (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mandalorian) for those not familiar with the Disney production - a third season has been announced to start in early 2023.  Fun series if you're into Star Wars and what appears to be a baby Yoda?  Dave :)

P.S. attached the Wiki chart of the seasons and episodes released.

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Post by: George on September 15, 2022, 07:22:26 PM
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Post by: staxomega on September 16, 2022, 03:57:18 AM
Quote from: SonicMan46 on September 14, 2022, 08:05:47 AM
MasterClass (https://www.masterclass.com/classes/chris-hadfield-teaches-space-exploration) - we have a subscription to this excellent streaming service - have look mainly at the food and entertainment sections - now watching Chris Hadfield's MasterClass 'Teaches Space Exploration' - he is an outstanding speaker and clearly explains the many aspects of space travel in layman's terms - he is an amazing multi-talented person - highly recommended (check the link for subscription options).  Dave :)

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I agree Hadfield's MasterClass was superb, he has the right amount of charisma to pull it off for a topic that could err towards dry. We also enjoyed the ones with Thomas Keller and Lewis Hamilton. I'm hoping they continue expand what they have.
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Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on September 16, 2022, 08:10:47 AM
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I'm a fan of both of those shows.   :)

Not watching any particular series at the moment as I've been spending (too much) time *watching the Queen's wake, etc.  Will hopefully catch the funeral on Monday.

*and before that, the US Open

PD
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Post by: Todd on September 16, 2022, 08:21:17 AM
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Sons of Anarchy, or, Ode to Scumbags.  A few years back I watched the first half of the first episode and then put the show on hold.  I returned to it at the beginning of the year and worked through the whole series.  The conceit is nice in that one watches the life and times of reprehensible people, so one doesn't mind when characters get offed.  Apparently, one of the long-time actors was a one-time Hells Angel, and the purported founder of the club does some cameo work, so this show supposedly has cred.  I cannot say if it does or does not. 

Anyway, the show is set in the fictional Northern California small town of Charming, and the original charter of the biker gang motorcycle club runs the town in cahoots with the police chief, scrupulously avoiding the drug trade while profiting from the morally acceptable gun running trade, with hardware supplied by the IRA.  One of the founder's sons, and the VP when the show opens, is on a journey of discovery and bumps up against the current president/father-in-law, and all manner of local and international criminal chicanery takes place.  Unsurprisingly, drugs end up coming into the picture, and along the way one is treated to all manner of scumbag intrigue.  There are competing MCs, with race playing a big part; corrupt local cops; corrupt local politicians; corrupt federal cops; hookers and porn stars (with ample overlap); white supremacists; Mexican drug cartels; and, of course, the CIA. 

The first three seasons develop at a nice enough pace with gruesome violence peppered throughout.  The fourth season ends up the inflection point, when most of the gang goes to prison, and then it amps up, with more intense and more frequent and often more graphic violence.  It also becomes increasingly melodramatic, or even operatic, as it builds to the series conclusion, which is an inevitable tragedy, or would be if the final death was not of a person who is basically a serial killer. 

As a whole, it's not too bad, and when it works well, it works because of some of the acting, especially in some of the not quite fully developed supporting roles.  Charlie Hunnam is a decent lead as Jax Teller, the young anti-hero, but he never can get the American pronunciation of some words right.  Katie Sagal is also good enough as his mother, but she was so magnificent as Peg Bundy, that I can never watch her in anything and shake that character and voice.  (The same applies to Ed O'Neill.)  The remaining, recurring cast is good enough.  But man, one is treated to a series of B- and C-listers doing good things.  There's Jimmy Smits as a pimp with a heart of gold.  There's Mitch Pileggi as a white supremacist.  There's Henry Rollins as a very intense white supremacist.  There's Marilyn Manson as a powerful, imprisoned white supremacist.  There's Adam Arkin as a smart, scheming white supremacist.  (That's some casting.)  There are David Hasselhoff (!) and Tom Arnold (!!) as porn industry pros.  There's Danny Trejo as a Mexican drug cartel heavy.  There's Peter Weller as a corrupt ex-cop.  And to top it all off, there's Walton Goggins as a transgender prostitute, chewing the scenery with abandon.  These characters and the associated sub-plots keep the show chugging along. 

The spinoff show Mayans MC is still going, and it switches to border biker gangs.  I think I'll give it a shot.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on September 22, 2022, 01:10:21 PM
The U.S. and the Holocaust - new Ken Burns PBS series (link below in quote) - 3 episodes of 2+ hrs each - just finished streaming on the PBS app on my Apple TV - a lot of excellent video footage used - seems like the United States could have let in thousands of these victims, including the Anne Frank family, but did not - somewhat of an 'eye-opener' for me - recommended.  Dave :)

QuoteThe U.S. and the Holocaust - a new documentary by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick and Sarah Botstein. The U.S. and the Holocaust is a three-part, six hour series that examines America's response to one of the greatest humanitarian crises of the twentieth century. Americans consider themselves a "nation of immigrants," but as the catastrophe of the Holocaust unfolded in Europe, the United States proved unwilling to open its doors to more than a fraction of the hundreds of thousands of desperate people seeking refuge. Through riveting firsthand testimony of witnesses and survivors who as children endured persecution, violence and flight as their families tried to escape Hitler, this series delves deeply into the tragic human consequences of public indifference, bureaucratic red tape and restrictive quota laws in America. Did the nation fail to live up to its ideals? (Source) (https://www.pbs.org/kenburns/us-and-the-holocaust/)

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Post by: Fëanor on September 25, 2022, 03:42:06 AM
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Finally getting to this. And it is immediately addictive.

Yes, a great show that's won several awards.

I'll be watching CNN's The Murdochs: Empire of Influence (https://www.cnn.com/shows/the-murdochs-empire-of-influence) tonight.  It seems pretty obvious that the Succession series was inspired (https://www.washingtonpost.com/tv/2022/09/23/murdochs-docuseries-cnn-review/) by the real-life Murdoch sage.

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Fëanor on September 25, 2022, 05:38:00 AM
As a J.R.R. Tolkien fan, I've be drawn to watch Amazon's Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power.

Amazon paid USD 250 million for rights that included the Lord of the Rings trilogy including appendices, and The Hobbit, certain other fragments of Tolkien's writings, but, significantly, NOT The Silmarillion.  (Basically the same rights Peter Jackson obtained for his LoTR and Hobbit films.)

To this point, (Episode 5), the series is dramatically mediocre, IMO.  However as a long-time, (but non-obsessive), Tolkien fan I have numerous objections to the "historicity" of series on account of its departure for Tolkien's timelines and character portrayals.

The series' story is set in the "2nd Age", three thousand years before the events of the Lord of the Rings proper.  The 2nd Age itself was over three thousand years in duration but the series telescopes this interval in important respects.  So for example, the Elf lord, Celebrimbor is portrayed as alive at the same time the Numinorien king, Tar-Palantir, though he was slain about 1500 years earlier according to the LoTR appendices.
 
The leading character, based the renown Elf lady-ruler, Galadriel, prominent in the LoTR, is an Amazon fabrication as far as 2nd Age events is concerned because Tolkien provides essentially no details of her activities in the 2nd Age.  (This sort of plot fabrication was permitted according to the terms of Amazon agreement with the Tolkien Trust.)  Beyond that, the Amazon characterization of Galadriel projects little of the gravitas of Tolkien's characterization -- for one thing, the actor (actress) Morfydd Clark is rather short whereas Tolkien's authentic Galadriel was very tall for female.

Hobbit progenitors, the Stoors, are major secondary characters in the RoP, but Tokien essentially makes no mention of Hobbits in the 2nd Age.

What I'm most waiting for is Amazon's treatment of the "Rings of Power" themselves, not mention up to Episode 5.  That includes the timeline:  The Rings were "historically" created more that 1500 years before the main events of the series.

OK, I could go, but enough boring talk about authenticity to Tolkien.  Perhaps it only matter to true Tolkien fans, but you get the message.

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Post by: George on September 25, 2022, 07:13:52 AM
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My girlfriend and I enjoy this sometimes serious, often hilarious show.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on September 25, 2022, 11:20:26 AM
Well, I finished the 90's revival of Dark Shadows. Overall, I enjoyed it very well (I also watched the original series through the same storylines more or less in tandem.) It's a pity that external circs (more than anything in the show's production itself apparently) put the kybosh on't
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Post by: Irons on September 26, 2022, 06:50:01 AM
Blimey, a weekend viewing off the scale. BBC 4 warned of scenes of a sexual nature in the German series KaDeWe set in 1920's Berlin. A warning not to be ignored! :o

From Berlin to Milwaukee. A Netflix series based on the true story of the serial killer Dahmer is scary dark. The lead is brilliantly played, too realistic for comfort.  >:D

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Post by: George on September 26, 2022, 02:35:12 PM
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Post by: SimonNZ on September 26, 2022, 03:38:56 PM
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Post by: Karl Henning on September 26, 2022, 05:38:43 PM
Arguably a niche interest for Rod Serling enthusiasts (and I may be one) I've started his Western series, The Loner, starring Lloyd Bridges.
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Post by: j winter on September 27, 2022, 10:06:13 AM
Nothing but the most intellectually refined fare for my TV viewing, nosiree... :)

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Serious nostalgia-fest here, since I haven't watched these since I was a kid... as cool as modern television is, with it's complex characterizations and plotlines running over multiple seasons, there's something to be said for the simplicity of good guy vs bad guy, wrap it up in a hour, back again next week... excellent way to de-stress after work for those of a certain generation in the US.  The early episodes at least have a very heavy James Bond influence, even including a few minor actors from Bond films as guest stars.  Great fun!
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Post by: Karl Henning on September 27, 2022, 10:31:55 AM
Quote from: j winter on September 27, 2022, 10:06:13 AM
Nothing but the most intellectually refined fare for my TV viewing, nosiree... :)

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Serious nostalgia-fest here, since I haven't watched these since I was a kid... as cool as modern television is, with it's complex characterizations and plotlines running over multiple seasons, there's something to be said for the simplicity of good guy vs bad guy, wrap it up in a hour, back again next week... excellent way to de-stress after work for those of a certain generation in the US.  The early episodes at least have a very heavy James Bond influence, even including a few minor actors from Bond films as guest stars.  Great fun!

My best friend in high school band played trombone, and his name was Steve Austin.
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Post by: Papy Oli on September 30, 2022, 12:57:21 AM
Quote from: Irons on August 15, 2022, 07:22:31 AM
To be transfixed, as I was last night, by the first episode of a series where nothing happens on the surface is some achievement by the writer (Stefan Golaszewski) of Marriage and the main cast members of Sean Bean and Nicola Walker. The scene in the cemetery contains some of the finest acting I have witnessed with the pair just sitting on a bench.
Story is the wrong word, so is action, but whatever, revolves around a couple married for thirty years or so, with the husband newly retired and his wife still in employment. The writing is very clever as sans signposts the viewer has to workout for themselves the past and driving force of  a coupling of two people over such a long period. At times unnerving as their life is too like ours for comfort.
Not for everyone but I found it unique as well as brilliant.       

Finally completed BBC's Marriage following a long hiatus after the first episode, really unsure of what to make of it at the time. We then ended up watching the last 2 1/2 episodes in one sitting last night. I guess we got drawn in after all  ;D

It is so radically different in its set up, like Lol mentioned above, that it indeed takes some getting used to. The cemetery scene is gut wrenching, the conference/hotel room scenes so incredibly tense. The dad/daughter letter scene heart-warming.

The one that really got to me though was seeing the daughter's reactions to (finally!) being treated nicely and feel her worth by the restaurant waiter. The range of emotions running through the actress' face and eyes in those scenes (particularly on the street corner) was so impressive.

The mirror held to us via the couple's everyday life was cringey, funny, uncomfortable (cue numerous thoughts like "shoot I do do that... haha my beloved does that... oh god we do that... it IS like that with our parents" etc etc).

The last scene is beautiful in its utter anti-climatic simplicity. It is ultimately what it is all about and where the worth and the strength of it all lies.

(NB: No idea if a second series is commissioned? Not actually sure it needs one. It is perfect as it is)
(NB: Sean Bean doesn't die...it's a change!  :laugh:)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on September 30, 2022, 04:21:39 AM
Quote from: j winter on September 27, 2022, 10:06:13 AM
Nothing but the most intellectually refined fare for my TV viewing, nosiree... :)

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Andre the Giant's finest acting came in that show.  It is nothing to be sneezed at.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on September 30, 2022, 07:47:25 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on September 30, 2022, 12:57:21 AM
Finally completed BBC's Marriage following a long hiatus after the first episode, really unsure of what to make of it at the time. We then ended up watching the last 2 1/2 episodes in one sitting last night. I guess we got drawn in after all  ;D

It is so radically different in its set up, like Lol mentioned above, that it indeed takes some getting used to. The cemetery scene is gut wrenching, the conference/hotel room scenes so incredibly tense. The dad/daughter letter scene heart-warming.

The one that really got to me though was seeing the daughter's reactions to (finally!) being treated nicely and feel her worth by the restaurant waiter. The range of emotions running through the actress' face and eyes in those scenes (particularly on the street corner) was so impressive.

The mirror held to us via the couple's everyday life was cringey, funny, uncomfortable (cue numerous thoughts like "shoot I do do that... haha my beloved does that... oh god we do that... it IS like that with our parents" etc etc).

The last scene is beautiful in its utter anti-climatic simplicity. It is ultimately what it is all about and where the worth and the strength of it all lies.

(NB: No idea if a second series is commissioned? Not actually sure it needs one. It is perfect as it is)
(NB: Sean Bean doesn't die...it's a change!  :laugh:)

A series that divided opinion for sure, Olivier. You are right to bring up the daughter, an acting masterclass as she read (silently) a letter written by her step-father to her when a child and then put away in a cardboard box. 
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Post by: SimonNZ on October 03, 2022, 02:03:42 PM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: milk on October 04, 2022, 09:36:24 PM
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I don't know how many times I've seen this but it's the second time for my wife and she forgot most of it. I just love a show that so much dwells on what people can't see about themselves. The only extraordinary thing about this is the sweep of time: the 60s. Otherwise it's just about people. But it's more like literature than any other show I can think of. And it's very real.
There's a scene we were watching last night where Peggy tells her mother she's moving into the city. She tries to smooth it over by buying her mother a new TV. Her mother is so nasty and cruel, she tells Peggy that she's going to be raped. But I had to laugh because I know so many people in my family who acted exactly like that: no filter, no compassion, no self-awareness. In a way I'd miss those times when people were like that if it weren't so awful just because there were a lot more characters back then. Nowadays, I suspect people are so much more aware of themselves. Anyway, Mad Men is a lot of fun too and often very funny (John Slattery).
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: TheGSMoeller on October 05, 2022, 06:10:00 AM
Here's a list of what I'm currently watching, or re-watching...

House of the Dragon (Game of Thrones prequel) - HBO
The Patient - Hulu
Lego Masters - Hulu
Great British Baking Show - Netflix
My Hero Academia - anime on Crunchyroll

(re-watch) Tales from the Loop - Amazon



Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on October 09, 2022, 08:41:54 AM
Voyage of Darwin's Beagle: On the Future of Species - an 8-episode series described in the quote below - watching HERE (https://naturedocumentaries.org/8433/voyage-darwins-beagle-episode-7-adapt-die-2009/) for free by air playing to my Apple TV - the 8-month journey took place in 2009 on the clipper ship Stad Amsterdam (https://www.stadamsterdam.com) (pic below); Sarah Darwin, a great great granddaughter was involved - a re-tracing of the HMS Beagle's trip (which was 5 years!) and an update of currents issues.  I'm enjoying more that Susan - however, highly recommended to Darwin admirers!  Dave :)

QuoteAlmost 180 years after Charles Darwin's journey around the world, his great granddaughter and a crew of authors, artists, and scientists follow in his footsteps. The first leg of their journey takes them from Tenerife to the rainforests of the Amazon. (Source (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6954858/episodes/?ref_=tt_ov_epl))

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: KevinP on October 09, 2022, 03:17:54 PM
Recently watched Amazon's Night Sky and liked it a lot. Extremely well acted, which is not something I usually notice. Alas, I heard Amazon didn't renew it. Maybe too understated and not enough explosions--the very things we liked about it.

Also, while the main characters have a few years on us, their dealing with their advancing years was something we could relate to.  Also it was just plain good to see an aged couple front and centre in a tv show that wasn't another stupid fountain-of-youth storyline.

If you can watch a good show knowing it won't be completed, I recommend it.
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Post by: George on October 09, 2022, 07:10:53 PM
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Post by: SimonNZ on October 09, 2022, 07:37:03 PM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on October 13, 2022, 05:53:19 PM
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Second viewing.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: VonStupp on October 15, 2022, 09:28:56 AM
I am amidst several series. The one aspect I like about modern 'television' is their season lengths don't overstay their welcome at around 8-10 episodes, as opposed to the old school 20-30. On the other hand, I would never take back any old show's lengths, even if there was the occasional padding or irrelevancy.

I suppose it makes modern viewing more disposable, convenient, and efficient over soulfully dedicated. It could be me though, as I don't watch many new series. These are the ones I have been streaming lately:

Night Sky (2022)
Sissy Spacek & J.K. Simmons
I love the slow pace of this one. I get tired of a constant breakneck pace in storytelling, and this seems realistic to the focus of two elderly characters and the issues they face amidst a light sci-fi tale. A favorite, for sure, not the least for Spacek and Simmons.

The Wheel of Time (2021)
Rosamund Pike
My wife had read some of Robert Jordan's epic series. I never did, but this was interesting enough for a fantasy story.

LotR: The Rings of Power (2022)
Morfydd Clark
Depends how you feel about the LOTR appendix stories being expanded for the screen.

GoT: House of the Dragon (2022)
Paddy Considine, Matt Smith, Rhys Ifans
I always felt the Game of Thrones universe was a more intense version of The McLaughlin Group.

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VS
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Brian on October 15, 2022, 09:39:24 AM
Hey George, I once asked one of my lawyer friends what his favorite TV show about lawyers is, and his answer was Boston Legal. (Though that might be because he hasn't started Better Call Saul...)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Fëanor on October 15, 2022, 10:15:29 AM
Quote from: VonStupp on October 15, 2022, 09:28:56 AM
LotR: The Rings of Power (2022)
Morfydd Clark
Depends how you feel about the LOTR appendix stories being expanded for the screen.

GoT: House of the Dragon (2022)
Paddy Considine, Matt Smith, Rhys Ifans
I always felt the Game of Thrones universe was a more intense version of The McLaughlin Group.

IMO, of the two, House of the Dragon is much the better dramatically and in terms of plot momentum.  (I always avoided the McLaughlin Group as stomach churningly Right-wing.)

I've been a big Tolkien fan for 50+ years so I suppose that's why I have and will continue to watch LoTR: Rings of Power.  But as well as being dramatically weak, (IMO), the Amazon effort is pretty dismal tribute to Tolkien.

Apparently Amazon paid US$250 million for right to Tolkien's Lord of the Rings (including Appendices), and The Hobbit.  (Same rights as Peter Jackson, I believe.)  Conditions stipulated by the Tolkien estate dictated that there should be no contradictions of the Tolkien narrative but that Amazon writers could introduce new material and characters and also compress timelines.  If Amazon observed these conditions then the barely did so, perhaps especially in case of the timelines.

... But I suppose you have to be a pretty big Tolkien fan to care.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on October 15, 2022, 11:40:22 AM
Quote from: Brian on October 15, 2022, 09:39:24 AM
Hey George, I once asked one of my lawyer friends what his favorite TV show about lawyers is, and his answer was Boston Legal. (Though that might be because he hasn't started Better Call Saul...)

Hey Brian,

It's a great show, they balance humor with serious issues quite well. 
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Post by: VonStupp on October 15, 2022, 01:06:27 PM
Quote from: Fëanor on October 15, 2022, 10:15:29 AM
IMO, of the two, House of the Dragon is much the better dramatically and in terms of plot momentum.  (I always avoided the McLaughlin Group as stomach churningly Right-wing.)

I've been a big Tolkien fan for 50+ years so I suppose that's why I have and will continue to watch LoTR: Rings of Power.  But as well as being dramatically weak, (IMO), the Amazon effort is pretty dismal tribute to Tolkien.

... But I suppose you have to be a pretty big Tolkien fan to care.

Your GMG handle gives you away as a Tolkien fan! :)  I would consider myself a casual fan. I have read The Hobbit and LotR several times; and I have but a few feet away from me The Silmarillion, two volumes of The Book of Lost Tales and the Unfinished Tales which I have leafed through over the years, so perhaps more than casual.

While I have read Karl's experience with the extended edition films with interest, comparing an adaptation to its source is always going to be a losing battle for me. I tend to not compare and rest happily with both pieces of media as separate entities. I can't remember when I preferred a movie adaptation over its book origins.

As far as Rings of Power, it has been fine, but not much more. My oldest daughter who did read The Hobbit, but hasn't read LotR or seen any of the movies associated with Middle-Earth, has found the series rather dull, minus anything to do with Durian and Elrond and maybe the Hobbit story line.

Quite frankly, much of what I remember of The McLaughlin Group comes from the SNL Dana Carvey skit. For me, GoT is a lot of people discussing politics around a table, so the comparison is apt from my view. I am behind in that series though, so I will report later.

VS
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: KevinP on October 15, 2022, 04:06:54 PM
As I finish each episode of Rings of Power, I want to know what happens next. I don't watch the next one right away--we're not binge-watchers of anything--but I'm looking forward to it.

Which is more than I can say about The Hobbit. I couldn't bring myself to watch the third movie. The first two were just that awful.
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Post by: Daverz on October 15, 2022, 04:15:46 PM
Quote from: Fëanor on October 15, 2022, 10:15:29 AM
I've been a big Tolkien fan for 50+ years so I suppose that's why I have and will continue to watch LoTR: Rings of Power.  But as well as being dramatically weak, (IMO), the Amazon effort is pretty dismal tribute to Tolkien.

Yes, I'd call it Tolkien-flavored fantasy product.  Still, I watched all 8 episodes and moderately enjoyed it for its own sake.
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Post by: SimonNZ on October 15, 2022, 10:01:46 PM
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Post by: SimonNZ on October 18, 2022, 05:21:25 PM
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Was excited to see this was to be eight episodes, that meaning the book could be adapted with some thoroughness and faith. Turns out each episode is 25 minutes, the overall running time that of a long movie.

Particularly interesting for me in the unexpected idea of having Sydney Carton and Charles Darnay played by the same actor. Has this been done before? It makes some sense given a certain plot development (no, for once in Dickens they don't turn out to be related), and Paul Shelley clearly enjoyed the task of playing two very distinct personalities.


These last two viewings from this 12-disc set I found recently:

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on October 18, 2022, 05:52:37 PM
Quote from: KevinP on October 15, 2022, 04:06:54 PM
As I finish each episode of Rings of Power, I want to know what happens next. I don't watch the next one right away--we're not binge-watchers of anything--but I'm looking forward to it.

Which is more than I can say about The Hobbit. I couldn't bring myself to watch the third movie. The first two were just that awful.

I watched the first (he says, unsure as to whether he actually made it to the end even of that one) and I was done.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on October 18, 2022, 05:59:25 PM
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Post by: Karl Henning on October 18, 2022, 07:11:59 PM
Just watched "Widow on the Evening Stage" from The Loner. Did any other TV writer take on prejudice, bigotry and mob mentality with the passion and eloquence of Rod Serling? Wow!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Valentino on October 19, 2022, 09:00:24 AM
Just binged on Band of Brothers on HBO. Saw it on linear TV 20 years ago. It has aged well.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on October 19, 2022, 09:22:58 AM
Mandalorian on the Disney+ Channel w/ Pedro Pascal in the lead role - only 2 seasons of 8 episodes each, just 3 to go and enjoying - Season 3  is set to premiere in February 2023 (Source (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mandalorian)).  Dave :)

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: vandermolen on October 19, 2022, 11:24:27 AM
Babylon Berlin Series 4 (love this series)
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Post by: SimonNZ on October 22, 2022, 03:52:01 PM
Finished:

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Started:

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Not "slow", as I can imagine some calling it, but rather "slow burning". Lots of good attention to detail in its panorama of local community.


Also started season 1 of Yellowstone, but really don't know if I can be bothered with it.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on October 22, 2022, 04:05:44 PM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on October 22, 2022, 04:31:09 PM
Also, with a friend watching a couple of episodes each weekend of this eight-part documentary on the history of oil, "The Prize":

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That label on the cover seems to say "Based on Daniel Yergin's Pulitzer Prize winning novel". It wasn't a novel.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on October 28, 2022, 11:35:48 AM
Fans of Rod Serling's Night Gallery may be interested to know that Scott Skelton &  Jim Benson, authors of Rod Serling's Night Gallery: An After-Hours Tour, have greatly expanded this for a second edition. The Kickstarter for this is here (https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nightgalleryart/rod-serlings-night-gallery-an-after-hours-tour2nd-edition?fbclid=IwAR1Ypute6wCRUPct_s2j5JRAnuZpT1PBgi5JOGGP27F8dA8IJvHGduZFoN8).
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Post by: drogulus on October 28, 2022, 06:48:49 PM
Quote from: vandermolen on October 19, 2022, 11:24:27 AM
Babylon Berlin Series 4 (love this series)
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     I just started watching the first series. This is going to be fun.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on October 31, 2022, 11:43:09 AM
Finished:

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Was expecting a crime-thriller thing, which it is, but wasn't expecting all the subtle and not at all subtle nods to Raiders Of The Lost Ark. Hugely enjoyable big silly fun.

Started:

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Excellent
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Post by: George on October 31, 2022, 12:12:03 PM
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Post by: Todd on October 31, 2022, 12:22:56 PM
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The first episode with Super Dave Osborne is one of the funniest hours of video ever recorded, and the 4:20 bit is a classic.
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Post by: George on October 31, 2022, 12:27:33 PM
Quote from: Todd on October 31, 2022, 12:22:56 PM
The first episode with Super Dave Osborne is one of the funniest hours of video ever recorded, and the 4:20 bit is a classic.

Yeah, the Netflix version is a pale imitation.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on November 01, 2022, 01:57:01 AM
Working my way (via DVD) through Season 4 of Killing Eve.  O.k., but I would say not as good as the previous ones (particularly 1 & 2).

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: VonStupp on November 02, 2022, 04:07:30 PM
Emergency! (1972-1977)
Mannix (1967-1975)
Hart to Hart (1979-1984)

Have been catching an episode at a time when I can the last handful of months. I'm sure I've completed these investigative series over the year so far.

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Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on November 03, 2022, 11:19:28 AM
The final season of Killing Eve (Season 4).  Enjoyed it overall but not as much as the earlier seasons.  It was time to end it too.

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on November 03, 2022, 11:21:32 AM
started:

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on November 11, 2022, 04:34:08 PM
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Post by: vandermolen on November 17, 2022, 11:56:12 AM
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Post by: KevinP on November 18, 2022, 01:23:38 AM
Match Game '77
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Post by: Karl Henning on November 18, 2022, 11:33:31 AM
As George and LKB reminded me, I've "binge watched the six epsodes of Police Sqauad! In Color.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on November 18, 2022, 04:01:49 PM
    Regarding Babylon Berlin, there's this:

   

    It's catchy. Damn, I want to move to 1929.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on November 18, 2022, 05:02:32 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 18, 2022, 11:33:31 AM
As George and LKB reminded me, I've "binge watched the six epsodes of Police Sqauad! In Color.

Surely you must be enjoying it.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on November 18, 2022, 05:22:06 PM
Quote from: George on November 18, 2022, 05:02:32 PM
Surely you must be enjoying it.

Especially the shoeshine informant!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on November 18, 2022, 05:37:32 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on November 18, 2022, 05:22:06 PM
Especially the shoeshine informant!

;D
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Mookalafalas on November 21, 2022, 11:20:19 PM
God's Favorite Idiot

  Rotten Tomatoes 33%, so a failure on the books.

             I enjoyed it a lot. Light, but pleasantly offbeat.  Melissa McCarthy is terrific.  Binge-watched it, and am sorry there won't be more.
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Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on November 22, 2022, 03:29:27 AM
I'm working on Knightfall, season one.  The motto/tag line?  "Control the Grail.  Control the world."  It's put out by, believe it or not, The History Channel.  That surprised me quite a bit as it's obviously mostly fictitious.  From the back cover:

"Knightfall  follows the Knights Templar, who for 200 years were the most elite warriors of the Crusades.  We meet the Templars during the fall of the city of Acre -- where the Holy Grail was lost -- and rejoin them years later in Paris as they embark on a mission to find the lost Cup of Christ.

Knightfall recounts the complex, bloody relationships between the Templars, the Church, and the King of France, and the dark events leading to the Templar Order's demise."

PD
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Post by: SimonNZ on December 03, 2022, 05:43:11 PM
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Seven-part BBC documentary from 2019
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Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on December 04, 2022, 03:01:07 AM
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Seven-part BBC documentary from 2019
I bet that that would be a very interesting series to watch.  What do you think of it so far?

PD
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Post by: Papy Oli on December 04, 2022, 03:21:26 AM
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Seven-part BBC documentary from 2019

A gripping and gut-wrenching documentary. A must-watch.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on December 04, 2022, 04:08:01 AM
Yeah, I'm watching it with a friend of mine who is very well read on Ireland and is very impressed with it, as am I in my much less informed way. He is particularly impressed by the inclusion of so many documents from recently opened government archives, including proof of the speculation that the first bombings attributed to the IRA were false flag operation funded by the vile Ian Paisley.
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Post by: Todd on December 04, 2022, 05:56:27 AM
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Taken Hostage.  Thank goodness for the Amazon PBS Documentaries channel.  It allows for convenient viewing of decent shows.  This two-part, four-hour American Experience overview of the Iranian Hostage Crisis is mostly excellent.  The first part documents the good old days, when one of Theodore Roosevelt's grandsons personally managed the overthrow of a sovereign government at the behest of the Dulles boys.  The second part covers some of the consequences.  It relies on current interviews of some lower-level functionaries and members of the press who were in the mix, and it includes interviews with hostage Barry Rosen and his wife.  It also relies on footage and interviews from decades past, including with a proud Kermit.  Fortunately, Americans have abandoned ideas of regime change altogether and no one would ever suggest such a policy in the contemporary world.

One niggling concern with this documentary is the use of some more frequently used propaganda techniques.  The documentary soundtrack includes dark, sinister music in places, and otherwise uses music in an attempt to elicit certain emotional responses.  Fortunately, it is not as bad as the once superb Frontline in its stylistic shift.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: VonStupp on December 04, 2022, 06:45:18 AM
Picard (Season 2)
Patrick Stewart, John de Lancie, Brent Spiner
Whoopi Goldberg, Wil Wheaton

Had a chance to finish off Season 2. I am of two minds over this series so far.
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Post by: Todd on December 07, 2022, 06:05:55 AM
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Not a series, and not even strictly TV (but what streamable content is?), I viewed Ari Shaffir's special on YouTube.  There are a few dead spots, but overall this is one of the better comedy specials I've seen in the past couple years, up there with Tim Dillon's and Bill Burr's.  I had to rewatch a couple bits right away, a benefit of streaming.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2YtIBYM4w0
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Post by: George on December 07, 2022, 08:25:36 AM
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Not a series, and not even strictly TV (but what streamable content is?), I viewed Ari Shaffir's special on YouTube.  There are a few dead spots, but overall this is one of the better comedy specials I've seen in the past couple years, up there with Tim Dillon's and Bill Burr's.  I had to rewatch a couple bits right away, a benefit of streaming.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2YtIBYM4w0

I enjoyed that, too, Karl! Marc Normand released a free special a few years back. I thought it was even better:

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: VonStupp on December 10, 2022, 09:39:48 AM
Star Trek: Discovery: Season 4

My wife likes these new iterations of Star Trek, but I am not so sure.
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Post by: Daverz on December 10, 2022, 07:42:12 PM
Quote from: VonStupp on December 10, 2022, 09:39:48 AMStar Trek: Discovery: Season 4

My wife likes these new iterations of Star Trek, but I am not so sure.
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Of the new series, I liked "Strange New Worlds", and will probably keep watching if there is another season.  I haven't felt the need to follow Discovery or Picard past their first seasons.
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Post by: VonStupp on December 11, 2022, 06:57:37 AM
Quote from: Daverz on December 10, 2022, 07:42:12 PMOf the new series, I liked "Strange New Worlds", and will probably keep watching if there is another season.  I haven't felt the need to follow Discovery or Picard past their first seasons.

It will probably be a while until I get to SNW, but it sounds interesting. Anson Mount was great in whatever season of Discovery he was cast.

Otherwise, the first seasons of Discovery and Picard were probably the best, so if you didn't like those, no need to go back.

VS
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on December 11, 2022, 03:27:13 PM
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Quite underwhelmed by this. Doubt I'll make it to the end of season 1.
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Post by: relm1 on December 11, 2022, 04:26:30 PM
Quote from: VonStupp on December 04, 2022, 06:45:18 AMPicard (Season 2)
Patrick Stewart, John de Lancie, Brent Spiner
Whoopi Goldberg, Wil Wheaton

Had a chance to finish off Season 2. I am of two minds over this series so far.
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I'm so confused about what to make of this series.  Part of is there are just way too many Star Trek shows right now.  I liked Strange New Worlds but it was just a few episodes and did a great job of rebooting the original series, but I don't know what to make of the other shows like Discovery, Prodigy, Picard, etc.  Too much!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: relm1 on December 11, 2022, 04:28:56 PM
I'm currently watching Ancient Apocalypse on Netflix.  It's nonsense and I don't buy any of it but it's fun fantasy history.  It's basically an Ancient Aliens show making bold claims with very weak archelogy and science but entertaining concepts.  "I'm not a scientist so just putting this out there and no reputable scientist has responded or refuted any of it so what are they afraid of" type of show.  I generally hate this type of stuff but here, I find entertaining.  Entertainment only.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on December 11, 2022, 04:30:36 PM
Quote from: relm1 on December 11, 2022, 04:26:30 PMI'm so confused about what to make of this series.  Part of is there are just way too many Star Trek shows right now.  I liked Strange New Worlds but it was just a few episodes and did a great job of rebooting the original series, but I don't know what to make of the other shows like Discovery, Prodigy, Picard, etc.  Too much!

From that poster I see Picard has Geri Ryan and Alison Pill in the cast. I'll watch on that fact alone.

And I don't mean that in a nudge-nudge sort of way.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: VonStupp on December 11, 2022, 06:00:59 PM
Quote from: relm1 on December 11, 2022, 04:26:30 PMI'm so confused about what to make of this series.  Part of is there are just way too many Star Trek shows right now.  I liked Strange New Worlds but it was just a few episodes and did a great job of rebooting the original series, but I don't know what to make of the other shows like Discovery, Prodigy, Picard, etc.  Too much!
Understandable. I don't subscribe to Paramount+, so I wait until I can rent them and take them at my own pace. So far, I have just stuck to Discovery and Picard. Will probably move to SNW when I can, but I'm not sure about the many others.

Quote from: SimonNZ on December 11, 2022, 04:30:36 PMFrom that poster I see Picard has Geri Ryan and Alison Pill in the cast. I'll watch on that fact alone.
The highlights of both seasons!
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on December 14, 2022, 04:00:55 AM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on December 14, 2022, 11:13:52 AM

     I'm watching A Spy Among Friends, taken from the book by Ben Macintyre.

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     That's Guy Pearce playing Philby. Lewis plays his old friend and fellow SIS agent.

     Many people will find it dull and drab, and confusing as well. If you're like Connie Sachs in Tinker Tailor and "hate the real world" this is for you.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on December 14, 2022, 02:37:18 PM
Quote from: relm1 on December 11, 2022, 04:26:30 PMI'm so confused about what to make of this series.  Part of is there are just way too many Star Trek shows right now.  I liked Strange New Worlds but it was just a few episodes and did a great job of rebooting the original series, but I don't know what to make of the other shows like Discovery, Prodigy, Picard, etc.  Too much!
They certainly went franchise-crazy.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: VonStupp on December 17, 2022, 06:01:05 AM
His Dark Materials
Season 3

Amidst the third season right now. I read the Philip Pullman books many times.

I get the feeling they are going to stretch out the final book, but maybe I am wrong.

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on December 17, 2022, 06:55:59 AM
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The Peripheral.  Based on a recent sci-fi book which I have not and will not read, this series blends Ready Player One, 12 Monkeys, The Matrix, and all manner of other sci-fi TV shows and movies going all the way back to the very beginning.  I'm not sure I saw even one original idea.  (That three of the most significant characters are female would have been groundbreaking decades ago.)  And of course, aged tough guys show up.  They are all the rage now, and it looks like that trend will soon reach an idiotic apogee with the next Indiana Jones flick.  Given the show's producers – Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy, who also produced Westworld, which started strong and quickly turned into crap – the production is strikingly and unexpectedly shoddy.  The show does use actual North Carolina towns as settings for the fictional North Carolina town, and London is used for some London locations, but otherwise it's just blah.  The CGI is not top shelf; the images of future London, with its massive carbon scrubbers modelled after great western cultural artifacts, are just plain goofy; some of the props looks cheap, like a student filmmaker had a hand in making them; some shots and action sequences are staged in a clunky manner; and so on.  The plot is entirely stupid.  It's sub-par. 

But.  The show sort of succeeds purely on the strength of the acting and actors.  (It does not succeed based on dialogue, that much is certain.)  The show is sort of a star vehicle for Chloë Grace Moretz, who has grown into a lovely young woman, does excellent work, and she slips into a southern accent easily enough given that she's from the south.  Jack Reynor mastered his accent so well I thought he was from the south, not Ireland, and he fills his role well indeed.  And the producers took the groundbreaking (not) step of using a transgender actress in the form of Alexandra Billings, but they make nothing of the fact and let the acting speak for itself, which fits perfectly for the role.  The various bad guys range from caricatured to badly caricatured, but the actors are game.  Score one for actors.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: KevinP on December 18, 2022, 01:54:30 PM
Kindred, having read the book, and Butler being probably my favourite author.

Watched three episodes in a row last night, to which my wife said, 'That's not like you.' True, I'm not  a binge watcher.

Some changes from the book, big and small, as there would have to be, but they're all respectful.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on December 18, 2022, 02:04:36 PM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on December 19, 2022, 05:51:40 PM
After a lengthy hiatus in the middle (not far from the end, really) of Season 6, I've resumed at last my second survey of Star Trek--TNG. I  enjoy all the extras in the Blu-ray edition ("Additional Data" as the menu coyly dubs it.) Or, well, I find I'm not much engaged when the gist is promoting Deep Space Nine ... I simply don't find myself interested. Here and there an episode feels so new to me that I am doubtful that I watched it before. I'm okay with that. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: VonStupp on December 22, 2022, 05:01:23 AM
Quote from: VonStupp on December 10, 2022, 09:39:48 AMStar Trek: Discovery: Season 4

My wife likes these new iterations of Star Trek, but I am not so sure.
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I think I have put a finger on what has been bothering me as I am slowly finishing up this fourth season.

The Discovery and its crew wrap up each episode by raising each other up and strengthening their bonds through endless praise, usually in a most saccharine fashion, often with smiles and tears galore (no ending quips around the captains chair anymore). This isn't bad, but I came to realize this is a mirror of what is happening in my workplace.

Since coming back to work from Covid, there has been a heavy focus on restorative communication practices with weekly reminders of appreciation from on top. In addition, once a week we are given a prompt as an idea to share more about ourselves to strengthen our bonds in the workplace, and once a month we are given team-building activities to bring workmates together.

I think this is probably a result of losing employees and making us feel worth in the workplace. It drives me nuts, although I guess I appreciate the attempt. Perhaps this is a common denominator in the US that is being exampled in Star Trek.

VS
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on December 22, 2022, 08:13:54 AM
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I'm Dying Up Here

A comic/drama series about comedians in California in the 70s. Very funny, very dark and very well done.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on December 22, 2022, 09:50:23 AM
Yellowstone:  working on season one on DVD.  :) Heard that Harrison Ford is in the current season (not certain how many seasons there are so far of it).

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on December 28, 2022, 05:24:37 AM
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The English.  A new mini-series from and starring Emily Blunt, one half of the feted Amazon Prime Video power couple.  This marks the second highly stylized small screen (kinda) Western series I've watched in the last couple years.  This one in no way comes close to matching The Good Lord Bird, but it has its plusses.  But first its minuses.  The dialogue never works since it never quite goes for a surreal approach.  The story, relying on tired timeline jumping paired to geography jumping, doesn't really amount to much, and the final episode payoff disappoints.  It's just not a dramatically effective drama.  The original soundtrack sounds nearly oppressive and suffocating, with the pop music selections only so-so. 

Now, the plusses.  The producers actually opt to go for Native Americans speaking their own language while using supertitles in a few scenes.  That's great.  Second, the story does not sugarcoat the American wars against native peoples, nor inter-tribal enmity.  Third, it goes all the way in showing at least fairly realistic depictions of violence, including prairie justice, and the effects of untreated syphilis on prostitutes.  This is not a romanticized western.  (Now if only some show would depict the more than occasional malnutrition of the period.)  Fifth, Dvorak gets name checked.  Sixth, sound production is off the charts good, though that can also distract.  Foley artists display true artistry – you get to really hear something meant to evoke wind over prairie grass, for instance – and everything is clean and clear. 

And lucky number seven, visuals amaze.  Not so much action shots and the like, but the compositions are at times mesmerizingly gorgeous.  Director Hugo Blick and cinematographer Arnau Valls Colomer use Panavision lenses in a sometimes heavy handed but always fantastic way.  They go for wide shots with ample distortion to add drama to prairie shots.  They typically follow John Ford's advice regarding the horizon, preferring to emphasize the sky.  They use color and flares creatively.  And the way they shoot the people at times approaches high fashion model shoots.  One scene with the two main characters talking on horseback flits back and forth between them, with wide open apertures paired with soft reflectors rendering their faces perfectly and evenly illuminated with creamy, dreamy bokeh backgrounds.  Even when ugliness is depicted, they often craft beautiful images.  The duo even make Spain a credible stand in for the badlands of Kansas and the eastern portion of Wyoming.  (Just pretend the shots do not face west.)  I paused the show a few times to gaze at the shots. 

I will say that Rafe Spall does good work in his role, and lead Chaske Spencer is good in his role.  Ms Blunt doesn't really work for me.

If the show was as good as it looks, it would be great, but as it is, it is not equal to the sum of its parts.
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Post by: Fëanor on December 29, 2022, 07:24:17 AM
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I will say that Rafe Spall does good work in his role, and lead Chaske Spencer is good in his role.  Ms Blunt doesn't really work for me.

Dunno about in The English, but she works pretty well for me in general.  E.g. I found her really, really hot >:D  in Edge of Tomorrow, (which movie I otherwise didn't like much).

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on December 29, 2022, 07:25:36 AM
Quote from: Fëanor on December 29, 2022, 07:24:17 AMDunno about in The English, but she works pretty well for me in general.  E.g. I found her really, really hot in Edge of Tomorrow, (which movie I otherwise didn't like much).

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I meant her acting. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Fëanor on December 29, 2022, 07:34:32 AM
Quote from: Todd on December 29, 2022, 07:25:36 AM
Quote from: Fëanor on December 29, 2022, 07:24:17 AMDunno about in The English, but she works pretty well for me in general.  E.g. I found her really, really hot >:D  in Edge of Tomorrow, (which movie I otherwise didn't like much).

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I meant her acting.

... Oh that.  :D
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on December 30, 2022, 07:07:16 AM
Assisted dyeing is a grim subject but the two part BBC drama Mayflies is more about friendship. Starring Tony Curran and Martin Compston, who is all over our screens at present. What would you do if your best mate from your teens who has terminal cancer asks you to facilitate a trip to a Swiss Assisted Dyeing clinic? Not as grim as it sounds (not viewed second episode yet) as parts are very funny in a gallows humour way.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on January 03, 2023, 04:17:48 PM
Well, after a hiatus (mostly a matter of watching Rod Serling's Night Gallery in the superb blu-ray upgrade) I am back to season 7 of Star Trek: TNG and The Loner (Serling's Western, starring Lloyd Bridges.I just enjoyed, very much, the 1966 pilot for Mission: Impossible, but I do not enjoy at all the packaging of the blu-ray set. Mild correction: I do think well of the fact that they eschewed the traditional plastics, but this cardboard package design is useless.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on January 03, 2023, 05:05:44 PM
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Just started this. Not great, but good enough.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Fëanor on January 04, 2023, 03:47:37 AM
Quote from: Fëanor on December 29, 2022, 07:24:17 AMDunno about in The English, but she {Emily Blunt} works pretty well for me in general.  E.g. I found her really, really hot >:D  in Edge of Tomorrow, (which movie I otherwise didn't like much).

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Hah!! I finally noticed the guywires that are actually supporting her weight while she does that maneuver.  (It always seemed unfeasible given her hands have to be forward of her centre of mass.)

Still hot though  ;D
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on January 04, 2023, 05:30:40 AM
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The first four seasons of Mayans MC, or Ode to Scumbags, Diversity Edition.  Hey, if you're gonna do it, do it right, and Kurt Sutter and crew do it right.  First, the show has only one Anglo main character, and that is the trophy wife of a drug lord.  Second, the show has all manner of Latinos and Latinas from all over the Western Hemisphere, as well as some Native Americans.  Not all of the characters speak Spanish – a nice touch.  Third, the show is more compact and even faster paced than SOA.  The main difference in the approach is that this fictional club has no compunction about drug running.  Human trafficking is their limit.  (See, they're not that bad.)  The show also has multiple cameos from stars of the first show sprinkled in. 

The show centers on EZ Reyes, following him from snitch to would-be gang leader.  Like SOA, most of the characters are abominable, the violence gratuitous, and so forth.  But it entertains.  One thing it does better than the show from which it spun off is that many of the younger cast members are prettier than in the original show.  The three main young men – the Reyes brothers and the big, bad drug lord – are smokin' hot 'n' sexy, with muscly abs on display many times.  The main young females are uniformly beautiful, whether they play an amateur porn star, a junkie, a Venezuelan born revolutionary leader (yep, that's right), the drug lord's wife, or EZ's girlfriends, including Sulem Calderon, one of the loveliest young women I've seen in a TV show or movie in a while.  She even does the sweet and innocent thing well.  For gravitas, Edward James Olmos is on hand, especially in the first couple seasons.  I'll probably watch the upcoming season(s).
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: VonStupp on January 07, 2023, 10:40:46 AM
Doctor Who: Series 8 (2014)

Way behind in Doctor Who. No one I talked to stuck with Peter Capaldi, so I was hesitant. Colour me surprised that I really liked his entry into the new run.

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on January 07, 2023, 11:03:33 AM

     I just finished the second series of Slow Horses. It's got spies in it, and humor, and most of all it has Gary Oldman going medieval on the scenery like only he can.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on January 07, 2023, 02:01:53 PM
Started the 7-part documentary TraumaZone on the fall of the Soviet Union and the rise of the oligarchs

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p0d3hwl1/russia-19851999-traumazone
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on January 08, 2023, 11:54:05 PM
Watching and enjoying the Italian drama La Porta Rossa. Towards the end, not at the very end, of every episode music strikes up which is spine tingling in effect. Much to my shame I was unable to place it but guessed Beethoven. Turns out to be an arrangement of the second movement of the 7th Symphony.

https://youtu.be/ABRxvbZnHpk
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on January 09, 2023, 05:46:09 AM
Quote from: Irons on January 08, 2023, 11:54:05 PMWatching and enjoying the Italian drama La Porta Rossa. Towards the end, not at the very end, of every episode music strikes up which is spine tingling in effect. Much to my shame I was unable to place it but guessed Beethoven. Turns out to be an arrangement of the second movement of the 7th Symphony.

https://youtu.be/ABRxvbZnHpk
That show sounds like it has an interesting premise.  And a very nice arrangement of that Beethoven movement!

Sort of lost interest here in Yellowstone, so will have to find something else to watch.  Will see if I can get ahold of Season One of La Porta Rossa from a local library.

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on January 09, 2023, 06:39:49 AM
BBC's HAPPY VALLEY

2nd week into the final Season 3.

As gripping and brilliant cast and acting as the previous 2 series.

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Post by: George on January 09, 2023, 06:41:04 AM
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Watching some really highbrow stuff.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on January 09, 2023, 06:48:33 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on January 09, 2023, 06:39:49 AMBBC's HAPPY VALLEY

2nd week into the final Season 3.

As gripping and brilliant cast and acting as the previous 2 series.

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Missed previous series, Olivier. Sarah Lancashire is an outstanding actress. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on January 09, 2023, 06:52:14 AM
Quote from: Irons on January 09, 2023, 06:48:33 AMMissed previous series, Olivier. Sarah Lancashire is an outstanding actress. 

She really is, Lol. I'll need to seek out other series she's been in.

Happy Valley is worth catching up on. It is way up there with Peaky Blinders and Line of Duty...if not actually better than the latter!!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on January 09, 2023, 07:00:21 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on January 09, 2023, 05:46:09 AMThat show sounds like it has an interesting premise.  And a very nice arrangement of that Beethoven movement!

Sort of lost interest here in Yellowstone, so will have to find something else to watch.  Will see if I can get ahold of Season One of La Porta Rossa from a local library.

PD

We have another two to go out of twelve of the first series of La Porta Rossa. Another twelve of a second series is waiting for us and I have read they are embarking on a third! Completely different then The Bridge and The Killing which I know you enjoyed but The Red Door is very much as good.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on January 09, 2023, 09:53:33 AM
Quote from: Irons on January 09, 2023, 07:00:21 AMWe have another two to go out of twelve of the first series of La Porta Rossa. Another twelve of a second series is waiting for us and I have read they are embarking on a third! Completely different then The Bridge and The Killing which I know you enjoyed but The Red Door is very much as good.

I'll bear Red Door in mind, thank you (found it on C4). I loved The Bridge even if I only saw season 1 & 2. I have never watched The Killing, something I'll have to remedy to at some point.

We watched the start of The Light in the Hall on Channel 4 as well (https://www.channel4.com/programmes/the-light-in-the-hall (https://www.channel4.com/programmes/the-light-in-the-hall)) about a mother facing the release of her daughter's murderer 18 years on in a small Welsh village, with him holding back (or not remembering) where her body is. A friend of the victim, now journalist, decides to return home and investigate the story further. A slow burning first episode but we'll see.
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Post by: Irons on January 10, 2023, 12:40:26 AM
Have you watched Stonehouse Olivier? I'm in two minds, not sure the portrayal of John Stonehouse is an accurate one and an undercurrent of comedy which didn't work for me. The most interesting character was Harold Wilson. A wasted opportunity to recount an incredible true story.     
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: VonStupp on January 12, 2023, 03:28:54 PM
Only Murders in the Building
Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez

Finishing Season 1, moving on to Season 2. Fun to see these two together, and I love an investigation.
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Post by: Todd on January 14, 2023, 06:07:03 AM
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The second season of Rise of Empires: Ottoman, subtitled Mehmet vs Vlad.  That's right!  For the second season, the story focuses on Mehmet the Conqueror subduing Vlad Dracula!  Ooooh boy!  The action flick portions have the same too smooth CGI layered on top of some nice location shoots as the first season, as well as Tywin Lannister narration and interviews with various academics covering the events in the documentary portions.  The action flick makes sure to show lots of impaled folks and there's even a detailed voice over of how it was done.  Fortunately, the whole thing is presented in English, with only some academics needing translation.  (Truth to tell, I would have preferred proper historical languages with subtitles.)  It's a nice enough diversion, and Cem Yigit Uzümoglu is good enough as Mehmet and Daniel Nuta is suitably over the top as Vlad.  Both are pretty enough and have enough screen presence that they could probably play a sleek, young Bond villain if the need arises.

It's nice to see a lavish-ish production of major happenings in exotic lands.  Maybe a series could be made about Timur.  Surely AMMC has profits sufficient to fund such a project.  Or maybe a show about Mansa Musa is possible.  The Keita family has money and friends.

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Brian on January 15, 2023, 07:16:00 AM
Getting good and excited for "History of the World, Part II," coming this March on Hulu and starring Johnny Knoxville as Rasputin, Seth Rogen as Noah, plus Danny Devito, Quinta Brunson, Nick Kroll, Taika Waititi, Sarah Silverman, Josh Gad, Wanda Sykes, Zazie Beetz, Kumail Nanjiani, and the man himself, Mel Brooks.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on January 15, 2023, 07:18:05 AM
Quote from: Brian on January 15, 2023, 07:16:00 AMGetting good and excited for "History of the World, Part II,"

Yep.  I'll try to revisit the movie before watching.  The Lord Jehovah has given unto you these fifteen... Oy... ten! TEN Commandments! For all to obey!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on January 15, 2023, 08:20:17 AM
Last few months, we've been intermittently watching 'vet series' mainly where National Geographic is available - finished up Dr. Oakley (up in the Yukon) and the Critter Fixers (rural Georgia) - about to start Season 3 of Dr. Pol (rural Michigan). If you're into animals and pets of all kinds (and BIG animals like cows and horses), then worth catching one of these shows.  Dave :)

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Fëanor on January 16, 2023, 04:50:45 AM
Quote from: Todd on January 14, 2023, 06:07:03 AM...
It's nice to see a lavish-ish production of major happenings in exotic lands.  Maybe a series could be made about Timur.  Surely AMMC has profits sufficient to fund such a project.  Or maybe a show about Mansa Musa is possible.  The Keita family has money and friends.
;D  Timur for sure: I like to see a mountain of skulls portrayed on screen.

Yes, Rise of Empires: Ottoman, Season 2 was decent.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on January 16, 2023, 05:03:01 AM
Quote from: Fëanor on January 16, 2023, 04:50:45 AM;D  Timur for sure: I like to see a mountain of skulls portrayed on screen.

That's bizzare.  I would think people who have an interest in the Timurid Empire would want to see a stylized reconstruction of Samarkand, or Herat when it was called the Pearl of Khorasan.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on January 16, 2023, 08:45:13 AM
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Nice bedtime entertainment.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on January 16, 2023, 08:51:22 AM
Gave another shot at the second season of Yellowstone; glad that I did!  Besides the storyline, I've really been enjoying listening to new (to me anyway) contemporary singer-songwriters.  Also, interesting to find out that Kevin Costner is in a band (and sounds like they've done well in terms of album ratings for at least some of theirs).  It's called "Kevin Costner and Modern West".

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on January 16, 2023, 10:40:48 AM
Quote from: Brian on January 15, 2023, 07:16:00 AMGetting good and excited for "History of the World, Part II," coming this March on Hulu and starring Johnny Knoxville as Rasputin, Seth Rogen as Noah, plus Danny Devito, Quinta Brunson, Nick Kroll, Taika Waititi, Sarah Silverman, Josh Gad, Wanda Sykes, Zazie Beetz, Kumail Nanjiani, and the man himself, Mel Brooks.
Hah!
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Post by: Karl Henning on January 17, 2023, 06:31:03 PM
Quote from: k a rl h e nn i ng on January 03, 2023, 04:17:48 PMand The Loner (Serling's Western, starring Lloyd Bridges.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: j winter on January 18, 2023, 06:47:30 AM
Quote from: Brian on January 15, 2023, 07:16:00 AMGetting good and excited for "History of the World, Part II," coming this March on Hulu and starring Johnny Knoxville as Rasputin, Seth Rogen as Noah, plus Danny Devito, Quinta Brunson, Nick Kroll, Taika Waititi, Sarah Silverman, Josh Gad, Wanda Sykes, Zazie Beetz, Kumail Nanjiani, and the man himself, Mel Brooks.
Agreed... I have to admit, I had given up hope of ever seeing a Part II long, long ago.  Not sure what to expect, but I'll definitely try it with interest...
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on January 18, 2023, 07:43:11 AM
Quote from: j winter on January 18, 2023, 06:47:30 AMAgreed... I have to admit, I had given up hope of ever seeing a Part II long, long ago.  Not sure what to expect, but I'll definitely try it with interest...
Even when Mel is riffing (not saying this will be the case here) I enjoy his work. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: 71 dB on January 18, 2023, 12:06:21 PM
I just bought the sixth season of Better Call Saul on Blu-ray (German release) and have watched the first 3 episodes (disc one). This is probably the most stylish TV show I have ever seen and very high in my top TV shows ranking (All time favorite TV show for me is a tie between The X-Files and original Doctor Who).

I am also watching on TV re-runs of Austrian gem from the 90's, namely Kommissar Rex, which I like a lot! This series really helps me to smile in these cynical ugly times. This time I see this show with 16:9 HD picture (shot on film).
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Florestan on January 22, 2023, 07:11:58 AM
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Vienna, around 1900. DI Oskar Reinhardt (brilliant but unassuming, therefore overlooked) and Freudian psychiatrist Max Liebermann (brilliant but Jewish, therefore overlooked) team up to solve decadent Viennese murders. Enjoying it quite a lot.

Funny bit:  I've always thought that Juergen Maurer played Max Liebermann, but I was wrong. Max is actually played by Matthew Beard.  Juergen Maurer plays Oskar Reinhardt. Talk about stereotypes...
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on January 22, 2023, 01:22:09 PM
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Season three of Jack Ryan, with the second half of the Amazon Prime power couple.  This season some rogue Russkies are the bad guys.  It's always comforting to hear bad guys speak with satisfyingly sinister Slavic accents.  And when it comes to accents, the Czech president is played by a German actress, the perfectly acceptable Nina Hoss, because all Central European accents sound the same.  The story involves nefarious schemers attempting to goad the US and Russia into war by way of various shenangigans, with the dastardly plot rooted in an ancient Soviet program.  Or something.  Hey, there's nice locale hopping.  Production values are good, but there's no suspense at all since it's all predictable.  I'll probably have to pass on season four, if there is one, unless the analyst/superspy takes on the Chinese. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: KevinP on January 22, 2023, 03:07:28 PM
Giving That 90s Show a shot. I was never a fan of the 70s show but I watched it on occasion.

Alas, this doesn't seem so much like a show about the 90s as it does an updating of the characters from the original show. The nostalgia factor was the only thing the original incarnation had going for it (otherwise it's a fairly typical sitcom with the usual jokes, the X-and-Y-slept-together cliffhangers, etc). I have precious little nostalgia for the 90s, but it seems it should appeal to those who do. And the acting does not impress.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: VonStupp on January 28, 2023, 04:41:07 AM
Willow (2022)
Warwick Davis, Jean Marsh, Kevin Pollack

I wouldn't be surprised if many walk away at the first episode - it is amateur hour.

Luckily, the fantasy action picks up immediately afterwards, redeeming what I initially was dreading following that first episode.

VS

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on January 28, 2023, 05:49:34 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on January 09, 2023, 09:53:33 AMWe watched the start of The Light in the Hall on Channel 4 as well (https://www.channel4.com/programmes/the-light-in-the-hall (https://www.channel4.com/programmes/the-light-in-the-hall)) about a mother facing the release of her daughter's murderer 18 years on in a small Welsh village, with him holding back (or not remembering) where her body is. A friend of the victim, now journalist, decides to return home and investigate the story further. A slow burning first episode but we'll see.

Finished The Light in the Hall earlier this week (6 episodes in total). Good acting and story building but dear god, that was way too sloooow and dragging. it makes Hinterland look like The Fast and the Furious.  ;D 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on January 29, 2023, 10:47:31 AM

    Woo Hoo.....My Blu Ray copy of Smiley's People just arrived.

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    I was warned off the US Blu Ray. This is the one to get. Region doesn't signify for ripification.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Fëanor on January 29, 2023, 11:13:30 AM
Quote from: drogulus on January 29, 2023, 10:47:31 AMWoo Hoo.....My Blu Ray copy of Smiley's People just arrived.

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    I was warned off the US Blu Ray. This is the one to get. Region doesn't signify for ripification.

Whao!! I'm going to have to look for a Blu-Ray version.  Smiley's People was a great mini-series: 10/10 in my books
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on January 29, 2023, 11:28:21 AM
Quote from: Fëanor on January 29, 2023, 11:13:30 AMWhao!! I'm going to have to look for a Blu-Ray version.  Smiley's People was a great mini-series: 10/10 in my books

    If you can play UK disks get it. Otherwise rip it. Just don't get this.

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on January 29, 2023, 11:33:31 AM
     

     I checked the PQ on the disks and it's as good as one could expect from the original 16mm film from 40 years ago, much better than the DVDs.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Fëanor on January 29, 2023, 11:38:39 AM
Quote from: drogulus on January 29, 2023, 11:33:31 AMI checked the PQ on the disks {Smiley's People, BluRay} and it's as good as one could expect from the original 16mm film from 40 years ago, much better than the DVDs.

That's good to know for sure.

I'm in Canada, Blu Ray Region A, and the the only region my machine will play.  Region 'ABC' disc are hard to find around here.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on January 29, 2023, 11:45:31 AM
Quote from: Fëanor on January 29, 2023, 11:38:39 AMThat's good to know for sure.

I'm in Canada, Blu Ray Region A, and the the only region my machine will play.  Region 'ABC' disc are hard to find around here.

     Region free players aren't that expensive (particularly if you don't need UHD). Amazon has them.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Fëanor on January 29, 2023, 11:54:44 AM
Quote from: drogulus on January 29, 2023, 11:45:31 AMRegion free players aren't that expensive (particularly if you don't need UHD). Amazon has them.

Indeed, thanks.  I see some at Amazon.ca now that I've looked.  My current TV only does 1080p so UHD is irrelevant for now.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on January 29, 2023, 04:40:51 PM
I've started watching Vera, which is a great mysteries series.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on January 30, 2023, 06:57:03 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on January 09, 2023, 06:39:49 AMBBC's HAPPY VALLEY

2nd week into the final Season 3.

As gripping and brilliant cast and acting as the previous 2 series.

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Olivier, following your advice we set out on Happy Valley last night at the start, Series 1 Episodes 1 & 2. "Gripping" is spot on. I actually winced at some of the scenes, Vera it ain't.
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Post by: Papy Oli on January 30, 2023, 07:07:31 AM
Quote from: Irons on January 30, 2023, 06:57:03 AMOlivier, following your advice we set out on Happy Valley last night at the start, series 1 episodes 1 & 2. "Gripping" is spot on. I actually winced at some of the scenes, Vera it ain't.

That it ain't, Lol !  ;D  It is very dark and a few levels above tense. I didn't see seasons 1 & 2 at the time of their broadcast. I streamed them 3-4 years ago maybe upon my partner's recommendation. Some scenes stayed with me ever since and send shivers down my spine. On Sunday is the final (ever) episode, that 3rd series is up there too.     

I am planning to watch more series with Sarah Lancashire like Kiri or The Accident, she is fantastic (the whole cast is to be fair). Glad also (in a "sadistic" way) that the BBC has not been releasing all the episodes at once. Having to wait impatiently for the Sunday evenings has been exciting in its "old-fashioned" way too. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: 71 dB on January 30, 2023, 07:13:06 AM
I finished the sixth season of Better Call Saul some time ago and started watching Breaking Bad again on Blu-ray.

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Kontrapunctus on January 31, 2023, 10:55:01 AM
The Good Fight season 5, Woman of the Dead season 1, and Vienna Blood season 3.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: vandermolen on January 31, 2023, 11:08:22 AM
BB
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on February 03, 2023, 05:24:28 AM
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The newest, most shocking entry in "reality" dating shows: Milf Manor.  Gentle viewers are led to believe that eight not as hot as they think they are 40- and 50-something single mothers (well, seven; one has pronounced confidence issues!) are whisked away to a Mexican resort to cavort with eight young men - who end up being their sons!!  Gasp!!!  (I mean, sure, airline tickets to the same destination would have tipped no one off.)  Anyway, I wanted to see how much of this crap I could watch, and it turns out not much.  I made it to the first "contest", where the blindfolded moms had to identify their sons by groping all the young men's topless torsos.  Just imagine a gender swapped version - now that would be fun.  A new benchmark in widely distributed cynical degeneracy has been reached.  I take heart in knowing that the entertainment industry can go farther.  Maybe Swinging Siblings or Pedophile Parade are already in production.

I will say that this is something that even The Simpsons never envisaged, though 30 Rock did:

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on February 03, 2023, 05:58:48 AM
Streaming on the BBC:

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The first of the only two series of Early Doors (2003-2004) revolving around the landlord of "The Grapes" pub, in Stockport (Greater Manchester) and his motley crew of punters and relatives... and two slightly rogue coppers  ;D

Those series are co-written by Craig Cash and Phil Mealy who also co-wrote Episodes of The Royle Family prior to this (with the late Caroline Aherne).

Thanks to its cult status, Early Doors also had a very successful run as a play 4 years ago or so with most of the original cast on stage. I was lucky to see the play in 2018, actually without knowing anything about the TV Series at the time and absolutely loved it. Now that it has been made available by the BBC, I find myself howling and loving the TV series even more!!

To the Regiment!       
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on February 05, 2023, 04:19:30 AM
The White Princess followed by the White Queen (*watched them in reverse order but still working out fine).  They are some sort of co-production with the BBC and have been watching them on Hulu.  They are based on several books by Philippa Gregory about the battles and times of the War of the Roses.  A nice distraction whilst getting over a cold.

*I'm about halfway through the White Queen

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on February 06, 2023, 08:58:12 AM
Late to the party, first series of Happy Valley done.

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Last episode of the third and final series transmitted last night. Doing our best with difficulty to avoid the outcome as Happy Valley has created some noise in the UK press.   :-X
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on February 06, 2023, 09:47:09 AM
Quote from: Irons on February 06, 2023, 08:58:12 AMLate to the party, first series of Happy Valley done.

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Last episode of the third and final series transmitted last night. Doing our best with difficulty to avoid the outcome as Happy Valley has created some noise in the UK press.   :-X

"Enjoy" the journey, Lol. The conclusion last night was very good.   
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Florestan on February 07, 2023, 02:48:53 AM
Quote from: Irons on February 06, 2023, 08:58:12 AM(https://i.imgur.com/R0CnoSl.jpg)

The guy on the left also plays the priest-cum-detective in Grantchester.

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on February 07, 2023, 11:22:12 AM
    I'm rewatching The Assets, about the hunt for a CIA mole which led to the unmasking of Aldrich Ames.

    Ames is played by Paul Rhys, and he is very good.

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     Apparently the series was a flop. It ran on an American broadcast network, so it was delivered to an audience that isn't usually presented with material that aspires to quality. I haven't watched network TV in many years, but from the commercials for shows I get the idea that network programmers think the target audience is imbecilic. This show didn't have a chance.

     It's not a great show, just a good one. Rhys is outstanding and so are some of the supporting players.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on February 07, 2023, 04:28:09 PM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on February 08, 2023, 06:24:20 AM
Resuming The Crown after a few months' hiatus, now that the real Royals have stopped getting in the way  ;D

Two thirds of the way in season 4 - Mountbatten's death, Thatcher at No.10, Charles getting married, Diana v Camilla, the Australian tour, etc etc. As good as ever.

Whilst obviously heavily dramatized and made up in the actual encounter with the Queen, the episode about the 1982 Buckingham Palace intruder Michael Fagan felt like a strong social portrayal of the Thatcher early years. Gillian Anderson really made our skins crawl as Maggie so she must be doing something right.

   
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Mookalafalas on February 11, 2023, 07:47:48 PM
I am studying Japanese. Since most Japanese shows are unwatchably bad, I started watching this Korean show, dubbed into Japanese
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   It's a dramedy about an autistic lawyer. I can see why Koreans have come to dominate Asian screens. They can really do melodrama. Quite fun and engaging, and occasionally moving.
 It's on Netflix here in Japan. Don't know if its available to western viewers.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Daverz on February 11, 2023, 08:21:21 PM
Quote from: Mookalafalas on February 11, 2023, 07:47:48 PMI am studying Japanese. Since most Japanese shows are unwatchably bad, I started watching this Korean show, dubbed into Japanese
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   It's a dramedy about an autistic lawyer. I can see why Koreans have come to dominate Asian screens. They can really do melodrama. Quite fun and engaging, and occasionally moving.
 It's on Netflix here in Japan. Don't know if its available to western viewers.

It's on Netflix in the US, too.  I've only watched the first episode, and it was charming.

The only other Japanese show I've watched (except for Ultraman as a kid) is Ms. Sherlock, which is entertaining enough.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on February 15, 2023, 08:58:46 PM
Even though I've really just got started on the original series (just about to close out the first season) I've started the late 80's revival of Mission: Impossible, largely for QC of the DVDs. Got a kick out of John de Lancie being the villain in the opener.
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Post by: George on February 16, 2023, 01:12:03 AM
Rectify - Season Two
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Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on February 16, 2023, 05:19:17 AM
Quote from: Irons on February 06, 2023, 08:58:12 AMLate to the party, first series of Happy Valley done.

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Last episode of the third and final series transmitted last night. Doing our best with difficulty to avoid the outcome as Happy Valley has created some noise in the UK press.   :-X

Quote from: Florestan on February 07, 2023, 02:48:53 AMThe guy on the left also plays the priest-cum-detective in Grantchester.

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Just finished the first two seasons of Happy Valley.  Alas, I don't believe that I'll be able to watch the final season of it until later on in the year (May something-or-other according to one site; and I can't remember which one!).

Will be rather hard to get the character of that *horrible guy out of my brain (at least initially I suspect) when I do get around to watching Grantchester.

*played by James Norton

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Florestan on February 16, 2023, 05:29:09 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on February 16, 2023, 05:19:17 AMWill be rather hard to get the character of that *horrible guy out of my brain (at least initially I suspect) when I do get around to watching Grantchester.

Maybe a whisky-drinking vicar who doesn't shy away from the occasional womanizing and regularly plays backgammon over some pints with his cop friend would be more likable to you.  :D
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Post by: krummholz on February 16, 2023, 06:41:32 AM
Quote from: 71 dB on January 30, 2023, 07:13:06 AMI finished the sixth season of Better Call Saul some time ago and started watching Breaking Bad again on Blu-ray.



I've been slowly making my way through BB for the last year or so (along with Madam Secretary and now the 4th season of The Handmaid's Tale). Definitely one of the darkest, most violent series I've ever seen (as is THT), but oh boy, is it good! Just finished Season 4 last night... what a season finale that was!
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Post by: Irons on February 16, 2023, 06:50:47 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on February 16, 2023, 05:19:17 AMJust finished the first two seasons of Happy Valley.  Alas, I don't believe that I'll be able to watch the final season of it until later on in the year (May something-or-other according to one site; and I can't remember which one!).

Will be rather hard to get the character of that *horrible guy out of my brain (at least initially I suspect) when I do get around to watching Grantchester.

*played by James Norton

PD

Hi PD, trust you are well.

(https://i.imgur.com/MP4Oa3J.jpg)

A scene that made my skin crawl! It was the soft velvet voice that did it.
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Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on February 16, 2023, 07:17:09 AM
Quote from: Irons on February 16, 2023, 06:50:47 AMHi PD, trust you are well.

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A scene that made my skin crawl! It was the soft velvet voice that did it.
Yep!  And also "loved" how his character blamed everything that bad that had happened to him on the police officer!  >:(  Sure [She said sarcastically.]!

Alas, pressure in one of my ears still hasn't gone away (a bit better when first waking up then it feels like half of my head is under the ocean).  Done with antibiotics and hoping that this will clear up on its own soon.  If not, I'll make an appointment with an ENT.  Reason why I haven't been listening to much music lately.  Fingers crossed here!  And thank you for asking Lol!  :)

PD

p.s.  Wonder whether or not I could watch the third season if I subscribed to the BBC iPlayer?  Will check into it later.

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Post by: Roasted Swan on February 16, 2023, 07:34:43 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on February 16, 2023, 07:17:09 AMYep!  And also "loved" how his character blamed everything that bad that had happened to him on the police officer!  >:(  Sure [She said sarcastically.]!

Alas, pressure in one of my ears still hasn't gone away (a bit better when first waking up then it feels like half of my head is under the ocean).  Done with antibiotics and hoping that this will clear up on its own soon.  If not, I'll make an appointment with an ENT.  Reason why I haven't been listening to much music lately.  Fingers crossed here!  And thank you for asking Lol!  :)

PD

p.s.  Wonder whether or not I could watch the third season if I subscribed to the BBC iPlayer?  Will check into it later.



Bad luck with your ear infection - that sounds horrible...... Series 3 is worth the wait.  Very compelling viewing - Sarah Lancashire's acting is genuinely superb.  I worked on a show many years ago with one of the secondary characters - the very great Con O'Neill who plays Neill.  Very odd seeing Con - who I knew as a young man here playing an older middle-aged character.  Clearly I am just in self-denial about getting older myself!!
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Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on February 16, 2023, 11:05:37 AM
Quote from: krummholz on February 16, 2023, 06:41:32 AMI've been slowly making my way through BB for the last year or so (along with Madam Secretary and now the 4th season of The Handmaid's Tale). Definitely one of the darkest, most violent series I've ever seen (as is THT), but oh boy, is it good! Just finished Season 4 last night... what a season finale that was!
I remember enjoying MS (though it was some years ago).  Been tempted to watch The Handmaid's Tale (read the [excellent] book by Margaret Atwood many, many moons ago).  Sounds like you are enjoying it?  Haven't (at least yet) tried any of the Breaking Bad series...will have to look into it.

Quote from: Roasted Swan on February 16, 2023, 07:34:43 AMBad luck with your ear infection - that sounds horrible...... Series 3 is worth the wait.  Very compelling viewing - Sarah Lancashire's acting is genuinely superb.  I worked on a show many years ago with one of the secondary characters - the very great Con O'Neill who plays Neill.  Very odd seeing Con - who I knew as a young man here playing an older middle-aged character.  Clearly I am just in self-denial about getting older myself!!
Thanks!  I think that it was a sinus infection; thankfully, the pressure on my ear is (knock on wood) gone, but it feels like ummm...do you remember what it's like to get water in your ear whilst swimming and it taking a while for that feeling to go away--and your hearing to get back to normal? I'll probably call my GP tomorrow about it (again).

It's interesting that you brought up Con O'Neill as I instantly thought that he looked and sounded familiar.  Looked up who had played that character and am wondering what else I might have seen him perform in?  Which show did you work on with him?  And like you, was really impressed by Sarah Lancashire's performances over the first two seasons.  Some years ago, I watched the series with her in it set in Nova Scotia...am blanking out the name of it at the moment.

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: krummholz on February 16, 2023, 12:52:44 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on February 16, 2023, 11:05:37 AMI remember enjoying MS (though it was some years ago).  Been tempted to watch The Handmaid's Tale (read the [excellent] book by Margaret Atwood many, many moons ago).  Sounds like you are enjoying it?  Haven't (at least yet) tried any of the Breaking Bad series...will have to look into it.

I read the book decades ago as well! Agree that it was excellent. Yes, I've been enjoying the series as well (maybe "enjoy" isn't quite right given how dark the story is, but it's gripping and moving and very disturbing) - and MA is one of the executive producers, so it has her imprimatur and is faithful to her vision.

And PD, I hope your ear infection goes away soon! I've had a couple of bouts of the "serous" kind over the last few years (fluid behind the drum) - did not try antibiotics, but a 5-day course of low-dose prednisone took care of it both times.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on February 17, 2023, 12:38:10 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on February 16, 2023, 07:17:09 AMYep!  And also "loved" how his character blamed everything that bad that had happened to him on the police officer!  >:(  Sure [She said sarcastically.]!

Alas, pressure in one of my ears still hasn't gone away (a bit better when first waking up then it feels like half of my head is under the ocean).  Done with antibiotics and hoping that this will clear up on its own soon.  If not, I'll make an appointment with an ENT.  Reason why I haven't been listening to much music lately.  Fingers crossed here!  And thank you for asking Lol!  :)

PD

p.s.  Wonder whether or not I could watch the third season if I subscribed to the BBC iPlayer?  Will check into it later.



Sorry to hear that. Suffering from ear problems is not nice at all. My wife is seeing a specialist in March with very similar symptoms that you describe. She suffers the swishing effect in the mornings and also popping with itching and stinging.
I'm due to enter hospital next week for op. Walking wounded at Irons Towers! 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Florestan on February 17, 2023, 02:40:20 AM
Quote from: Irons on February 17, 2023, 12:38:10 AMI'm due to enter hospital next week for op. Walking wounded at Irons Towers! 


Best of luck and quick recovery!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Florestan on February 17, 2023, 02:42:09 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on February 16, 2023, 11:05:37 AMdo you remember what it's like to get water in your ear whilst swimming and it taking a while for that feeling to go away--and your hearing to get back to normal? I'll probably call my GP tomorrow about it (again).

Very unpleasant indeed. I hope you mend quickly.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: 71 dB on February 17, 2023, 03:54:37 AM
Quote from: krummholz on February 16, 2023, 06:41:32 AMI've been slowly making my way through BB for the last year or so.

So you have watched about one episode per week? I couldn't keep such slow speed myself. For me it is 14-20 episodes per week. Call it binge-watching if you want, but then again I watch only 1-2 series at a time so there is that...  :)

Quote from: krummholz on February 16, 2023, 06:41:32 AMDefinitely one of the darkest, most violent series I've ever seen, but oh boy, is it good!

Breaking Bad definitely has a very dark gritty realistic tone to it as a commentary on the American for profit healthcare system. The series contains graphic and brutal violence, but the reason why it hits viewers so hard is because of the way it is portrayed: The viewers care for the victims. It is not numbing like in many other shows/movies. The violence isn't to make viewers enjoy it, but rather be shocked by it.

Vince Gilligan, who is the brain behind the show is very very talented. He already made a name for himself as one of the writers for The X-Files and with Breaking Bad he got to fully explore his own creative visions.

Quote from: krummholz on February 16, 2023, 06:41:32 AMJust finished Season 4 last night... what a season finale that was!

[spoiler]something[/spoiler] is perhaps over the top, but yes, the last episodes of Season 4 are very good. Wait until you see the final episodes of the whole series (season 6)!

Also, if you enjoyed Breaking Bad this much, do not skip Better Call Saul. It has a bit more relaxed and funnier tone to it (what can you expect when it is about Saul Goodman?), but I might even prefer it to Breaking Bad (matter of taste really).
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on February 17, 2023, 04:09:42 AM
Quote from: Irons on February 17, 2023, 12:38:10 AMSorry to hear that. Suffering from ear problems is not nice at all. My wife is seeing a specialist in March with very similar symptoms that you describe. She suffers the swishing effect in the mornings and also popping with itching and stinging.
I'm due to enter hospital next week for op. Walking wounded at Irons Towers! 
Good luck Lol!  I hope that your surgery goes well and that soon you will be running marathons!

And good luck to your wife too.  Did hers start off as a head cold/sinus infection (mine did)?  I felt better after antibiotics and taking various decongestants and antihistamines, but can not shake the other.  Am going to call the doctor soon (today).

And thanks all for your well wishes!

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on February 17, 2023, 05:39:50 AM
Best wishes and recovery to you both, PD and Irons.

TD:

Finished Season 5 of The Crown last night - Still gripping and "entertaining" in its peculiar way. Not as convinced by Dominic West as Charles and by Imelda Staunton as Lilibet.

Debicki on the other hand played a very good Diana.

The manipulations around the Martin Bashir interview, actually covered in the relevant episodes, made quite an uncomfortable viewing.


Planning now to continue with The Gold on the BBC, about the aftermath of the Brinks robbery in the early 80's. 



Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on February 17, 2023, 07:13:08 AM
Quote from: Irons on February 17, 2023, 12:38:10 AMSorry to hear that. Suffering from ear problems is not nice at all. My wife is seeing a specialist in March with very similar symptoms that you describe. She suffers the swishing effect in the mornings and also popping with itching and stinging.
I'm due to enter hospital next week for op. Walking wounded at Irons Towers! 
Watm vibes for quick recovery for all.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on February 17, 2023, 07:37:18 AM
Thank you very much for posts above, very much appreciated.

I feel like the General who marched up the hill and then marched down again as op deferred to early March. I was warned to be prepared for this as NHS under huge pressure.

PD, I have some idea what you are going through and it is extremely tough. Keep us up to how you get on. I will pass on P's prognoses once we have one. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on February 17, 2023, 08:32:29 AM
Quote from: Irons on February 17, 2023, 07:37:18 AMThank you very much for posts above, very much appreciated.

I feel like the General who marched up the hill and then marched down again as op deferred to early March. I was warned to be prepared for this as NHS under huge pressure.

PD, I have some idea what you are going through and it is extremely tough. Keep us up to how you get on. I will pass on P's prognoses once we have one. 
Oh, no!  Sorry to hear about the delay!  And, dang, how are you going to juggle around your gardening plans/work?  :(

And thanks!  Would like to hear how they (hopefully) figure out how to help her.

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: krummholz on February 17, 2023, 09:06:04 AM
Quote from: 71 dB on February 17, 2023, 03:54:37 AMSo you have watched about one episode per week? I couldn't keep such slow speed myself. For me it is 14-20 episodes per week. Call it binge-watching if you want, but then again I watch only 1-2 series at a time so there is that...  :)

I have a one DVD at a time account with Netflix so I have to wait for them to send me the next disc. Typically when I get a disc from a series like Breaking Bad I will watch one episode every other night (on nights where I don't have to get up early the next day). But then I alternate Breaking Bad with Madam Secretary, The Handmaid's Tale, and a movie from a list of acclaimed movies of the past 5 years, interspersed between any two series. If I finish a disc tonight and mail it back tomorrow, I'll probably get a notice on Monday that they've sent out the next disc in my queue, which takes 3-4 business days to arrive. So it's typically two months or so from when I receive one disc from a series to when I receive the next one from the same series.

QuoteBreaking Bad definitely has a very dark gritty realistic tone to it as a commentary on the American for profit healthcare system. The series contains graphic and brutal violence, but the reason why it hits viewers so hard is because of the way it is portrayed: The viewers care for the victims. It is not numbing like in many other shows/movies. The violence isn't to make viewers enjoy it, but rather be shocked by it.

I agree, though I'd say the commentary on our healthcare system is only one dimension of the show's relevance. There is also a lot about addiction, the violence of the drug trade, white collar crime (Ted Beneke), and lots else.

QuoteGustavo Fring's death is perhaps over the top, but yes, the last episodes of Season 4 are very good. Wait until you see the final episodes of the whole series (season 6)!

Errm... you might want to insert a spoiler alert there, Poju! Though I knew the character was going to die, I had no idea when and I'm glad I didn't know.

QuoteAlso, if you enjoyed Breaking Bad this much, do not skip Better Call Saul. It has a bit more relaxed and funnier tone to it (what can you expect when it is about Saul Goodman?), but I might even prefer it to Breaking Bad (matter of taste really).

I was attracted to Breaking Bad because of the character of Walter White, his predicament, and how it draws him into an underworld in which he is really out of his element, until he degenerates out of desperation into just as bad a person as the criminals he has to deal with. Saul Goodman, on the other hand, strikes me as just a caricature of the sleazy crime-world lawyer. Of all the regular characters on Breaking Bad, he's the least attractive to me and I'm not sure I'd want to watch a series in which he's the central character... though I might try the first couple episodes after I'm done with Breaking Bad.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on February 17, 2023, 09:25:54 AM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Bachtoven on February 17, 2023, 10:49:39 AM
The last of Us on HBO Max. Compelling, but not for the faint of heart!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on February 17, 2023, 12:36:18 PM
Quote from: Bachtoven on February 17, 2023, 10:49:39 AMThe last of Us on HBO Max. Compelling, but not for the faint of heart!

As a huge fan of the games, I am very happy with this adaptation!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: 71 dB on February 18, 2023, 01:25:54 AM
Quote from: krummholz on February 17, 2023, 09:06:04 AMI have a one DVD at a time account with Netflix so I have to wait for them to send me the next disc.
DVD? You are watching in SD-quality? Ugghh! I bought the complete series on Blu-ray back in 2014. It was very cheap (sale), something like 40 euros ($45).

Quote from: krummholz on February 17, 2023, 09:06:04 AMTypically when I get a disc from a series like Breaking Bad I will watch one episode every other night (on nights where I don't have to get up early the next day). But then I alternate Breaking Bad with Madam Secretary, The Handmaid's Tale, and a movie from a list of acclaimed movies of the past 5 years, interspersed between any two series. If I finish a disc tonight and mail it back tomorrow, I'll probably get a notice on Monday that they've sent out the next disc in my queue, which takes 3-4 business days to arrive. So it's typically two months or so from when I receive one disc from a series to when I receive the next one from the same series.

We don't have this kind of service in Finland. Sending discs back sounds crazy. Who bothers to do something like that in 2023? Why don't you just stream instead (and on HD-quality!)?

Quote from: krummholz on February 17, 2023, 09:06:04 AMI agree, though I'd say the commentary on our healthcare system is only one dimension of the show's relevance. There is also a lot about addiction, the violence of the drug trade, white collar crime (Ted Beneke), and lots else.

Sure, there is a lot, but the for healthcare reality is what makes the idea of the series work. As they said, Breaking Bad wouldn't make much sense in other countries. People in the UK don't cook crystal meth to finance their cancer treatments, do they? No, because they have NHS.

Quote from: krummholz on February 17, 2023, 09:06:04 AMErrm... you might want to insert a spoiler alert there, Poju! Though I knew the character was going to die, I had no idea when and I'm glad I didn't know.

Didn't you just finish season 4? What the hell happened in the season 4 you received from Netflix? Also, this series is "old" at this point.

Quote from: krummholz on February 17, 2023, 09:06:04 AMI was attracted to Breaking Bad because of the character of Walter White, his predicament, and how it draws him into an underworld in which he is really out of his element, until he degenerates out of desperation into just as bad a person as the criminals he has to deal with. Saul Goodman, on the other hand, strikes me as just a caricature of the sleazy crime-world lawyer. Of all the regular characters on Breaking Bad, he's the least attractive to me and I'm not sure I'd want to watch a series in which he's the central character... though I might try the first couple episodes after I'm done with Breaking Bad.

Bob Odenkirk (playing Saul Goodman) is much better (hahah) in Better Call Saul, because the series concentrates on his character. It tells the story of how Jimmy McGill becomes Saul Goodman and the character is much more sympathetic. If you enjoy Breaking Bad a lot, you should definitely try Better Call Saul as well. I'd be surprised if you didn't enjoy that series too.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: vandermolen on February 18, 2023, 01:40:07 AM
Quote from: Florestan on February 17, 2023, 02:40:20 AMBest of luck and quick recovery!
+1
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: vandermolen on February 18, 2023, 01:41:53 AM
Quote from: Florestan on February 17, 2023, 02:42:09 AMVery unpleasant indeed. I hope you mend quickly.
Yes, same from me PD  :)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: vandermolen on February 18, 2023, 01:43:07 AM
Quote from: Irons on February 17, 2023, 12:38:10 AMSorry to hear that. Suffering from ear problems is not nice at all. My wife is seeing a specialist in March with very similar symptoms that you describe. She suffers the swishing effect in the mornings and also popping with itching and stinging.
I'm due to enter hospital next week for op. Walking wounded at Irons Towers! 
Sorry to hear this Lol (no bad-taste pun intended  ::) )
All strength to you and Mrs Lol.
 :)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: krummholz on February 18, 2023, 04:53:54 AM
Quote from: 71 dB on February 18, 2023, 01:25:54 AMDVD? You are watching in SD-quality? Ugghh! I bought the complete series on Blu-ray back in 2014. It was very cheap (sale), something like 40 euros ($45).

You took me too literally. I do have the Blu-Ray plan - and the Breaking Bad S4D3 disc was indeed a Blu-Ray. But Netflix sends me whatever they have on hand - sometimes it's a Blu-Ray, sometimes it's an old-style DVD.

QuoteWe don't have this kind of service in Finland. Sending discs back sounds crazy. Who bothers to do something like that in 2023? Why don't you just stream instead (and on HD-quality!)?

Because, browsing their catalogs of titles available on "DVD" (including Blu-Ray) vs. streaming, there were MANY titles I was interested in that were not available for streaming. The reverse was true as well, of course. For a time I had both DVD and streaming plans... until early last year, when they upped the price of one plan or the other - I think it was the streaming plan. I had to make a choice, so I ditched streaming and stuck with the "crazy" send-the-discs-back plan. :)

QuoteSure, there is a lot, but the for healthcare reality is what makes the idea of the series work. As they said, Breaking Bad wouldn't make much sense in other countries. People in the UK don't cook crystal meth to finance their cancer treatments, do they? No, because they have NHS.

Interesting perspective, never really thought about it that way. Remember that for Americans like myself, this healthcare system is our way of life. And it's unlikely to change anytime soon.

QuoteDidn't you just finish season 4? What the hell happened in the season 4 you received from Netflix? Also, this series is "old" at this point.

Ummm, Poju... you seem to have missed my point. It may be an old series, but many people have yet to watch it, and may not appreciate knowing ahead of time exactly who is going to be killed off exactly when.

QuoteBob Odenkirk (playing Saul Goodman) is much better (hahah) in Better Call Saul, because the series concentrates on his character. It tells the story of how Jimmy McGill becomes Saul Goodman and the character is much more sympathetic. If you enjoy Breaking Bad a lot, you should definitely try Better Call Saul as well. I'd be surprised if you didn't enjoy that series too.

Like I said, I probably will give it a try. But I seriously doubt that I could relate to Saul Goodman or any of the characters I've seen on Breaking Bad that he associates with. I find Walter White and his family, on the other hand, far more sympathetic, likewise DEA agent Hank and his family, in many ways typical suburban Americans who just happen to live with one foot in a world of crime, both white-collar and the most violent kind.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: 71 dB on February 18, 2023, 05:43:11 AM
Quote from: krummholz on February 18, 2023, 04:53:54 AMYou took me too literally. I do have the Blu-Ray plan - and the Breaking Bad S4D3 disc was indeed a Blu-Ray. But Netflix sends me whatever they have on hand - sometimes it's a Blu-Ray, sometimes it's an old-style DVD.

If you pay for Blu-ray plan, you should get Blu-rays or at minimum be refunded for getting DVD only.

Quote from: krummholz on February 18, 2023, 04:53:54 AMBecause, browsing their catalogs of titles available on "DVD" (including Blu-Ray) vs. streaming, there were MANY titles I was interested in that were not available for streaming. The reverse was true as well, of course. For a time I had both DVD and streaming plans... until early last year, when they upped the price of one plan or the other - I think it was the streaming plan. I had to make a choice, so I ditched streaming and stuck with the "crazy" send-the-discs-back plan. :)

Quite messy I would say. I don't like the "you own nothing" economy where you rent stuff instead of owning them. It is insane how much the owner class gets to dictate what other people consume with their money. You can see this only on DVD, but you can't stream it, but you can stream this, but you can't see it on Blu-ray etc.

Quote from: krummholz on February 18, 2023, 04:53:54 AMInteresting perspective, never really thought about it that way. Remember that for Americans like myself, this healthcare system is our way of life. And it's unlikely to change anytime soon.

Well, as an outsider I can point this out easily just as you could point out easily weird things (such as gambling machines in grocery stores  :D  ) about Finnish way of life I take for granted.

Yes, you are right. The American healthcare system isn't changing anytime soon or if it changes it is probably for into the wrong direction (repealed Obamacare and defunded Medicare). There is no limits to the cruelty of the Republicans and even some Democrats.

Quote from: krummholz on February 18, 2023, 04:53:54 AMUmmm, Poju... you seem to have missed my point. It may be an old series, but many people have yet to watch it, and may not appreciate knowing ahead of time exactly who is going to be killed off exactly when.

My point is there is a "courtesy period" of a few years during which tv shows and movies shouldn't be spoiled, but after that period everyone can blame himself/herself for not having watched the show/movie. What I spoiled has been out for viewing for 10 years or so! Of course it takes time to watch series. I watched 60's Doctor Who for the first time about 10 years ago (50 years late!), but if I get spoiled I blame myself. I can't expect the whole planet to use spoiler tags forever, because it takes me decades to watch something old.

I tried to add spoiler tags to my post, but it doesn't work so I wrote "something"

Quote from: krummholz on February 18, 2023, 04:53:54 AMLike I said, I probably will give it a try. But I seriously doubt that I could relate to Saul Goodman or any of the characters I've seen on Breaking Bad that he associates with. I find Walter White and his family, on the other hand, far more sympathetic, likewise DEA agent Hank and his family, in many ways typical suburban Americans who just happen to live with one foot in a world of crime, both white-collar and the most violent kind.
It is your choice. I have given my recommendation and you do what you want with it. Saul Goodman is the "Walter White" in Better Call Saul. Different character and personality of course, but imho not a bit less sympathetic.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: krummholz on February 18, 2023, 06:50:04 AM
Quote from: 71 dB on February 18, 2023, 05:43:11 AMIf you pay for Blu-ray plan, you should get Blu-rays or at minimum be refunded for getting DVD only.

I agree up to a point, but there are nice things about DVDs, at least with my Blu-Ray player. With most Blu-Ray discs, if you halt play and turn the player off, it will restart play at the outermost level or the beginning (even forcing you to forward through the coming attractions, if any), instead of resuming play at that point or even giving you the option to resume there. I have yet to find a DVD where the player doesn't automatically resume play where you stopped it.

QuoteQuite messy I would say. I don't like the "you own nothing" economy where you rent stuff instead of owning them. It is insane how much the owner class gets to dictate what other people consume with their money. You can see this only on DVD, but you can't stream it, but you can stream this, but you can't see it on Blu-ray etc.

Technically, of course, that's true even of the music on a CD - you may own the physical media, but the content is owned by the author (composer) and/or the company that produced the disc. In the case of e-books, this ownership model has caused no end of grief and excess expense for libraries. I'm not sure, but I've been under the impression that the issue is worldwide and not confined to the U.S. or even the West.

QuoteWell, as an outsider I can point this out easily just as you could point out easily weird things (such as gambling machines in grocery stores  :D  ) about Finnish way of life I take for granted.

Yes, you are right. The American healthcare system isn't changing anytime soon or if it changes it is probably for into the wrong direction (repealed Obamacare and defunded Medicare). There is no limits to the cruelty of the Republicans and even some Democrats.

I don't think either of those things will actually happen - what is more likely is that Medicare premiums and/or co-insurance rates will go up drastically, and probably coverage will be reduced. Obamacare, as enacted, was never a very good program. I don't see this as a political problem - it is a social / cultural one, and stems directly from the American tendency to want to have things yet pay for them on endless credit, an obviously unsustainable practice. Both Social Security and Medicare, as implemented in this country, have been called a form of Ponzi scheme. But that's a topic for another forum.

QuoteMy point is there is a "courtesy period" of a few years during which tv shows and movies shouldn't be spoiled, but after that period everyone can blame himself/herself for not having watched the show/movie. What I spoiled has been out for viewing for 10 years or so! Of course it takes time to watch series. I watched 60's Doctor Who for the first time about 10 years ago (50 years late!), but if I get spoiled I blame myself. I can't expect the whole planet to use spoiler tags forever, because it takes me decades to watch something old.

I tried to add spoiler tags to my post, but it doesn't work so I wrote "something"

Well of course, but it's still a worthwhile courtesy IMO. I always try to put in a warning before spoiling events in movies, etc. regardless of how long they have been out. But you are right; I looked for spoiler tags and couldn't find any, which is why I settled for white font. An imperfect solution, but there is no available font color that matches the background color of quoted text. It would be nice to see spoiler tags added to this BB.

QuoteIt is your choice. I have given my recommendation and you do what you want with it. Saul Goodman is the "Walter White" in Better Call Saul. Different character and personality of course, but imho not a bit less sympathetic.

So Jimmy McGill was just an ordinary chap before he became Saul Goodman? Now you have my interest piqued. And I've read that Gustavo Fring appears in Better Call Saul - of all the villains in Breaking Bad, I always found him the most interesting, especially given the events of "Hermanos". As I said, I'll give the series a try once I'm done with either Breaking Bad or The Handmaid's Tale, whichever comes first (I think the 5th season of Handmaid's Tale will probably not be out on DVD/BD by the time I'm finished with the 4th, so maybe then).
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: VonStupp on February 18, 2023, 07:02:23 AM
Quote from: krummholz on February 18, 2023, 04:53:54 AMBecause, browsing their catalogs of titles available on "DVD" (including Blu-Ray) vs. streaming, there were MANY titles I was interested in that were not available for streaming. The reverse was true as well, of course. For a time I had both DVD and streaming plans... until early last year, when they upped the price of one plan or the other - I think it was the streaming plan. I had to make a choice, so I ditched streaming and stuck with the "crazy" send-the-discs-back plan. :)

I do this as well.

Netflix's large disk supply of back catalog older film titles still gives me plenty to watch without the ever-shifting of what is available month-to-month streaming. It might not satisfy what I want in the immediate moment, but I am able to find much more of what I want to actually see.

VS
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Brahmsian on February 18, 2023, 07:50:37 AM
Just finished the entire Peaky Blinders series.

Seasons 1-4 - A+
Seasons 5-6 - a generous C-
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on February 18, 2023, 07:56:09 AM
Quote from: krummholz on February 17, 2023, 09:06:04 AMI have a one DVD at a time account with Netflix so I have to wait for them to send me the next disc.

Oh that is funny because I had been recently using the dvd service as well.  I wanted to watch a bunch of movies that never made it to streaming.  I also wanted to do it one last time, since I had been reading that 2023 might be the final year before Netflix discontinues their dvd plan for good.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on February 18, 2023, 07:58:40 AM
Quote from: OrchestralNut on February 18, 2023, 07:50:37 AMJust finished the entire Peaky Blinders series.

Seasons 1-4 - A+
Seasons 5-6 - a generous C-


Sounds like it went Game of Thrones.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on February 18, 2023, 09:09:41 AM
I'll put in a strong vote for anyone trying Better Call Saul. I feel it is a less gory, more sophisticated show from the creators of Breaking Bad. For the most part, I enjoyed Breaking Bad, but Better Call Saul is one of my favorite shows.

While I am at it, I want to put a huge plug for Mr. Inbetween. It's even better than the two above shows, IMO, and should appeal to fans of both/either.   
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on February 18, 2023, 09:21:49 AM
Tangentially:
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: krummholz on February 18, 2023, 09:29:07 AM
Quote from: DavidW on February 18, 2023, 07:56:09 AMOh that is funny because I had been recently using the dvd service as well.  I wanted to watch a bunch of movies that never made it to streaming.  I also wanted to do it one last time, since I had been reading that 2023 might be the final year before Netflix discontinues their dvd plan for good.

Where did you read that? I wouldn't be surprised, but I would be very disappointed. I was just not much impressed with their selection of titles available for streaming. If their selection improves (and maybe it has already), I might be less unhappy, but at the time (only a year ago or so) when I had to discontinue one service or the other, it was a no-brainer which to choose.
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Post by: krummholz on February 18, 2023, 09:38:34 AM
Quote from: Karl Tirebiter Henning on February 18, 2023, 09:21:49 AMTangentially:


Nice - if somewhat dated - description of the physics behind television (save only for the slightly inaccurate statement "into the atmosphere"). Very good to see Nimoy in an "educator" role - he did a good job.
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Post by: 71 dB on February 18, 2023, 09:54:53 AM
Quote from: krummholz on February 18, 2023, 06:50:04 AMSo Jimmy McGill was just an ordinary chap before he became Saul Goodman?

In fact yes! A chap with genes/talent to become a great layer, but an ordinary chap nevertheless. I'd tell more, but I'd be spoiling the series for you and other potential viewers.

Quote from: krummholz on February 18, 2023, 06:50:04 AMNow you have my interest piqued.

Nice. :)

Quote from: krummholz on February 18, 2023, 06:50:04 AMAnd I've read that Gustavo Fring appears in Better Call Saul - of all the villains in Breaking Bad, I always found him the most interesting, especially given the events of "Hermanos".

Yes, he is quite a lot in it, but not in the first two seasons. Many characters of Breaking Bad "join" the show at some point (Gustavo Fring appears in the third season and is in 38 episodes in all -that's 12 more than in Breaking Bad). Better Call Saul acts as a "prequel story" for Breaking Bad and explains for example why Hector Salamanca is in the wheelchair unable to speak. Mike Ehrmantraut has MASSIVE role in the series appearing in 61 episodes out of 63! The first two seasons don't connect with Breaking Bad much, but then the connections get stronger and stroger when the timeline gets closer to the beginning of Breaking Bad.

Quote from: krummholz on February 18, 2023, 06:50:04 AMAs I said, I'll give the series a try once I'm done with either Breaking Bad or The Handmaid's Tale, whichever comes first (I think the 5th season of Handmaid's Tale will probably not be out on DVD/BD by the time I'm finished with the 4th, so maybe then).

Yes, concentrate on Breaking Bad for now and enjoy! Chances are you WANT something Breaking Bad-like after you have finished the series and Better Call Saul with 63 episodes is waiting for you. There is also the Breaking Bad movie "El Camino" which continues right where Breaking Bad ends.
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Post by: DavidW on February 18, 2023, 10:10:45 AM
Quote from: krummholz on February 18, 2023, 09:29:07 AMWhere did you read that? I wouldn't be surprised, but I would be very disappointed. I was just not much impressed with their selection of titles available for streaming. If their selection improves (and maybe it has already), I might be less unhappy, but at the time (only a year ago or so) when I had to discontinue one service or the other, it was a no-brainer which to choose.

Oh sorry I don't remember it was a month ago now.  Netflix's streaming service has become progressively worse, and I don't see them turning things around.  They have a bad habit of cancelling good shows, greenlighting absolute trash and not spending enough money on third party content.
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Post by: 71 dB on February 18, 2023, 10:10:49 AM
Quote from: George on February 18, 2023, 09:09:41 AMI'll put in a strong vote for anyone trying Better Call Saul. I feel it is a less gory, more sophisticated show from the creators of Breaking Bad. For the most part, I enjoyed Breaking Bad, but Better Call Saul is one of my favorite shows.

My thoughts exactly. It is a shame if people don't give the series a chance thinking it is just a lesser spin off of Breaking Bad. I think Vince Gilligan perfected his craft during the six seasons of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul benefits from that a lot, being as you said "more sophisticated". If Breaking Bad is "COOL AF", Better Call Saul is "STYLISH AF".
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Post by: krummholz on February 18, 2023, 11:18:01 AM
Quote from: DavidW on February 18, 2023, 10:10:45 AMOh sorry I don't remember it was a month ago now.  Netflix's streaming service has become progressively worse, and I don't see them turning things around.  They have a bad habit of cancelling good shows, greenlighting absolute trash and not spending enough money on third party content.

Ouch. That's a bad sign. Netflix is the most successful media company because of what they have historically offered and the price they've offered it for - they almost single-handedly put Blockbuster Video out of business, for example. But if they jettison their original service (DVD) and do nothing to improve their other offerings, well there are plenty of competitors who will eat them for lunch unless they resort to unfair practices. I haven't been following the business very closely, so maybe that is already happening?
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Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on February 18, 2023, 12:25:35 PM
Quote from: krummholz on February 18, 2023, 09:38:34 AMNice - if somewhat dated - description of the physics behind television (save only for the slightly inaccurate statement "into the atmosphere"). Very good to see Nimoy in an "educator" role - he did a good job.
I remember when (I was young) being a bit surprised (Don't ask me why; the "stupidness" of youth?) when I found out that he had also written poetry (ran across a book of his in a bookstore...I believe that it was called "I am not Spock"?).

PD
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Post by: Karl Henning on February 18, 2023, 01:09:21 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on February 18, 2023, 12:25:35 PMI remember when (I was young) being a bit surprised (Don't ask me why; the "stupidness" of youth?) when I found out that he had also written poetry (ran across a book of his in a bookstore...I believe that it was called "I am not Spock"?).

PD
It's funny: He wrote I Am Not Spock (and one can readily, I think, appreciate why) and Star Trek fandom was at least partly enraged.
Later wrote I Am Spock. A beautiful man, I think.
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Post by: SimonNZ on February 18, 2023, 02:36:54 PM
Quote from: Karl Tirebiter Henning on February 18, 2023, 01:09:21 PMIt's funny: He wrote I Am Not Spock (and one can readily, I think, appreciate why) and Star Trek fandom was at least partly enraged.
Later wrote I Am Spock. A beautiful man, I think.

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Post by: SimonNZ on February 18, 2023, 04:21:17 PM
After being so impressed my Adam Curtis series TraumaZone on the fall of the Soviet Union I've started catching up with the rest of his work.

Finished the four-part The Mayfair Set on the rise of the asset strippers and corporate raiders, and have started the seven-part An Ocean Apart on Anglo-American relations from WW1 to the 80s.

All highly recommended.
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Post by: Daverz on February 18, 2023, 06:19:35 PM
Quote from: Karl Tirebiter Henning on February 18, 2023, 01:09:21 PMIt's funny: He wrote I Am Not Spock (and one can readily, I think, appreciate why) and Star Trek fandom was at least partly enraged.
Later wrote I Am Spock. A beautiful man, I think.

I would like to forget the woo he promoted on In Search Of.

There are some nice interviews on YT where he discusses the Boston neighborhood he grew up in and learning Yiddish later in life.

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Post by: Irons on February 19, 2023, 01:46:34 AM
Quote from: vandermolen on February 18, 2023, 01:43:07 AMSorry to hear this Lol (no bad-taste pun intended  ::) )
All strength to you and Mrs Lol.
 :)

Thanks, Jeffrey. I think PD is having a tougher time by the sound of things.
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Post by: DavidW on February 19, 2023, 07:54:02 AM
Quote from: krummholz on February 18, 2023, 11:18:01 AMOuch. That's a bad sign. Netflix is the most successful media company because of what they have historically offered and the price they've offered it for - they almost single-handedly put Blockbuster Video out of business, for example. But if they jettison their original service (DVD) and do nothing to improve their other offerings, well there are plenty of competitors who will eat them for lunch unless they resort to unfair practices. I haven't been following the business very closely, so maybe that is already happening?

Yes Netflix is no longer top dog.  They might look that way, but they had huge losses last year and are now looking to make password sharing a thing of the past and they now have an ads plan.  And if you look at Disney and realize that they also own ESPN+, 75% of Hulu and of course Disney Plus, combined Disney is now the top streamer by subscriber counts.  HBO Max has consistently the best original content.  And Amazon Prime has the broadest and deepest catalog of third party content.  Netflix is just not competitive anymore based upon any metric.
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Post by: VonStupp on February 22, 2023, 11:41:35 AM
Quote from: VonStupp on January 28, 2023, 04:41:07 AMWillow (2022)
Warwick Davis

I wouldn't be surprised if many walk away at the first episode - it is amateur hour.

Luckily, the fantasy action picks up immediately afterwards, redeeming what I initially was dreading following that first episode. A nice mix of fantasy (and silliness too).

Amar Chadha-Patel was a standout character, almost taking the show's attention handily himself.

VS

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I haven't laughed so much in a long, long while as I did during the 30-minute mockmentary on the making of Willow (2022). They even made a trailer of it to get a feel about the show (included below).

Warwick Davis is a natural, lovely comedian, ably poking fun at himself throughout.

High Point: A potential movie sequel named Willow: Willow's Colon

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Post by: Karl Henning on February 22, 2023, 12:10:22 PM
Quote from: VonStupp on February 22, 2023, 11:41:35 AMHigh Point: A potential movie sequel named Willow: Willow's Colon
I suppose because I am missing context, this sounds a bit intestinal to me.
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Post by: VonStupp on February 22, 2023, 01:09:53 PM
Quote from: Karl Tirebiter Henning on February 22, 2023, 12:10:22 PMI suppose because I am missing context, this sounds a bit intestinal to me.

Aye, its further subtitle is (a PSA about gastrointestinal health). Davis also claims to have invented the colon as well (puncuationally speaking).

Willow: Willow's Colon (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FnV_-ZhaMAAs0bp?format=jpg&name=4096x4096)
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Post by: George on February 22, 2023, 01:29:57 PM
Quote from: Karl Tirebiter Henning on February 22, 2023, 12:10:22 PMI suppose because I am missing context, this sounds a bit intestinal to me.

Reminds me of a joke that Norm Macdonald once told. He said that he was getting a colonoscopy and the person administering the test told him it was almost over and he said "how can you tell, are the credits beginning?"
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Post by: Todd on February 24, 2023, 06:23:40 AM
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The second season of Vikings Valhalla.  The whole vikings saga thing has run out of steam.  Only when Laura Berlin is onscreen as Queen Emma does the show compel.
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Post by: SimonNZ on February 24, 2023, 11:12:58 AM
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In the most unlikely junk shop found this 3-part documentary by James Shapiro (author of 1599 etc) I hadn't previously know existed on Shakespeare the Jacobean playwright, on how his later plays reflect the tastes and expectations of James I.
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Post by: Karl Henning on February 24, 2023, 08:14:43 PM
Just watched a smokin' two-part episode from the second season of Mission: Impossible... "The Slave."
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Post by: George on February 24, 2023, 08:18:00 PM
Poker Face
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Post by: Todd on February 25, 2023, 05:11:30 AM
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Watched the first episode of The Consultant, where award winning Christoph Waltz takes a paycheck job in a steaming pile of a black comedy.  So, so bad in every way.
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Post by: SimonNZ on February 26, 2023, 06:51:58 PM
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Liking this much more than the previous three seasons. Quite a different tone.
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Post by: DavidW on February 26, 2023, 06:54:55 PM
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Liking this much more than the previous three seasons. Quite a different tone.

I loved season one, but couldn't make it through season two.  I see now that HBO Max completely pulled the show, which is somehow even more rude and unfaithful than even Netflix is to their cult favorites.  Humph!
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Post by: George on February 26, 2023, 07:09:20 PM
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Season One
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Post by: SimonNZ on March 09, 2023, 12:16:20 PM
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Not essential viewing, but much better than I expected it to be.
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Post by: George on March 09, 2023, 02:03:45 PM
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Post by: Fëanor on March 11, 2023, 06:11:56 AM
Quote from: Todd on February 24, 2023, 06:23:40 AM(https://i0.wp.com/thefutureoftheforce.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Vikings-Valhalla-Season-2-Header.jpg?fit=1928%2C1088&ssl=1)

The second season of Vikings Valhalla.  The whole vikings saga thing has run out of steam.  Only when Laura Berlin is onscreen as Queen Emma does the show compel.

I agree, though I found Season 2 a bit more engaging.
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Post by: George on March 11, 2023, 07:22:54 AM
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Great, fun show. I'm up to Season 2.
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Post by: SimonNZ on March 13, 2023, 04:17:43 PM
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Post by: Todd on March 22, 2023, 06:47:37 AM
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Watched the first episode of History of the World, Part II.  That's enough for me.  Only Timothy Simons' portrayal of Lincoln elicited chuckles. 
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Post by: San Antone on March 22, 2023, 07:30:58 AM
Homicide: Life on the Street

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We bought the DVD entire series collection and have finished the first two seasons.  This show strikes me as among the best of the urban police procedurals. I especially like the ensemble cast approach, production values (minimal music) and the dialog writing and characterizations are excellent.

I believe it was created and produced by Barry Levinson who's has made four movies about Baltimore, I suppose his home town. 
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Post by: Fëanor on March 23, 2023, 07:43:25 AM
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Watched the first episode of History of the World, Part II.  That's enough for me.  Only Timothy Simons' portrayal of Lincoln elicited chuckles. 

Good to know.  I've never been big on shtetl anyway.
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Post by: Papy Oli on March 24, 2023, 01:55:12 AM
"The Gold"

BBC TV Series based on the Brinks-Mat Gold bullion robbery in the 80's in an Heathrow warehouse and the subsequent investigations and ramifications.

Very nicely made and gripping despite its misleading lack of rhythm. Worth a watch.

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Post by: Papy Oli on March 24, 2023, 02:08:43 AM
Also BBC's Control Room

Follows Gabe, an ordinary man who works as an emergency call handler for the Scottish Ambulance Service in Glasgow. One day he receives a desperate call from a woman who seems to know him.

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This one was a weird one. 3 episodes of absolute tension and stress but you'll most likely spend the first two hours going from one suspension of disbelief to another as the story develops and the central character gets deeper and deeper in trouble. The unfolding and resolution of the story's arcs in the final episode will however all make sense eventually. Worth the time, just stick with it.

   
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Post by: Irons on March 26, 2023, 01:17:36 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on March 24, 2023, 01:55:12 AM"The Gold"

BBC TV Series based on the Brinks-Mat Gold bullion robbery in the 80's in an Heathrow warehouse and the subsequent investigations and ramifications.

Very nicely made and gripping despite its misleading lack of rhythm. Worth a watch.

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I had one criticism of "The Gold", Olivier in that the series gave a slightly cheeky cockney chappie veneer to the purely evil David Noye. I read a report that he enjoyed the portrayal of himself in the series.

   
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Post by: Papy Oli on March 26, 2023, 01:56:33 AM
Quote from: Irons on March 26, 2023, 01:17:36 AMI had one criticism of "The Gold", Olivier in that the series gave a slightly cheeky cockney chappie veneer to the purely evil David Noye. I read a report that he enjoyed the portrayal of himself in the series.   

I think some of Noye's evil did come through at times, at least through Boyce/Bonneville continuous reminders of not wanting to let him get away with the savage stabbing of the policeman. I don't know to what extent Noye's cheeky chappie playing to the gallery during the trial was true or not?

Thinking about it further and actually concurring with your point, the closing comments being limited to the prison sentences of the various offenders were maybe not enough. It should have mentioned that Noye did indeed further prison time for his M25 murder and that Palmer was also shot dead in unclear circumstances in the 90's. As it stood, it could just be glossed over and reduced to smart "gentlemen" robbers just ending up being outsmarted by Boyce and his team when the truth was darker than that (at least, the documentary that followed the last episode went some way to re-establish the darker impact of the robbery, e.g. the establishment of the ecstasy market in the UK in the 90's via the gold money laundering and financing the US Mafia).
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Post by: LKB on March 26, 2023, 06:31:01 AM
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds

Season one was very enjoyable, save a few instances of clumsy and/or dumbed- down writing. It's the best Trek series since TNG, imho.
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Post by: milk on March 30, 2023, 07:03:21 AM
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Post by: Daverz on March 30, 2023, 05:28:57 PM
Quote from: Papy Oli on March 24, 2023, 02:08:43 AMAlso BBC's Control Room

Follows Gabe, an ordinary man who works as an emergency call handler for the Scottish Ambulance Service in Glasgow. One day he receives a desperate call from a woman who seems to know him.

Sounds like the 2018 Danish film The Guilty (there was also a US remake that I have not seen.)
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Post by: George on March 30, 2023, 05:41:58 PM
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Post by: SimonNZ on March 31, 2023, 04:27:17 PM
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Somehow hadn't heard of this fifteen-part documentary before stumbling on a box set in a secondhand store yesterday.

Will be watching a couple of episodes each weekend with a friend. Can't wait.
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Post by: DavidW on April 02, 2023, 02:59:08 PM
Quote from: Ennorat on April 02, 2023, 12:54:58 PMCurrently watching Star Trek: Enterprise.

I think that the third season is highly underrated.  Fourth season is pretty good to.  The first two seasons I thought were hit or miss.  Seems to be a familiar Star Trek curse.  We have a dedicated Trek thread btw.
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Post by: Papy Oli on April 03, 2023, 07:29:03 AM
Bad Sisters (Apple TV)

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An Irish gripping dark-humoured, wicked comedy and meaty multi-layered gut-punching drama about 4 sisters plotting to kill the abusive and coercive husband to save their 5th sister.

Very intelligently edited and built-up, jumping back and forth between the pre-death plotting by the sisters and the post-death investigations of a dodgy insurer suspecting sisterly foul play, thereby trying to avoid paying the life insurance claim to the widow.

Great acting throughout (special mentions for the oldest and youngest sisters) but top mark for the the brother-in-law, who you will really hate within minutes and then non-stop for 10 hours.

There are some talks of a second series but it isn't needed. It is already perfect as it stands, with a full closure of the story arcs and surprise twists in the last episode. Up there with the best series I have seen. Highly recommended.
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Post by: Fëanor on April 03, 2023, 11:26:34 AM
I watched Waco: An American Apocalypse, (2023) the Netfix documentary.  I thought it was pretty good and recommend -- 7.5/10*

I felt it was a good, balanced, and nuanced on account of the range of people interviewed.  These included Branch Davidian survivors, ATF and FBI agents, reporters, and the lawyer, Dick DeGuerin, who tried put failed to represent David Koresh, the Branch Davidian cult leader and messiah.

ATF and FBI agents interviewed provided a lot of nuance on account of their feelings then and now.  Notable in that regard was the disharmony between FBI negotiators on the one hand, and the FBI Hostage Rescue Team, (i.e. SWAT team), on the other.

Intriguing and depressing were the interviews with Branch Davidian survivors, Kathy Schroeder, David Thibodeau, and Heather Jones. All were unrepentant in varying degrees as well, IMO, in their forthrightness.  It's depressing to see these folks, most eloquently Schroeder, expressed their continuing conviction the mission and righteousness of David Koresh, a narcissistic, controlling megalomaniac.

I was impressed with the summation of Bob Ricks, FBI Special Agent in Charge, who feels that David Koresh was always in control of events and held the FBI hostage as much as he did the Branch Davidian cult members.

What is missing perhaps is discussion of the ongoing impact  of the Waco incident on American gun rights extremists and "Sovereign Citizen" government author haters.

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Post by: SimonNZ on April 06, 2023, 03:48:26 PM
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Enjoying this way more than I expected to.
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Post by: Irons on April 07, 2023, 08:01:39 AM
At last a series that entertains and shocks in equal degree. I am absolutely loving the gritty BBC and HBO co-production of Rain Dogs. The underbelly of seedy London life exposed with no punches pulled and a star is born with Jack Farthing playing Selby. An anti-hero personified. 
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Post by: George on April 07, 2023, 08:44:36 AM
Quote from: Irons on April 07, 2023, 08:01:39 AMAt last a series that entertains and shocks in equal degree. I am absolutely loving the gritty BBC and HBO co-production of Rain Dogs. The underbelly of seedy London life exposed with no punches pulled and a star is born with Jack Farthing playing Selby. An anti-hero personified.

Thanks for sharing this! I am always on the lookout for new shows to watch. From what you wrote, it sounds like I'd like it. Some of my favorites: Mr. Inbetween, Killing Eve, Better Call Saul, Preacher, American Gods, Succession, Poker Face....
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Post by: Papy Oli on April 08, 2023, 01:35:21 AM
Quote from: Irons on April 07, 2023, 08:01:39 AMAt last a series that entertains and shocks in equal degree. I am absolutely loving the gritty BBC and HBO co-production of Rain Dogs. The underbelly of seedy London life exposed with no punches pulled and a star is born with Jack Farthing playing Selby. An anti-hero personified.

Watched the first episode last night based on your post. Ok, that was unsettling and funny. We'll carry on  ;D
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Post by: SonicMan46 on April 08, 2023, 09:20:57 AM
Mandalorian - started Season 3 last night; "The eight-episode season premiered on the streaming service Disney+ on March 1, 2023, and will run until April 19, 2023. A fourth season is in development. (Source (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mandalorian_(season_3)))" - watched the first two episodes last night.  Dave :)
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Post by: KevinP on April 08, 2023, 05:53:05 PM
Just finished season one of Undone.

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Post by: SimonNZ on April 08, 2023, 06:42:51 PM
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with all the character-culling I knew had to come
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Post by: Wanderer on April 08, 2023, 11:10:01 PM
Quote from: SonicMan46 on April 08, 2023, 09:20:57 AMMandalorian - started Season 3 last night; "The eight-episode season premiered on the streaming service Disney+ on March 1, 2023, and will run until April 19, 2023. A fourth season is in development. (Source (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mandalorian_(season_3)))" - watched the first two episodes last night.  Dave :)
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Liking this. The only other new TV show I've committed myself to watching currently is the latest season of Star Trek: Picard. And since it's available on Netflix, I'm also slowly going through Seinfeld for the first time - an episode or two every few days, currently traversing season 4. Remember all the comedic opportunities extant in a world without mobile phones? 
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Post by: vandermolen on April 09, 2023, 01:26:00 AM
Quote from: Irons on April 07, 2023, 08:01:39 AMAt last a series that entertains and shocks in equal degree. I am absolutely loving the gritty BBC and HBO co-production of Rain Dogs. The underbelly of seedy London life exposed with no punches pulled and a star is born with Jack Farthing playing Selby. An anti-hero personified.
Jack Farthing is excellent in everything I have seen him in.
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Post by: Irons on April 09, 2023, 02:01:29 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on April 08, 2023, 01:35:21 AMWatched the first episode last night based on your post. Ok, that was unsettling and funny. We'll carry on  ;D

I have one to go. Loses it's way a bit in the middle but then picks up for a moving finale.

Watching the undertaker assistant dancing around a coffin to Warewolves of London had me in stiches. ;D
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Post by: Roy Bland on April 09, 2023, 06:08:07 PM
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Post by: Papy Oli on April 10, 2023, 12:11:30 AM
Quote from: Irons on April 09, 2023, 02:01:29 AMI have one to go. Loses it's way a bit in the middle but then picks up for a moving finale.

Watching the undertaker assistant dancing around a coffin to Warewolves of London had me in stiches. ;D

Re Rain Dogs

We ended up bingeing the remaining 7 episodes last night  :-[  Not entirely sure what hooked us about it but it sure did  :o

You couldn't help but rooting for all of them in some sort of weird way.

This series is one strange beast.  ;D
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Post by: Papy Oli on April 10, 2023, 12:14:16 AM
Quote from: Irons on April 09, 2023, 02:01:29 AMWatching the undertaker assistant dancing around a coffin to Warewolves of London had me in stiches. ;D

PS: It's the bit just after the dancing that got us howling  ;D  ;D
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Post by: Irons on April 10, 2023, 02:26:28 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on April 10, 2023, 12:11:30 AMRe Rain Dogs

We ended up bingeing the remaining 7 episodes last night  :-[  Not entirely sure what hooked us about it but it sure did  :o

You couldn't help but rooting for all of them in some sort of weird way.

This series is one strange beast.  ;D

From the depths of depravity love conquers all! Set up for a second series, methinks.
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Post by: Irons on April 10, 2023, 02:38:51 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on April 10, 2023, 12:14:16 AMPS: It's the bit just after the dancing that got us howling  ;D  ;D

 :o  ;D

What about the scene when the posh mums are trying to work out the subject of Lenny's artwork! ;D
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Post by: Papy Oli on April 10, 2023, 06:23:56 AM
Quote from: Irons on April 10, 2023, 02:26:28 AMFrom the depths of depravity love conquers all! Set up for a second series, methinks.

Quite!

It was good acting all round. We warmed up to Daisy May Cooper very recently when watching an older series of Taskmaster so that helped for Rain Dogs. We'll have to seek out her more comedic output (e.g. This Country).

Not seen Jack Farthing in anything before but he was just mesmerizing.

Quote from: Irons on April 10, 2023, 02:38:51 AMWhat about the scene when the posh mums are trying to work out the subject of Lenny's artwork! ;D

Definitely a sunset in India!  ;D  ;D
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Post by: Irons on April 11, 2023, 01:10:44 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on April 10, 2023, 06:23:56 AMQuite!

It was good acting all round. We warmed up to Daisy May Cooper very recently when watching an older series of Taskmaster so that helped for Rain Dogs. We'll have to seek out her more comedic output (e.g. This Country).

Not seen Jack Farthing in anything before but he was just mesmerizing.

Definitely a sunset in India!  ;D  ;D

Daisy May Cooper not only stars but also wrote Am I Being Unreasonable? which received excellent reviews. We have it lined up for this weekend.
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Post by: Papy Oli on April 11, 2023, 01:48:09 AM
Quote from: Irons on April 11, 2023, 01:10:44 AMDaisy May Cooper not only stars but also wrote Am I Being Unreasonable? which received excellent reviews. We have it lined up for this weekend.

We'll have to try that one, Lol, as "This Country" didn't work for us.

We are also now halfway through Blue Lights, a crime series set in the Northern Ireland Police series, about 3 policemen/women in their probation period. Quite nicely done and gripping enough. Just a bit more close to the bone than normal given the threats reported lately in the news.

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Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on April 11, 2023, 10:24:11 AM
Quote from: Irons on April 11, 2023, 01:10:44 AMDaisy May Cooper not only stars but also wrote Am I Being Unreasonable? which received excellent reviews. We have it lined up for this weekend.
Hey, a show which features gardening AND a cat?!  Right up my alley!  ;D

PD
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Post by: Irons on April 12, 2023, 01:29:56 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on April 11, 2023, 01:48:09 AMWe'll have to try that one, Lol, as "This Country" didn't work for us.

We are also now halfway through Blue Lights, a crime series set in the Northern Ireland Police series, about 3 policemen/women in their probation period. Quite nicely done and gripping enough. Just a bit more close to the bone than normal given the threats reported lately in the news.

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Thanks for tip, Olivier. Will pass on This Country.

Starting to find British cop shows boring as all so similar. We were fans of the Nordic genre but they have become samey too.
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Post by: Irons on April 12, 2023, 01:30:35 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on April 11, 2023, 10:24:11 AMHey, a show which features gardening AND a cat?!  Right up my alley!  ;D

PD

 ;D
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Post by: Papy Oli on April 13, 2023, 01:57:17 PM
Aussie comedy Colin from Accounts on the BBC IPlayer.
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Ashley is a medical student who has just been dumped. Gordon runs a micro-brewery and has always been unlucky in love. The two are thrust together when, distracted by Ashley's actions, Gordon hits a stray dog with his car.

Blunt, sarcastic, sometimes puerile, at times dark or creepy but an absolute understated little gem of a Rom-Com of sorts at its most adorable and heart-warming, without ever being soppy or unrealistic. 8 x 30 min episodes, crammed with characters and side-stories, binged in less than 24 hours, leaving us now terribly missing Gordon & Ashley.

Man, this was a great watch.

       
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Post by: Irons on April 14, 2023, 12:51:51 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on April 13, 2023, 01:57:17 PMAussie comedy Colin from Accounts on the BBC IPlayer.
(https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/736x414_b/p0f8vst6.jpg)
Ashley is a medical student who has just been dumped. Gordon runs a micro-brewery and has always been unlucky in love. The two are thrust together when, distracted by Ashley's actions, Gordon hits a stray dog with his car.

Blunt, sarcastic, sometimes puerile, at times dark or creepy but an absolute understated little gem of a Rom-Com of sorts at its most adorable and heart-warming, without ever being soppy or unrealistic. 8 x 30 min episodes, crammed with characters and side-stories, binged in less than 24 hours, leaving us now terribly missing Gordon & Ashley.

Man, this was a great watch.

       

We are in, Olivier.
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Post by: Irons on April 15, 2023, 01:02:34 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on April 13, 2023, 01:57:17 PMAussie comedy Colin from Accounts on the BBC IPlayer.
(https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/736x414_b/p0f8vst6.jpg)
Ashley is a medical student who has just been dumped. Gordon runs a micro-brewery and has always been unlucky in love. The two are thrust together when, distracted by Ashley's actions, Gordon hits a stray dog with his car.

Blunt, sarcastic, sometimes puerile, at times dark or creepy but an absolute understated little gem of a Rom-Com of sorts at its most adorable and heart-warming, without ever being soppy or unrealistic. 8 x 30 min episodes, crammed with characters and side-stories, binged in less than 24 hours, leaving us now terribly missing Gordon & Ashley.

Man, this was a great watch.

       

Watched first two episodes, fresh as new paint and very funny. Really odd reading nipplegate posts on another thread after just viewing Gordon and Ashley's first meeting! :o 
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Post by: Papy Oli on April 15, 2023, 01:26:47 AM
Quote from: Irons on April 15, 2023, 01:02:34 AMWatched first two episodes, fresh as new paint and very funny. Really odd reading nipplegate posts on another thread after just viewing Gordon and Ashley's first meeting! :o 

Glad you enjoy it, Lol!

We're still laughing our head off at some of the scenes and lines. I think it will have a re-watch sooner rather than later.
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Post by: VonStupp on April 15, 2023, 03:27:10 AM
The Mandalorian Season 1
Pedro Pascal
Carl Weathers, Nick Nolte, Werner Herzog

I usually get around to watching streaming series' well past their prime, which is why I am actively avoiding the Star Trek thread currently.

Started this one last night.
VS

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Post by: DavidW on April 16, 2023, 02:07:22 PM
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Just finished series 1 of Vera.  I discovered the show when at my parents.  The later episodes are great.  Starting from the beginning, the first three episodes were a bit confusing and melodramatic.  But then the fourth episode was a banger!  I'll be starting series 2 soonish.
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Post by: San Antone on April 16, 2023, 02:12:50 PM
Star Trek: Picard. Season 1 - Season Finale tonight.
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Post by: DavidW on April 16, 2023, 02:18:23 PM
Quote from: San Antone on April 16, 2023, 02:12:50 PMStar Trek: Picard. Season 1 - Season Finale tonight.

I thought it was supposed to air on April 20.
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Post by: San Antone on April 16, 2023, 04:29:26 PM
Quote from: DavidW on April 16, 2023, 02:18:23 PMI thought it was supposed to air on April 20.

This is Season 1 - I am streaming it off Paramount+
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Post by: DavidW on April 16, 2023, 05:17:13 PM
Quote from: San Antone on April 16, 2023, 04:29:26 PMThis is Season 1 - I am streaming it off Paramount+

Oh season 1!  Ha!  I missed that.  I got my hopes up and actually checked the app. ;D Yeah I need more sleep.
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Post by: Brian on April 16, 2023, 07:20:09 PM
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Just finished series 1 of Vera.  I discovered the show when at my parents.  The later episodes are great.  Starting from the beginning, the first three episodes were a bit confusing and melodramatic.  But then the fourth episode was a banger!  I'll be starting series 2 soonish.

Oh!! Thank you. We watched the first three and found them...a bit confusing and melodramatic.  ;D  Guess it's time to try number four!
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Post by: George on April 19, 2023, 04:25:29 PM
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Second time through this great show. Everyone is great, but Jon Voight is absolutely hilarious as the father.
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Post by: Papy Oli on April 24, 2023, 09:39:39 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on April 11, 2023, 01:48:09 AMWe'll have to try that one, Lol, as "This Country" didn't work for us.

We are also now halfway through Blue Lights, a crime series set in the Northern Ireland Police series, about 3 policemen/women in their probation period. Quite nicely done and gripping enough. Just a bit more close to the bone than normal given the threats reported lately in the news.

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Finished Blue Lights after a hiatus. Decent, ultimately more about the psychologic impact on the newcomers in the force and its inner workings than the crime aspect.

Quote from: Papy Oli on April 13, 2023, 01:57:17 PMAussie comedy Colin from Accounts on the BBC IPlayer.
(https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/736x414_b/p0f8vst6.jpg)
Ashley is a medical student who has just been dumped. Gordon runs a micro-brewery and has always been unlucky in love. The two are thrust together when, distracted by Ashley's actions, Gordon hits a stray dog with his car.

Blunt, sarcastic, sometimes puerile, at times dark or creepy but an absolute understated little gem of a Rom-Com of sorts at its most adorable and heart-warming, without ever being soppy or unrealistic. 8 x 30 min episodes, crammed with characters and side-stories, binged in less than 24 hours, leaving us now terribly missing Gordon & Ashley.

Man, this was a great watch.

     


3 episodes in a second run of the above.  :-[  ;D  ;D
Even more laughter and appreciation of how great this is.
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Post by: Irons on April 25, 2023, 07:21:52 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on April 24, 2023, 09:39:39 AMFinished Blue Lights after a hiatus. Decent, ultimately more about the psychologic impact on the newcomers in the force and its inner workings than the crime aspect.
 

3 episodes in a second run of the above.  :-[  ;D  ;D
Even more laughter and appreciation of how great this is.

Colin was a great watch, Olivier. Thanks for heads up! Harriet Dyer who plays Ashley has that rare quality of screen presence. Your eyes are drawn to her whenever featuring. Mind you, Colin was the star! ;D
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Post by: Brian on April 26, 2023, 10:16:27 AM
This is not entirely on topic, but just to say that I'm listening to a mono recording of Prokofiev's Scythian Suite (Ancerl/Czech), and that spooky first-movement flute solo sounds like something you'd hear in a scene of Columbo.
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Post by: Papy Oli on April 27, 2023, 01:30:18 AM
Quote from: Irons on April 25, 2023, 07:21:52 AMColin was a great watch, Olivier. Thanks for heads up! Harriet Dyer who plays Ashley has that rare quality of screen presence. Your eyes are drawn to her whenever featuring. Mind you, Colin was the star! ;D

Good stuff, Lol.

Another one in the queue at the moment is the third and final series of "GUILT", starting tonight on BBC 2, although the full third series is already on the I-player. We had forgotten quite a bit of the story arcs in Series 2, so we'll be watching that one again beforehand.
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Post by: SimonNZ on April 28, 2023, 05:41:07 PM
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Had ignored this when it came out, but its way better than I expected.
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Post by: BWV 1080 on April 28, 2023, 05:57:09 PM
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Had ignored this when it came out, but its way better than I expected.

There was some talk of a sequel, treading the ground of I Claudius, unfortunately nothing came of it.
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Post by: vandermolen on April 28, 2023, 11:34:50 PM
Magpie Murders
A highly entertaining Agatha Christie type series, set in 1955 and the present day.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on April 30, 2023, 01:00:38 PM
Stumbled across this series and when I saw who some of the main stars were (Gabriel Byrne and Charles Dance) thought "Let's give it a go!"  It's called "Secret State" (British) series about the interconnectedness of big companies, politicians, and the military in this drama.  I believe that it's from 2012?  Watching the first season (episode 1) and it looks promising.  Story line (so far):  an American petrol company's plant in a poor working area of England has just had a major explosion killing a lot of locals.  The government is under heavy criticism and is trying to sort out the mess (at least some of them seem to be trying to)....and I'll leave it at that!  I don't want to spoil it for anyone.

PD
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Post by: George on April 30, 2023, 01:32:38 PM
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Post by: Papy Oli on May 01, 2023, 04:47:27 AM
Binged in one rainy Sunday afternoon: BBC's GUILT final season 3.

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It has its usual darkness, sarcasm, humour, plotting & backstabbing, with a couple of new storylines and some new characters intertwining nicely into the longer established arcs. This is actually what saves this season from otherwise being too "samey". Closing it all (neatly) in this third instalment feels right but also necessary.

Still a recommended watch for the fans this oddball of a series.     
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Post by: Irons on May 01, 2023, 06:37:24 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on May 01, 2023, 04:47:27 AMBinged in one rainy Sunday afternoon: BBC's GUILT final season 3.

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It has its usual darkness, sarcasm, humour, plotting & backstabbing, with a couple of new storylines and some new characters intertwining nicely into the longer established arcs. This is actually what saves this season from otherwise being too "samey". Closing it all (neatly) in this third instalment feels right but also necessary.

Still a recommended watch for the fans this oddball of a series.     

Watched first episode. I liked it, the wife didn't. We both enjoyed the first series, this seemed a bit contrived in comparison.
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Post by: Brian on May 02, 2023, 06:39:45 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on April 30, 2023, 01:00:38 PMStumbled across this series and when I saw who some of the main stars were (Gabriel Byrne and Charles Dance) thought "Let's give it a go!"  It's called "Secret State" (British) series about the interconnectedness of big companies, politicians, and the military in this drama.  I believe that it's from 2012?  Watching the first season (episode 1) and it looks promising.  Story line (so far):  an American petrol company's plant in a poor working area of England has just had a major explosion killing a lot of locals.  The government is under heavy criticism and is trying to sort out the mess (at least some of them seem to be trying to)....and I'll leave it at that!  I don't want to spoil it for anyone.

PD
Speaking of which, I recently saw on Britbox a three part miniseries of crime novel adaptations starring Gabriel Byrne and Michael Gambon, called "Quirke." Definitely going to give that one a go, especially as the novelist (John Banville) is a skilled developer of character and setting.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on May 02, 2023, 06:52:52 AM
Quote from: Brian on May 02, 2023, 06:39:45 AMSpeaking of which, I recently saw on Britbox a three part miniseries of crime novel adaptations starring Gabriel Byrne and Michael Gambon, called "Quirke." Definitely going to give that one a go, especially as the novelist (John Banville) is a skilled developer of character and setting.
Haven't heard of that miniseries, but will check into it.

By the way, how do you like Britbox overall?  Thoughts?

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Brian on May 02, 2023, 07:02:27 AM
We've loved Britbox. "Cozy" and witty mysteries are our bread-and-butter TV, so we have loved watching all of Death in Paradise, Jonathan Creek, New Tricks, Shakespeare & Hathaway (which is a little dumber than the first three), etc. They have basically all the Agatha Christie adaptations, including a few classic movies from the 70s/80s ("real" movies, not TV movies). Almost all the BBC adaptations of Dickens, Shakespeare, Hardy, Austen, etc. And there are some good prestige dramas such as Line of Duty. The sitcom collection includes a lot of new stuff and a lot of true classics (Are You Being Served?, Keeping Up Appearances, etc.).

One thing that is nice about Britbox compared to other services is that it does not have a lot of junk clogging things up. We don't have to wade through 50 generic low-budget reality show competitions in order to find the acclaimed TV. It seems to be made by people who really like good television. We began paying for it during the start of the Covid pandemic and we have definitely found 3 years' worth of good stuff to watch, much of it previously unknown to us. (Rosemary & Thyme was a silly but charming surprise, for example. And we had never heard of A Touch of Frost.)

One thing that is not so nice is that despite having access to the BBC archives, they don't upload anything near all the BBC material that exists. I think the BBC also makes money selling streaming rights to Netflix, Amazon, etc. So despite being owned by BBC Studios, Britbox doesn't have Sherlock, and for a lot of panel shows (8 out of 10 Cats, Would I Lie to You?, etc.) it only has a small number of seasons. It also only has 3 of 23 seasons for Grand Designs, our favorite home show. As a food person, I was very interested to learn that Sue Perkins (of Bake Off) had a docuseries called The Supersizers where she and a food critic spent weeks eating the authentic diets of people in various historical eras. Like a week of eating all Elizabethan specialty foods, or ancient Roman foods. But it's not on Britbox—in fact, the only place it is available is super-grainy videos on Sue's personal Facebook page! So there are some pesky gaps.
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Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on May 02, 2023, 08:52:49 AM
Quote from: Brian on May 02, 2023, 07:02:27 AMWe've loved Britbox. "Cozy" and witty mysteries are our bread-and-butter TV, so we have loved watching all of Death in Paradise, Jonathan Creek, New Tricks, Shakespeare & Hathaway (which is a little dumber than the first three), etc. They have basically all the Agatha Christie adaptations, including a few classic movies from the 70s/80s ("real" movies, not TV movies). Almost all the BBC adaptations of Dickens, Shakespeare, Hardy, Austen, etc. And there are some good prestige dramas such as Line of Duty. The sitcom collection includes a lot of new stuff and a lot of true classics (Are You Being Served?, Keeping Up Appearances, etc.).

One thing that is nice about Britbox compared to other services is that it does not have a lot of junk clogging things up. We don't have to wade through 50 generic low-budget reality show competitions in order to find the acclaimed TV. It seems to be made by people who really like good television. We began paying for it during the start of the Covid pandemic and we have definitely found 3 years' worth of good stuff to watch, much of it previously unknown to us. (Rosemary & Thyme was a silly but charming surprise, for example. And we had never heard of A Touch of Frost.)

One thing that is not so nice is that despite having access to the BBC archives, they don't upload anything near all the BBC material that exists. I think the BBC also makes money selling streaming rights to Netflix, Amazon, etc. So despite being owned by BBC Studios, Britbox doesn't have Sherlock, and for a lot of panel shows (8 out of 10 Cats, Would I Lie to You?, etc.) it only has a small number of seasons. It also only has 3 of 23 seasons for Grand Designs, our favorite home show. As a food person, I was very interested to learn that Sue Perkins (of Bake Off) had a docuseries called The Supersizers where she and a food critic spent weeks eating the authentic diets of people in various historical eras. Like a week of eating all Elizabethan specialty foods, or ancient Roman foods. But it's not on Britbox—in fact, the only place it is available is super-grainy videos on Sue's personal Facebook page! So there are some pesky gaps.
When I looked at it, I had the impression that it seemed to contain mostly older shows (a number which I've already watched most of).  I'd love to be able to watch newer ones and/or ones which are currently being shown in the UK.  Wondering whether or not there's any way to do that--short of moving to the UK?

That Sue Perkins show sounds quite interesting!  I love reading about the history of food.  Once, some years ago, I had to make a food to bring to a medieval feast and found a relevant cookbook.  Made a greenish-colored  bread which featured a whole lot of parsley.....boy, was that ever a whole lot of chopping!

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on May 02, 2023, 10:21:29 AM
I also love Britbox Brian.  The only thing is that since it seems like content is 80% Britbox and 20% AcornTV, so I wish they would just merge.  Would like to go back to watching Miss Fischer's Murder Mysteries.

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on May 02, 2023, 10:23:14 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on May 02, 2023, 08:52:49 AMWhen I looked at it, I had the impression that it seemed to contain mostly older shows (a number which I've already watched most of).  I'd love to be able to watch newer ones and/or ones which are currently being shown in the UK.  Wondering whether or not there's any way to do that--short of moving to the UK?

Britbox has plenty of new shows.  Including ones just airing now.  If you got that idea from looking at the Britbox channel on prime (which does a terrible job with curation), please try the dedicated app or the website instead.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Brian on May 02, 2023, 10:30:26 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on May 02, 2023, 08:52:49 AMWhen I looked at it, I had the impression that it seemed to contain mostly older shows (a number which I've already watched most of).  I'd love to be able to watch newer ones and/or ones which are currently being shown in the UK.  Wondering whether or not there's any way to do that--short of moving to the UK?

That Sue Perkins show sounds quite interesting!  I love reading about the history of food.  Once, some years ago, I had to make a food to bring to a medieval feast and found a relevant cookbook.  Made a greenish-colored  bread which featured a whole lot of parsley.....boy, was that ever a whole lot of chopping!

PD
There is some new/ongoing stuff on Britbox, and they have even gotten into the business of original series - often co-productions with the BBC or another service. For example, once Death in Paradise took off as a hit (it's still running), Britbox started making its own version, The Mallorca Files.

However, Britbox is a collaboration of BBC and ITV with some but not all of their catalogues. This leaves out one of the UK's most prestigious networks, Channel Four. Channel Four often licenses things to Netflix instead, like their most famous recent shows, Derry Girls and The Great British Bake Off.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on May 03, 2023, 07:02:51 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on May 02, 2023, 06:52:52 AMHaven't heard of that miniseries, but will check into it.

By the way, how do you like Britbox overall?  Thoughts?

PD

I know you are an aclomshed
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on May 02, 2023, 06:52:52 AMHaven't heard of that miniseries, but will check into it.

By the way, how do you like Britbox overall?  Thoughts?

PD

I think you may enjoy MasterChef PD.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on May 04, 2023, 05:57:07 AM
Quote from: Brian on May 02, 2023, 10:30:26 AMThere is some new/ongoing stuff on Britbox, and they have even gotten into the business of original series - often co-productions with the BBC or another service. For example, once Death in Paradise took off as a hit (it's still running), Britbox started making its own version, The Mallorca Files.

However, Britbox is a collaboration of BBC and ITV with some but not all of their catalogues. This leaves out one of the UK's most prestigious networks, Channel Four. Channel Four often licenses things to Netflix instead, like their most famous recent shows, Derry Girls and The Great British Bake Off.
Thanks for the info!

Quote from: Irons on May 03, 2023, 07:02:51 AMI know you are an aclomshed
I think you may enjoy MasterChef PD.
Hadn't heard that term before, but I suspect that it was meant as a compliment.  ;)

I've watched some of the British cooking shows before like "The Great British Bakeoff".  And have also watched some of the "Death in Paradise" shows.  Here in the States, PBS shows a number of British mysteries/period/etc., shows.  Part of the trick though is catching the latest episodes live....if not, then you would need to subscribe to be able to watch them on demand. 

I've also used the library system to watch older series (including ones that were made for subscription networks like HBO).

I do love a good mystery!  :)

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on May 04, 2023, 09:32:10 AM
Barry
Season 4

Sooooooo good!!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Florestan on May 05, 2023, 03:35:59 AM
Quote from: DavidW on May 02, 2023, 10:21:29 AMI also love Britbox Brian.  The only thing is that since it seems like content is 80% Britbox and 20% AcornTV, so I wish they would just merge.  Would like to go back to watching Miss Fischer's Murder Mysteries.

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There's also this:

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Watched a few episodes on Epic Drama but apart from Geraldine Hakewill's personal charm it's not as good as its predecessor.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Roy Bland on May 06, 2023, 05:38:31 PM
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on May 07, 2023, 06:14:13 PM
I'm in a pre-Blu-ray survey of Columbo. "Candidate for Crime" (with Jackie Cooper as the perp) has one of my Top 5 Gotchas in the series. Well, definitely Top 10. Does it help that the perp is a bullshitting pol? Perhaps, but that's not the driver. And I'm winding down my second survey of Star Trek: The Next Generation. A couple of weak episodes as we head to the close of Season 7 ("Emergence" and "Preemptive Strike") but if they were keeping their powder dry for the finale, who can fault them?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Iota on May 08, 2023, 01:58:28 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on April 13, 2023, 01:57:17 PMAussie comedy Colin from Accounts on the BBC IPlayer.
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Ashley is a medical student who has just been dumped. Gordon runs a micro-brewery and has always been unlucky in love. The two are thrust together when, distracted by Ashley's actions, Gordon hits a stray dog with his car.

Blunt, sarcastic, sometimes puerile, at times dark or creepy but an absolute understated little gem of a Rom-Com of sorts at its most adorable and heart-warming, without ever being soppy or unrealistic. 8 x 30 min episodes, crammed with characters and side-stories, binged in less than 24 hours, leaving us now terribly missing Gordon & Ashley.

Man, this was a great watch.

     

Enjoyed that too, a few real belly laughs in the early episodes, leads and supporting cast all excellent, bit more rom than com in the latter half, which didn't quite hit the same heights for me, but still highly enjoyable.


Also finished the third and final series of 'Guilt'.

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I found Max (Mark Bonnar) initially a bit too farcically wide boy-ish to be believable, but he seemed to settle in fairly quickly and from then on I was in it for the duration. There was an odd cognitive jolt of a change of actors for established roles between series (due to Bill Paterson e.g being tied up in GOT .. which I still haven't seen) but I ended up rather liking them. Some unforgettably vivid characters offering a choice of ways to be scarred or poisoned by the iniquities of life, affecting moments of drama and a smorgasbord of wild plot edge-of-seat moments all directed and acted with great flair, you could find a lot worse ways to spend your time.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on May 08, 2023, 04:29:07 AM
I rewatched season 1 of 24.  The main plot with Jack was always riveting. Some of the B plots though were terrible, melodramatic and leaned way too heavily on soap opera tactics. 

It had been twenty years since I've watched it.  And I still remembered the big twist on the final episode, and who the real villain was (only revealed a few episodes before the end).  But I mostly forgot it.  I had a distinct memory of Jack searching a field at sunset but didn't remember what happened and it was fun to rediscover it.  I don't think that I will rewatch any of the other seasons.  I remember that the stakes became more and more ridiculous as the show went on.  Having an assassination attempt on a political candidate was grounded enough.  Later seasons had terrorists detonating dirty bombs, heroes turned into villains, family members turned into villains... it just went off the rails imho but good during its time.

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on May 11, 2023, 08:12:28 PM
Quote from: DavidW on May 08, 2023, 04:29:07 AMI rewatched season 1 of 24.  The main plot with Jack was always riveting. Some of the B plots though were terrible, melodramatic and leaned way too heavily on soap opera tactics. 



Did it have a plane explosion or a train crash in the version you saw? As I understand it after 9/11 they reshot the plane with a train, but when I saw season 1 on dvd (presumably a UK edition) it was the plane version - which was really cleverly done, its stuck in my memory after all this time (that and Sarah Clarke's Nina).

TD:

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on May 12, 2023, 05:39:00 AM
Quote from: SimonNZ on May 11, 2023, 08:12:28 PMDid it have a plane explosion or a train crash in the version you saw? As I understand it after 9/11 they reshot the plane with a train, but when I saw season 1 on dvd (presumably a UK edition) it was the plane version - which was really cleverly done, its stuck in my memory after all this time (that and Sarah Clarke's Nina).

It is still a plane.  I've never heard of that before, and don't think that is right since I watched it both now and twenty years ago.  Without giving anything away a train doesn't work for the plot at all.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on May 12, 2023, 05:33:34 PM
Quote from: DavidW on May 12, 2023, 05:39:00 AMIt is still a plane.  I've never heard of that before, and don't think that is right since I watched it both now and twenty years ago.  Without giving anything away a train doesn't work for the plot at all.

Feel like I must be losing my mind: I checked that on Wikipedia yesterday but checking again now its not there - it just says they took out the shot of the plane exploding. The aliens from the movie Forgotten changed it while I was asleep (a running joke with friends of mine when the facts don't fit: "the aliens changed it")

I first heard about it on a podcast about culture reflecting their times that had an episode on season 1 of 24. I guess now I have to relisten to that.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Brian on May 12, 2023, 05:57:41 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on May 07, 2023, 06:14:13 PMI'm in a pre-Blu-ray survey of Columbo. "Candidate for Crime" (with Jackie Cooper as the perp) has one of my Top 5 Gotchas in the series. Well, definitely Top 10. Does it help that the perp is a bullshitting pol? Perhaps, but that's not the driver.
That is a definite Top 5 Gotcha! The only weak spot in the episode is the very long scene where Columbo shows Jackie Cooper a diagram of the driveway and the headlights...they could have cut that to half the length. And really the ending works without the explanation of how phones work. But that ending is so, so good.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on May 13, 2023, 08:48:41 AM
Quote from: SimonNZ on May 12, 2023, 05:33:34 PMFeel like I must be losing my mind: I checked that on Wikipedia yesterday but checking again now its not there - it just says they took out the shot of the plane exploding. The aliens from the movie Forgotten changed it while I was asleep (a running joke with friends of mine when the facts don't fit: "the aliens changed it")

I first heard about it on a podcast about culture reflecting their times that had an episode on season 1 of 24. I guess now I have to relisten to that.

Well podcasts are highly suspect.  They're talking off the cuff sometimes for hours on things that range from right in their wheelhouse to bs they know nothing about.

I was curious and I now read over the entire imdb trivia page on 24.  It didn't pop up there.

Anyway in my mind the show embodies the post-9/11 era with an emphasis on the fear of terrorism and that torture is acceptable if it creates results.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on May 14, 2023, 10:43:42 AM
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The Diplomat.  Finally, a show that one can enjoy with no real caveats.  OK, there are some.  The dialogue is exceptionally well written, perfectly delivered – and entirely unrealistic.  No one talks like the people in show, even in highfalutin power positions.  (I did like the line about the main character having a preternatural ability to unfuck a clusterfuck.)  A couple of the scenes are slapstick silly.  And I never, not for one moment, bought into the premise that Keri Russell's character prefers frumpy threads and mussed hair.  Fortunately, the producers manage to squeeze her into some high-end, size two haute couture.  Rufus Sewell plays Ms Russell's husband, maintains his perfect American accent throughout, and lights up the screen with beneficent deviousness, energy, and wit.  Indeed, the show delivers some solid laughs.  And it is not afraid to make fun of the current president by using Michael McKean as a stand-in, with comments about his age and forgetfulness, and one zippy line delivered by a Russian ambassador about the amount of attention paid to the president's stupidest child.  The supporting cast is uniformly excellent, with T'Nia Miller – lately of The Peripheral – stealing the scenes she's in, even when they are with Mr Sewell.  Throw in a good, old-fashioned cliffhanger ending, and I eagerly await season two.   
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: BWV 1080 on May 14, 2023, 11:03:11 AM
I watched the first episode and figured Netflix borrowed some writers from Lifetime - strong career woman, loser husband with dark secret, next season I heard she goes home for the holidays to the small town where she grew up and falls in love with her high school sweetheart who runs a home remodeling business
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on May 14, 2023, 11:24:32 AM
Quote from: BWV 1080 on May 14, 2023, 11:03:11 AMI watched the first episode and figured Netflix borrowed some writers from Lifetime - strong career woman, loser husband with dark secret, next season I heard she goes home for the holidays to the small town where she grew up and falls in love with her high school sweetheart who runs a home remodeling business
An improvement, I suppose, on "Reality TV" Insofar as it's actually scripted.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on May 14, 2023, 12:45:08 PM
Quote from: BWV 1080 on May 14, 2023, 11:03:11 AMI watched the first episode and figured Netflix borrowed some writers from Lifetime - strong career woman, loser husband with dark secret, next season I heard she goes home for the holidays to the small town where she grew up and falls in love with her high school sweetheart who runs a home remodeling business

In other words every Lifetime movie ever made!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on May 17, 2023, 07:01:53 AM
The Stones and Brian Jones on BBC iPlayer brought back many memories from a long time ago. Brian Jones was my favourite Stone when in my youth I worshiped the ground they walked on. As Keith Richards put it, "some people are never going to reach their 70's and Brian was one of them".
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on May 17, 2023, 11:28:11 AM
    Sewell is always fun.

    Amazon Primesters might want to add MHZ as a paid addon for a variety of Euro shows. I watch it quite a bit.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: VonStupp on May 20, 2023, 03:12:39 AM
The Book of Boba Fett (2021)
Temuera Morrison, Ming-Na Wen

Finished two seasons of The Mandalorian and moving on to Boba Fett, (or the continuing stories of Tatooine).
VS

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on May 20, 2023, 04:29:45 AM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Florestan on May 20, 2023, 06:59:18 AM
Don't know if these have been mentioned already but I greatly enjoy them.

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The Marple series is particularly dear to me due to the fact that both actresses vividly remind me physically of my late mother in her late years.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on May 20, 2023, 07:41:44 PM

     Speaking of MHZ (I did), I'm watching Money Murder Zurich about Swiss cops and lawyers.

     The Swiss don't like to joke around much. I kind of like that after overdosing on the French.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on May 22, 2023, 10:55:09 AM
Quote from: Florestan on May 20, 2023, 06:59:18 AMDon't know if these have been mentioned already but I greatly enjoy them.

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The Marple series is particularly dear to me due to the fact that both actresses vividly remind me physically of my late mother in her late years.
Haven't watched any of the Miss Marple ones in ages.  I do love the Endeavour series though I seem to always be missing them on the t.v.  Will have to borrow the DVDs.

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on May 24, 2023, 10:35:30 AM
Inside Man (BBC, 4 x 1H episodes).

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A gripping pile of absolute tosh.

Yet, great performances by Stanley Tucci and David Tennant.

Still tosh with a nonsensical plot.

yet gripping...

but tosh.

If you haven't given up halfway and you just happen to make it to episode 4, make sure you stick it out after the end credits. There's a plot twist then. We almost missed it.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on May 27, 2023, 04:19:27 AM
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Been taking multiple business flights recently, so I decided to try some free in-flight entertainment on my phone.  Tried the first episode of season two of Ted Lasso.  I was initially confused because I was under the impression that it was a comedy, yet I didn't laugh.  Then I realized that it is just not any good.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: JBS on May 27, 2023, 06:40:19 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on May 24, 2023, 10:35:30 AMInside Man (BBC, 4 x 1H episodes).

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A gripping pile of absolute tosh.

Yet, great performances by Stanley Tucci and David Tennant.

Still tosh with a nonsensical plot.

yet gripping...

but tosh.

If you haven't given up halfway and you just happen to make it to episode 4, make sure you stick it out after the end credits. There's a plot twist then. We almost missed it.

Wait a moment...a plot twist that doesn't show up until after the end of the show?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Brian on May 27, 2023, 10:10:56 AM
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Been taking multiple business flights recently, so I decided to try some free in-flight entertainment on my phone.  Tried the first episode of season two of Ted Lasso.  I was initially confused because I was under the impression that it was a comedy, yet I didn't laugh.  Then I realized that it is just not any good.

You lasted longer than I did (probably because of the flights). I shut it off from irritation after five minutes.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on May 27, 2023, 11:19:29 AM
Quote from: Irons on May 17, 2023, 07:01:53 AMKeith Richards put it, "some people are never going to reach their 70's and Brian was one of them".
Is Keith Richards 90, yet?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: JBS on May 27, 2023, 11:20:57 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on May 27, 2023, 11:19:29 AMIs Keith Richards 90, yet?

He'll be 80 in December.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on May 27, 2023, 12:43:38 PM
Guilt - Season 3 - Episode one
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: BWV 1080 on May 27, 2023, 03:18:27 PM
Anyone else watching Succession?  Final episode Sunday
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on May 28, 2023, 03:25:40 AM
Quote from: JBS on May 27, 2023, 06:40:19 AMWait a moment...a plot twist that doesn't show up until after the end of the show?


Yup and a weird one at that... it just added to the nonsense of it all  ;D
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on May 28, 2023, 03:32:35 AM
Quote from: George on May 27, 2023, 12:43:38 PMGuilt - Season 3 - Episode one

I'll be interested in your impressions of this final series later on, George, since you did love the earlier ones.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on May 28, 2023, 06:34:45 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on May 28, 2023, 03:32:35 AMI'll be interested in your impressions of this final series later on, George, since you did love the earlier ones.

I guess I'll feel guilty now if I don't. . .

But seriously, I plan to. I've seen half of season 3 so far and was suprised that a number of the characters were new at the start of season 3, so I was a bit lost at first, but it soon clarified. I'd say that so far, season 3 seem more drama and less comedy than I recall s1-s3 being, but then again I have a shit memory. Still enjoyable, though notably less though (so far) than s1-s3. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on May 28, 2023, 04:57:15 PM
Quote from: Papy Oli on May 28, 2023, 03:32:35 AMI'll be interested in your impressions of this final series later on, George, since you did love the earlier ones.

Ok, I just finished and ended up liking the final season overall. I still miss some of the humor from prior seasons, but it wrapped up quite well. I look forward to watching the whole series again at some point.

I assume you saw S3?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: foxandpeng on May 28, 2023, 05:00:24 PM
Quote from: BWV 1080 on May 27, 2023, 03:18:27 PMAnyone else watching Succession?  Final episode Sunday

Yeah, we've been watching Succession. Planning to watch the finale tomorrow. Pretty good so far.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on June 01, 2023, 01:51:17 AM
Quote from: George on May 28, 2023, 04:57:15 PMOk, I just finished and ended up liking the final season overall. I still miss some of the humor from prior seasons, but it wrapped up quite well. I look forward to watching the whole series again at some point.

I assume you saw S4?

Quote from: George on May 28, 2023, 06:34:45 AMI guess I'll feel guilty now if I don't. . .

But seriously, I plan to. I've seen half of season 4 so far and was suprised that a number of the characters were new at the start of season 4, so I was a bit lost at first, but it soon clarified. I'd say that so far, season 4 seem more drama and less comedy than I recall s1-s3 being, but then again I have a shit memory. Still enjoyable, though notably less though (so far) than s1-s3. 


I assume you mean S3 @George ?  ;)

This is what I thought at the time:

Quote from: Papy Oli on May 01, 2023, 04:47:27 AMBinged in one rainy Sunday afternoon: BBC's GUILT final season 3.

It has its usual darkness, sarcasm, humour, plotting & backstabbing, with a couple of new storylines and some new characters intertwining nicely into the longer established arcs. This is actually what saves this season from otherwise being too "samey". Closing it all (neatly) in this third instalment feels right but also necessary.

Still a recommended watch for the fans this oddball of a series.     


I had read about the change of actors on a couple of characters beforehand, that did help. Maybe S3 could have done with a bit more humour overall, you are right. I'll never think in my head of Maaaaax, Jaaaake or Kennnnnny without a Scottish accent now  ;D   
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on June 01, 2023, 10:11:49 AM

    I've watched the first few episodes of Marie Antoinette and it's quite enjoyable and minus a bit of dramatic license is historically sound.

    One reason I was interested is the casting of James Purefoy as Louis XV. As soon as I saw that I was all in. He's as superb here as he was as Mark Antony in the series Rome.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on June 02, 2023, 05:51:19 AM
I've started watching Curb Your Enthusiasm.  Some of the dialogue felt so organic and funny that I wasn't even sure if it was an ad lib or scripted.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on June 02, 2023, 05:53:21 AM
Quote from: DavidW on June 02, 2023, 05:51:19 AMI've started watching Curb Your Enthusiasm.  Some of the dialogue felt so organic and funny that I wasn't even sure if it was an ad lib or scripted.

Very little of the show is scripted. They work off an outline.

Super Dave was so great on that show.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Franco_Manitobain on June 02, 2023, 05:57:07 AM
Quote from: DavidW on June 02, 2023, 05:51:19 AMI've started watching Curb Your Enthusiasm.  Some of the dialogue felt so organic and funny that I wasn't even sure if it was an ad lib or scripted.

My favourite comedy ever!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: VonStupp on June 03, 2023, 05:45:37 AM
Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022)
Ewan McGregor, Hayden Christensen, James Earl Jones
Jimmy Smits, Zach Braff, Flea

The Book of Boba Fett seemed a side quest in need of a main story line.

It appeared Obi-Wan was heading that way too, although it has ramped up. Not finished with it yet.
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Post by: George on June 03, 2023, 05:47:18 AM
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First time watching this.
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Post by: SimonNZ on June 04, 2023, 05:40:09 PM
Finished:

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Watching:

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Spotted Horses on June 06, 2023, 09:35:48 AM
Quote from: Franco_Manitobain on June 02, 2023, 05:57:07 AMMy favourite comedy ever!

I thought as a Canadian you are required, by statute, to say that Schitts Creek is your favorite comedy show. :)

I've been thinking of going back and watching The Good Place. I am also thinking of trying to watch Mash all the way thought, without a laugh track. It was a favorite when it was produced, but I haven't seen most of it since it was first broadcast.
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Post by: Franco_Manitobain on June 06, 2023, 10:37:56 AM
Quote from: Spotted Horses on June 06, 2023, 09:35:48 AMI thought as a Canadian you are required, by statute, to say that Schitts Creek is your favorite comedy show. :)

I've been thinking of going back and watching The Good Place. I am also thinking of trying to watch Mash all the way thought, without a laugh track. It was a favorite when it was produced, but I haven't seen most of it since it was first broadcast.

I did enjoy Schitts Creek, to be sure.

These days I am much more in the mood for a good drama or suspense. Very little makes me laugh or scared anymore (movie/TV wise).
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Franco_Manitobain on June 06, 2023, 10:43:49 AM
Just finished watching the remainder of Succession. Overall, I did enjoy the series quite a bit.

Not without its caveats, however. I found it a bit difficult to follow at times, plot wise and scheming wise. Things develop quite rapidly in certain cases.

The supporting cast including Logan Roy's four offspring were what made the show a great one.

I'll probably watch it again at some point in order to pick up on many subtleties I probably lost along the way.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Brian on June 07, 2023, 04:29:15 PM
Quote from: Spotted Horses on June 06, 2023, 09:35:48 AMI thought as a Canadian you are required, by statute, to say that Schitts Creek is your favorite comedy show. :)

I've been thinking of going back and watching The Good Place. I am also thinking of trying to watch Mash all the way thought, without a laugh track. It was a favorite when it was produced, but I haven't seen most of it since it was first broadcast.
We really enjoyed the first two series of Good Place but as it began to get more and more philosophical rather than comic (especially in series 3), struggled to deal with the preachiness and high sense of self that the show seemed to be suffering from.

By the way, Franco, have you seen the Canadian show Last One Laughing? I just found out about it 10 minutes ago, is why I ask  ;D
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on June 08, 2023, 12:29:42 AM
Phoebe Waller-Bridge's first TV project, Crashing

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Acerbic, awkward, cringe-inducing but very funny for a first TV attempt.

Even if Fleabag, as a play, was written prior to Crashing, you will find here the bases of what eventually made Fleabag the TV series so enjoyable in its own peculiar way.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on June 08, 2023, 12:44:18 AM
...and in a different style, BBC documentary "Once upon a time in Northern Ireland".

Details here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-65638259 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-65638259)

If you have found the BBC series from some years back "Spotlight on the Troubles - A Secret History" interesting (I think @SimonNZ you posted about it as well some time back), This could be for you as a complement.

While it still follows a chronological path from the onset of the Troubles to the Good Friday agreement, the focus is more on some very specific episodes & personal stories within the conflict with the subjects' decision-making and opinions over time, if or how they changed, as and when the peace talks started.

The wide range of angles and people covered in this series made this a fascinating and heart-breaking hard-watch whichever side the interviewees were from.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on June 08, 2023, 01:05:36 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on June 08, 2023, 12:44:18 AM...and in a different style, BBC documentary "Once upon a time in Northern Ireland".

Details here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-65638259 (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-65638259)

If you have found the BBC series from some years back "Spotlight on the Troubles - A Secret History" interesting (I think @SimonNZ you posted about it as well some time back), This could be for you as a complement.

While it still follows a chronological path from the onset of the Troubles to the Good Friday agreement, the focus is more on some very specific episodes & personal stories within the conflict with the subjects' decision-making and opinions over time, if or how they changed, as and when the peace talks started.

The wide range of angles and people covered in this series made this a fascinating and heart-breaking hard-watch whichever side the interviewees were from.

Thank you for this. I will definitely be watching at some point.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Franco_Manitobain on June 08, 2023, 02:52:54 AM
Quote from: Brian on June 07, 2023, 04:29:15 PMBy the way, Franco, have you seen the Canadian show Last One Laughing? I just found out about it 10 minutes ago, is why I ask  ;D

No I haven't and don't believe I have heard of it either?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Brian on June 08, 2023, 04:36:50 AM
Quote from: Franco_Manitobain on June 08, 2023, 02:52:54 AMNo I haven't and don't believe I have heard of it either?
They put 10 comedians in a room (including Colin Mochrie, Tom Green, Mae Martin, Jon Lajoie, and Dave Foley), and the person who goes longest without laughing wins.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Franco_Manitobain on June 08, 2023, 04:46:40 AM
Quote from: Brian on June 08, 2023, 04:36:50 AMThey put 10 comedians in a room (including Colin Mochrie, Tom Green, Mae Martin, Jon Lajoie, and Dave Foley), and the person who goes longest without laughing wins.

Hmm, sounds interesting. I'll have to check it out!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on June 09, 2023, 01:28:43 PM
High time that I watch Northern Exposure.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on June 09, 2023, 01:54:38 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on June 09, 2023, 01:28:43 PMHigh time that I watch Northern Exposure.
"Give me a bagel and cream cheese."
"What's a bagel?"
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on June 09, 2023, 02:37:36 PM
And, revisiting the past: All in the Family.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on June 09, 2023, 02:45:29 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on June 09, 2023, 02:37:36 PMAnd, revisiting the past: All in the Family.
"It's nicer than when he called them coons."
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: VonStupp on June 10, 2023, 06:55:18 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on June 09, 2023, 01:28:43 PMHigh time that I watch Northern Exposure.

Enjoyed this on its initial run. The later seasons really got trippy and weird though.
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Post by: VonStupp on June 10, 2023, 06:58:52 AM
Andor (2022)
Diego Luna, Stellan Skarsgård, Genevieve O'Reilly
Forest Whitaker, Andy Serkis

Dark, gritty, and violent. Opening scene in a space brothel followed by some gruesome violence questioned whether I should have included my daughter.
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Post by: Karl Henning on June 10, 2023, 07:01:07 AM
Quote from: VonStupp on June 10, 2023, 06:55:18 AMEnjoyed this on its initial run. The later seasons really got trippy and weird though.
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I'll report in time, but I may just be fine with that ....
I first made the show's acquaintance when I was in Tallinn. My host family liked to watch as it was broadcast from Finnish telly in Helsinki, just across the Gulf of Finland. They also enjoyed The Commish.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: VonStupp on June 10, 2023, 03:23:54 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on June 10, 2023, 07:01:07 AMI'll report in time, but I may just be fine with that ....

They also enjoyed The Commish.
I enjoyed that one too! ;D
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on June 13, 2023, 11:39:59 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on June 09, 2023, 01:54:38 PM"Give me a bagel and cream cheese."
"What's a bagel?"
I remember going on a vacation with a friend in Colorado.  We were in some town up in the mountains (I suspect that it was just outside of Rocky Mountain National Park) and I asked for a bagel....  ;D This was in the 80's.

PD
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Post by: George on June 13, 2023, 04:18:40 PM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on June 14, 2023, 05:33:20 PM
Just watched a deliciously tense episode from the '88 season of Mission: Impossible, "Reprisal."
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on June 14, 2023, 05:34:34 PM
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Post by: SimonNZ on June 14, 2023, 05:57:06 PM
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Post by: Todd on June 16, 2023, 04:55:10 AM
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More business travel TV watchin', episode one of season four of Westworld.  It's a hot mess.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Iota on June 17, 2023, 10:57:27 AM
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A three-part drama on BBC2, directed by Shane Meadows, based on the true tale of a gang of 18th century 'coin clippers' who almost broke the Georgian cash economy. Like everything else I've seen by Meadows it's quite brilliant, and at times sensationally funny. Freshness and realism just spill out of his characters and dialogue, something he achieves by allowing actors to improvise on the script framework, hardly unique to him, but what he gets with it most certainly is. The actors, some of whom he works with regularly, are all excellent. 

And in terms of the historical drama genre, it felt absolutely new, I've never seen such naturalism in such a setting, and it's powerfully invigorating. He may well have kicked off a brand new genre. I hope so.
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Post by: SimonNZ on June 17, 2023, 05:13:45 PM
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Post by: George on June 17, 2023, 05:54:26 PM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: VonStupp on June 19, 2023, 11:48:04 AM
The Mandalorian: Season 3 (2023)

After watching the dark seriousness of Boba Fett, Obi-Wan, and Andor, I really appreciate the injections of lightness in The Mandalorian.
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Fëanor on June 21, 2023, 06:43:36 AM
I'm far into The Stranger, a Harlan Coben creation and written by several contributors.  It's a pretty good British mystery/murder mystery series, (I rate it 7/10*).

Watching British dramas recently, (very good as a genre and better than American efforts), I struck by a couple of things:

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on June 23, 2023, 07:43:58 AM
A stellar cast in the drama series Litvinenko based on true events. David Tennant plays the title role superbly, looking like Litvinenko and speaking like Litvinenko, often in Russian. That most Scottish of actors Mark Bonnar playing a bigwig in the Met Police speaks with a cockney accent! Which when he first appeared a jaw-dropping moment. He said haase instead of house which is straight out of 'EastEnders'. I thought Neil Maskell stole the show playing the investigating officer for the murder of Litvinenko.
With all the bad publicity the Met are presently receiving they don't come out of this particular case too badly.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: VonStupp on June 23, 2023, 07:55:34 AM
Star Wars: Clone Wars (2003-2005)

Just happened upon this one. A strange visual style that reminded me of the MTv-animted Æon Flux alongside a rather peculiar sense of humor.

There was a very odd moment with C3P0 where he shows off his new gold plating, but accompanied by space strip tease music and lingering on his can. (video below)

Lots and lots of actual 'star' 'wars' though, so it was generally satisfying! An awesome sequence with Mace Windu among others. About 2 hours to watch the entire output.
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on June 24, 2023, 05:29:20 AM
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This decade old, short form documentary popped up as a suggested title on Amazon Prime, and for the first time since at least 2016, Amazon got something right.  I'm used to PBS Nova/Secrets of the Dead style documentaries for such subjects, and this French production covering a Franco-Mongolian dig is low rent by comparison.  The historical animation is dreadful, the credited narrator sounds like a machine and mispronounces some words, and even the description of the age of the tomb in the ad blurb is wrong.  But the actual content is nice enough, covers a geographic area rarely/never covered otherwise and cultures rarely/never discussed - ancient Eastern Scythians and modern Mongolian Kazakhs - and includes first and last footage of the excavations of some ancient tombs with actual archeological and viewer payoffs.  Apparently Freevee has a variety of other short form documentaries.  I may very well see if any of them are worth viewing.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: LKB on June 24, 2023, 06:22:53 AM
The first two episodes from season two of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds are now available. I'll be giving those a look over the next couple days.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on June 24, 2023, 08:28:32 AM
I've been watching Shetland.  Same author as Vera, but the main characters are very different.

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Post by: drogulus on June 24, 2023, 09:49:05 AM

    Now are The Valhalla Murders, set in Iceland.

    Icelanders say "hi", just like Norwegians.

    Iceland produces some of the best Nordic creepfests. A Person I know says Icelanders are "squeegie people", which might mean something.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on June 24, 2023, 10:57:38 AM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on June 24, 2023, 05:42:13 PM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on June 27, 2023, 11:19:11 AM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on June 30, 2023, 05:09:42 AM
More travel TV, the first episode of each of the below:

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Unfunny and dramatically drab.

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High-ish concept crap.

Apple is 0-3. 
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Post by: George on June 30, 2023, 05:17:08 AM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on June 30, 2023, 01:47:19 PM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on June 30, 2023, 06:10:33 PM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on July 01, 2023, 03:47:14 PM
A friend put me onto 11.22.63, based on Stephen King. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on July 01, 2023, 04:28:01 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on July 01, 2023, 03:47:14 PMA friend put me onto 11.22.63, based on Stephen King.

I have that novel on my Kindle.  Had for years... someday...
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Daverz on July 01, 2023, 05:13:01 PM
Finished Silo season 1. 


Enjoyed it for the most part, though I'm getting really, really tired of "mystery box" plotting.  I suppose it's built into the source material.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: VonStupp on July 02, 2023, 04:18:59 AM
The Clone Wars
Season 1 & 2 (2008 & 2009)

Just started into Season 2 and it has greatly improved upon the first season already.
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on July 02, 2023, 07:05:13 AM
Quote from: Daverz on July 01, 2023, 05:13:01 PMFinished Silo season 1. 


Enjoyed it for the most part, though I'm getting really, really tired of "mystery box" plotting.  I suppose it's built into the source material.

Oh yes I hate mystery box writing.  Replace good or at least competent narrative and character arcs with an unsatisfying mystery!  Ug

The worst case I've seen is Wheel of Time.  They're like who is the dragon reborn?  Um, maybe it is the guy on all the book covers.  Oh it is?  What a surprise! /s ::)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on July 02, 2023, 03:38:24 PM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on July 03, 2023, 07:04:36 AM
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Watched the three-part Frontline program America and the Taliban.  Martin Smith does excellent work.  The show includes on-the-ground reporting from early in the war, on-the-ground reporting from after America's withdrawal, and contemporary interviews with both victorious Taliban leaders and failed American leaders, including the disgraced David Petraeus, who some people inexplicably take seriously even now.  The only downside to this Frontline show is the unnecessary foreboding music.  This tale ain't no Hollywood movie.  Probably the funniest part and simultaneously saddest part is that while watching one recognizes that America's leaders haven't learned a thing as they pursue other reckless foreign adventures. 
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Post by: George on July 03, 2023, 07:06:24 AM

Enjoying this funny special.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: VonStupp on July 03, 2023, 07:24:01 AM
Gilligan's Island (1964-1967)

There has been a marathon on the last few days, and I have caught some episodes in passing.

Pervasive dumb humor between The Skipper and Gilligan, but fun to see Jim Bacchus doing his upper-crust New England accent.
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on July 03, 2023, 07:47:23 AM
I've finished season 2 of Shetland.  The other seasons feature season length mysteries instead and are not based on the novels.  I'm not sure if I'll continue or not, but for sure I will read the novels that were not adapted.

I've also been enjoying season 4 of Discovery.  They've managed to create an alien race that is potentially even more of a threat than the Borg, and the character arcs and drama is top notch this season.  I can tell though that they knew that this was the end because they keep having characters bow out of the show as it progresses.  Much like season 5 of Babylon 5 (just in that regard, I'm not comparing the seasons).
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on July 03, 2023, 09:17:30 AM
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Which show of his is this? I can't keep them straight. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on July 03, 2023, 10:16:13 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on July 03, 2023, 09:17:30 AMWhich show of his is this? I can't keep them straight.

The first one.

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on July 03, 2023, 10:36:03 AM
Quote from: George on July 03, 2023, 10:16:13 AMThe first one.


Thanks. It speaks to Newhart's talent that he's had multiple series.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Wanderer on July 03, 2023, 12:22:04 PM
Leisurely re-watching The Witcher, an episode a day or every two days, in order to watch the new episodes afterwards with my memory of what transpired duly refreshed.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on July 03, 2023, 01:35:52 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on July 03, 2023, 09:17:30 AMWhich show of his is this? I can't keep them straight.

btw simple method-- he is a shrink in Chicago in the first, owns a Vermont inn in the second, and is significantly older in the third show!  He is sitting in the doctors chair in the picture which means it is the first. 8)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on July 03, 2023, 02:14:14 PM
Quote from: DavidW on July 03, 2023, 01:35:52 PMbtw simple method-- he is a shrink in Chicago in the first, owns a Vermont inn in the second, and is significantly older in the third show!  He is sitting in the doctors chair in the picture which means it is the first. 8)
Good sleuthing!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on July 08, 2023, 05:08:35 PM
Just finished off 11.22.63, which my friend Robert Jan August told me about. I enjoyed it thoroughly. I was more than a little tickled, considering how Stephen King is on record scorning The Twilight Zone, that his story here is, in a way, Rod Serling's story, "Back There," built out, and transposed from the Lincoln assassination to that of Kennedy. As a result, I anticipated the Twilight Zone-like twist at the end. Really a fine series.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on July 09, 2023, 02:56:55 PM
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Yellowstone and its origin story 1883.  (I went the free torrent route using Plex.)  Yellowstone strikes me as Dynasty meets The Big Valley.  It's a mixed bag.  Some of the dialogue is atrocious; some is good.  Some of the plotlines are stupid; some compel.  Ultimately, it entertains, and that's all one can ask for from a television show.  Most of the credit ends up going to Kevin Costner, playing a grizzled, aged rancher with rather immense power.  All the other actors are game and more or less do OK or good work.  As a male viewer, I approve of the producers' decision to use only gorgeous actresses for all recurring female roles, including Michael Landon's kid.  The show could have been better yet had the female characters been better written.  If/when the remaining episodes become available for free, I will watch. 

1883 is a different kettle of fish.  It's orders of magnitude better.  It's a modern, brutalist take on the traditional western, and it works well.  I have no way of knowing for sure how people in the late 19th Century talked, and partly as a result, the dialogue works better.   The only bad guys are the thieves.  It offers proper Native American dialogue and relies on Native American actors and characters about as generously as Yellowstone.  And the acting is better.  When Billy Bob Thornton and the Hankses make guest appearances, that's a good sign.  At the show's core stand old hand Sam Elliot and, of all people, Tim McGraw, who turns in strikingly good work.  He was in a little snippet in Yellowstone, as was Faith Hill, but here he fills out his role.  He ought to do a proper western movie.  The few prominent female characters fare better here, with young Isabel May filling out her melodramatic role nicely.   There will not and really can't be a second season, and that's fine.  It's a good one and done show.

Now I must decide if I want to try to watch Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren in 1923.  I have doubts.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on July 12, 2023, 06:53:45 PM
Todd, I think you've convinced me to watch 1883.  I was hot and cold on Yellowstone and didn't get into it.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on July 13, 2023, 03:46:35 PM
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Started this but not sure if I will persevere. They've taken an unfinished Austen fragment as their starting point, and rather than creating something new are reheating a list of what are now Austen character cliches from across her previous work. Doubtless there's a market for that, but it seems it's not me.

Can someone tell me if it gets better?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on July 13, 2023, 04:17:33 PM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on July 14, 2023, 04:40:28 AM
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Yellowstone and its origin story 1883.  (I went the free torrent route using Plex.)  Yellowstone strikes me as Dynasty meets The Big Valley.  It's a mixed bag.  Some of the dialogue is atrocious; some is good.  Some of the plotlines are stupid; some compel.  Ultimately, it entertains, and that's all one can ask for from a television show.  Most of the credit ends up going to Kevin Costner, playing a grizzled, aged rancher with rather immense power.  All the other actors are game and more or less do OK or good work.  As a male viewer, I approve of the producers' decision to use only gorgeous actresses for all recurring female roles, including Michael Landon's kid.  The show could have been better yet had the female characters been better written.  If/when the remaining episodes become available for free, I will watch. 

1883 is a different kettle of fish.  It's orders of magnitude better.  It's a modern, brutalist take on the traditional western, and it works well.  I have no way of knowing for sure how people in the late 19th Century talked, and partly as a result, the dialogue works better.   The only bad guys are the thieves.  It offers proper Native American dialogue and relies on Native American actors and characters about as generously as Yellowstone.  And the acting is better.  When Billy Bob Thornton and the Hankses make guest appearances, that's a good sign.  At the show's core stand old hand Sam Elliot and, of all people, Tim McGraw, who turns in strikingly good work.  He was in a little snippet in Yellowstone, as was Faith Hill, but here he fills out his role.  He ought to do a proper western movie.  The few prominent female characters fare better here, with young Isabel May filling out her melodramatic role nicely.   There will not and really can't be a second season, and that's fine.  It's a good one and done show.

Now I must decide if I want to try to watch Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren in 1923.  I have doubts.

Do you happen to know if they've finished showing the rest of the *fifth season of Yellowstone?  I've watched up through the midway point of that (and the *last season).

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on July 14, 2023, 04:44:13 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on July 14, 2023, 04:40:28 AMDo you happen to know if they've finished showing the rest of the *fifth season of Yellowstone?  I've watched up through the midway point of that (and the *last season).

I do not know.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on July 14, 2023, 04:56:55 AM
Quote from: Todd on July 14, 2023, 04:44:13 AMI do not know.
This is from a TV Guide article dated June 21, 2023:

"Paramount Network's Yellowstone has just as much drama behind the scenes as it does in the show, which has led to the neo-Western ending a bit prematurely after news that star Kevin Costner wanted out in order to work on his own set of Western films. Season 5 will be the show's last, and with the second half of said season yet to air — it's tentatively scheduled to air its final six episodes in November — fans are impatiently waiting to get back to Montana. However, the ongoing feud between television studios and TV writers has led to a work stoppage that may disrupt that schedule, delaying the inevitable end to the modern-day Duttons' story. But that might be a good thing for fans; creator Taylor Sheridan now says he may add extra episodes to this back half. "

And, apparently, the actors have decided to join the writers in striking.

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on July 14, 2023, 11:02:54 AM

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     I watched the first 2 seasons before. Now I see there's a third season and I'm starting over. It's on Prime and other services.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Dry Brett Kavanaugh on July 14, 2023, 01:09:40 PM
Sabrina, The Teenage Witch.


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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: VonStupp on July 15, 2023, 07:00:19 AM
The Blacklist
Season 10 (2022-23)

Made it through a decade of seasons, each with 22 weekly episodes, spread across the fall and spring. Couldn't have done it without a DVR at many points. The Blacklist will probably be the last TV Show I see that follows a traditional airing model.

Kudos to James Spader and his writers, for a memorable character that my wife and I always wanted to return to.

VS

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on July 15, 2023, 02:27:53 PM
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     I watched the first 2 seasons before. Now I see there's a third season and I'm starting over. It's on Prime and other services.

So, who plays Catherine?  :)

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: KevinP on July 15, 2023, 03:20:19 PM
Just finished Reacher. It's not the kind of show I usually watch (big conspiracy, most characters you meet turn out to be part of it, etc.), and it devolved into a typical action movie in the final episode (I just can't do action movies), but nonetheless it was well done and kept my interest more than these things usually do.

Apparently, people who've read the books it's based on have complained that it's too faithful--not a criticism you hear often.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on July 15, 2023, 06:13:40 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on July 15, 2023, 02:27:53 PMSo, who plays Catherine?  :)

PD

     It's a Russian TV production. I don't know any of the names.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on July 15, 2023, 08:17:40 PM
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This season had one mystery, and also wasn't based on any of the novels.  While I liked it, there is a big plot hole and there is an incident that happens to one of the main characters that shouldn't have happened, it wasn't handled well.  The overall tone is just darker, and is approaching Elizabeth George in complexity.  But unlike George, I'm not convinced that the writers are keeping all the balls they're juggling in the air.  They really needed to double check their scripts.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: VonStupp on July 16, 2023, 06:03:31 AM
The Clone Wars
Seasons 3 & 4 (2010-12)

My daughter and I have been ploughing through Star Wars TV. These seasons have gotten noticeably darker and visually violent.
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on July 19, 2023, 07:05:25 PM
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Watched the first two episodes. Off to a good start, even if it's not as good as the original series.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on July 21, 2023, 04:52:26 AM
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Jury Duty.  A modestly entertaining, refreshed take on the mockumentary/reality TV genre.  Small town Oregon guy (the beautiful town of Wallowa) Ronald Gladden becomes foreman of a jury for a fake trial where everyone is a bit actor, save for modestly famous James Marsden, who plays a version of himself.  There are shenanigans aplenty. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on July 21, 2023, 07:15:28 PM
Seriously retro: "Head of the Family," Carl Reiner's pilot for what would become The Dick Van Dyke Show, with Reiner himself playing Rob Petrie.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: KevinP on July 23, 2023, 06:06:01 PM
Devil's Hour.

Two episodes left, and we're not asking, 'How is this going to end?' but rather: 'What is going on?'

I know a second and third series have been ordered, which would normally be a good thing except now it just makes me wonder how long we have to wait to understand what it's all about.

If episode six answers some questions, even if it raises new ones, we'll be happy. But if it doesn't, meaning that they intend to wait until the end of the whole series before revealing anything, I think we'll be frustrated, especially given how long we'll have to wait for new episodes.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on July 23, 2023, 06:29:23 PM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on July 24, 2023, 08:42:37 AM
I finished season 3 of Shetland and started season 4.

I've started watching Father Brown and Jonathan Creek.  On that last show they use Saint Saens for the theme and man I love it!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on July 24, 2023, 11:07:07 AM
Just started Reacher.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on July 24, 2023, 12:31:11 PM
Quote from: George on July 24, 2023, 11:07:07 AMJust started Reacher.

I loved it!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on July 24, 2023, 12:57:23 PM
Quote from: DavidW on July 24, 2023, 12:31:11 PMI loved it!

Yeah, the pilot was great, I'm already hooked!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on July 24, 2023, 01:06:57 PM
Quote from: Davi ;D dW on July 24, 2023, 12:31:11 PMI loved it!

Two more things - I keep thinking Roscoe is the actor who plays Ruth in Ozark.

And I feel Reacher's ability to seemingly know everything and rattle it off quickly and calmly is a Saturday Night Live skit waiting to happen.  ;D
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Brian on July 24, 2023, 01:15:23 PM
Quote from: DavidW on July 24, 2023, 08:42:37 AMI finished season 3 of Shetland and started season 4.

I've started watching Father Brown and Jonathan Creek.  On that last show they use Saint Saens for the theme and man I love it!
Jonathan Creek is loads of fun! Father Brown could be (could have been?) but the breezy fun tone of most of the episode is often brought down by a really melodramatic climax.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: KevinP on July 26, 2023, 04:53:11 AM
Quote from: KevinP on July 23, 2023, 06:06:01 PMDevil's Hour.

Two episodes left, and we're not asking, 'How is this going to end?' but rather: 'What is going on?'

I know a second and third series have been ordered, which would normally be a good thing except now it just makes me wonder how long we have to wait to understand what it's all about.

If episode six answers some questions, even if it raises new ones, we'll be happy. But if it doesn't, meaning that they intend to wait until the end of the whole series before revealing anything, I think we'll be frustrated, especially given how long we'll have to wait for new episodes.

Okay, this was really good.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on July 29, 2023, 11:47:55 AM
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More travel TV in the form of Tulsa King.  Stallone's first foray into TV finds the aged tough guy actor playing a mobster who gets released from prison after a quarter century who then gets sent to Tulsa to drum up money.  A couple familiar B-listers join him, and the first five episodes are enjoyable enough. When Sly tries to emote, it's cringey, but when he talks smart and gives beatdowns, it works well enough.  Producer Taylor Sheridan is on a roll, and he wisely pays homage to SOA with his inclusion of an American-Irish biker gang.  Also, he wisely used Oklahoma for some of the filming.  I've only visited OKC and the stretch down to the Red River, but that section of the state is mesmerizingly beautiful.  It's much better to avoid I35 and go US77, US377, or US75 when visiting the southern part of the state.  I suspect Tulsa and the surrounding area have some of the same vibe.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Brian on July 29, 2023, 11:55:10 AM
75 has gotten cluttered up with casinos and casino billboards of late, but otherwise agreed. Have you seen Reservation Dogs? It makes great use of the landscape (even before you get to the episode with the fish orgy in the middle of the forest).
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on July 29, 2023, 12:49:46 PM
Quote from: Brian on July 29, 2023, 11:55:10 AM75 has gotten cluttered up with casinos and casino billboards of late, but otherwise agreed. Have you seen Reservation Dogs? It makes great use of the landscape (even before you get to the episode with the fish orgy in the middle of the forest).

That Choctaw Casino in Durant is something to see.  It dwarfs the casinos in Oregon and Washington.  I find the casino billboards less distracting than the incessant law firm billboards in the metroplex.  I haven't watched Reservation Dogs yet, but I will at some point.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: VonStupp on July 29, 2023, 01:36:12 PM
The Clone Wars
Seasons 5-7 (2012-2014) (2020)

Finished this series off. The last three seasons moved from Cartoon Network, to Netflix with its first series conclusion, to Disney+ with another series conclusion six years later.
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Brian on July 29, 2023, 01:40:29 PM
Quote from: Todd on July 29, 2023, 12:49:46 PMThat Choctaw Casino in Durant is something to see.  It dwarfs the casinos in Oregon and Washington.  I find the casino billboards less distracting than the incessant law firm billboards in the metroplex.  I haven't watched Reservation Dogs yet, but I will at some point.
We have a whole lot of car wrecks to litigate!

Res Dogs has been one of my favorite shows the past year or so. The final season begins next month so it will soon be wrapped up.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on July 29, 2023, 02:21:52 PM
I used to live in Oklahoma.  It is definitely different.  Wild how you can leave a city and then there is just nothing but landscape for miles and miles.  I live in South Carolina now.  Most people would categorize both as rural fly over states.  But there is sprawl here and towns not far apart.  Not at all like Oklahoma which really focuses the populations into the cities.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on July 29, 2023, 04:39:11 PM
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Season One

My girlfriend and I are enjoing this show. We're 7 episdoes in.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on July 30, 2023, 06:28:41 AM
I finished season 4 of Shetland.  That was a great season.  It was much better written than season 3 which was riddled with huge gaping plotholes.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on July 30, 2023, 10:34:41 AM
Quote from: DavidW on July 30, 2023, 06:28:41 AMI finished season 4 of Shetland.  That was a great season.  It was much better written than season 3 which was riddled with huge gaping plotholes.
I watched some of the Shetland series; I should go back and revisit it.  If I'm recalling correctly (without giving much away), it has to do with a daughter (who works as some sort of police officer/detective--I forget exactly) who moves back to her hometown for familial reasons and then starts investigating a local death?  Or am I confusing it with a different British series?

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on July 30, 2023, 12:55:41 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on July 30, 2023, 10:34:41 AMI watched some of the Shetland series; I should go back and revisit it.  If I'm recalling correctly (without giving much away), it has to do with a daughter (who works as some sort of police officer/detective--I forget exactly) who moves back to her hometown for familial reasons and then starts investigating a local death?  Or am I confusing it with a different British series?

PD


Yeah that is a different series.  This one follows DI Perez as he solves murder mysteries on the Shetland islands.  It has such thick Scottish accents that I watch with subtitles on!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on July 31, 2023, 05:05:12 AM
Quote from: DavidW on July 30, 2023, 12:55:41 PMYeah that is a different series.  This one follows DI Perez as he solves murder mysteries on the Shetland islands.  It has such thick Scottish accents that I watch with subtitles on!
Hmmm...trying to remember the name of the show that I was thinking of.  From what I recall, the woman moved back home to help her father (who had health issues).  She had been working as some sort of a police officer.  The community which she moved back to was small.  A strange death/murder then happens locally and she gets involved trying to solve it.  Trying to recall where it took place?

And I understand what you mean about accents and having to use subtitles.  For me, it's also an issue with language use and sometimes also slang [I end up having to do some googling at times.].  :-[

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Iota on August 01, 2023, 10:07:31 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on July 31, 2023, 05:05:12 AMHmmm...trying to remember the name of the show that I was thinking of.  From what I recall, the woman moved back home to help her father (who had health issues).  She had been working as some sort of a police officer.  The community which she moved back to was small.  A strange death/murder then happens locally and she gets involved trying to solve it.  Trying to recall where it took place?

And I understand what you mean about accents and having to use subtitles.  For me, it's also an issue with language use and sometimes also slang [I end up having to do some googling at times.].  :-[

PD

I think the series you're talking about is called Hidden (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hidden_(2018_TV_series)), which was very good, quite gruelling at times. (Not quite as good as Hinterland, another Welsh crime series which preceded it, imo. But both drew me in and kept me firmly in place until the very end.)

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on August 01, 2023, 10:17:24 AM
Quote from: Iota on August 01, 2023, 10:07:31 AMI think the series you're talking about is called Hidden (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hidden_(2018_TV_series)), which was very good, quite gruelling at times. (Not quite as good as Hinterland, another Welsh crime series which preceded it, imo. But both drew me in and kept me firmly in place until the very end.)


Yes, thank you!  :) I don't believe that I was able to watch all of it...when did it end?  I might need to check back with library system and see whether or not I can get the final season.

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: JBS on August 01, 2023, 10:25:10 AM
Quote from: hopefullytrusting on August 01, 2023, 10:11:26 AMI've been spending the last week watching YouTube clips of Friends, as it is a show that I've never found funny, and I keep coming back to see what I missed, as it is a massive cultural phenomenon. I'm almost thinking that this might be a nice basis for an autoethnographic article. :-)

I watched it intermittently. Sometimes there were actual bits of humor. But it often seemed a show about nothing.
Speaking of shows about nothing, I was usually bored by whatever I saw of Seinfeld. Even less humor there.

Perhaps Yuppies in Manhattan are not as humor inducing as general culture thinks.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Iota on August 01, 2023, 10:35:42 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on August 01, 2023, 10:17:24 AMYes, thank you!  :) I don't believe that I was able to watch all of it...when did it end?  I might need to check back with library system and see whether or not I can get the final season.

PD

The final series aired in Apr 2022 according to the Wiki link I put in the post.
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Post by: JBS on August 01, 2023, 10:51:25 AM
Quote from: hopefullytrusting on August 01, 2023, 10:30:55 AMI think this is spot on - or Yuppies, in general. There is a whole slew of situation comedies that I don't get, and I do think that yuppieness might play one of the key roles. I also think that the shows skew pretty much 100 percent to white American culture also might be playing a large role as well



Qualified yes to that:
--I might be called in terms of my cultural background a Yuppie, so in theory I'm part of the target audience.
--there are some shows which are even more overtly Yuppie that I enjoyed immensely (Frasier is the outstanding example) although perhaps they are more overtly satiric.

So there were perhaps things specific to those shows.  Perhaps it was simply the Bostonian in me harrumphing at those New York people.
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Post by: DavidW on August 01, 2023, 10:58:19 AM
Quote from: hopefullytrusting on August 01, 2023, 10:11:26 AMI've been spending the last week watching YouTube clips of Friends, as it is a show that I've never found funny, and I keep coming back to see what I missed, as it is a massive cultural phenomenon. I'm almost thinking that this might be a nice basis for an autoethnographic article. :-)

It is funny how YT clips can get me into a show.  It got me into Curb Your Enthusiasm, Fawlty Towers, and That Mitchell and Webb Look.
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Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on August 01, 2023, 11:14:44 AM
Quote from: Iota on August 01, 2023, 10:35:42 AMThe final series aired in Apr 2022 according to the Wiki link I put in the post.
Thanks, I probably should do some checking into when it came out on DVD.

PD
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Post by: KevinP on August 03, 2023, 03:05:47 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on July 21, 2023, 07:15:28 PMSeriously retro: "Head of the Family," Carl Reiner's pilot for what would become The Dick Van Dyke Show, with Reiner himself playing Rob Petrie.

The subsequent changes improved it immensely.
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Post by: Karl Henning on August 03, 2023, 04:11:31 PM
Quote from: KevinP on August 03, 2023, 03:05:47 PMThe subsequent changes improved it immensely.
No lie!
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Post by: SimonNZ on August 04, 2023, 06:06:58 PM
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Post by: San Antone on August 04, 2023, 06:56:12 PM
Project Runway and Making the Cut.
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Post by: VonStupp on August 06, 2023, 06:20:21 AM
SW: Rebels
Seasons 1 & 2 (2014-16)
Freddie Prinze Jr., Jason Isaacs

Essentially, a continuation of The Clone Wars series my daughter and I watched earlier. A lot of crossover, especially in Season 2.

Since Disney owns Star Wars, they use John Williams' film music themes; a lot. Good to hear James Earl Jones again, though.
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Post by: Papy Oli on August 11, 2023, 12:44:30 AM
There She Goes (BBC Series 1, 2 & 2023 special) with Jessica Hynes & David Tennant.
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From wiki: There She Goes is a British comedy-drama television series created and written by Shaun Pye, and based on his own experiences with his daughter who was born with a chromosomal disorder. The show follows the life of learning-disabled Rosie Yates, along with her parents Emily and Simon, and her older brother Ben. Both series are set in Rosie's present, but the writing features frequent flashbacks to her infancy and pre-school life (around ten years previously), when her parents were gradually learning of Rosie's disability.

Quite possibly one of the best and powerful drama series I have seen in years. Think along the lines of the "A Word" but with an even more unfiltered, darker portrait of the struggles, heartbreaks, deep love and howling laughter and sarcasm within this family. You will absolutely hate David Tennant at times, you will have your heart time and again shattered by Jessica Hynes' portrayal of the struggling mum but bear with it, their story is worth it.


     
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Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on August 11, 2023, 06:26:58 AM
For some fun summertime distraction:  House of the Dragon (Season 1).  Prequel series to Game of Thrones.  Entertaining though I didn't enjoy it as much as the original series.  It's available on DVD for those who might be interested.

PD
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Post by: Todd on August 19, 2023, 06:52:59 AM
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More travel TV, the first episode of Brian Cox: How the Other Half Lives.  What better conceit could there be than to have Logan Roy investigate income and wealth inequality?  That had to be an easy pitch.  And a bullshit one.  Brian Cox - excuse me, Brian Cox, CBE - claims he's not a rich man, not a multi-millionaire (he actually says it on camera) and proceeds to act the role of investigative journalist, querying the poor and the rich.  He emotes.  He rails against injustice.  He demands equality.  He visits his poor hometown to show he's a regular bloke.  Etc.  Probably the best bit is when he interviews a British billionaire who proceeds to claim he supports a wealth tax - but only if it is global.  That part is so deliciously self-serving and intellectually dishonest that I literally LOL'd.  I think I may have drawn some glances from fellow passengers when I did.  Here's a perfect example of virtue signaling turned into marketable content. 
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Post by: VonStupp on August 19, 2023, 07:30:53 AM
SW: Rebels (2016-18)
Seasons 3 & 4

Finished this series off with my daughter. Lots of SW lore here, and the dewy-eyed final season was well earned.
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Post by: Luke on August 19, 2023, 10:00:39 AM
I have been watching the Inspector Morse series this summer, very late at night, one a night for 6 or 7 weeks. If you don't know them, Morse is a detective working in Oxford in the 1980s/90s. So popular did Inspector Morse prove that after the final episodes were made (there are 33) a sequel was made concentrating on Morse's sergeant, Lewis. And so popular were the 33 episodes of Lewis that a Morse prequel series, Endeavour, was then made, showing the younger Morse in the mid 60s-70s, when he was a sergeant. Slightly more than 33 episodes of that, I think. I've watched them in the order of the story, ie starting with Endeavour; I'm most of the way through Morse and now need to decide if I'm going to watch Lewis.  I'd love to, except that the actor who plays Lewis's own sergeant is a famously vile individual, and I don't want that to ruin it for me.

Anyway, I'm writing all this because Morse as a character is very interesting. Cantankerous and out of sympathy with much of the modern world, he is a lover of fine beer, fine art and fine music, and I think many of us here would relate to him! 😁 I certainly do. In almost all episodes Morse's listening to wonderful music is prominent; in some episodes music is central, e.g. in an episode called Masonic Mysteries which built around The Magic Flute. Last night I watched an episode called Twilight of the Gods, which was originally going to be the last Morse (subsequently they made a few more one offs) and thus has a very end-of-everything conclusion. As you'll guess, the links to Wagner are strong in this one, central in the plot as welm as symbolically - and this is carried through so strongly and so cleverly in the use of music that I couldn't sleep and sat up till 6 a.m. writing down my observations. Seriously clever stuff, so carefully considered and meticulously edited to amazing effect. I was actually astonished by the lengths and depths they had gone to.
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Post by: Fëanor on August 20, 2023, 05:43:20 AM
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More travel TV, the first episode of Brian Cox: How the Other Half Lives.  What better conceit could there be than to have Logan Roy investigate income and wealth inequality?  That had to be an easy pitch.  And a bullshit one.  Brian Cox - excuse me, Brian Cox, CBE - claims he's not a rich man, not a multi-millionaire (he actually says it on camera) and proceeds to act the role of investigative journalist, querying the poor and the rich.  He emotes.  He rails against injustice.  He demands equality.  He visits his poor hometown to show he's a regular bloke.  Etc.  Probably the best bit is when he interviews a British billionaire who proceeds to claim he supports a wealth tax - but only if it is global.  That part is so deliciously self-serving and intellectually dishonest that I literally LOL'd.  I think I may have drawn some glances from fellow passengers when I did.  Here's a perfect example of virtue signaling turned into marketable content. 

Oh you mean that Brian Cox, not this other guy, the pop science guy, (nice teeth, terrible hair) ...

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I do like the actor guy as a actor -- one of my favs.
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Post by: Todd on August 20, 2023, 05:55:31 AM
Quote from: Fëanor on August 20, 2023, 05:43:20 AMOh you mean that Brian Cox, not this other guy, the pop science guy, (nice teeth, terrible hair) ...

Huh?
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Post by: Luke on August 20, 2023, 06:20:50 AM
The 'other' guy is a popular TV/radio science show presenter in the UK. He's a proper professor of astrophysics with a knack for communication and a tendency towards (easily parodied) expressions of awe and wonder at the universe (fair enough, really). Also the keyboardist in a 90s pop band famously connected (via the song Things Can Only Get Better) to Tony Blair's historic 1997 election victory.

The correspondences between the names of the two is off noted, and led to this interview...

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/culture/2022/jul/23/succession-actor-brian-cox-meets-professor-brian-cox
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Post by: Todd on August 20, 2023, 01:05:58 PM
I don't concern myself with Europe-only non-classical music celebrities.  They gotta make it in the market that matters. 
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Post by: DavidW on August 20, 2023, 05:00:51 PM
Quote from: Fëanor on August 20, 2023, 05:43:20 AMOh you mean that Brian Cox, not this other guy, the pop science guy, (nice teeth, terrible hair)

I always make that mistake too!
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Post by: Papy Oli on August 21, 2023, 12:41:12 AM
Spread over the last week: The 3 episodes of The Beatles' Get Back by Peter Jackson, documenting their rehearsals for a TV show, movie, something else, eventually their last live performance on the roof of their Apple office in January 1969.

A fascinating watch, seeing them building up their songs from little fragments to what will become huge hits. Very bittersweet to see both the band really enjoying some of their playing together while seeing the strains and cracks in their relationships, leading later on to the demise of the band.

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Post by: VonStupp on August 26, 2023, 12:58:15 PM
SW: Resistance
Season 1 & 2 (2018-2020)

Who knew there were so many Star Wars TV shows; my daughter and I continue through them unabated.

Finishing Season 1 and beginning Season 2, its last season.
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Post by: DavidW on August 26, 2023, 03:16:29 PM
I finished S5 of Shetland.  Finally the writing is on par with the novels! So far I would rank the seasons as 5 > 1 > 2 > 4 > 3.
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Post by: SimonNZ on August 26, 2023, 05:18:29 PM
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Post by: Papy Oli on August 30, 2023, 05:02:06 AM
Last week : Nolly (3 x 45 min on ITV) with a fantastic Helena Bonham-Carter portraying the TV legend Noele Gordon from the soap "Crossroads", during and after her being dropping from the show. Fun and very touching. Bonham-Carter is gripping. Mark Gatiss appears as Larry Grayson for a very raw one-to-one scene with Nolly. Worth your time, even though I didn't have the background knowledge of "Crossroads". This should add to the enjoyment of British members who do.

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This week: 8 episodes down into Series 1 of The Morning Show (Apple) with Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Steven Carell.  Bingeing this so far in 2 1/2 days so I guess it is good  ;D  (sadly the reviews for series 2 are pretty dire). Billy Crudup steals the show as (one of many) TV Exec villain.

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Post by: drogulus on August 30, 2023, 10:16:38 AM
    I'm watching ANZAC Girls about nurses in the Great War stationed in Egypt and Greece who treat casualties from the Turkish front. It's not great art but very interesting. Conflicts arise with the military authorities and the Brit nurses who look down on the colonials. It's on Prime.
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Post by: George on August 30, 2023, 03:55:33 PM
Quote from: Papy Oli on August 30, 2023, 05:02:06 AMThis week: 8 episodes down into Series 1 of The Morning Show (Apple) with Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Steven Carell.  Bingeing this so far in 2 1/2 days so I guess it is good  ;D  (sadly the reviews for series 2 are pretty dire). Billy Crudup steals the show as (one of many) TV Exec villain.

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LOVE that show! And yes, Crudup turns in a stellar performance. So glad the show will be back for a third season. 
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Post by: SimonNZ on September 02, 2023, 03:53:24 PM
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Post by: Papy Oli on September 03, 2023, 01:17:14 AM
Quote from: George on August 30, 2023, 03:55:33 PMLOVE that show! And yes, Crudup turns in a stellar performance. So glad the show will be back for a third season. 

3 days later and we ended up bingeing Series 2 as well. Definitely poorer than Series 1. Very sluggish first 3-4 episodes, then it picks up a bit and finishes in an over-indulgent let-down. *Sigh*

I'll add "Chip" as an other great performance throughout the 2 series, besides Crudup. Quite impressed by Steven Carell as well.

It might be my personal bias but in her few moments, Juliana Margulies also wipes the floor with the 2 leading ladies  >:D 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: LKB on September 04, 2023, 12:04:35 PM
As I'm sentimental about certain things, I'm putting together a Twilight Zone marathon, similar to those some local stations would broadcast on Labor Day decades ago.

So far I've enjoyed " One for the Angels " and " I Sing the Body Electric ". Not sure what's next, but candidates include " Time Enough at Last ", " The Howling Man " and " Walking Distance ".

You're travelling through another dimension...

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Post by: AnotherSpin on September 04, 2023, 11:15:48 PM
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A perfect way to distract yourself while waiting for the next air raid signal late at night. In addition, great jazz music is tastefully presented.
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Post by: vandermolen on September 05, 2023, 12:59:37 AM
Mrs Wilson - excellent in all respects:
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Post by: Karl Henning on September 06, 2023, 07:44:34 AM
Re-watching I, Claudius.
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Post by: San Antone on September 06, 2023, 08:02:14 AM
Justified: City Primeval

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Justified: City Primeval is an American neo-Western crime drama television miniseries developed by showrunners Dave Andron and Michael Dinner. The series continues the story from Justified taking inspiration from the Elmore Leonard novel City Primeval: High Noon in Detroit and short story "Fire in the Hole". Timothy Olyphant returns to star as Deputy U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens, with Paul Calderón also reprising his role as Detective Raymond Cruz from the 1998 crime comedy film Out of Sight, a film adaptation of Leonard's 1996 novel of the same name.

I really enjoyed the original series Justified, and am giving this one a chance.  Set in Detroit.
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Post by: LKB on September 06, 2023, 08:36:51 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on September 06, 2023, 07:44:34 AMRe-watching I, Claudius.

There were three productions broadcast by PBS which I watched religiously: War and Peace with Anthony Hopkins, The Duchess of Duke St. and I, Claudius.

Some great performances ( pun intended  ;)) in the latter, from Derek Jacobi throughout and from a rather brilliant John Hurt as Caligula.

Anyone unacquainted with the general history of the Roman Empire would be well-served to experience the series.
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Post by: Karl Henning on September 06, 2023, 08:48:55 AM
Quote from: LKB on September 06, 2023, 08:36:51 AMThere were three productions broadcast by PBS which I watched religiously: War and Peace with Anthony Hopkins, The Duchess of Duke St. and I, Claudius.

Some great performances ( pun intended  ;)) in the latter, from Derek Jacobi throughout and from a rather brilliant John Hurt as Caligula.

Anyone unacquainted with the general history of the Roman Empire would be well-served to experience the series.
I thought I was going to casually fold it into my rotation, but I find myself compelled again to watch two episodes at a shot.
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Post by: drogulus on September 06, 2023, 10:39:29 AM

     I recommend Crime And Punishment (1979) with John Hurt, Sian Phillips, and Timothy West.

     One that's off the beaten track is Love For Lydia (1977) (a super young Jeremy Irons).

     Then there's Danger UXB (1979) with Anthony Andrews.
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Post by: SimonNZ on September 06, 2023, 03:12:47 PM
Quote from: LKB on September 06, 2023, 08:36:51 AMThere were three productions broadcast by PBS which I watched religiously: War and Peace with Anthony Hopkins, The Duchess of Duke St. and I, Claudius.


Lying face down on the stone floor with arms outstretched?

I don't know The Duchess Of Duke Street, so I'll be following up that recommendation.
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Post by: JBS on September 06, 2023, 05:07:50 PM
Quote from: LKB on September 06, 2023, 08:36:51 AMThere were three productions broadcast by PBS which I watched religiously: War and Peace with Anthony Hopkins, The Duchess of Duke St. and I, Claudius.

Some great performances ( pun intended  ;)) in the latter, from Derek Jacobi throughout and from a rather brilliant John Hurt as Caligula.

Anyone unacquainted with the general history of the Roman Empire would be well-served to experience the series.

When I was a teenager, my mother and I watched Masterpiece Theater almost all the time. So that's how I saw War and Peace and I Claudius. Also The Forsyte Saga (which I recommend if you've never seen it). W&P must have been the first time I saw Hopkins in any role.

Duchess of Duke Street must have been from a later period because I don't think I've ever seen any of it.
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Post by: drogulus on September 07, 2023, 01:47:41 PM
Quote from: JBS on September 06, 2023, 05:07:50 PMDuchess of Duke Street must have been from a later period because I don't think I've ever seen any of it.

     It's from 1976. I watched it when it came to PBS in 1979.
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Post by: George on September 07, 2023, 02:16:18 PM
Kill Tony on youtube
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Post by: George on September 07, 2023, 05:37:40 PM
The Good Wife - Final Season
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Post by: JBS on September 07, 2023, 06:08:17 PM
Quote from: drogulus on September 07, 2023, 01:47:41 PMIt's from 1976. I watched it when it came to PBS in 1979.

That would make sense; I was in college in 1979.
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Post by: George on September 08, 2023, 04:49:46 AM
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Post by: SonicMan46 on September 08, 2023, 07:50:59 AM
Virgin River - renewed our interest in this series having initially gotten half way through Season 4; so last night almost finished up that season and will start the fifth one which was just released (see below and check link, if interested).  Dave :)

QuoteVirgin River is an American romantic drama streaming television series, produced by Reel World Management, filmed in British Columbia, Canada, and based on the Virgin River novels by Robyn Carr. The first season premiered on Netflix on December 6, 2019.[1] In September 2021, the series was renewed for a fourth and fifth season. The fourth season was released on July 20, 2022. In May 2023, ahead of the fifth season premiere, the series was renewed for a sixth season. (Source (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virgin_River_(TV_series)))

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Post by: Iota on September 09, 2023, 06:04:39 AM
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Blimey, that was a bit intense! The tale of a human mind unravelling and a life following suit, as a pillar-of-the-community type doctor who suddenly suspects her husband of having an affair, tries to steer her life through a situation that spins ever more wildly out of control.
It was so intense and the portrayal so uncomfortable, I'll admit I had to pause the series for a while before picking it up again, as I felt I was almost getting sucked down the vortex just watching it. Suranne Jones in the lead brilliantly dials the emotional volume up to 11, and the drama, revelation and tension are all grippingly driven to their boiling points.
Afterwards I was curious if I was the only one who had found it quite so unsettling and so had a peek at Rotten Tomatoes (which gives it a 91% rating) and was somewhat mollified to find that quite a number of critics had registered similar levels of craziness.
Anyway highly recommended, though I'm not sure I can quite take Series 2 yet.
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Post by: Todd on September 09, 2023, 06:19:33 AM
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More travel TV in the form of episode one of Platonic.  I always enjoy watching Rose Byrne, and I can stomach Seth Rogen in small doses every few years, so I had middling expectations for this show.  My expectations were far from met.  I believe this is a comedy, but it is not at all funny.  I'm always down for a vulgar gag, but the feeble one meted out in the first episode whiffs.  The show is terrible.  Apple is 0 for 4 for me so far.
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Post by: George on September 09, 2023, 06:34:46 AM
More Kill Tony on youtube. This wildly funny show is addictive.
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Post by: Karl Henning on September 09, 2023, 09:26:26 PM
Quote from: LKB on September 06, 2023, 08:36:51 AMThere were three productions broadcast by PBS which I watched religiously: War and Peace with Anthony Hopkins, The Duchess of Duke St. and I, Claudius.

Some great performances ( pun intended  ;)) in the latter, from Derek Jacobi throughout and from a rather brilliant John Hurt as Caligula.

Anyone unacquainted with the general history of the Roman Empire would be well-served to experience the series.
I'm only mildly disappointed in myself for failing to recognize Jn Rhys-Davies.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: VonStupp on September 11, 2023, 01:09:20 PM
Star Wars: The Bad Batch
Seasons 1 & 2: 2021-2023

An extension of The Clone Wars. Good to hear the voice of Rhea Perlman again.
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Post by: Brian on September 11, 2023, 03:31:45 PM
Quote from: VonStupp on September 11, 2023, 01:09:20 PMStar Wars: The Bad Batch
Seasons 1 & 2: 2021-2023

An extension of The Clone Wars. Good to hear the voice of Rhea Perlman again.
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Her voice also appears near the end of the mystery series Poker Face!
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Post by: George on September 11, 2023, 03:54:56 PM
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Post by: DavidW on September 11, 2023, 03:58:12 PM
I've started season 6 of Shetland.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on September 11, 2023, 04:03:58 PM
    I'm watching Hautalehto, with cops in Finland. I've watched too much French stuff recently. I need Nordic noir, I need Tatort!!

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     Oohh...oohh I got me an Austrian Tatort. Sehr gut...
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on September 14, 2023, 06:17:29 PM
Wrapping up I, Claudius tonight. So. Good. Every. Time.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on September 15, 2023, 06:25:14 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on September 14, 2023, 06:17:29 PMWrapping up I, Claudius tonight. So. Good. Every. Time.

After I saw a YT video about how exceptional the camera work is, I've been meaning to watch it.  I think I need Acorn TV though, it is not on Britbox.
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Post by: George on September 15, 2023, 06:28:22 AM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on September 15, 2023, 06:35:51 AM
Quote from: DavidW on September 15, 2023, 06:25:14 AMAfter I saw a YT video about how exceptional the camera work is, I've been meaning to watch it.
This was my second go, not counting the odd episode I watched uncommittedly on PBS in western New York.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on September 16, 2023, 07:32:55 PM
I've checked out Ken Burns' Civil War from the library.
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Post by: SimonNZ on September 16, 2023, 08:52:08 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on September 16, 2023, 07:32:55 PMI've checked out Ken Burns' Civil War from the library.

10/10 superb.

First time seeing it?
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Post by: Karl Henning on September 17, 2023, 03:54:06 AM
Quote from: SimonNZ on September 16, 2023, 08:52:08 PM10/10 superb.

First time seeing it?
yes. Everyone I know who watched ut whene it aired spoke very highly of it!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: San Antone on September 17, 2023, 04:46:29 AM
After finishing Star Trek: Voyager (the entire last season, but especially the finale, was excellent), we backed up to Deep Space Nine.  About half way through Season One and it is not clicking. 

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A big problem for me is the actor playing Sisco. Way too stentorian. Also some of the plots seem stupid. My favorite character so far is Odo the shapeshifter. The banter between his character and Quark, the Ferengi club owner, is the best thing about the series, at least, so far.  But that isn'y really enough to hold my interest.

I'll hold on until Season 3 when they introduce some new characters and plot elements which supposedly improve the overall narrative. For one thing, Worf comes back.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on September 17, 2023, 07:31:36 AM
The first two seasons are lousy.  I liked the episode where Dax has to decide if she will follow a blood oath that Kirzon made and help out some old Klingon friends.  But you can safely skip to the finale of season 2 without missing anything important to the main arc. 

Season six is imo just great.  You'll see the Federation being pushed to the point of collapse, and characters being morally tested at every turn and sometimes failing.  But you have to watch seasons 3-5 in order to really follow it.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on September 17, 2023, 07:42:26 AM
Wait, check this out even better than just skipping to the end of season 2.  This is a good guide, you could just watch the episodes rated "engage!" and you'll hit all the important points and avoid the garbage.

https://www.reddit.com/r/DaystromInstitute/wiki/algernonguide_ds9/
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Post by: VonStupp on September 17, 2023, 07:53:26 AM
Quote from: San Antone on September 17, 2023, 04:46:29 AM[...] we backed up to Deep Space Nine.  About half way through Season One and it is not clicking. 

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In DS9's initial run in the 90's, I made it through a few episodes and dumped it. Was very disappointed at the time, and thus never hopped aboard Voyager either. Came back for Enterprise.
VS
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on September 20, 2023, 04:50:56 PM
So my survey of All in the Family got paused (probably a result of requested titles coming in at the Library. I've also been re-reading Where's My Fortune Cookie?  the fascinating as well as entertaining memoirs of The Firesign Theatre's Phil Proctor, who has worked a great deal through the years as an actor. To wit, there's a photo of his appearance in an All in the Family episode, "The Insurance Is Cancelled," which happened to be the last ep. I watched, pre-pause. I wouldn't ever tell Mr P. this, but I didn't recognize him, so I made a point of watching afresh last night. He plays Edith's nephew, who sold the Bunkers their home insurance policy. He does a fine job of being funny playing a nebbish insurance salesman, while being a good guest and never upstaging the stars.
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Post by: George on September 20, 2023, 05:45:27 PM
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For the third or fourth time, enjoying this superb show.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: LKB on September 20, 2023, 11:41:01 PM
Quote from: VonStupp on September 17, 2023, 07:53:26 AMIn DS9's initial run in the 90's, I made it through a few episodes and dumped it. Was very disappointed at the time, and thus never hopped aboard Voyager either. Came back for Enterprise.
VS

Pretty much my story as well, except that l also ignored Enterprise...

Some of the films were engaging for me, but l didn't take any of the series seriously until Picard, and then Strange New Worlds
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: San Antone on September 21, 2023, 04:03:56 AM
Thanks to my subscription to Paramount+ I can watch them all:

Star Trek: The Original Series (1966-1969) - watched
Paramount+

Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987-1994) - watched
Paramount+

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993-1999) - currently watching
Paramount+

Star Trek: Voyager (1995-2001) - watched
Paramount+

Star Trek: Enterprise (2001-2005)
Paramount+

Star Trek: Discovery (2017-2024)
Paramount+

Short Treks (2018-2020)
Paramount+

Star Trek: Picard (2020-Present) - watched
Paramount+

Star Trek: Lower Decks (2020-Present)
Paramount+

Star Trek: Prodigy (2021-Present)
Paramount+

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2022-Present) - watched half of season 1.
Paramount+

Although, the little I watched of SNW did not encourage me to continue ...
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: KevinP on September 21, 2023, 04:51:44 AM
Sopranos (rewatch)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: VonStupp on September 21, 2023, 01:59:29 PM
Star Wars: Visions
Season 1 & 2 (2021-2023)

10-20 minute short story style storytelling. 

Season 1 used seven different Japanese anime studios, some pensive and moody whereas others are ultra-high energy, while Season 2 went worldwide with studios like Aardman and Secret of Kells.

I like the variety of moods, animation styles, and cultural perspectives poured into these short SW themed tales.
VS


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Post by: George on September 23, 2023, 11:13:20 AM
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I'm only 25 minutes into part 1 of 3 of this but so far, it is excellent. The music is GREAT!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: VonStupp on September 24, 2023, 06:48:01 AM
Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi (2022)

Whew, the last of animated SW with my daughter. It was a long haul.

This short, six episode jaunt is for those who can't stand loose ends, focusing on Count Dooku and Ahsoka. 15-minute episodes that were never shown visually, but were explained well enough through dialogue in the movies and TV shows.

Now on to Ahsoka.
VS

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on September 24, 2023, 07:23:29 AM

     I'm watching Dicte, a Danish series about a woman crime reporter. It's far more female oriented than any other European crime show I've seen.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on September 24, 2023, 09:07:33 AM
Quote from: drogulus on September 24, 2023, 07:23:29 AMI'm watching Dicte, a Danish series about a woman crime reporter. It's far more female oriented than any other European crime show I've seen.
Thanks for  the pointer to Crime and Punishment! Found it at the Library!
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Post by: ando on September 25, 2023, 06:24:50 AM
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The (original) 80s version of Dynasty on Prime ... while I ride my pro form studio bike (which I swear my mother bought in, like, '85  ;D).

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Post by: SimonNZ on September 25, 2023, 04:10:13 PM
Quote from: ando on September 25, 2023, 06:24:50 AM(https://cdn.5280.com/2021/01/Dynasty_SeanParsons-1280x720.jpg)

The (original) 80s version of Dynasty on Prime ... while I ride my pro form studio bike (which I swear my mother bought in, like, '85  ;D).



I had a massive crush on Pamela Sue Martin when I was a kid. But not for her role as Fallon in Dynasty.

How does the show look now?
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Post by: ando on September 26, 2023, 07:18:47 AM
Quote from: SimonNZ on September 25, 2023, 04:10:13 PMI had a massive crush on Pamela Sue Martin when I was a kid. But not for her role as Fallon in Dynasty.

How does the show look now?
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still from Nancy Drew (2019)
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Post by: drogulus on September 27, 2023, 01:31:45 PM
    Tonight I'm rereing The Duchess of Duke Street.

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     This is Fred, the most excellent Edwardian dog that guards the entrance.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on September 28, 2023, 01:38:52 AM
The assortment of the last 2 or 3 weeks :

Borgen - Season No.1 (and started No.2) - Gripping in its own peculiar slowish way. Loving this.

Scrubs - Season No.1 (and halfway through No.2 as well) - revisiting a favourite of mine (but never got beyond season 4 or 5 I think).

Criminal UK - Seasons Nos.1 & 2 - Very tense series set solely in and around a Police Interview room. Brilliant series and great cast to boot. Will follow this with Criminal France (and probably Spain & Germany as well later on.

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Post by: George on September 28, 2023, 03:36:37 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on September 28, 2023, 01:38:52 AMScrubs - Season No.1 (and halfway through No.2 as well) - revisiting a favourite of mine (but never got beyond season 4 or 5 I

Scrubs is great!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on September 28, 2023, 05:32:46 AM
Quote from: George on September 28, 2023, 03:36:37 AMScrubs is great!

It had been years since I had seen any episodes. I always felt a sort of affection for this series. Even if some jokes may not fit today's society anymore, I still find it very enjoyable with the right balance of goofiness, sarcasm and the emotional punches hitting you now and them.


Beside the above, we also have Series 3 of the Morning Show on the go, week by week. Hopefully this will redeem itself from poorer series 2.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on September 28, 2023, 09:54:36 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on September 28, 2023, 05:32:46 AMIt had been years since I had seen any episodes. I always felt a sort of affection for this series. Even if some jokes may not fit today's society anymore, I still find it very enjoyable with the right balance of goofiness, sarcasm and the emotional punches hitting you now and them.


Beside the above, we also have Series 3 of the Morning Show on the go, week by week. Hopefully this will redeem itself from poorer series 2.

We are waiting for The Morning Show (and Billions) seasons to be over before starting. Easier to follow (and binge) that way.  8)
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Post by: Iota on September 28, 2023, 10:18:08 AM
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Just got around to finishing this ('Happy Valley' being the name the locals give to the area in Yorkshire, owing to its drugs problem), and as I was with the previous two series, am blown away by the quality and intensity of it. It picks you up and never lets go until well after the final curtain. The writing's extraordinary, Sarah Lancashire in the lead role is utterly magnetic, pretty much every actor shines unforgettably, and the direction (with a different director for each series) is uniformly brilliant.
The sort of commitment shown to it by the makers of the series, is evident in the decision to wait seven years between the second and third series, for a nine-year-old actor (playing a central role) to grow up into the sixteen-year-old version of himself, as required for the plot. And it's a gesture that pays off richly, imparting an authenticity and 'reality' to the character and surrounding drama that would be impossible to manufacture.
A series overall that makes me optimistic about the future of TV drama, and that qualifies for the 'unmissable' category with room to spare.

Quote from: Papy Oli on September 28, 2023, 01:38:52 AMBorgen - Season No.1 (and started No.2) - Gripping in its own

Loved that series!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: VonStupp on September 30, 2023, 09:44:23 AM
Ahsoka (2023)
Rosario Dawson, David Tennant, Ray Stevenson
Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Hayden Christiansen
Lars Mikkelsen

Finishing Ahsoka up this week, and thus the end of my Star Wars dive with my daughter. At least this show rewards our exhaustive watching.
VS

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Post by: SimonNZ on September 30, 2023, 06:28:31 PM
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The 12 90-minute episodes that make up all four seasons.

He does that thing he has to do in the last episode especially well, and must have practiced hard for it.
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Post by: George on September 30, 2023, 06:49:49 PM
Man With A Plan
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Post by: AnotherSpin on September 30, 2023, 10:54:43 PM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: ando on October 02, 2023, 05:02:25 AM
Quote from: San Antone on September 21, 2023, 04:03:56 AMThanks to my subscription to Paramount+ I can watch them all:

Star Trek: The Original Series (1966-1969) - watched
Paramount+

Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987-1994) - watched
Paramount+

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993-1999) - currently watching
Paramount+

Star Trek: Voyager (1995-2001) - watched
Paramount+

Star Trek: Enterprise (2001-2005)
Paramount+

Star Trek: Discovery (2017-2024)
Paramount+

Short Treks (2018-2020)
Paramount+

Star Trek: Picard (2020-Present) - watched
Paramount+

Star Trek: Lower Decks (2020-Present)
Paramount+

Star Trek: Prodigy (2021-Present)
Paramount+

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2022-Present) - watched half of season 1.
Paramount+

Although, the little I watched of SNW did not encourage me to continue ...
Yep. My sub came with a T-Mobile plan expiring in a month. This and the original Twilight Zone will be the main reasons to keep P+.
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Post by: George on October 02, 2023, 05:37:33 AM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on October 04, 2023, 04:32:36 AM
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Rewatched all of Breaking Bad over the past several months.  It was amusing watching it go from low budget to high budget over time, and to see younger versions of older characters seen in Better Call Saul.  As before, though, the show just doesn't ring true, either in character development or plot lines.  DEA agents, FBI agents, and Mexican drug cartel hitmen are just not that incompetent, nor are internal auditors at multinationals that lacksadaisical.  The show still peaks with the over-the-top fourth season and its ridiculous and ridiculously entertaining ending.  While Better Call Saul has better opening seasons, Breaking Bad is probably slightly better overall.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: LKB on October 04, 2023, 06:39:13 AM
Quote from: ando on October 02, 2023, 05:02:25 AMYep. My sub came with a T-Mobile plan expiring in a month. This and the original Twilight Zone will be the main reasons to keep P+.

Same here, though l have Twilight Zone, Star Trek TOS and TNG on blu-ray as well, in storage atm.

Picard I'll have to catch up on since they apparently nailed the ending, and I've been neglecting Strange New Worlds as well.

( Funny how a new and fairly immersive video game can monopolize one's free time... )
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Post by: ando on October 04, 2023, 06:50:05 AM
Quote from: LKB on October 04, 2023, 06:39:13 AMSame here, though l have Twilight Zone, Star Trek TOS and TNG on blu-ray as well, in storage atm.

Picard I'll have to catch up on since they apparently nailed the ending, and I've been neglecting Strange New Worlds as well.

( Funny how a new and fairly immersive video game can monopolize one's free time... )
Absolutely. Sold my TZ and Star Trek box sets as streaming is so much more convenient and the sets were just collecting dust. Plus, I'd really like to discover other things.  :P
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Post by: Spotted Horses on October 04, 2023, 07:10:01 AM
A few episodes from the first season of Hawaii Five-0. (The original series.)
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Post by: AnotherSpin on October 04, 2023, 10:48:02 AM
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With some Wagner too.
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Post by: BWV 1080 on October 04, 2023, 11:39:52 AM
Rewatching Haunting of Bly Manor in anticipation for Fall of the House of Usher
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: ando on October 04, 2023, 12:03:31 PM
Quote from: Spotted Horses on October 04, 2023, 07:10:01 AMA few episodes from the first season of Hawaii Five-0. (The original series.)
On Paramount+ too! Thanks.

Edit: the '68 original, of course
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: LKB on October 04, 2023, 09:47:42 PM
I am reminded that in 1969, my school's band concert included the theme from Hawaii Five-0. I wonder how many other parents had to endure that bit of programming...
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Spotted Horses on October 04, 2023, 10:55:32 PM
Quote from: LKB on October 04, 2023, 09:47:42 PMI am reminded that in 1969, my school's band concert included the theme from Hawaii Five-0. I wonder how many other parents had to endure that bit of programming...

When I was an adolescent I remember loving the theme music and the show.

Revisiting, I find Hawaii Five-O less attractive than, for instance, Columbo, because McGarret, the central character in Hawaii Five-O is portrayed as a sort of superman, whereas Columbo is the unassuming, self depreciating guy who takes advantage of the fact that everyone tends to underestimate him.

I remember another show with a non-pompous lead, The Rockford Files, I might try going through that series. And I'm curious about how "The Streets of San Francisco" holds up.
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Post by: ando on October 05, 2023, 04:04:42 AM
Quote from: Spotted Horses on October 04, 2023, 10:55:32 PMI remember another show with a non-pompous lead, The Rockford Files, I might try going through that series. And I'm curious about how "The Streets of San Francisco" holds up.
Streets held up for me when I revisited it on P+ a few months ago; particularly a young Michael Douglas, who played the anxious Pit Bull to partner, Karl Marlden's Spaniel.  :D

(https://i.pinimg.com/236x/1a/4a/a0/1a4aa0e4b253f2eca69880b067eaedc7--garner-brings.jpg)
And speaking of the mild but witty Garner, I've been meaning to watch the short lived Nichols series, which I haven't found streaming anywhere. So it looks like a purchase may be in order, though GetTv is apparently on Hulu.

Edit: Just found 6 eps on the Tube... Episode 1
 (https://youtu.be/l8dZRM5Tj5o?si=_wdZLQMUHv98G_iR)


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Post by: Brian on October 05, 2023, 04:19:45 AM
Quote from: Spotted Horses on October 04, 2023, 10:55:32 PMI remember another show with a non-pompous lead, The Rockford Files, I might try going through that series. And I'm curious about how "The Streets of San Francisco" holds up.
I watched the first two seasons of Rockford Files about 10 years ago and thought they were tremendously fun. A little bit repetitive - you can always count on a car chase - but fun. Garner is one of those people I'd probably watch doing anything.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on October 05, 2023, 08:36:02 AM
I finished Shetland season 6.  I didn't like the season.  It was way too complex, and too many nasty melodramatic plot twists.  It was definitely a low point for the show.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Brian on October 05, 2023, 09:26:33 AM
Quote from: DavidW on October 05, 2023, 08:36:02 AMI finished Shetland season 6.  I didn't like the season.  It was way too complex, and too many nasty melodramatic plot twists.  It was definitely a low point for the show.
Thanks for the reminder, we only watched season 1. Maybe we'll resume but stop at 5.
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Post by: Iota on October 05, 2023, 11:57:07 AM
Quote from: hopefullytrusting on October 05, 2023, 11:35:15 AMJust bought (very excited):

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As I consider The Wire to be one of the best things I've ever seen on TV, I really should get around to that someday.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on October 05, 2023, 12:13:31 PM
Quote from: Brian on October 05, 2023, 09:26:33 AMThanks for the reminder, we only watched season 1. Maybe we'll resume but stop at 5.

The first two seasons follow the novels with shorter mysteries and then seasons 3+ each have one mystery per season.  When watching those, I recommend getting through each season fairly quickly.  If you don't, you might lose details that turn out to be important.
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Post by: Iota on October 05, 2023, 12:37:25 PM
Quote from: hopefullytrusting on October 05, 2023, 12:05:19 PMI view this as better than The Wire. I also view The Corner, another Simon work, as better than The Wire.

Interesting. I did watch some of The Corner and though very good it didn't quite capture my imagination in quite the way The Wire did.
One of the things about that impressed me so much about The Wire was the sheer scope of it, and how it sustained the fascination and interest throughout the very different seasons. Still, it's a long time since I saw either of them, and a revisit would be very welcome, along with a first viewing of Homicide Life on the Street.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Iota on October 06, 2023, 03:34:10 AM
Quote from: hopefullytrusting on October 05, 2023, 12:48:27 PM.. For me, The Wire, which I also love, is too grand and sweeping, so many of the characters don't feel like real characters - they feel like roles, to me.

From a distance of about fifteen years I shouldn't be too bold about any recollections, but certainly at the time most of the characters came across as pretty convincing to me, many etched themselves into my memory banks and have stayed there. And I found the 'grand and sweeping' quality visionary, displaying a virtuosic ability to keep an eye the beating heart throughout its myriad narrative shifts.
The only thing I remember not being particularly impressed by, was the chess board scene which was always shown on trailers and held up as 'iconic', where one of the drug dealers explains the rules of chess to some younger gang members, in terms of the power structures in the drug gangs, I just found it a bit cliched, which was decidedly not what what I felt about the rest of it.
But as I say, what my feelings now would be were I to watch it fifteen years on, isn't certain. 
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Post by: Spotted Horses on October 06, 2023, 10:19:12 AM
Quote from: hopefullytrusting on October 05, 2023, 11:35:15 AMJust bought (very excited):

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I've been meaning to consistently watch Homicide, Life on the Streets for decades. I watched NYPD Blue as it was released and loved it, although I felt it went on too long, particularly after Bobby Simone and Lt Fancy left.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Spotted Horses on October 06, 2023, 10:20:34 AM
Quote from: hopefullytrusting on October 06, 2023, 09:35:29 AMI feel you; I think we are just coming at the show from different directions. For me, The Wire is like an ancient Greek tragedy, so all the characters are archetypal, by which I mean I'd never run into any of them on an actual street encounter, whilst The Corner is full of folks I know, have met, talked to in my life.

I can't say I have experience in the social environment in which The Wire unfolds, but I also found the characters to be exaggerated archetypes, sort of like characters in a Faulkner novel.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on October 06, 2023, 02:46:44 PM
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Band Of Brothers

Second viewing, last seen 10 or 12 years ago. Just as impressed as I was the first time.

And how the hell had I forgotten the D-Day flight in and jump scene? And how is that not as talked about as the beach landing scene in Saving Private Ryan?

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: VonStupp on October 06, 2023, 03:27:40 PM
The Wheel of Time, Season 2 (2023)
Rosamund Pike

Never read Robert Jordan's famously extended fantasy series.

Season 2 needed a better recap of the first; it took a good 2-3 episodes to feel like I was totally on firm footing. The show has really has come into its own, though, pushing ever so slightly into GoT territory.
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: ando on October 06, 2023, 03:40:25 PM
Quote from: VonStupp on October 06, 2023, 03:27:40 PMThe Wheel of Time, Season 2 (2023)
Rosamund Pike

Never read Robert Jordan's famously extended fantasy series.

Season 2 needed a better recap of the first; it took a good 2-3 episodes to feel like I was totally on firm footing. The show has really has come into its own, though, pushing ever so slightly into GoT territory.
VS

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Quote from: VonStupp on October 06, 2023, 03:27:40 PMThe Wheel of Time, Season 2 (2023)
Rosamund Pike

Never read Robert Jordan's famously extended fantasy series.

Season 2 needed a better recap of the first; it took a good 2-3 episodes to feel like I was totally on firm footing. The show has really has come into its own, though, pushing ever so slightly into GoT territory.
VS

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Well, you had me til I read the Game of Thromes reference.  :-\ I'll give it whirl, anyway. Thanks.
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Post by: VonStupp on October 06, 2023, 03:41:50 PM
Quote from: ando on October 06, 2023, 03:40:25 PMWell, you had me til I read the Game of Thromes reference.  :-\ I'll give it whirl, anyway. Thanks.
I think it is more of a feeling than overt. I was less sure about the series in Season 1, but it seems to be making positive strides.

If you like fantasy, it should go well.
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: ando on October 06, 2023, 03:45:24 PM
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All 7 Seasons of Alfred Hitchcock Presents are currently streaming free on The Roku Channel (https://therokuchannel.roku.com/details/fd545f64f56e5de4817422a2aa4fcf43/alfred-hitchcock-presents). A simple blocker will take care of the ads. Peackcock has 'em programmed in.  >:( I keep getting this series mixed with The Alfred Hitchcock Hour, which is pretty hit-or-miss in terms of writing (though Hitch's people were great at casting).
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: ando on October 06, 2023, 03:46:44 PM
Quote from: VonStupp on October 06, 2023, 03:41:50 PMI think it is more of a feeling than overt. I was less sure about the series in Season 1, but it seems to be making positive strides.

If you like fantasy, it should go well.
VS
It could about frisbees. I like good writing.  :D
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on October 06, 2023, 03:57:59 PM
Quote from: VonStupp on October 06, 2023, 03:27:40 PMThe Wheel of Time, Season 2 (2023)
Rosamund Pike

Never read Robert Jordan's famously extended fantasy series.

Season 2 needed a better recap of the first; it took a good 2-3 episodes to feel like I was totally on firm footing. The show has really has come into its own, though, pushing ever so slightly into GoT territory.
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As a fan of the (book) series, I absolutely hated the first season.  They took the story and then threw it in the trash.  I expected a lot of changes, but they decided to make huge changes to the characters, plot, tone and themes.  If the writers and producers hated the series so much, why didn't they just adapt something else? 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Iota on October 07, 2023, 02:12:44 AM
Quote from: hopefullytrusting on October 06, 2023, 09:35:29 AMI feel you; I think we are just coming at the show from different directions. For me, The Wire is like an ancient Greek tragedy, so all the characters are archetypal, by which I mean I'd never run into any of them on an actual street encounter, whilst The Corner is full of folks I know, have met, talked to in my life.

The mosr real person I can think of on The Wire is Frank Sobotka. All the gang members, I felt, were exaggerated - I've never run into any cats like Marlo, Avon, Wallace, Michael, and so on. The most real of the black characters, in my opinion, was Poot - I've met dudes like that.

But The Corner - that is a life I know, a life I remember.

I agree with you on the chess scene, but I also find that scene to be a near perfect encapsulation of the show - a metaphor which when stretched too far becomes too thin to maintain. Also, I found the police laughable, for the most part, both then and now.

I will say the politicians on The Wire have risen considerable in my estimation, especially Clay Davis.

Fair enough. David Simon does talk somewhere about the characters being composites of real characters he's known, which could indeed be described as an archetypal approach. But what an unforgettable cast of characters is born in the process, my list of favourites would be long!

Quote from: hopefullytrusting on October 06, 2023, 09:35:29 AMI've talked myself into it - going to rewatch The Wire again. Lol.
;D  See you in 60 episodes!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on October 07, 2023, 06:56:40 AM
I started watching Ahsoka on Disney Plus.  Pure fan service, but with good enough writing that it might hold up on its own.  Anyway good first episode.  Absolutely wasted no time introducing the characters, plot and had some cool Jedi scenes that we couldn't see in the other shows.  I'm kind of amazed that all of these Disney Star Wars tv shows look as good as the movies!

I'm going to predict now that I think that it will be my second favorite Star Wars show (Andor is my favorite), perhaps third.  At the end of the season I'll have to revisit this post.

Can I just point out though that if this show takes place well after Return of the Jedi and she was Anakin Skywalker's padawan then she is REALLY OLD!

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: VonStupp on October 07, 2023, 07:12:24 AM
Quote from: DavidW on October 07, 2023, 06:56:40 AMI started watching Ahsoka on Disney Plus.  Pure fan service, but with good enough writing that it might hold up on its own.  Anyway good first episode.  Absolutely wasted no time introducing the characters, plot and had some cool Jedi scenes that we couldn't see in the other shows.  I'm kind of amazed that all of these Disney Star Wars tv shows look as good as the movies!

I'm going to predict now that I think that it will be my second favorite Star Wars show (Andor is my favorite), perhaps third.  At the end of the season I'll have to revisit this post.

Can I just point out though that if this show takes place well after Return of the Jedi and she was Anakin Skywalker's padawan then she is REALLY OLD!

It really adds to have watched the 4 seasons of SW: Rebels before Ahsoka, although probably not required. This show seems a direct extension of that show, plus some threads from the last few seasons of Clone Wars.

As I understand it from friends who read the Star Wars novels, Ahsoka is involved in timey-wimey stuff, so her age is relative to whatever she was involved in involving weird time travel.
VS
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on October 07, 2023, 07:19:05 AM
Quote from: VonStupp on October 07, 2023, 07:12:24 AMAs I understand it from friends who read the Star Wars novels, Ahsoka is involved in timey-wimey stuff, so her age is relative to whatever she was involved in involving weird time travel.
VS

That is good to know because I presumed that her race just aged slowly.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on October 07, 2023, 07:33:09 AM
Quote from: ando on October 06, 2023, 03:45:24 PM(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61jfRHIOLHL._SY500_.jpg)
All 7 Seasons of Alfred Hitchcock Presents are currently streaming free on The Roku Channel (https://therokuchannel.roku.com/details/fd545f64f56e5de4817422a2aa4fcf43/alfred-hitchcock-presents). A simple blocker will take care of the ads. Peackcock has 'em programmed in.  >:( I keep getting this series mixed with The Alfred Hitchcock Hour, which is pretty hit-or-miss in terms of writing (though Hitch's people were great at casting).
I remember watching his horror series growing up and also reading a bunch of his books which were collections of mystery and horror short stories which I would borrow from the library.

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Fëanor on October 08, 2023, 07:15:08 AM
Quote from: VonStupp on October 06, 2023, 03:27:40 PMThe Wheel of Time, Season 2 (2023)
Rosamund Pike

Never read Robert Jordan's famously extended fantasy series.

Season 2 needed a better recap of the first; it took a good 2-3 episodes to feel like I was totally on firm footing. The show has really has come into its own, though, pushing ever so slightly into GoT territory.
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I haven't read the books and won't.  I find reading the books before watching the video adaptation is a sure why to find fault with the latter.

I enjoyed Season 1 and have completed Season 2 thru Episode 8 which I've enjoyed even more.  Looks like there will be a 3rd season and I look forward to that.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Spotted Horses on October 08, 2023, 08:05:19 AM
Quote from: Spotted Horses on October 04, 2023, 10:55:32 PMWhen I was an adolescent I remember loving the theme music and the show.

Revisiting, I find Hawaii Five-O less attractive than, for instance, Columbo, because McGarret, the central character in Hawaii Five-O is portrayed as a sort of superman, whereas Columbo is the unassuming, self depreciating guy who takes advantage of the fact that everyone tends to underestimate him.

Example, in the season 1 episode "...and they painted daisies on his coffin" McGarret gets into a fistfight with 5 young thugs, and wins.

I had to skip the previous episode, because watching Ricardo Montalban play a Japanese crime boss in weird eye makeup went beyond my tolerance for absurdity.

They get some props for using some local people in supporting roles, a local police officer named Kam Fong as Detective and a local DJ, stage name Zulu, who played Kono Kalakaua.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on October 08, 2023, 08:56:16 AM
Quote from: Fëanor on October 08, 2023, 07:15:08 AMLooks like there will be a 3rd season and I look forward to that.

Well hopefully for your sake they'll pick up the pace.  No matter how much streamlining is done I don't think they can take the entire story in anything less than seven seasons.  If they take 2 years per season the actors will either age out of it or wander off to do other projects, if an audience can even be retained for so long.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: VonStupp on October 08, 2023, 09:24:38 AM
Quote from: DavidW on October 08, 2023, 08:56:16 AMWell hopefully for your sake they'll pick up the pace.  No matter how much streamlining is done I don't think they can take the entire story in anything less than seven seasons.  If they take 2 years per season the actors will either age out of it or wander off to do other projects, if an audience can even be retained for so long.
That was my feeling for ABC's Legend of the Seeker, based off of Terry Goodkind's Sword of Truth series.

Bruce Spence's Zeddicus Zu'l Zorander made that one worth my time, but came to an abrupt end. It was probably too much money for the New Zealand location and fantasy effects without going down the low-budget road of Xena or Hercules.
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on October 08, 2023, 11:54:26 PM
Reached the final episode of The Long Shadow a seven part series based on the true events in the 1970's of Britain's most famous serial killer, Peter Sutcliffe aka The Yorkshire Ripper. Transmitted on ITVX.

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Yorkshire CD do not come out of this at all well. It was only a great stroke of luck that Sutcliffe was finally captured after 13 plus murders of women lasting a period of over four years. The production is top draw capturing the bleakness of 1970's England and the same goes for the acting led by the excellent David Morrissey. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: VonStupp on October 14, 2023, 11:11:59 AM
Only Murders in the Building: Season 3 (2023)
Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez
Paul Rudd, Meryl Streep, Matthew Broderick

I am not finding the humor hitting as strongly as in previous seasons. Meryl Streep is a pleasure, though.
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on October 14, 2023, 05:25:16 PM
Quote from: drogulus on September 06, 2023, 10:39:29 AMI recommend Crime And Punishment (1979) with John Hurt, Sian Phillips, and Timothy West.

I'm one episode in, and keen to watch the rest.
Curiously, in searching for "C & P, John Hurt," I found a 2002 adaptation with Crispin Glover as Raskolnikov and Hurt as Porfiry. Just starting it now. This one is set in our day, which at first I found mildly disorienting. John Neville is Marmeladov, and it's cute hearing his wife complain of his lying all the time, as of course he told tall tales as Munchausen. Theodore Bikel is in this 'un, too. This may be the first thing I've seen Glover in other than Back to the Future. He's okay. Oh, they've relocated the story to Moscow. I'll accept that.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on October 14, 2023, 05:29:28 PM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on October 14, 2023, 06:56:12 PM
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Good silly fun.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on October 15, 2023, 08:07:20 AM
While I subscribed to Disney Plus to watch Ahsoka... I found myself starting, binging and finishing Loki in record time.  The show really worked for me.  It reminded of Doctor Who.  And the villain is a great contrast to the ultra dour Thanos that came before.  I will be watching S2.

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: VonStupp on October 15, 2023, 01:17:59 PM
Quote from: George on October 14, 2023, 06:56:12 PMGood silly fun.

Yes! ala Naked Gun ridiculousness.
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on October 15, 2023, 01:37:22 PM
Quote from: VonStupp on October 15, 2023, 01:17:59 PMYes! ala Naked Gun ridiculousness.
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I will have to watch it then!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on October 15, 2023, 01:49:30 PM
Quote from: VonStupp on October 15, 2023, 01:17:59 PMYes! ala Naked Gun ridiculousness.
VS

Yeah, ala Airplane! too. And they have an episode on an airplane.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on October 15, 2023, 06:14:15 PM
Edit:  World at War.  Strike that (don't know how to do the strike through in quick edit).   It's called "World on Fire".  See Below.

British series about WWII.  Came in partway through the series, so am trying to figure out all of the stories.  Am appreciating what I've seen.  Rough viewing--as is to be expected about so many facets and attitudes and prejudices and struggles from an earlier time and dealing with wartime and personal relationships, class, etc.

How did this series go over in the UK and elsewhere?

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on October 15, 2023, 06:43:31 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on October 15, 2023, 06:14:15 PMWorld at War.  British series about WWII.  Came in partway through the series, so am trying to figure out all of the stories.  Am appreciating what I've seen.  Rough viewing--as is to be expected about so many facets and attitudes and prejudices and struggles from an earlier time and dealing with wartime and personal relationships, class, etc.

How did this series go over in the UK and elsewhere?

PD
I was gifted the DVD set some time ago. I watched it during the 2016 campaign season.  Superb series!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on October 15, 2023, 07:47:25 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on October 14, 2023, 05:25:16 PMI'm one episode in, and keen to watch the rest.
Curiously, in searching for "C & P, John Hurt," I found a 2002 adaptation with Crispin Glover as Raskolnikov and Hurt as Porfiry.

Huh. In 2002 there was also a very good C&P with John Simm.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on October 15, 2023, 07:52:12 PM
Quote from: SimonNZ on October 15, 2023, 07:47:25 PMHuh. In 2002 there was also a very good C&P with John Simm.
Zeitgeist?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on October 15, 2023, 11:36:02 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on October 15, 2023, 06:14:15 PMWorld at War.  British series about WWII.  Came in partway through the series, so am trying to figure out all of the stories.  Am appreciating what I've seen.  Rough viewing--as is to be expected about so many facets and attitudes and prejudices and struggles from an earlier time and dealing with wartime and personal relationships, class, etc.

How did this series go over in the UK and elsewhere?

PD

Commentary by Sir Laurence Olivier if I remember correctly.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on October 16, 2023, 03:57:43 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on October 15, 2023, 06:43:31 PMI was gifted the DVD set some time ago. I watched it during the 2016 campaign season.  Superb series!
Quote from: Irons on October 15, 2023, 11:36:02 PMCommentary by Sir Laurence Olivier if I remember correctly.
Sorry, but I goofed regarding the name of the series!  It's called "World on Fire" and is fiction (listed as a "war drama").  I might see whether or not the library has it (they're now showing season 2 here).  A number of good actors in it like Helen Hunt and Sean Bean and Lesley Manville.  I stumbled across it last night.

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on October 16, 2023, 05:57:18 AM
Quote from: Irons on October 15, 2023, 11:36:02 PMCommentary by Sir Laurence Olivier if I remember correctly.
Indeed.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: ando on October 16, 2023, 12:17:06 PM
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Two's Company (1975-79)
An American author (Elaine Stritch) hires a British butler (Donald Sinden) and discovers that they are polar opposites.

Wanted a dose of Stritch and had never watched this show, all 4 seasons of which are currently streaming on freevee (https://www.amazon.com/Twos-Company/dp/B09KDHCZ96) (no subscription needed/it's got ads). Plenty of great zingers, as you can imagine, though early on it feels like Stritch is working a bit too hard, either to sell the show or is just nervous about the formula success. I can see it getting better as the seasons go on. I hope. Ha
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on October 16, 2023, 04:03:03 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on October 16, 2023, 05:57:18 AMIndeed.
Sounds like it would be interesting to watch too!

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on October 16, 2023, 05:59:02 PM
Kill Tony on youtube
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on October 16, 2023, 06:50:38 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on September 24, 2023, 09:07:33 AMThanks for  the pointer to Crime and Punishment! Found it at the Library!
Just finished this. Excellent. I did like both this three-episode mini-series and the two-hour movie. The mini-series was perforce a bit fuller, although the movie included some elements missing from the mini-series. The latter ended with on-screen text, where the movie ended with Jn Hurt as Porfiry Petrovich giving a concluding voice-over. Thoroughly enjoyed watching the two endeavors in close succession, too.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Spotted Horses on October 17, 2023, 07:11:23 AM
Still watching old Hawaii Five-O. Remarkable how much shooting goes on in these episodes. McGarret hardly gets to say his tag line, "Book-em Danno," because the perp typically pulls a gun when cornered and gets shot down by McGarret, or one or his minions. And in cop shows of the era everyone seems to have the same snub nose 38 caliber revolver. And I never remember reading about actors being shot to death on set by mistakenly loaded guns (Alex Baldwin style).

Watching the full series is out of the question, but only distinct episode I remember from the old days involves a kid who is making a surfing movie and commits some crime to buy a longer telephoto lens. That seems to be season six.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: ando on October 17, 2023, 02:21:17 PM
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Joseph Campbell & The Power of Myth (1988, PBS)

Great mythology series that put Joseph Campbell in America's living rooms in the late 80s. I'm going through my copy on DVD but it's currently streaming free on hoopla (https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/15675580). Kino Lorber has the series streaming on YouTube (https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiYnNom7SVRMjsi2WSpIGBlo1UDhlXyvz&si=MTRO8L4CN6DCJmFS) as well.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on October 18, 2023, 03:46:24 AM
I've picked where I left off with both the Mission: Impossible from the late '80s, and Thriller.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: San Antone on October 18, 2023, 04:55:06 AM
Quote from: ando on October 17, 2023, 02:21:17 PMGreat mythology series that put Joseph Campbell in America's living rooms in the late 80s. I'm going through my copy on DVD but it's currently streaming free on hoopla (https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/15675580). Kino Lorber has the series streaming on YouTube (https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiYnNom7SVRMjsi2WSpIGBlo1UDhlXyvz&si=MTRO8L4CN6DCJmFS) as well.

Unfortunately, his antisemitism has compromised my opinion of him:

Joseph Campbell's private expressions of antisemitism have been documented by his acquaintances, his students, and even his friends. But Campbell's own writings attest to his prejudice. Nearly all of his references to Jews and Judaism are disdainful and hostile. Campbell's dislike of Judaism does stem in part from his dislike of Western religions generally and to that extent cannot be said to reflect antisemitism. But his dislike of Judaism is especially uncompromising and, more, appeals to common antisemitic stereotypes. At the same time Campbell applauds the mythology of Judaism, as he does every other mythology, and really seeks to substitute the mythology for the religion. (Joseph Campbell on Jews and Judaism, Robert A Segal (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/0048721X9290056A))
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: ando on October 18, 2023, 06:57:37 AM
Quote from: San Antone on October 18, 2023, 04:55:06 AMUnfortunately, his antisemitism has compromised my opinion of him:

Joseph Campbell's private expressions of antisemitism have been documented by his acquaintances, his students, and even his friends. But Campbell's own writings attest to his prejudice. Nearly all of his references to Jews and Judaism are disdainful and hostile. Campbell's dislike of Judaism does stem in part from his dislike of Western religions generally and to that extent cannot be said to reflect antisemitism. But his dislike of Judaism is especially uncompromising and, more, appeals to common antisemitic stereotypes. At the same time Campbell applauds the mythology of Judaism, as he does every other mythology, and really seeks to substitute the mythology for the religion. (Joseph Campbell on Jews and Judaism, Robert A Segal (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/0048721X9290056A))
I've heard that opinion, which I believe is unfair and misrepresented. His personal feelings about the religion have not influenced his scholarship on the mythological archetypes upon which the religion is based or what it may or may not have in common with other religions. I've read enough of his writing to substantiate it.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on October 20, 2023, 06:40:39 AM
I finished Ahsoka, a nice little prologue to a greater narrative... provided it happens.  It is pretty good retelling of Timothy Zahn's trilogy from the 90s.  Rhymes with it, respects it, but is its own artistic creation.
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Post by: Karl Henning on October 20, 2023, 07:28:32 AM
Just finished the late 80's iteration of Mission: Impossible. Great fun. I've got to return to the original series.
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Post by: Karl Henning on October 20, 2023, 11:04:01 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on October 20, 2023, 07:28:32 AMI've got to return to the original series. (Mission: Impossible)
My immediate priority though, seems to be Thriller, h/t to @LKB and Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, h/t to @drogulus
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Valentino on October 20, 2023, 11:22:12 PM
Babylon Berlin Season 4.

The opening scene of episode 1 with Charlotte in the record shop is a must see for any fan of canned music.
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Post by: VonStupp on October 22, 2023, 09:58:28 AM
Good Omens, Season 2 (2023)
Michael Sheen, David Tennant
Jon Hamm, Miranda Richardson

About halfway through. A twee, lightweight comedy.
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Post by: SimonNZ on October 22, 2023, 04:02:30 PM
Started:

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14-part BBC documentary from 1985 chronicling the independence of former British colonies after WW2.

It seems to have never been released on VHS or dvd, but some friend of humanity taped it off tv way back when and has uploaded it to YT. The tape had deteriorated quite a bit between those two events, so you can enjoy all the nostalgia of rough VHS issues you may remember fondly.

But if you can cope with that I can say after having now watched the first four episodes that its excellent.

The cover above is for a book that was released in conjunction with the series.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2WaMdGl0uw&list=PLanJEt7jLor-VJXlsdPZNkoQbfwouvH-a
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Post by: George on October 22, 2023, 04:45:59 PM
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Just started on this, but really enjoying it so far.
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Post by: DavidW on October 22, 2023, 04:59:21 PM
Quote from: VonStupp on October 22, 2023, 09:58:28 AMGood Omens, Season 2 (2023)
Michael Sheen, David Tennant
Jon Hamm, Miranda Richardson

About halfway through. A twee, lightweight comedy.
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I didn't know how they could have a followup when the first season completely did the first novel... but it turns out Neil Gaiman is involved.  Of course Terry Prachett can't be since he is no longer with us.

I'll have to give it a watch.  I liked season 1 and the novel.
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Post by: Brian on October 22, 2023, 05:26:43 PM
We tried a couple of episodes of Good Omens but it was so much - so much energy, so much activity, so much "acting." I loved the book in high school, and it seemed true to the book...maybe my brain has gotten slower over time  ;D
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Post by: DavidW on October 23, 2023, 06:49:18 AM
Quote from: Brian on October 22, 2023, 05:26:43 PMWe tried a couple of episodes of Good Omens but it was so much - so much energy, so much activity, so much "acting." I loved the book in high school, and it seemed true to the book...maybe my brain has gotten slower over time  ;D

That was increasingly my problem with the "new" Dr Who (I use quotations because even this revival of Dr Who has been around for 18 years now!).  Talking fast and magic bs replaced scifi and was giving me a migraine. 
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Post by: VonStupp on October 23, 2023, 03:38:36 PM
Quote from: DavidW on October 22, 2023, 04:59:21 PMI'll have to give it a watch.  I liked season 1 and the novel.

GO2 is not quite as plot driven as Season 1. It is more for the sake of enjoying being with these characters and their quirks. Never had a chance to read the novel.
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Post by: Todd on October 26, 2023, 04:49:27 AM
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Miracle Workers.  Some travel TV, a show I did not even know existed until a few days ago.  In it, Steve Buscemi plays God, as the daffy and jaded CEO of Heaven, Inc.  Daniel Radcliffe plays a low level employee in the miracles department.  Through various plot devices, God makes a bet with a young, spry up-and-comer employee wherein either the new employee works an impossible miracle, usually set aside for God, or God destroys the earth.  Predictable, silly, but some of the gags work in a 1920s-1930s throwback sort of way.  In a cast of mostly nobodies, Karan Soni stands out.  The big stars earn their paychecks, too.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on October 26, 2023, 07:14:38 AM
Quote from: Brian on October 22, 2023, 05:26:43 PMWe tried a couple of episodes of Good Omens but it was so much - so much energy, so much activity, so much "acting." I loved the book in high school, and it seemed true to the book...maybe my brain has gotten slower over time  ;D
Doth not the appetite alter?

TD: i appear to be slouching into a fresh survey of Twilight Zone, or maybe just island-hopping, we shall see.
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Post by: SimonNZ on October 27, 2023, 03:26:50 PM
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Post by: VonStupp on October 28, 2023, 06:43:57 AM
What We Do in the Shadows
Season 5 (2023)

Humor used to be sharper, although I still enjoy some of the characters and situations. Now the show is more of an excuse for not-so-shocking cursing and sexual content.

The original Taika Watiti movie is still worth seeing for the unusual mockumentary vampire setup.
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Post by: DavidW on October 28, 2023, 06:51:26 AM
Quote from: VonStupp on October 28, 2023, 06:43:57 AMWhat We Do in the Shadows
Season 5 (2023)

Humor used to be sharper, although I still enjoy some of the characters and situations. Now the show is more of an excuse for not-so-shocking cursing and sexual content.

The original Taika Watiti movie is still worth seeing for the unusual mockumentary vampire setup.
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I really liked the first two seasons and the movie but I drifted off.  I also used to watch Wellington Paranormal (which funny enough was on hbo max instead of hulu).
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: VonStupp on October 28, 2023, 08:26:10 AM
Quote from: DavidW on October 28, 2023, 06:51:26 AMI really liked the first two seasons and the movie but I drifted off.  I also used to watch Wellington Paranormal (which funny enough was on hbo max instead of hulu).
I will have to check it out if it is still available.
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on November 01, 2023, 09:54:16 AM

     I'm in Norge for Unni Lindell. It's super creepy. Also I'm in Danmark (Aarhus to be precise) for Dicte, which is a bit soapish but has good characters so what are you gonna do, not watch? It's a fun show.

     
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Post by: SimonNZ on November 02, 2023, 03:34:24 PM
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Found this at the secondhand store yesterday. Would have passed it by were it not for the recommendations on this thread. Watched the first three episodes last night.
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Post by: George on November 02, 2023, 04:45:03 PM
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Post by: drogulus on November 02, 2023, 06:54:57 PM
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Found this at the secondhand store yesterday. Would have passed it by were it not for the recommendations on this thread. Watched the first three episodes last night.

    I watched a couple of episodes tonight. I take it Fred hasn't shown up yet.

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Post by: SimonNZ on November 02, 2023, 08:04:27 PM
Quote from: drogulus on November 02, 2023, 06:54:57 PMI watched a couple of episodes tonight. I take it Fred hasn't shown up yet.

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Nope. The last thing I saw was kicking her husband and his sister out for mismanaging the hotel.

But more tonight.
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Post by: George on November 05, 2023, 07:57:15 PM
Bosch

Modern Family
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Post by: drogulus on November 06, 2023, 09:54:34 AM

    I'm not yet watching, but I just ordered the dvd of Shoulder to Shoulder, which is one of the best of the BBC '70s series, but unfortunately was never released on a legit dvd and has apparently been lost forever. All that exists is VHS recordings. You can see these on YT. Some episodes are OK, others are atrocious, so I'm hoping the bad ones will be better represented on the dvd. I'd settle for that.

    The worst such case is the film The Magic Toyshop. The dvd is horrible, not even watchable.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on November 06, 2023, 10:59:20 AM
The BBC didn't really take good care of much of their back catalog.  There are so many old episodes of Dr. Who that were just flat out lost.
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Post by: Spotted Horses on November 06, 2023, 11:56:04 AM
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After the rushed concludion of Season 2, I wasn't really expecting Season 3 to come about.
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Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on November 06, 2023, 01:16:24 PM
Quote from: DavidW on November 06, 2023, 10:59:20 AMThe BBC didn't really take good care of much of their back catalog.  There are so many old episodes of Dr. Who that were just flat out lost.
:(

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on November 06, 2023, 02:45:50 PM
Quote from: Spotted Horses on November 06, 2023, 11:56:04 AMAfter the rushed concludion of Season 2, I wasn't really expecting Season 3 to come about.

Me neither. Unfortunately season 3 is not very good.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on November 07, 2023, 05:12:41 AM
I watched a surprisingly good Marvel show-- Moon Knight.  Oscar Isaacs does a great job as a guy dealing with trauma and a fractured personality.  Ethan Hawke plays a sympathetic villain.  It is surprisingly well written and character driven for a Marvel show.  A real sleeper.

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Post by: Spotted Horses on November 07, 2023, 10:15:01 AM
Quote from: George on November 06, 2023, 02:45:50 PMMe neither. Unfortunately season 3 is not very good.

I'll skip it. I liked the social satire of the first season. The second season became more of a dystopic thriller which I didn't find compelling. Seems like it continues to go in that direction.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Fëanor on November 08, 2023, 03:21:57 PM
I've be rewatching the TV series, Snowpiercer (2020-23) and enjoying as much (or more) than the first time through.

Snowpiercer TV series ~ Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snowpiercer_(TV_series))

Snowpiercer TV series ~ IMDB (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6156584/?ref_=tt_mv_close)

For the Sci-Fi that it is, I feel it is superior and am puzzled by IMDB's rating of 6.9/1* -- it gets a solid 8* from me.  Acting and direction seem superior to me for what it is;  Daveed Diggs as 'Andre Layton' and Jennifer Connelly as 'Melanie Cavill' turn in especially good performances.  BTW, the TV series is much superior to the movie of the same name, (2013).

The show has one particularly ridiculous premise:  the giant 'Snowpiercer' train must continuously drive at high speed in order to generates to generate light, heat -- and drive it.  In other words, it's a perpetual motion machine.

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on November 08, 2023, 03:27:35 PM
The Morning Show
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on November 09, 2023, 12:13:15 AM
Quote from: George on November 08, 2023, 03:27:35 PMThe Morning Show

Finished season 3 last night @George. Won't say more but I will be interested to read what you make of the last episode!

Also finished Scrubs S3 and S4. As good as usual.

Also watching Lessons in chemistry on Apple TV. Rather well done in itself. My partner devoured the book recently, I read a few pages too. It differs quite a bit story wise but also in terms of tone and sarcasm. Still an ok watch on its own merits though. The episode involving the dog is worth the time.

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on November 09, 2023, 09:01:44 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on November 09, 2023, 12:13:15 AMFinished season 3 last night @George. Won't say more but I will be interested to read what you make of the last episode!

Some great moments, especially between Cory and Bradley (Alex and Paul too.)
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Post by: Iota on November 09, 2023, 10:24:45 AM
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Shetland, Series 4

This is a notable cut above the previous three series for me. Partly because the plot's the best so far, partly because of Stephen Walters' excellent contribution as a character recently released from prison after twenty three years, when his conviction is overturned, and whose guilt or innocence triggers all sorts of turmoil amongst Shetland's residents (not least for him), and partly because Douglas Henshall as the lead, is finally wholly convincing in his part, which thus far he hadn't quite been for me, even though he hadn't been bad. Involving, and a surprisingly moving ending.
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Post by: DavidW on November 09, 2023, 11:40:09 AM
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Shetland, Series 4

This is a notable cut above the previous three series for me. Partly because the plot's the best so far, partly because of Stephen Walters' excellent contribution as a character recently released from prison after twenty three years, when his conviction is overturned, and whose guilt or innocence triggers all sorts of turmoil amongst Shetland's residents (not least for him), and partly because Douglas Henshall as the lead, is finally wholly convincing in his part, which thus far he hadn't quite been for me, even though he hadn't been bad. Involving, and a surprisingly moving ending.

That was a great season, much better than season 3 which was my least favorite.  My favorite is season 5.  I haven't watched season 7 yet.
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Post by: Iota on November 09, 2023, 12:28:33 PM
Quote from: DavidW on November 09, 2023, 11:40:09 AMThat was a great season, much better than season 3 which was my least favorite.  My favorite is season 5.  I haven't watched season 7 yet.

Yes indeed, season 3 my least favourite too, I found the plot very bitty. I'll get round to season 5 after a break, but I'm looking forward to it a lot more now that Douglas Henshall seems to have got his act together.
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Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on November 09, 2023, 02:22:51 PM
I'll have to revisit Shetland; I've watched some of the episodes and enjoyed them.  Perhaps via the library (hopefully)?

PD
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Post by: Papy Oli on November 09, 2023, 02:52:28 PM
Quote from: George on November 09, 2023, 09:01:44 AMSome great moments, especially between Cory and Bradley (Alex and Paul too.)

How about Chip's rant ?  :laugh:

Crudup floored me in that last scene with Witherspoon in the hallway. He and Margulies (and Chip) should really give acting lessons to the 2 leading ladies  >:D
I hope they'll still be around in S4, whenever that happens.

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Post by: George on November 09, 2023, 03:20:48 PM
Quote from: Papy Oli on November 09, 2023, 02:52:28 PMHow about Chip's rant ?  :laugh:

That was gold!  :laugh:

QuoteCrudup floored me in that last scene with Witherspoon in the hallway. He and Margulies (and Chip) should really give acting lessons to the 2 leading ladies  >:D
I hope they'll still be around in S4, whenever that happens.

Yeah, Crudup has impressed me from his very first scene in this show. You can really tell he's enjoying the part. And yeah, that hallway scene was incredibly moving. If he isn't around for the fourth season, I'll be very upset.
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Post by: Irons on November 10, 2023, 03:12:19 AM
Quote from: Iota on November 09, 2023, 12:28:33 PMYes indeed, season 3 my least favourite too, I found the plot very bitty. I'll get round to season 5 after a break, but I'm looking forward to it a lot more now that Douglas Henshall seems to have got his act together.

Too late it seems. In the latest series DI Perez (Henshall) is replaced by a lady copper.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on November 10, 2023, 09:00:09 AM
Quote from: Irons on November 10, 2023, 03:12:19 AMToo late it seems. In the latest series DI Perez (Henshall) is replaced by a lady copper.

Yeah but that is season 8.  Iota still has seasons 5-7 to watch.  Henshall is now appearing in movies, including one that came on recently on Netflix.  I read an interview with him where he said at his age he is just happy for the work and still be considered for roles.  He likes that he can now play some villains.
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Post by: Iota on November 10, 2023, 11:10:40 AM
Quote from: Irons on November 10, 2023, 03:12:19 AMToo late it seems. In the latest series DI Perez (Henshall) is replaced by a lady copper.

I don't mind that, I'll be interested  to see how it changes things, sometimes a good shake-up works wonders. And as David says, there are still three seasons left to go Henshall.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on November 11, 2023, 05:12:07 AM
Quote from: Iota on November 10, 2023, 11:10:40 AMI don't mind that, I'll be interested  to see how it changes things, sometimes a good shake-up works wonders. And as David says, there are still three seasons left to go Henshall.

The reviews I have read of the new DI are positive. I think I may watch a couple of episodes of the new series this evening. I will report back.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Iota on November 11, 2023, 09:53:51 AM
Having a break from Shetland for a while (hope to be able to repeat those words one day, replacing 'from' with 'on' ...) and am two episodes into Time -

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- which is brilliant but gruelling.
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Post by: Irons on November 12, 2023, 01:24:11 AM
Quote from: Iota on November 11, 2023, 09:53:51 AMHaving a break from Shetland for a while (hope to be able to repeat those words one day, replacing 'from' with 'on' ...) and am two episodes into Time -

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- which is brilliant but gruelling.

Snooker balls in a bag attack had me squirming.

A McGovern sequel set in a women's prison has recently been transmitted.

Getting back to Shetland. Much effing and jeffing in latest episodes which I didn't recall in earlier series. Lost count of dead bodies and the DI Perez replacement is suitably hard nosed. 
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Post by: George on November 12, 2023, 05:32:16 AM
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Post by: Todd on November 12, 2023, 07:08:47 AM
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After a few years, I revisited Billions to watch the last 2.5 seasons.  (The season splitting marketing ploy started by Breaking Bad annoys.)  Season 5/2 is the best of the lot, but after Steven Cohen Bobby Axelrod leaves, the show compels less, and it does not regain its footing later.  Corey Stoll certainly is not at fault for his portrayal of Donald Trump-cum-Bill Gates Michael Prince, it's just that the character doesn't really work that well and doesn't really have as much menace as a billionaire with unlimited ambition ought to.  The show's fixation of stilted, pop culture reference saturated dialogue grates after a while, but it remains sharp in places.  The introduction in the final season of Melina Kanakaredes as a politician suspiciously resembling a party-swapped Kristi Noem is great good fun.  In the event Ms Noem rises to national prominence, she will be a challenge for actresses to play.  Ms Kanakaredes is gorgeous, of course, and in great shape for a fifty-something, but Ms Noem is in a different league.  Anyhoo, the final season wraps up in an unsatisfying, saccharine way.  I wanted more bite and edge.  Meh.  Watching the show did remind me that I need to finish the last season of Succession – a thought that occurred when one of the episodes of this show was titled, um, Succession.
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Post by: George on November 12, 2023, 07:33:22 AM
Quote from: Todd on November 12, 2023, 07:08:47 AMWatching the show did remind me that I need to finish the last season of Succession – a thought that occurred when one of the episodes of this show was titled, um, Succession.

Not sure if you follow the roasts on youtube, but comedian Joe List had a nice dig on Billions at a roast last year. Something along the lines of "Dan Soder is on Billions, or as I call it, Succession for retards."   
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Post by: Todd on November 12, 2023, 07:41:36 AM
Quote from: George on November 12, 2023, 07:33:22 AMNot sure if you follow the roasts on youtube, but comedian Joe List had a nice dig on Billions at a roast last year. Something along the lines of "Dan Soder is on Billions, or as I call it, Succession for retards." 

I don't follow roasts in particular - Anthony Jeselnik or Gilbert Gottfried have to be in them for me to watch.  Succession is the better show, but it does not have Jeffrey DeMunn.  He's the secret weapon in Billions.
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Post by: George on November 12, 2023, 07:58:12 AM
Quote from: Todd on November 12, 2023, 07:41:36 AMI don't follow roasts in particular - Anthony Jeselnik or Gilbert Gottfried have to be in them for me to watch.  Succession is the better show, but it does not have Jeffrey DeMunn.  He's the secret weapon in Billions.

Jeselnik's performance in the Sheen roast got me interested in the roasts in general. And in his standup, which is great. And I'll watch or listen to anything with Gilbert in it. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on November 12, 2023, 08:05:49 AM
Quote from: George on November 12, 2023, 07:58:12 AMJeselnik's performance in the Sheen roast got me interested in the roasts in general. And in his standup, which is great. And I'll watch or listen to anything with Gilbert in it. 

I had already found Jeselnik when I saw the Sheen roast - he was why I decided to watch the roast.  The Michael J Fox joke and back and forth with Patrice O'Neal are gold.  Gottfried's bit in the Trump roast is so magnificent it should be preserved by the Smithsonian. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on November 12, 2023, 08:09:59 AM
Quote from: Todd on November 12, 2023, 08:05:49 AMI had already found Jeselnik when I saw the Sheen roast - he was why I decided to watch the roast.  The Michael J Fox joke and back and forth with Patrice O'Neal are gold.  Gottfried's bit in the Trump roast is so magnificent it should be preserved by the Smithsonian. 

The Gottfried roast performance that sticks out with me is the one at the Saget roast.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on November 12, 2023, 08:13:15 AM
Quote from: George on November 12, 2023, 08:09:59 AMThe Gottfried roast performance that sticks out with me is the one at the Saget roast.


That is gold, too.  But nothing compares to Norm Macdonald in the Saget roast.  I occasionally watch that stand-alone, along with other Macdonald bits like the Courtney Thorne-Smith interview on Conan.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on November 13, 2023, 06:31:16 AM
having a curious time with Thriller (the early 60s anthology show hosted by Boris Karloff.) I'm only up to the 31st episode (of 67, over two seasons.) I'm enjoying it, finding it interesting, yet for whatever reason, it's not generally impassioning me. Two of the episodes I've seen latest, "The Devil's Ticket" and "A Good Imagination," were especially good, and each have a quasi-Twilight Zone twist at the end.  "The Devil's Ticket" has an artist pressured by a bargain with the devil to paint a portrait. It's utterly different from The Picture of Dorian Gray. Shan't say more for fear of spoilage.  "A Good Imagination" stars Patricia Barry Twilight Zone. It was also on the Zone that I've recently seen Andrews, in "Third from the Sun," in which he's Fritz Weaver's nemesis.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Iota on November 13, 2023, 10:50:30 AM
Quote from: Irons on November 12, 2023, 01:24:11 AMSnooker balls in a bag attack had me squirming.

A McGovern sequel set in a women's prison has recently been transmitted.

I finished series 1 of Time with Sean Bean and Stephen Graham, and found it astonishing. Brilliant as Bean and Graham are they seem to reach new heights here, and combined with Jimmy McGovern's sensational writing, the dramatic power/intensity of it is extraordinary.

I saw that women's prison sequel awaiting and will certainly get round to it, but they have some act to follow.

Quote from: Irons on November 12, 2023, 01:24:11 AMGetting back to Shetland. Much effing and jeffing in latest episodes which I didn't recall in earlier series. Lost count of dead bodies and the DI Perez replacement is suitably hard nosed. 

Yes, Shetland's undertakers certainly don't seem to lack business .. Look forward to meeting the new DI when the time comes.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on November 17, 2023, 06:26:40 AM
I watched Loki season 2.  It had a satisfying but bitter sweet ending.
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Post by: drogulus on November 17, 2023, 11:20:54 AM

    I watched the first 2 episodes of the new season of The Crown. The fatal tunnel is looming.
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Post by: milk on November 18, 2023, 03:15:12 PM
Tanner 88

Awesome series. Altman/Trudeau
This one starts very slow buts gets better and better. This is what politics used to be: image and personal destruction: wasn't that quaint?

We're also rewatching LOUIE. It's 30 bucks for the whole thing on his website. Interesting stuff.
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Post by: SimonNZ on November 18, 2023, 05:35:48 PM
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Post by: SimonNZ on November 20, 2023, 01:31:13 PM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on November 22, 2023, 09:51:55 AM

     Now I'm watching The Long Shadow, a docuseries on the Yorkshire Ripper. I've watched the first couple of episodes and the story is gripping. Toby Jones and Lee Ingleby are outstanding.

     The violence isn't shown (so far), and that's for the best I think.
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Post by: Irons on November 23, 2023, 06:47:11 AM
Quote from: drogulus on November 22, 2023, 09:51:55 AMNow I'm watching The Long Shadow, a docuseries on the Yorkshire Ripper. I've watched the first couple of episodes and the story is gripping. Toby Jones and Lee Ingleby are outstanding.

     The violence isn't shown (so far), and that's for the best I think.

Excellent series. I have always thought implied violence or horror is more effective then seeing the actual act. As you will soon discover David Morrissey will join Jones and Ingleby.

Not West Yorkshire's Police finest moment.
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Post by: drogulus on November 23, 2023, 07:05:40 AM
Quote from: Irons on November 23, 2023, 06:47:11 AMAs you will soon discover David Morrissey will join Jones and Ingleby.



     I spotted Morrissey in an early scene. I figured he wouldn't just be around for a few seconds.

     I need to watch State of Play again.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on November 23, 2023, 08:41:20 AM
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Taylor Sheridan is on a tear, producing one hit TV show after another.  So many hits, so little time.  Given the star-studded cast of Special Ops: Lioness, I figured I'd watch.  The show is run of the mill pro-CIA propaganda.  I mean, no it's not.  The CIA does only good things that protect America, save innocent people overseas, and complies with all laws.  If ever the CIA violates any laws, it is only because the CIA is defending truth above law, so, you know.  The show is also a display of Grrrl Power.  Most of the heroes are heroines, it turns out.  The central plant, part of the Lioness program, goes deep, deep undercover to help snare a baddie.  And she, along with Zoe Saldana and an unrecognizable Jill Wagner (at least for me since I have not seen her since her Wipeout days) don tactical gear and other weapons and whoop ass.  What is hotter than hot girls with guns?  Hot lesbian sex, that's what!  Yeah, this show has that, too.  Mr Sheridan is a real Renaissance man, I tell you what.  In its favor, the show does have very high production values, Morgan Freeman as a senior government official, Doug Stamper Michael Kelly doing government functionary stuff, and some dude who plays Nicole Kidman's supremely cynical Wall Street husband who trades on inside info, but doesn't, if you know what I mean.  Really, the whole show has a delightful sheen of cynicism about it.  Had it been even more cynical and less action-oriented, it might have been more than a mediocrity. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on November 24, 2023, 01:35:04 PM
    I'm still watching The Duchess of Duke Street. It's wartime and a Gotha dropped a bomb which killed a bevoved character.

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     Gotha
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on November 27, 2023, 06:10:57 AM
The Fall of the House of Usher was pretty good but not my favorite Mike Flanagan series.  It is a big love letter to Poe.  Each episode translates one of his stories to fit in with the broader narrative which is shifted to modern times just like his other shows.  This is by far the most violent of the Mike Flanagan shows, and excepting Lenore and Annabel Lee you're guaranteed to hate every character in the show.  Makes for not an easy watch, but still riveting.

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on November 27, 2023, 07:44:12 PM
Well, I've finally wound up the first season of Thriller. Truly, "Pigeons from Hell" and "The Grim Reaper" did not disappoint. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: ando on November 28, 2023, 01:22:28 PM
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The Twilight Zone: Original Series
A favorite that along with the original Star Trek keeps me subscribed to Paramount+. I was pissed when upon renewal I started seeing ads at the beginning of episodes when streaming from the app so now I cast to my tvs from my desktop web browsers that have ad blockers. Otherwise, I could watch the ad riddled episodes on Pluto or some other such free service. Almost cancelled P+ but the workaround keeps me satisfied - and streaming the occasional classic Hollywood blockbuster in their rotating library makes a sub worth it.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on November 28, 2023, 01:41:10 PM
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The Twilight Zone: Original Series
A favorite that along with the original Star Trek keeps me subscribed to Paramount+. I was pissed when upon renewal I started seeing ads at the beginning of episodes when streaming from the app so now I cast to my tvs from my desktop web browsers that have ad blockers. Otherwise, I could watch the ad riddled episodes on Pluto or some other such free service. Almost cancelled P+ but the workaround keeps me satisfied - and streaming the occasional classic Hollywood blockbuster in their rotating library makes a sub worth it.
I've been making my way through once again, myself. I watched "Passage for Trumpet" last night: always good!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: ando on November 28, 2023, 04:02:07 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on November 28, 2023, 01:41:10 PMI've been making my way through once again, myself. I watched "Passage for Trumpet" last night: always good!
That's a good one. One of the good "sentimental" eps. I've still only watched about a third of the original 5 Season show. Just finished Long Distance Phone Call. Now that was legit creepy. Inanely simple plot but played very well with an odd live tv look to it. I was howling w/laughter watching emotionally distraught grown people in the completely absurd situation, which of course, was a hallmark of TZ. I see YouTube has put up the first TZ movie (https://youtu.be/Sh7IR7nXVP4?si=CSHrNiBfKllUiuYg) (from '83) for free. Not sure if I want to venture a watch. Never liked any of the subsequent TZ reboots, though that one has maintained great ratings over the decades.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on November 28, 2023, 07:33:31 PM
Quote from: ando on November 28, 2023, 04:02:07 PMThat's a good one. One of the good "sentimental" eps. I've still only watched about a third of the original 5 Season show. Just finished Long Distance Phone Call. Now that was legit creepy. Inanely simple plot but played very well with an odd live tv look to it. I was howling w/laughter watching emotionally distraught grown people in the completely absurd situation, which of course, was a hallmark of TZ. I see YouTube has put up the first TZ movie (https://youtu.be/Sh7IR7nXVP4?si=CSHrNiBfKllUiuYg) (from '83) for free. Not sure if I want to venture a watch. Never liked any of the subsequent TZ reboots, though that one has maintained great ratings over the decades.
The '83 movie (with Dan Aykroyd & Albert Brooks in the intro is the only one I know. I actually saw it in the movie house back when it opened. Arguably a mixed bag, but I'm fond of it. The remake of "It's a Good Life" is delightfully jarring.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Iota on December 02, 2023, 08:54:50 AM
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Seriously good. The direction and pacing is a marvel, the acting stellar, the characterisation complex and nuanced, the plot electric and the photography stylish. Breathless viewing and unmissable imo. (On the iPlayer for any interested.)
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Post by: George on December 02, 2023, 04:56:31 PM
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Man, I love this show.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on December 02, 2023, 06:51:06 PM
Modern Family - Season 4
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Post by: SonicMan46 on December 03, 2023, 09:26:33 AM
Finding Your Roots w/ Henry Louis Gates, Jr. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Louis_Gates_Jr.) on PBS - we've been smitten with this series, about to start its 10th season (more HERE (https://www.pbs.org/show/finding-your-roots/) for those interested) - he typically has two guests (often in related fields) and with his amazing team looks into their family history using historic paper trails and DNA analyses.  Dave :)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: vandermolen on December 04, 2023, 05:42:22 AM
The Couple Next Door (Binge watched over two evenings)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on December 05, 2023, 07:17:57 AM
Quote from: vandermolen on December 04, 2023, 05:42:22 AMThe Couple Next Door (Binge watched over two evenings)


Up to episode 4. I'm enjoying it more then the wife which surprises me.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on December 05, 2023, 07:20:27 AM
Quote from: Iota on December 02, 2023, 08:54:50 AM(https://www.themoviedb.org/t/p/original/rkK39OcZQw5VViNGUTpjrBaeGSs.jpg)

Seriously good. The direction and pacing is a marvel, the acting stellar, the characterisation complex and nuanced, the plot electric and the photography stylish. Breathless viewing and unmissable imo. (On the iPlayer for any interested.)


@Iota . thank you for the heads-up on this one, that passed me by.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: vandermolen on December 05, 2023, 07:47:24 AM
Quote from: Irons on December 05, 2023, 07:17:57 AMUp to episode 4. I'm enjoying it more then the wife which surprises me.
We both enjoyed it. I'd be interested to hear what you make of it when you get to the end.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on December 05, 2023, 08:13:31 AM
Quote from: SonicMan46 on December 03, 2023, 09:26:33 AMFinding Your Roots w/ Henry Louis Gates, Jr. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Louis_Gates_Jr.) on PBS - we've been smitten with this series, about to start its 10th season (more HERE (https://www.pbs.org/show/finding-your-roots/) for those interested) - he typically has two guests (often in related fields) and with his amazing team looks into their family history using historic paper trails and DNA analyses.  Dave :)
That is an amazing show!  I'm continually surprised at all of the information/history that they manage to dig up.  And so nice of them to create those family trees that they give to the participants.

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: LKB on December 05, 2023, 12:34:20 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on November 27, 2023, 07:44:12 PMWell, I've finally wound up the first season of Thriller. Truly, "Pigeons from Hell" and "The Grim Reaper" did not disappoint.

The latter episode is a favorite of mine, and if I'm not mistaken it inspired Mr. Serling years later during the run of Night Gallery.

Young Mr. Shatner acquits himself fairly well, it might have been one of his first jobs in television.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on December 06, 2023, 07:47:51 AM
Quote from: vandermolen on December 05, 2023, 07:47:24 AMWe both enjoyed it. I'd be interested to hear what you make of it when you get to the end.

One to go. Outstanding acting from the two leading ladies.

What a memorable scene when the elderly neighbour had a heart attack! A sticky end for sure. ;D
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Post by: vandermolen on December 06, 2023, 07:52:50 AM
Quote from: Irons on December 06, 2023, 07:47:51 AMOne to go. Outstanding acting from the two leading ladies.

What a memorable scene when the elderly neighbour had a heart attack! A sticky end for sure. ;D
Yes, very sticky  ;D
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: ando on December 06, 2023, 08:19:01 AM
Just wanted to pay respects to the late Norman Lear (https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/06/arts/television/norman-lear-dead.html), who was a catalyst for providing American audiences in the 70s with edgier, often contemporary issue driven narratives in their situation comedy viewing. He had so many hit shows that you could easily create a channel with interesting daily lineups of his work alone.

That said, I'm revisiting the early episodes of Lear's produced, Good Times (https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/0TA9R20VXU5UQDFQR9JCE2SZBA/ref=atv_dl_rdr?tag=justus1ktp-20), on freevee. Archie Bunker (from All In The Family (https://www.amazon.com/All-In-The-Family/dp/B0998XYSW3/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2QS9D0EZS8UBL&keywords=all+in+the+family&qid=1701882886&s=instant-video&sprefix=all+in+the+family%2Cinstant-video%2C81&sr=1-1), another one of his greatest shows) is a bit much to deal with this early in the day.  :P
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Spotted Horses on December 06, 2023, 04:27:08 PM
I noticed the British show Doctor Who getting some buzz and am somewhat curious I picked up a few relatively inexpensive releases, the complete Jodie Whitakker episodes on a DVD set, and the first series of Tom Baker episodes on a bluray disc set.
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Post by: Roy Bland on December 06, 2023, 08:31:40 PM
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Post by: Karl Henning on December 06, 2023, 09:19:56 PM
Quote from: Spotted Horses on December 06, 2023, 04:27:08 PMI noticed the British show Doctor Who getting some buzz and am somewhat curious I picked up a few relatively inexpensive releases, the complete Jodie Whitakker episodes on a DVD set, and the first series of Tom Baker episodes on a bluray disc set.
I've just found it on Tubi TV. This could be quite the rabbit hole....
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: steve ridgway on December 06, 2023, 09:37:22 PM
Doctor Who has a long history and many different actors playing the lead part, some may appeal more than others. I particularly enjoyed the revival from 2005 with Christopher Eccleston but gradually lost interest after that.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on December 07, 2023, 04:29:43 AM
Quote from: steve ridgway on December 06, 2023, 09:37:22 PMDoctor Who has a long history and many different actors playing the lead part, some may appeal more than others. I particularly enjoyed the revival from 2005 with Christopher Eccleston but gradually lost interest after that.

I watched Eccleston and the Tennant years, but I stopped watching in the Matthew Smith era.  It wasn't actually the actor, the writing just became so over the top I couldn't stand it.  There was no longer an attempt at coherent narrative.  If anything goes without sound internal logic, it is not really compelling.

For classic Who: Tom Baker and Peter Davison are my favorites.
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Post by: DavidW on December 07, 2023, 04:32:20 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on December 06, 2023, 09:19:56 PMI've just found it on Tubi TV. This could be quite the rabbit hole....

I recommend City of Death from the Tom Baker era.  It is a clever, witty story about Mona Lisa fakes that was co-written by Douglas Adams and has a cameo by John Cleese.
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Post by: Karl Henning on December 07, 2023, 06:43:23 AM
Quote from: steve ridgway on December 06, 2023, 09:37:22 PMDoctor Who has a long history and many different actors playing the lead part, some may appeal more than others. I particularly enjoyed the revival from 2005 with Christopher Eccleston but gradually lost interest after that.
I'm curious to start from the beginning. One day, when I was still a mere slip of a boy, I chanced on Doctor Who, but it didn't grab me that day. Much later, my brother introduced me to some (much later) episodes which were superb.
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Post by: Spotted Horses on December 07, 2023, 07:35:37 AM
Quote from: steve ridgway on December 06, 2023, 09:37:22 PMDoctor Who has a long history and many different actors playing the lead part, some may appeal more than others. I particularly enjoyed the revival from 2005 with Christopher Eccleston but gradually lost interest after that.

I don't aim to be completist in any sense, just to get an impression. I stumbled on a review of the various "doctors" and these two struck me as interesting.
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Post by: DavidW on December 07, 2023, 07:47:45 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on December 07, 2023, 06:43:23 AMI'm curious to start from the beginning. One day, when I was still a mere slip of a boy, I chanced on Doctor Who, but it didn't grab me that day. Much later, my brother introduced me to some (much later) episodes which were superb.

When I was a kid I bought a Doctor Who book in a used bookstore in Berkeley.  My Father warned me that I might not follow it, I ignored him... and he was right.  I had no idea what was going on because I had never seen Doctor Who before! :laugh: I just thought the book cover was cool.
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Post by: DavidW on December 07, 2023, 07:56:49 AM
Okay found it and funny I think I watched the episode it novelized now as well!  But I shouldn't blame myself, the reviews on goodreads suggests that it was strangely hard to follow and the doctor was out of character.

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Post by: drogulus on December 07, 2023, 10:24:10 AM

    I'll start Planet Earth III tonight.
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Post by: drogulus on December 07, 2023, 10:36:12 AM
Quote from: DavidW on December 07, 2023, 04:29:43 AMI watched Eccleston and the Tennant years, but I stopped watching in the Matthew Smith era.  It wasn't actually the actor, the writing just became so over the top I couldn't stand it.  There was no longer an attempt at coherent narrative.  If anything goes without sound internal logic, it is not really compelling.

For classic Who: Tom Baker and Peter Davison are my favorites.

     Leela is my favorite companion. I can't think why.  :D

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Post by: Karl Henning on December 07, 2023, 11:02:12 AM
Quote from: Spotted Horses on December 07, 2023, 07:35:37 AMI don't aim to be completist in any sense, just to get an impression. I stumbled on a review of the various "doctors" and these two struck me as interesting.
I endorse your approach.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on December 07, 2023, 11:03:27 AM
Quote from: DavidW on December 07, 2023, 07:47:45 AMWhen I was a kid I bought a Doctor Who book in a used bookstore in Berkeley.  My Father warned me that I might not follow it, I ignored him... and he was right.  I had no idea what was going on because I had never seen Doctor Who before! :laugh: I just thought the book cover was cool.
Yes, I was probably good old-fashioned confused.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on December 07, 2023, 11:05:57 AM
Quote from: DavidW on December 07, 2023, 07:56:49 AMOkay found it and funny I think I watched the episode it novelized now as well!  But I shouldn't blame myself, the reviews on goodreads suggests that it was strangely hard to follow and the doctor was out of character.

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Fun factoid from Wikipedia:

QuoteDoctor Who first appeared on the BBC Television Service at 17:16:20 GMT on 23 November 1963; this was eighty seconds later than the scheduled programme time, because of announcements concerning the previous day's assassination of John F. Kennedy. It was to be a regular weekly programme, each episode 25 minutes of transmission length.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on December 07, 2023, 11:43:47 AM
Quote from: Spotted Horses on December 07, 2023, 07:35:37 AMI don't aim to be completist in any sense, just to get an impression. I stumbled on a review of the various "doctors" and these two struck me as interesting.

I was interested to start from the beginning, and the first show has that rough kinoscope look. Will I continue straight through? Unknown.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Spotted Horses on December 07, 2023, 12:38:38 PM
Quote from: Karl Henning on December 07, 2023, 11:43:47 AMI was interested to start from the beginning, and the first show has that rough kinoscope look. Will I continue straight through? Unknown.

I'd also be interested to see the very first episodes. I've read somewhere that the complete series is not available, the BBC had a policy of recycling tape and/or poor archival practices and some seasons are lost.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on December 07, 2023, 04:14:28 PM
Quote from: Spotted Horses on December 07, 2023, 12:38:38 PMI'd also be interested to see the very first episodes. I've read somewhere that the complete series is not available, the BBC had a policy of recycling tape and/or poor archival practices and some seasons are lost.
That doesn't surprise me. It's very fortunate that the Pythons managed to save the tapes of the Flying Circus.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: JBS on December 07, 2023, 06:43:15 PM
There are several linked series in classic Dr Who: the ones most fleshed out is the Search for the Key to Time in the Tom Baker years and Trial of a Time Lord which was Colin Baker's final season as the Doctor.
Although it doesn't have an official name, the concluding stories of Tom Baker's tenure and the opening series of Peter Davison's tenure are one long arc in which each story flows directly from the one which precedes it.

There are several stories, especially in the Tom Baker era, which are modelled on classic stories: Frankenstein and Prisoner of Zenda, for instance, and another is a more generic vampire story.

While much of the earlier tapes were destroyed, scripts and some audio recordings survived for several.  Some of them have been released as animated films, with the animation recreating the lost visuals.
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Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on December 08, 2023, 08:05:06 AM
I remember watching an episode of Dr. Who way back when (the original series).  One (at least) of the Dalek's was trying to chase after Dr. Who which, at that time, seemed to me as being "campy" rather than scary.  I do realize that it's also a matter of what one saw and when.

Regarding newer versions, I did like some of the later ones which I've watched with people like Eccleston and Tennant (haven't watched all of them nor most).

PD
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Post by: JBS on December 08, 2023, 01:09:45 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on December 08, 2023, 08:05:06 AMI remember watching an episode of Dr. Who way back when (the original series).  One (at least) of the Dalek's was trying to chase after Dr. Who which, at that time, seemed to me as being "campy" rather than scary.  I do realize that it's also a matter of what one saw and when.

Regarding newer versions, I did like some of the later ones which I've watched with people like Eccleston and Tennant (haven't watched all of them nor most).

PD

Daleks running around yelling "Exterminate!" is pretty much a cliche.
Campiness was a bit intentional: the series was for many years seen as a kid's show.  But it did include some deep dark themes. Genesis of the Daleks, from the Tom Baker era, deals with using time travel to change the past and genocide; Earthshock(from the Davison years) was one of the most jarring and emotional stories, since it climaxes with the death of one of the Companions.
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Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on December 09, 2023, 05:27:18 AM
Quote from: JBS on December 08, 2023, 01:09:45 PMDaleks running around yelling "Exterminate!" is pretty much a cliche.
;D
Campiness was a bit intentional: the series was for many years seen as a kid's show.  But it did include some deep dark themes. Genesis of the Daleks, from the Tom Baker era, deals with using time travel to change the past and genocide; Earthshock(from the Davison years) was one of the most jarring and emotional stories, since it climaxes with the death of one of the Companions.
[/quote]I'll have to see if I can finds those ones.

PD
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Post by: DavidW on December 09, 2023, 05:32:38 AM
Quote from: JBS on December 08, 2023, 01:09:45 PMDaleks running around yelling "Exterminate!" is pretty much a cliche.

I always liked that stairs could defeat them!  Also made it a satisfying twist in the new Who when they started being able to fly.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on December 09, 2023, 05:33:46 AM
Someone that used to post here knew that I was big into Doctor Who and he gave me a Dalek stamp.  But even better, he turned it into a paper weight, which I still keep.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on December 09, 2023, 08:31:42 AM
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Some travel TV, episode one of season three of The Righteous Gemstones.  I had never watched an episode of the show, so I opted to give it a shot.  I am a big fan of Danny McBride.  I like Adam Devine.  I like John Goodman.  I like Edi Patterson.  I like Shea Whigham.  Everything seemed lined up.  The episode just falls flat.  I get that it's not strictly a comedy in the style of Eastbound & Down, one of the greatest sitcoms of the century, and that's fine, it's just that almost everything just misses.  The only scene that works includes Shea Whigham and the decidedly uncomedic Stephen Dorff.  Very strange. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on December 09, 2023, 09:54:07 AM
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Some travel TV, episode one of season three of The Righteous Gemstones.  I had never watched an episode of the show, so I opted to give it a shot.  I am a big fan of Danny McBride.  I like Adam Devine.  I like John Goodman.  I like Edi Patterson.  I like Shea Whigham.  Everything seemed lined up.  The episode just falls flat.  I get that it's not strictly a comedy in the style of Eastbound & Down, one of the greatest sitcoms of the century, and that's fine, it's just that almost everything just misses.  The only scene that works includes Shea Whigham and the decidedly uncomedic Stephen Dorff.  Very strange. 

Yeah, that show was OK at first and then went downhill for me. I really enjoyed Vice Principals and of course, Eastbound and Down. I need to revisit Eastbound.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on December 09, 2023, 10:05:24 AM
Quote from: DavidW on December 09, 2023, 05:32:38 AMI always liked that stairs could defeat them!  Also made it a satisfying twist in the new Who when they started being able to fly.
Quote from: DavidW on December 09, 2023, 05:32:38 AMI always liked that stairs could defeat them!  Also made it a satisfying twist in the new Who when they started being able to fly.
I have a card that I bought to send to a friend, but still have in a drawer.  It's a cartoon-type drawing of a couple of Daleks stuck at the base of a set of stairs with one of the Daleks saying ...ah, I found it!

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PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: VonStupp on December 10, 2023, 05:31:15 AM
Doctor Who, Series 9 (2015)
Peter Capaldi

By pure coincidence, in regard to this thread's recent discussions, we have been catching up on Season 9 and later.
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on December 10, 2023, 07:16:27 AM
Quote from: VonStupp on December 10, 2023, 05:31:15 AMDoctor Who, Series 9 (2015)
Peter Capaldi

By pure coincidence, in regard to this thread's recent discussions, we have been catching up on Season 9 and later.
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I think you mean season 35! ;D I want to rewatch some Who and try the newer stuff... got to get around to it.  I just finished season 2 of Jonathan Creek.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on December 10, 2023, 08:36:18 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on December 09, 2023, 05:27:18 AMCampiness was a bit intentional: the series was for many years seen as a kid's show. 
I dig it. I'm smiling because the comparable shows stateside were arguably Lost in Space (with an at-times-cloying combination of sentiment and camp) and Star Trek whose first pilot, "The Cage," the network declined for being "too cerebral." This oprning season of Dr Who I'm enjoying the balance of camp and cerebrum.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on December 10, 2023, 01:10:22 PM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on December 10, 2023, 06:44:17 PM
Boris Karloff both hosts and plays in "The Premature Burial" on Thriller. Douglas Heyes, a veteran of the Twilight Zone, adapted Poe's story and directed. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on December 10, 2023, 07:03:36 PM
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I have missed this show. Just started watching it again tonight, this time with my girlfriend, who is watchign for the first time. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: JBS on December 12, 2023, 04:06:24 PM
Walked into Barnes and Noble and discovered the Jodie Whittaker years have been put together as a set, to join the previous "New Who" Doctors.
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I was impressed by the 50% Off sticker until I discovered it's listed for the same price on Amazon.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Brian on December 12, 2023, 04:54:41 PM
Oh no - Andre Braugher died.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on December 12, 2023, 04:59:14 PM
Quote from: Brian on December 12, 2023, 04:54:41 PMOh no - Andre Braugher died.

No!!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: San Antone on December 12, 2023, 08:09:53 PM
We started watching the tv version of Fatal Attraction

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Fatal Attraction is an American erotic psychological thriller television series developed by Alexandra Cunningham and Kevin J. Hynes. It is based on the 1987 film of the same name written by James Dearden. The series aired on Paramount+ from April 30 to May 28, 2023. In October 2023, the series was cancelled after one season.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on December 18, 2023, 10:51:41 AM
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Just started season one.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Brian on December 18, 2023, 12:19:34 PM
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Just started season one.
We're nearing the end of the series, and it's been such a reliable source of joy. Fun scripts, a willingness to be bold with wild standalone episodes (a one-off horror ep, a one-off drug trip ep, etc.), and a whole gallery of exceptional Native character actors (plus Marc Maron) hamming it up in big, boisterous cameos. I'm thinking the ending will be a little sappy but whatever. It's a blast.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on December 21, 2023, 06:51:58 AM
Calling all Columbo fans!  I started watching a tv show called McDonalds and Dodds that really follows the formula.  We the audience see what happened... the killer is clever... but the unassuming Dodds is always one step ahead asking seemingly pedantic questions until he catches the killer.

Great stuff!  And funny too.
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on December 23, 2023, 04:14:41 AM
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So, 1883 is a great good time and Yellowstone is an uneven primetime soap, so because of that and the casting of this show, I had doubts.  My doubts were well-founded.  Harrison Ford was great as Han and Indy (in the 80s only), and good from time to time otherwise, but he has never been a good actor, and this show demonstrates his limitations and his propensity to phone it in now.  Helen Mirren is better, but she has little to work with.  There are several parallel plotlines, and the two main ones set out west - the ranch and the Rainwaters - are both very, very bad overall.  The Out of Africa-esque love story plotline is the most enjoyable, but it is so preposterous in places, and has such a silly plot twist near the end of the season, that it caused a genuine LOL moment.  (I shan't spoil it.)  At least Mr Sheridan decided to use some hot lesbian sex in this show, too, so there's that. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on December 23, 2023, 08:16:00 AM

     I'm almost finished with my Austrian Tatort, which I have enjoyed muchly.

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on December 24, 2023, 04:02:29 PM
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A cut above for this genre. Very glad to see there's another two seasons to watch.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on December 25, 2023, 11:35:57 AM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: San Antone on December 26, 2023, 03:05:28 AM
Band of Brothers is a 2001 American war drama miniseries based on historian Stephen E. Ambrose's 1992 non-fiction book of the same name. It was created by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks, who also served as executive producers, and who had collaborated on the 1998 World War II film Saving Private Ryan.

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on December 26, 2023, 01:09:08 PM
It's a mildly funny thing: As part of my Christmas viewing, I decided to scare up "Door to Death" and "Christmas Party" from the Nero wolf series with Timothy Hutton & Maury Chaykin, and I've gotten sucked back into the series as a whole.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on December 28, 2023, 07:47:10 PM

    I'm acquiring The Life and Loves of a She-Devil on dvd. You can buy it on Amazon for $145.99. I paid less. (https://www.good-music-guide.com/community/Smileys/classic/cheesy.gif)

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on January 02, 2024, 04:30:08 PM
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Stopping this after two episodes. All of the early panic and societal breakdown and survival tropes have been done far better multiple times elsewhere. This seems just colour-by-numbers.

But the real deal breaker is that the fungus people zombies are like something from 70s Doctor Who.

Pity.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Iota on January 03, 2024, 10:09:44 AM
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Agatha Christie, Witness For The Prosecution, BBC iPlayer,

Toby Jones, Andrea Riseborough, David Haig


A gripping, unsettling and memorable two-part adaptation, that seems to me to penetrate far deeper into the psyche of the protagonists than Agatha Christie ever did (though it's a very long time since I've read one of hers). Something that proves dramatically very effective, and makes it feel almost more a drama of human aspiration than a whodunnit. Toby Jones (as ever) and Andrea Riseborough are particularly impressive.

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Stopping this after two episodes. All of the early panic and societal breakdown and survival tropes have been done far better multiple times elsewhere. This seems just colour-by-numbers.

But the real deal breaker is that the fungus people zombies are like something from 70s Doctor Who.

Pity.

I seem to remember doing something very similar with that when I tried it. I found it completely uninvolving.



Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on January 03, 2024, 07:00:24 PM
    The She-Devil will have to wait.

    The wonderful actor Tom Wilkinson died a few days ago, so I felt the urge to watch Spyship again.



Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: steve ridgway on January 03, 2024, 11:38:50 PM
Mr. Bates Vs The Post Office on ITVX. A drama documentary based on the true story of over 700 sub-postmasters wrongfully convicted, even jailed, due to bugs in a new IT system.

BBC News (https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-67876198) gives the background.

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on January 04, 2024, 10:17:04 PM
Started:

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Mookalafalas on January 04, 2024, 10:38:31 PM
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  Rewatching this series. My favorite comedy series, alongside Modern Family.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on January 06, 2024, 06:54:37 PM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: VonStupp on January 07, 2024, 01:24:49 PM
Doctor Who: Season 10 (2017)
Peter Capaldi, Peal Mackie, Matt Lucas

Finished up Capaldi's reign as Doctor Who.
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on January 07, 2024, 11:49:13 PM
The Adulterer.

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A Dutch drama that has taken a decade to reach our shores (Walter Presents). Well worth the wait!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on January 09, 2024, 06:05:16 PM
I just finished season 7 of Shetland.  Great ending to the show, goodbye Perez.

...

...

oh wait there is a new season!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on January 09, 2024, 06:12:44 PM
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Just getting started on this show. So far, so good.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on January 13, 2024, 12:46:43 PM
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Four episodes in and I find I'm liking this season way more than some others seem to have.

Glad that they've dialed back most of the teen-like crudeness and that they are much less focused on the Lifestyles Of The Rich And Famous flash, to the extent that these long dialog-heavy room-bound scenes could almost be recreated on a stage without losing anything.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Cato on January 13, 2024, 01:00:08 PM
Quote from: drogulus on December 23, 2023, 08:16:00 AMI'm almost finished with my Austrian Tatort, which I have enjoyed muchly.

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The title translates roughly as Scene of the Crime.  I have not seen the Austrian version, but earlier manifestations were very good.

Like Doctor Who, the series goes back 50 years or so!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Daverz on January 13, 2024, 02:52:31 PM

Fun show.  A sort of mashup of The Fugitive and Columbo.

Peacock are real weasels: the first 2 episodes were pretty light on commercials.  But by the third episode the number of commercial breaks became obnoxious.  So of course I had to buy the premium, commercial free service at twice the cost.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Brian on January 13, 2024, 07:53:07 PM
Quote from: Daverz on January 13, 2024, 02:52:31 PM

Fun show.  A sort of mashup of The Fugitive and Columbo.

Peacock are real weasels: the first 2 episodes were pretty light on commercials.  But by the third episode the number of commercial breaks became obnoxious.  So of course I had to buy the premium, commercial free service at twice the cost.
You're making me glad that a friend of ours illegally acquired a copy. Fun show - not a full Columbo replacement, but certainly fun to watch.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on January 14, 2024, 07:44:37 AM
Quote from: Daverz on January 13, 2024, 02:52:31 PMFun show.  A sort of mashup of The Fugitive and Columbo.

Peacock are real weasels: the first 2 episodes were pretty light on commercials.  But by the third episode the number of commercial breaks became obnoxious.  So of course I had to buy the premium, commercial free service at twice the cost.

I picked up some cheap streaming service plans as a Black Friday special.  Max and Hulu are ad supported, Apple+ is not though.  Hulu was fine with the ads, they don't have many, and they're mostly early on, and they are long enough for me to do something and come back.  Nonintrusive.  How it should be, well done.

But Max is awful.  They have ad breaks every 10 minutes or so, and they are calculated to be just long enough to be annoying but not long enough for you to go do something.  I'm going to pay extra to go back to the premium sub because I want to watch the new True Detective and catch up on Doctor Who.

Later this month prime will be adding ads, and I'll see if they are on the Hulu side or the Max side.

Youtube is still the worst though.  They have so many ads on even short videos, sometimes the ads run longer than the videos themselves, the premium account is way too expensive now for what it is, and they are deliberately slowing down loading and putting up obnoxious warnings if you use an ad blocker on a pc.  You know I used to watch YT way too much, but they made me realize that I don't need them in my life.  I hardly watch them anymore.

btw Max is a huge cultural wasteland now.  They've de-emphasized premium HBO content and push awful reality tv. ::)

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on January 14, 2024, 07:45:53 AM
Quote from: Brian on January 13, 2024, 07:53:07 PMYou're making me glad that a friend of ours illegally acquired a copy. Fun show - not a full Columbo replacement, but certainly fun to watch.

These services need to be careful.  If they try it walk it back all the way to cable days of too many commercials and overpriced plans, piracy will just increase.  As you've just illustrated! :laugh:
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on January 14, 2024, 09:31:11 AM
    I have Premium YT and use AdBlock with it. The only ads I see are the ones creators use to support their channels, and those are easily skipped.

    I've been following the custerfluck that is ATSC 3.0. It's a nightmare of DRM restrictions and presently it looks like you'll need an active internet connection to view the encrypted channels. That's insane, and it might not last. It looks like all avenues of escape from the cable/streaming duopoly are blocked.

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     I would gladly buy HQ downloads of my desired videos if they were offered, and in fact I do exactly that when I can find them for sale. Right now I'm buying the Love for Lydia dvd box set for £30 plus shipping. I can understand the rights holder not running off dvds of such old programs, but then why not offer downloads at the minimal cost to make them available?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on January 15, 2024, 12:59:10 AM
Mr Bates vs The Post Office.

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Not since Cathy Come Home a 1966 drama shining a light on homelessness, has a TV programme shook the foundations of what is right and wrong in Great Britain.
The hero Alan Bates, until he was wrongly dismissed for dishonesty by The Post Office, was a village postmaster. Step forward the man who took on the rotting edifice of the British establishment and won! A drama based on fact, discloses shocking details how hundreds of postmasters countrywide lost everything. Lives ruined, with many serving time in prison and four taking their own life. All due to a newly installed faulty IT system. Rather then admit a system costing millions was a wrong one, the powers-to-be chose to prosecute their employees.
A scandal that has created much anger in the UK.   
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on January 15, 2024, 05:24:28 AM
I started Shetland season 8.  Early days, but I've noticed that they've changed the visual aesthetic to be more bright and cheerful, which goes hand in hand with Perez leaving the scene and Tosh taking over.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Bachtoven on January 15, 2024, 07:52:35 AM
Quote from: DavidW on January 15, 2024, 05:24:28 AMI started Shetland season 8.  Early days, but I've noticed that they've changed the visual aesthetic to be more bright and cheerful, which goes hand in hand with Perez leaving the scene and Tosh taking over.
I was hugely disappointed! For me, Tosh isn't a strong enough character/actress to carry the show. I also thought there was too much padding: the show could have been condensed to 4 or 6 episodes.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Bachtoven on January 15, 2024, 07:54:11 AM
Speaking of disappointments, I was not thrilled with the new 4th season of True Detective. The acting seems sub-par and I disliked every character! Does every detective show have to have detectives/cops with massive amounts of baggage? I hope it gets better, but based on the NY Times' review, it just gets more preposterous.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Brian on January 15, 2024, 08:58:08 AM
Quote from: Bachtoven on January 15, 2024, 07:54:11 AMDoes every detective show have to have detectives/cops with massive amounts of baggage?
Hah! Good question. I remember being struck a while ago by how many of the great/famous detectives are single or widowed or divorced. Marple, Dalgliesh, Wallander, Marlowe, Jessica Fletcher, Monk, Jane Tennison, Morse, Foyle. In some cases, they have a partner who is also their best or only friend. Holmes, Poirot, Jim Rockford and his dad. And that doesn't even consider detectives whose characters are based on their huge/exaggerated flaws (Luther at the tragic end, Nick & Nora Charles at the comedic).

The major detectives who seem most free of baggage, and most able to have a happy relationship, are Columbo, Tom Barnaby, and (his name gives it away) Lord Peter Wimsey.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on January 15, 2024, 11:13:26 AM
Quote from: Bachtoven on January 15, 2024, 07:54:11 AMSpeaking of disappointments, I was not thrilled with the new 4th season of True Detective. The acting seems sub-par and I disliked every character! Does every detective show have to have detectives/cops with massive amounts of baggage? I hope it gets better, but based on the NY Times' review, it just gets more prep0sterous.

It is pretty cliche at this point.  For a blast from the past Perry Mason and his team do investigations without having any of the characters as dark and broody.  And for something more recent Detective Anna is a Russian show with a teenager detective set in I would like to say early 20th century rural Russia.

And of course the lighthearted mysteries like Psych, Monk, Death in Paradise etc.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on January 15, 2024, 03:53:34 PM

    Embrace the dark.

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on January 15, 2024, 07:11:20 PM
Quote from: DavidW on January 15, 2024, 11:13:26 AMIt is pretty cliche at this point.  For a blast from the past Perry Mason and his team do investigations without having any of the characters as dark and broody.  And for something more recent Detective Anna is a Russian show with a teenager detective set in I would like to say early 20th century rural Russia.

And of course the lighthearted mysteries like Psych, Monk, Death in Paradise etc.

Monk really grew on me. It was (or maybe still is) free on amazon Prime too. The reboot was fun, but not on the same level as the original series.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: JBS on January 15, 2024, 07:16:50 PM
Quote from: Brian on January 15, 2024, 08:58:08 AMHah! Good question. I remember being struck a while ago by how many of the great/famous detectives are single or widowed or divorced. Marple, Dalgliesh, Wallander, Marlowe, Jessica Fletcher, Monk, Jane Tennison, Morse, Foyle. In some cases, they have a partner who is also their best or only friend. Holmes, Poirot, Jim Rockford and his dad. And that doesn't even consider detectives whose characters are based on their huge/exaggerated flaws (Luther at the tragic end, Nick & Nora Charles at the comedic).

The major detectives who seem most free of baggage, and most able to have a happy relationship, are Columbo, Tom Barnaby, and (his name gives it away) Lord Peter Wimsey.

Lord Peter in fact had tremendous amount of baggage: PTSD from his service in WWI, enormous guilt when his hobby results in a murderer being executed, and he hated being an aristocrat who did nothing to deserve being rich.
[The PTSD is important in Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club but isn't fully fleshed out until the very last novel, Busman's Honeymoon.]
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Brian on January 15, 2024, 07:27:55 PM
Quote from: JBS on January 15, 2024, 07:16:50 PMLord Peter in fact had tremendous amount of baggage: PTSD from his service in WWI, enormous guilt when his hobby results in a murderer being executed, and he hated being an aristocrat who did nothing to deserve being rich.
[The PTSD is important in Unpleasantness at the Bellona Club but isn't fully fleshed out until the very last novel, Busman's Honeymoon.]
Oh goodness, thank you about the PTSD angle - I think I only remembered reading the books where he is merrily solving crimes and romancing his lady assistant. Hadn't gotten to those two.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on January 16, 2024, 02:58:55 AM
Quote from: George on January 15, 2024, 07:11:20 PMMonk really grew on me. It was (or maybe still is) free on amazon Prime too. The reboot was fun, but not on the same level as the original series.

I didn't know there was a reboot!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on January 16, 2024, 03:00:36 AM
Quote from: Brian on January 15, 2024, 07:27:55 PMOh goodness, thank you about the PTSD angle - I think I only remembered reading the books where he is merrily solving crimes and romancing his lady assistant. Hadn't gotten to those two.

That reminds me in both Shetland and Vera, in the novels the characters have far less baggage and the stories are more like cozy mysteries than the tv shows are.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on January 16, 2024, 03:09:09 AM
Quote from: DavidW on January 16, 2024, 02:58:55 AMI didn't know there was a reboot!

https://m.imdb.com/title/tt27145269/
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: steve ridgway on January 16, 2024, 05:21:10 AM
Quote from: Irons on January 15, 2024, 12:59:10 AMMr Bates vs The Post Office.

(https://i.imgur.com/4C4NRDG.jpg)

Not since Cathy Come Home a 1966 drama shining a light on homelessness, has a TV programme shook the foundations of what is right and wrong in Great Britain.
The hero Alan Bates, until he was wrongly dismissed for dishonesty by The Post Office, was a village postmaster. Step forward the man who took on the rotting edifice of the British establishment and won! A drama based on fact, discloses shocking details how hundreds of postmasters countrywide lost everything. Lives ruined, with many serving time in prison and four taking their own life. All due to a newly installed faulty IT system. Rather then admit a system costing millions was a wrong one, the powers-to-be chose to prosecute their employees.
A scandal that has created much anger in the UK.   

Yes, the TV drama has really stirred things up. There's a government inquiry in progress at the moment which I'm following on BBC News. I'm now feeling very relieved that the IT systems I worked on didn't have such appalling consequences.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Irons on January 16, 2024, 07:30:00 AM
Quote from: steve ridgway on January 16, 2024, 05:21:10 AMYes, the TV drama has really stirred things up. There's a government inquiry in progress at the moment which I'm following on BBC News. I'm now feeling very relieved that the IT systems I worked on didn't have such appalling consequences.

For non UK residents this may seem small beer but is anything but. The fallout from this TV series is seismic to the fabric of British society. Like everyone else I'm gobsmacked at the lying and complete disregard of fairness by people in power.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Bachtoven on January 16, 2024, 07:44:36 AM
I watched the first episode of Forst on Netflix. Dark and eerie, just the way I like it! It's a Polish production and surprise, surprise, Detective Forst has a ton of baggage!
(https://www.comingsoon.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/Detective-Forst-2024-Season-1.jpg?resize=768)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Bachtoven on January 16, 2024, 07:46:55 AM
I also started watching Barry last night. Quite an interesting premise: A hit man gets involved in the world of acting. It's darkly humorous so far.

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on January 16, 2024, 09:28:42 AM

    I'm rerere-ing I, Claudius, and it's as much fun to watch as ever.

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     Ever notice how Livilla has the most evil eyes?

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: LKB on January 17, 2024, 07:58:05 AM
Quote from: drogulus on January 16, 2024, 09:28:42 AMI'm rerere-ing I, Claudius, and it's as much fun to watch as ever.

(https://conradbrunstrom.files.wordpress.com/2014/08/i-claudiusquinn.jpg)

    Ever notice how Livilla has the most evil eyes?



Quality never gets old, even if it is ( in media terms ) old.  ;)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on January 17, 2024, 05:14:34 PM
Well, we've been 'vegging out' on the prequels to Yellowstone shown below and enjoying them more than the original series - Dave :)

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Cato on January 17, 2024, 05:46:41 PM
Re-watching one of our favorite series:  Hell on Wheels tells a fictionalized version of the building of the Transcontinental Railroad after The Civil War.

A good number of the characters show emotional damage from experiences in that war, or from being enslaved, or kidnapped in China for labor on the railroad.  Some are psychotic from experiences before the war.  Yet other characters are as normal as they can be, given the circumstances of danger and hardships.

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/e1/Hell_on_Wheels_Title_Card.jpg)

Excellent, thoughtful drama, with occasional comic relief, with complex characters, who will enthrall and disappoint you.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Florestan on January 18, 2024, 12:48:33 AM
The Coroner
Death in Paradise
The Mallorca Files
Father Brown
Sister Boniface's Mysteries


All on BBC First, a TV channel I stumbled upon very recently.

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on January 18, 2024, 07:49:32 AM
Quote from: Brian on January 15, 2024, 07:27:55 PMOh goodness, thank you about the PTSD angle - I think I only remembered reading the books where he is merrily solving crimes and romancing his lady assistant. Hadn't gotten to those two.

That just reminded me of a show I used to watch called Grantchester (Sidney Chambers was bothered by his past in the war)... anyway there was this funny scene where he said that he liked to celebrate his birthday by drinking and listening to music to which came the immediate reply "but you do that every day!" ;D  ;D  ;D
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on January 18, 2024, 07:54:43 AM
Quote from: Bachtoven on January 15, 2024, 07:52:35 AMI was hugely disappointed! For me, Tosh isn't a strong enough character/actress to carry the show. I also thought there was too much padding: the show could have been condensed to 4 or 6 episodes.

Agreed.  The writing was a let down.  I liked the performances of the two leads but... there were too many red herrings.  One episode was completely given over to stealing a body that was clearly padding and had nothing to do with the rest of the mystery.  The show frequently had red herrings but this season takes the cake with mafia, drug dealers, pagan cults, blackmail, incest, etc etc and the resolution was EXACTLY THE SAME AS A PREVIOUS SEASON!! 

Thumbs down, it is the worst season.  It is just not how you write a coherent mystery.  I think I'll just stick with the novels moving forward.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Iota on January 18, 2024, 11:10:19 AM
Quote from: Irons on January 16, 2024, 07:30:00 AMFor non UK residents this may seem small beer but is anything but. The fallout from this TV series is seismic to the fabric of British society. Like everyone else I'm gobsmacked at the lying and complete disregard of fairness by people in power.

Indeed. I simply don't understand how supposedly quasi-normal people can watch people marched off to prison/take their own lives, knowing that the software responsible for doing so is faulty, and choose to cover it up.
I've not yet watched the series, but a friend was expounding fervently on it recently.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Cato on January 18, 2024, 01:45:44 PM
Quote from: Iota on January 18, 2024, 11:10:19 AM
Indeed. I simply don't understand how supposedly quasi-normal people can watch people marched off to prison/take their own lives, knowing that the software responsible for doing so is faulty, and choose to cover it up.


I've not yet watched the series, but a friend was expounding fervently on it recently.



Similar questions were asked about the seemingly average, seemingly normal people carrying out the murderous orders of the last century's mass-extermination dictators.

Apparently some people will do anything to avoid their own personal ruin, imprisonment, or death.

Anyway...besides the series which I recommended earlier...

Quote from: Cato on January 17, 2024, 05:46:41 PMRe-watching one of our favorite series:  Hell on Wheels tells a fictionalized version of the building of the Transcontinental Railroad after The Civil War.

A good number of the characters show emotional damage from experiences in that war, or from being enslaved, or kidnapped in China for labor on the railroad.  Some are psychotic from experiences before the war.  Yet other characters are as normal as they can be, given the circumstances of danger and hardships.

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/e1/Hell_on_Wheels_Title_Card.jpg)

Excellent, thoughtful drama, with occasional comic relief, with complex characters, who will enthrall and disappoint you.



...let me recommend...Burn Notice.


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Spy adventure with a good dose of comic relief!  It was one of the highest-rated cable shows - if not #1 - for all of its run.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on January 18, 2024, 02:14:04 PM
Quote from: Cato on January 18, 2024, 01:45:44 PM...let me recommend...Burn Notice.


(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81ONGTUlYeL._AC_UF894,500_QL80_.jpg)

Spy adventure with a good dose of comic relief!  It was one of the highest-rated cable shows - if not #1 - for all of its run.

I have not seen it, but perhaps I should. Jeffrey Donovan was superb in Fargo (the TV show.)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on January 18, 2024, 02:33:22 PM
Quote from: Cato on January 18, 2024, 01:45:44 PM...let me recommend...Burn Notice.


(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81ONGTUlYeL._AC_UF894,500_QL80_.jpg)

Spy adventure with a good dose of comic relief!  It was one of the highest-rated cable shows - if not #1 - for all of its run.

That was lots of fun. Watched most of it last year.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on January 19, 2024, 08:49:55 AM
    Oh joyous joyosity!! My dvd set of Love For Lydia has arrived.

    The ripping has begun.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Florestan on January 19, 2024, 09:58:47 AM
Quote from: DavidW on January 18, 2024, 07:49:32 AMThat just reminded me of a show I used to watch called Grantchester (Sidney Chambers was bothered by his past in the war)... anyway there was this funny scene where he said that he liked to celebrate his birthday by drinking and listening to music to which came the immediate reply "but you do that every day!" ;D  ;D  ;D

I remember that episode.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on January 19, 2024, 11:10:31 AM
Quote from: Irons on January 16, 2024, 07:30:00 AMFor non UK residents this may seem small beer but is anything but. The fallout from this TV series is seismic to the fabric of British society. Like everyone else I'm gobsmacked at the lying and complete disregard of fairness by people in power.
I read a bit about it; I think that there was a recent BBC article.  Quite shocking!  :(

Quote from: Bachtoven on January 16, 2024, 07:44:36 AMI watched the first episode of Forst on Netflix. Dark and eerie, just the way I like it! It's a Polish production and surprise, surprise, Detective Forst has a ton of baggage!
(https://www.comingsoon.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2024/01/Detective-Forst-2024-Season-1.jpg?resize=768)
That and Barry both sound interesting.  I'll have to see how I can watch them.

Quote from: SonicMan46 on January 17, 2024, 05:14:34 PMWell, we've been 'vegging out' on the prequels to Yellowstone shown below and enjoying them more than the original series - Dave :)

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Was 1923 the first one to come out (after Yellowstone) or the other way around?

PD

p.s.  Has Yellowstone itself resumed?
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on January 19, 2024, 02:27:59 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on January 19, 2024, 11:10:31 AMp.s.  Has Yellowstone itself resumed?

I heard that it was cancelled because Kevin Costner has some films in the pipeline.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on January 19, 2024, 03:03:30 PM
Quote from: DavidW on January 19, 2024, 02:27:59 PMI heard that it was cancelled because Kevin Costner has some films in the pipeline.
Where did you hear that?  I had read that there were issues, but it sounded like there would be an end to the series (albeit maybe on the short side).

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on January 19, 2024, 04:55:02 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on January 19, 2024, 03:03:30 PMWhere did you hear that?  I had read that there were issues, but it sounded like there would be an end to the series (albeit maybe on the short side).

PD

An article I read a few months ago.  I don't even know why I read it since I only watched one episode of the show!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on January 19, 2024, 04:58:56 PM
I've been watching Doctor Who.  I wanted to rewatch the new Who from its beginning.  Well why do I still call it new?  Turns out it came on 19 years ago (and I watched it then or maybe a year later when it arrived in the US), which means that this rewatch will be a bit time consuming!  Reminds me of this clip from Community:


I previously stopped in the Matthew Smith era because I thought the writing went way downhill.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on January 20, 2024, 03:24:04 AM
Slow Horses - Season 1 (Apple TV)
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From Wiki : Slough House is an administrative purgatory for MI5 service rejects who have bungled their job but have not been sacked. Those consigned there are known as "slow horses". They are expected to endure dull, paper-pushing tasks, along with occasional mental abuse from their miserable boss, Jackson Lamb (Gary Oldman), who expects them to quit out of boredom or frustration. Life in Slough House is defined by drudgery. Yet the Slow Horses somehow get involved investigating schemes endangering Britain.

Binged season 1 in one afternoon (6x45 min). Definitely gripping and entertaining then!  8)  Oldman is a hoot as the slob/sarcastic/obnoxious/old-school spy Jackson Lamb.

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on January 20, 2024, 08:09:41 AM
Quote from: DavidW on January 19, 2024, 02:27:59 PMI heard that it was cancelled because Kevin Costner has some films in the pipeline.
Bummer!

I just found an article on USA Today with quotes from both Costner and Sheridan about it...sorry that they couldn't work things out.  :(  I'll keep the other two shows in mind though.

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SonicMan46 on January 20, 2024, 08:49:12 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on January 19, 2024, 11:10:31 AMI read a bit about it; I think that there was a recent BBC article.  Quite shocking!  :(
That and Barry both sound interesting.  I'll have to see how I can watch them.
Was 1923 the first one to come out (after Yellowstone) or the other way around?

PD

p.s.  Has Yellowstone itself resumed?

Hi PD - 1883 had a single 10-episode season late 2021 to early 2022, while 1923 premiered in December 2022 for 8 episodes; a second season was renewed in February 2023; a lot was left 'up in the air'! (all from Wiki).  Dave
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on January 20, 2024, 12:18:14 PM
Quote from: SonicMan46 on January 20, 2024, 08:49:12 AMHi PD - 1883 had a single 10-episode season late 2021 to early 2022, while 1923 premiered in December 2022 for 8 episodes; a second season was renewed in February 2023; a lot was left 'up in the air'! (all from Wiki).  Dave

Thanks, Dave!  :)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Bachtoven on January 20, 2024, 12:58:02 PM
I finished Reacher last night. Wow, I want my 8 hours back. I sort of liked the first season, but the second one was terrible, and the final episode was beyond preposterous/moronic. I shan't waste time on any further seasons.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Bachtoven on January 20, 2024, 12:59:27 PM
Quote from: Papy Oli on January 20, 2024, 03:24:04 AMSlow Horses - Season 1 (Apple TV)
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/8/8c/Slow_Horses_series_promotional_image.png)
From Wiki : Slough House is an administrative purgatory for MI5 service rejects who have bungled their job but have not been sacked. Those consigned there are known as "slow horses". They are expected to endure dull, paper-pushing tasks, along with occasional mental abuse from their miserable boss, Jackson Lamb (Gary Oldman), who expects them to quit out of boredom or frustration. Life in Slough House is defined by drudgery. Yet the Slow Horses somehow get involved investigating schemes endangering Britain.

Binged season 1 in one afternoon (6x45 min). Definitely gripping and entertaining then!  8)  Oldman is a hoot as the slob/sarcastic/obnoxious/old-school spy Jackson Lamb.


I love that show! One can almost smell Jackson through the screen!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on January 20, 2024, 04:54:17 PM
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/2/24/This_is_England_86.jpg)

Starting the first of the three mini-series sequels to the original This Is England film.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: KevinP on January 27, 2024, 02:05:00 PM
Expats, on Amazon Prime,

Only two episodes are out. I looked at the reviews after watching them, and there's a bit of criticism aimed at Nicole Kidman not being the actor she once was.

Halfway through the first episode, my wife said, 'She kind of reminds me of...what's her name...Nicole something.' I looked it up and found it was indeed Kidman. My point being: you can see how much of a crap we give about her or her career.

As far as I'm concerned, the way she's playing it is exactly right for the role.

It's a bit arty--not in the sense that it's pushing creative boundaries but in the sense that it evokes the visual trappings of an art film. Which really should mean it's not arty, but I like it.

But it is emotionally weighty.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on January 30, 2024, 08:03:59 AM
Trying to watch the series Shetland.  The first disc that I borrowed from the library is quite scratched up though.  Frustrating!  I'll have to see how the other ones look; if decent, I'll try and find a recap of that episode.  :(

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on January 30, 2024, 08:08:17 AM
Quote from: Bachtoven on January 20, 2024, 12:58:02 PMI finished Reacher last night. Wow, I want my 8 hours back. I sort of liked the first season, but the second one was terrible, and the final episode was beyond preposterous/moronic. I shan't waste time on any further seasons.

I agree with your assessment but was still okay with it (not good, not bad just meh).  But my parents felt just like you did!  They hated it so much!!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: San Antone on January 30, 2024, 08:55:12 AM
The Gilded Age

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/ae/Title_screen_of_The_Gilded_Age_on_HBO.jpg)

The Gilded Age is an American historical drama television series created and written by Julian Fellowes for HBO that is set in the United States during the titular era, the boom years of the 1880s in New York City. The series has received mostly positive reviews, with particular praise for the costumes, cast and performances of lead actors Carrie Coon, Morgan Spector, Cynthia Nixon and Christine Baranski.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Cato on January 30, 2024, 01:00:28 PM
"The squeaky wheel gets the grease!"


We bought Season 6 of the series House M.D. on Blu-Ray a year ago or so.


Before Christmas, we finally got around to watching the series from beginning to end.  When we reached Season 6, we discovered that 2 of the disks would not play!


So, I wrote directly to Consumer Affairs at Universal Studios/Media/Massive Global COrporation and asked for new disks.


Amazingly, I received a response that the disks would be ordered from the factory and passed along to me within 4 weeks.


At the end of the third week, I received an e-mail from the company that the disks are no longer being produced and no extras exist!


To make amends, they offered a rather long list of complete series, one of which they would send to us gratis!


Today, we received all 8 seasons of MONK !


So, we squeaked, and the company greased us!   ;D


Good for Universal!



A side note: it is interesting that Universal, which was a small studio for many decades trying to find a niche with horror movies and cheap comedies (e.g.  with Abbot and Costello ), has ended up being a giant in the industry, complete with a theme park, while the giant of the early days, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, has never really recovered from its failure in the 1950's to deal with television.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on January 31, 2024, 12:24:05 AM
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Finished the first of the three seasons of this.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on January 31, 2024, 06:28:22 PM
Mildly funny story. I ordered this on 'zon, mistaking it for the Ken Burns series. When it landed, I felt doubts, and when I began the first chapter, my error was plain to see. Part of me thought of returning it, but I went ahead and watched Chapter 1, and found it of sufficient quality and interest to keep.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on January 31, 2024, 07:49:16 PM
Quote from: Cato on January 30, 2024, 01:00:28 PMWhen we reached Season 6, we discovered that 2 of the disks would not play!





     I've found that problem discs often rip perfectly. I've done it a number of times. It's worth a try, and if it works you can then burn your own replacement.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on February 01, 2024, 06:22:48 AM
Quote from: Cato on January 30, 2024, 01:00:28 PM"The squeaky wheel gets the grease!"


We bought Season 6 of the series House M.D. on Blu-Ray a year ago or so.


Before Christmas, we finally got around to watching the series from beginning to end.  When we reached Season 6, we discovered that 2 of the disks would not play!


So, I wrote directly to Consumer Affairs at Universal Studios/Media/Massive Global COrporation and asked for new disks.


Amazingly, I received a response that the disks would be ordered from the factory and passed along to me within 4 weeks.


At the end of the third week, I received an e-mail from the company that the disks are no longer being produced and no extras exist!


To make amends, they offered a rather long list of complete series, one of which they would send to us gratis!


Today, we received all 8 seasons of MONK !


So, we squeaked, and the company greased us!  ;D


Good for Universal!



A side note: it is interesting that Universal, which was a small studio for many decades trying to find a niche with horror movies and cheap comedies (e.g.  with Abbot and Costello ), has ended up being a giant in the industry, complete with a theme park, while the giant of the early days, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, has never really recovered from its failure in the 1950's to deal with television.
Well, that was nice of them!  Sorry though that you couldn't get your replacement discs.

Speaking of discs not playing, after having a frustrating time watching a scratched DVD of an episode from Shetland, I started thinking about reading some of Ann Cleeves books (which the series is based on) and was wondering if anyone here has read any of them and if so, what did you think of them [Debated where to post this query]?

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on February 01, 2024, 06:50:56 AM
     House M.D. Season 6 Blu Ray available here (https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oldies.com%2Fproduct-view%2F21450O.html%3Fc%3Dgbase&psig=AOvVaw0bZ1MQmFhDqiHTSMWe4loD&ust=1706888461304000&source=images&cd=vfe&opi=89978449&ved=0CB8Qj_IEahcKEwiQoOHHvYqEAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQCA) for $9.98.

     Me, I'd torrent the damn thing and call it a day. You bought it, it's yours.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on February 01, 2024, 08:42:34 AM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on February 01, 2024, 06:22:48 AMSpeaking of discs not playing, after having a frustrating time watching a scratched DVD of an episode from Shetland, I started thinking about reading some of Ann Cleeves books (which the series is based on) and was wondering if anyone here has read any of them and if so, what did you think of them [Debated where to post this query]?

PD

PD,

I've read the first two Shetland novels (so far) and watched the whole tv series to date.  The novels have a lighter tone than the tv series.  The show also has some characters that the novel doesn't have.  I would say that the novels skew a little more towards cozy mystery, less intensity, more leisurely paced.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on February 01, 2024, 08:44:09 AM
Quote from: DavidW on February 01, 2024, 08:42:34 AMPD,

I've read the first two Shetland novels (so far) and watched the whole tv series to date.  The novels have a lighter tone than the tv series.  The show also has some characters that the novel doesn't have.  I would say that the novels skew a little more towards cozy mystery, less intensity, more leisurely paced.
Thanks!   :)

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: VonStupp on February 03, 2024, 04:51:51 AM
Doctor Who, Series 11 & 12 (2018-2020)
Jodie Whittaker

Coming off of series 1-10 of the rebooted Doctor Who, what a tonal change!

Most notable, the picture quality is more filmic. But also, it seems the world is a serious sci-fi drama with an eccentric dropped in the middle of it. This is different from the candy-pop Doctor Who world where everyone is in on the joke. This aspect lightens up for Series 12.

There is also the fact this is now an ensemble piece rather than Doctor Who as the central figure. Three others regularly accompany her on travels, and each have their own motivations and issues. I appreciate the effort to try and shake up the status quo in a very long-running show.
VS

(https://news.thedoctorwhosite.co.uk/images/sereis-11-poster-1.jpg)
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Post by: George on February 03, 2024, 05:12:12 AM
(https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/tr_RhD915zhZwOLgMKi90Q--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTY0MDtoPTM2MA--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/comingsoon_net_477/0041ef658d120309b625e1560f34b8ba)

Enjoying the first few episodes of this new show.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on February 03, 2024, 06:09:28 AM
Quote from: VonStupp on February 03, 2024, 04:51:51 AMThere is also the fact this is now an ensemble piece rather than Doctor Who as the central figure. Three others regularly accompany her on travels, and each have their own motivations and issues. I appreciate the effort to try and shake up the status quo in a very long-running show.
VS

That sounds refreshing because even while I've been enjoying my rewatch of the Who reboot, it does get tiring how the doctor's companions swoon over him and how he is always like "I'm the most brilliant guy in the room!"

Check out this parody of Doctor Who!

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Post by: VonStupp on February 03, 2024, 10:05:24 AM
Quote from: DavidW on February 03, 2024, 06:09:28 AMThat sounds refreshing because even while I've been enjoying my rewatch of the Who reboot, it does get tiring how the doctor's companions swoon over him and how he is always like "I'm the most brilliant guy in the room!"

Check out this parody of Doctor Who!

Ha!

I haven't gotten to S13 yet, but it appears to be heading back in its old direction. I suppose it is inevitable considering DW's role in the universe.
VS
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Post by: SimonNZ on February 03, 2024, 01:53:32 PM
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/c3/This_is_England_88.jpg)

Vicky McClure has been great the whole way through, but she is amazing is this series. Should have all her scenes in '88 taught in acting classes.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Ian on February 04, 2024, 01:04:46 PM
I've been rewatching Good Omens. It's one of the best series I've seen in years.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on February 04, 2024, 04:32:38 PM
    I'm watching The Flame Trees Of Thika with Hayley Mills, David Robb, Holly Aird and Twinkle.

(https://i.discogs.com/PavQumSGKCL_dEDU_X3CF-LFRByOhJezOzK6yFOq08k/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:597/w:600/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTEwMTQ4/ODY5LTE1MjY0NjAy/MjAtMzU2MC5qcGVn.jpeg)
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Post by: Karl Henning on February 04, 2024, 07:28:52 PM
Finished Kevin Hershberger's mini-series, The Civil War. Informative and enjoyable. More about Reconstruction than I recall from the superb Ken Burns film. Quite depressing, the ingenuity shown by Southern States in repressing the Blacks in spite of Emancipation. Sets the stage for the sustained bigotry of our day.
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Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on February 05, 2024, 03:02:43 PM
Quote from: drogulus on February 04, 2024, 04:32:38 PMI'm watching The Flame Trees Of Thika with Hayley Mills, David Robb, Holly Aird and Twinkle.

(https://i.discogs.com/PavQumSGKCL_dEDU_X3CF-LFRByOhJezOzK6yFOq08k/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:597/w:600/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTEwMTQ4/ODY5LTE1MjY0NjAy/MjAtMzU2MC5qcGVn.jpeg)
What is it about...without going into very much detail (please).

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on February 05, 2024, 03:08:51 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on February 05, 2024, 03:02:43 PMWhat is it about...without going into very much detail (please).

PD

    It's about a girl growing up in Kenya on a farm with the story beginning in 1914, and it's based on the life of the author.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on February 05, 2024, 04:46:39 PM
I've now finished season 2 of the Dr Who reboot.  A good satisfying closure for Rose Tyler.  It was a memorable end that I remembered clearly from when I first watched it. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on February 05, 2024, 06:43:43 PM
Finished Kevin Harberger's mini-series, The Civil War. Informative and enjoyable. More on the Restoration than I remember there being in the superb Ken Burns film. Genuinely depressing to learn of the ingenuity the Southerners showed in their efforts to undermine the freedom of African Americans. It certainly sets the stage for understanding 21st century American bigotry.
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Post by: George on February 05, 2024, 06:52:53 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GDanbHlWMAE--V-.jpg:large)

Fun stuff.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on February 05, 2024, 07:29:40 PM
That is an almost painful word. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: krummholz on February 08, 2024, 07:40:06 AM
Quote from: drogulus on February 04, 2024, 04:32:38 PMI'm watching The Flame Trees Of Thika with Hayley Mills, David Robb, Holly Aird and Twinkle.

(https://i.discogs.com/PavQumSGKCL_dEDU_X3CF-LFRByOhJezOzK6yFOq08k/rs:fit/g:sm/q:90/h:597/w:600/czM6Ly9kaXNjb2dz/LWRhdGFiYXNlLWlt/YWdlcy9SLTEwMTQ4/ODY5LTE1MjY0NjAy/MjAtMzU2MC5qcGVn.jpeg)

I found this series really enchanting when I first saw it on PBS, decades ago...
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: VonStupp on February 11, 2024, 12:50:11 PM
Doctor Who: Series 13 (2021)
Jodie Whittaker

About to finally be caught up (this season is short). Of all the rebooted New Who series, this one reminded me most of Old Who.
VS

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Post by: Iota on February 15, 2024, 12:47:04 PM
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Season 2 now on the iPlayer, absolutely reeking of menace and class. Two episodes in, superb hardly covers it.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on February 18, 2024, 04:53:24 PM
Finished S3 of new Who!  I hated that Daleks two parter.  But the rest of the season is fire with that amazing episode Blink (one of the best of the series) starring a very young Carey Mulligan.  And of course the three parter with the Master!

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3/3e/Blink_%28Doctor_Who%29.jpg)
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/8/8b/Master_with_laser_screwdriver.png/220px-Master_with_laser_screwdriver.png)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on February 18, 2024, 05:24:26 PM
Finished my second pass of Ken Burns' Civil War. I've now started season four of Twilight Zone. Charles Beaumont's "In His Image" is a brilliant start to this poor stepchild of a season. 
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Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on February 18, 2024, 06:58:15 PM
Any fans here of "All Creatures Great and Small"?

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Karl Henning on February 18, 2024, 07:25:39 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on February 18, 2024, 06:58:15 PMAny fans here of "All Creatures Great and Small"?

PD
In my western  New York days, it was a staple on WXXI Rochester. I would watch when I could, and always enjoyed it.
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Post by: Irons on February 19, 2024, 12:22:41 AM
Quote from: Iota on February 15, 2024, 12:47:04 PM(https://resizing.flixster.com/qUBE9uNlU9LBCrreZx2OSrMCWpo=/1100x618/v2/https://resizing.flixster.com/-XZAfHZM39UwaGJIFWKAE8fS0ak=/v3/t/assets/p24241006_b_h11_aa.jpg)

Season 2 now on the iPlayer, absolutely reeking of menace and class. Two episodes in, superb hardly covers it.

Thanks for recommendation. Flying through first series with second to follow. Not for the feint-hearted.
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Post by: San Antone on February 19, 2024, 04:49:22 AM
Watched Big Little Lies, then The Undoing; now Body of Proof.
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Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on February 19, 2024, 05:12:44 AM
Quote from: Karl Henning on February 18, 2024, 07:25:39 PMIn my western  New York days, it was a staple on WXXI Rochester. I would watch when I could, and always enjoyed it.
Oh, nice!

I read the books (way back when) and remember watching at least some of the original series.  In 2020 they did a reboot of it which is wonderful.  It's been shown in both the UK and in the US (on PBS).  Season 4 has just ended here.  Not certain whether or not that's the last one or if there is one season left or perhaps more?

For those not familiar with it, here's some of the Wiki entry:

"All Creatures Great and Small is a television series, set in Northern England starting in 1937,[1] based upon a series of books about a Yorkshire veterinary surgeon written by Alf Wight under the pen name of James Herriot. The series was produced by Playground Entertainment for Channel 5 in the United Kingdom and PBS in the United States.[2]

The series is a new adaptation of Wight's books, following the previous BBC series of 90 episodes that ran from 1978 to 1990 and a number of other films and television series based on Herriot's novels.[3] It is filmed in the Yorkshire Dales, and received some funding from Screen Yorkshire.[4]

The first series, which consists of six episodes and a special Christmas episode, was filmed to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the publication of the first book in the James Herriot series.[5] The series premiered in the UK on Channel 5 on 1 September 2020 and in the US on PBS as part of Masterpiece on 10 January 2021.

Following a second series in late 2021, the show was renewed for two further series, each composed of six episodes and a Christmas special, in January 2022.[6] Filming on the third series began in March 2022. The first episode aired in the UK on 15 September 2022 and in the US on 8 January 2023.[7] The fourth series began airing on 5 October 2023 in the UK and on 7 January 2024 in the US.[8]
Premise

The show revolves around a trio of veterinary surgeons working in the Yorkshire Dales beginning in 1937. Siegfried Farnon (described as an "eccentric") hires James Herriot into his veterinary practice at Skeldale House. Besides Siegfried and James, there is Siegfried's younger brother, Tristan, and Mrs Hall, their housekeeper.[9] "

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: VonStupp on February 19, 2024, 09:14:19 AM
Quote from: DavidW on February 18, 2024, 04:53:24 PMFinished S3 of new Who!  I hated that Daleks two parter.  But the rest of the season is fire with that amazing episode Blink (one of the best of the series) starring a very young Carey Mulligan.  And of course the three parter with the Master!

I don't know how far you have made it into rebooted Who, I don't want to spoil anything you haven't seen (as I recall, I think you are revisiting these seasons), but I am undecided on how the Weeping Angels were continued into later seasons. The next episode they are featured in after Blink was not great and the general reinventing of creature rules cancel out the effectiveness of that original episode.
VS
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on February 19, 2024, 09:46:27 AM
Quote from: VonStupp on February 19, 2024, 09:14:19 AMI don't know how far you have made it into rebooted Who, I don't want to spoil anything you haven't seen (as I recall, I think you are revisiting these seasons), but I am undecided on how the Weeping Angels were continued into later seasons. The next episode they are featured in after Blink was not great and the general reinventing of creature rules cancel out the effectiveness of that original episode.
VS

I vaguely remember the followup but not the details.  I'll let you know what I think when I get there in my rewatch.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: LKB on February 19, 2024, 05:14:25 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on February 18, 2024, 06:58:15 PMAny fans here of "All Creatures Great and Small"?

PD

I enjoyed the original series back in the day, haven't seen the more recent version yet.

The books are wonderful, a sort of literary " comfort food ", and I find myself going back to some favorite bits every few months. Mr. Wight could surely tell a story.  8)
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Post by: George on February 19, 2024, 06:14:30 PM
(https://bakchormeeboy.files.wordpress.com/2019/07/killing_eve_title.jpg)

Enjoying another romp through this great series.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Iota on February 21, 2024, 02:05:20 AM
Quote from: Irons on February 19, 2024, 12:22:41 AMThanks for recommendation. Flying through first series with second to follow. Not for the feint-hearted.

A sensational series. The second is even better imo. Flawless tv, I'm bereft now its over. Mercifully a third series in the offing for 2024.  8)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Papy Oli on February 22, 2024, 02:14:09 AM
Over the last few weeks :

Slow Horses (Seasons 2 & 3 - Apple TV) - Still thrilling spy stories, gripping and sarcastically funny. Gary Oldman is a hoot but a great supporting cast to boot.

Borgen(season 2 - Netflix) - Took me a while to go through this one, it felt much more sluggish than season 1.

Emily in Paris (seasons 1,2,3 - Netflix) - yes it is rubbish and targeted to the Instagram crowd (not this household then :laugh: ) but a few funny moments here and there and "interesting" to watch this as a Frenchman  ;D Philippine Leroy Beaulieu is hilarious as Emily's Boss, as well as her 2 main French colleagues. It served its purpose at a time when we needed some distraction without having to think too much.

Loudermilk (season 1, 2 & 3 - Netflix) - Bar one storyline that was way too stupid, this was an entertaining watch overall, following the leader and the members of an AA group. Sarcastic again but heart-warming in its own way. (side-note: I am not usually a prude in this matter but I found the high amount of swearing over-bearing on the story, too gratuitous at times).

One Day (one season only - Netflix): 2 students become close friends after meeting on their last Uni day. The series follows their lives intertwining, when meeting on every 15th July year on year. Bit slow to get off the ground and sometimes a tough watch but got us sucked in.

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on February 22, 2024, 04:24:43 AM
Quote from: Papy Oli on February 22, 2024, 02:14:09 AMLoudermilk (season 1, 2 & 3 - Netflix) - Bar one storyline that was way too stupid, this was an entertaining watch overall, following the leader and the members of an AA group. Sarcastic again but heart-warming in its own way. (side-note: I am not usually a prude in this matter but I found the high amount of swearing over-bearing on the story, too gratuitous at times).

Great show!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: San Antone on February 22, 2024, 04:36:49 AM
Just finished a fantastic mini-series, Ridley Road - a PBS concoction about a historical period that I have previously only associated with Carnaby Street and British Mod music.

(https://i5.walmartimages.com/seo/Ridley-Road-Masterpiece-DVD-PBS-Direct-Drama_650fd35e-3e51-4bcc-87b1-9dadbe80ef60.3b68f99d548580851ac18ad6ca19dbe8.jpeg?odnHeight=768&odnWidth=768&odnBg=FFFFFF)
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Post by: Florestan on February 23, 2024, 03:46:33 AM
(https://pad.mymovies.it/filmclub/2022/02/014/locandina.jpg)

The Lions of Sicily in English, Leii din Sicilia in Romanian. An excellent 8-episode Italian miniseries narrating the story of the Florio family (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florio_family) from their coming to Sicily at the beginning of the 19th century until after the Italian unification. Sort of an Italian The Buddenbrooks. Very good.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on February 23, 2024, 05:19:50 AM
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Good, silly fun!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: steve ridgway on February 23, 2024, 05:29:38 AM
Quote from: George on February 23, 2024, 05:19:50 AM(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRGKlgqz7fH6LdTpeQUv5jmlVAKbQafMzu-d0cTmxQAkA&s)

Good, silly fun!

Toast should be hot, although it's not a matter of life or death  ;).
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Jo498 on February 23, 2024, 05:39:03 AM
I belatedly discovered the Poirot series that began ca. 1990 and took over more than 20 years. I think I tried years ago one early episode and it might have been in the German dubbing, disliked it and forgot about it. I have now watched around 10 episodes in the orginal sound and I am quite fond of it although some of the cases are not among the better ones (not that I have read all the stories and the dozens I read was often decades ago).
The casting, above all Suchet's Poirot, is almost perfect, so are the costumes and general ambience. Jeremy Brett's Holmes might be more gripping and passionate (due to more action and Brett's intensity) but this one is probably closer to the spirit of the stories although there are some modifications, e.g. almost everything takes place in ca. 1936, instead of ranging from WW 1 through the 60s, so they could get fashion, style, props etc. correct for one particular epoch (and sometimes also hint at pre-WW 2 international tensions). The also had to blow up some short stories and to condense some of the longer novels.
Suchet does a remarkable job portraying the excentricities without slipping into parody (at least most of the time, and when it's over the top, it's not the actor's fault).
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Daverz on February 23, 2024, 11:58:24 AM
The mention of Poirot reminds me of Rowan Atkinson's turn as Maigret, which I quite enjoyed.

https://www.justwatch.com/us/tv-show/maigret-2016
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Cato on February 24, 2024, 02:52:23 PM
Phyllis Thaxter never made a "big" movie or became a well-known star, but she had the ability to be electrifying, if given the right script.


This episode of Alfred Hitchcock Presents was the right script!



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Post by: George on February 24, 2024, 04:37:32 PM
SUITS
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Bachtoven on February 24, 2024, 06:07:27 PM
Astrid, E.R. Grimm, Constellation, and Barry. (In various combinations.)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on February 24, 2024, 11:00:09 PM
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/5/5f/This_is_England_90.jpg/220px-This_is_England_90.jpg)

And with this finishing the final installment of this superb series (though there is talk of a This Is England '00). And on the strength of these will be immediately starting on the rest of Shane Meadows' filmography.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on February 25, 2024, 08:19:58 AM
True Detective: Night Country

It had really bad writing.  Jodie Foster could not save it.  It was not without merit, but it wasn't particularly good either.  The kind of thing you forget you watched a week later.  It goes in the bin with seasons 2 and 3.  Season 1 is lightning in a bottle, and they really should not have tried to do anything else.

(https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/240108093226-true-detective-night-country.jpg?c=original)
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Post by: Bachtoven on February 25, 2024, 11:41:02 AM
Quote from: DavidW on February 25, 2024, 08:19:58 AMTrue Detective: Night Country

It had really bad writing.  Jodie Foster could not save it.  It was not without merit, but it wasn't particularly good either.  The kind of thing you forget you watched a week later.  It goes in the bin with seasons 2 and 3.  Season 1 is lightning in a bottle, and they really should not have tried to do anything else.

(https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/240108093226-true-detective-night-country.jpg?c=original)
I agree--a junior high student could have written most of the dialogue. I give it high marks for atmosphere, though. Overall, I thought it was the worst season by a wide margin. There was way too much back story and not nearly enough investigation. Not to mention every character was so unlikeable. I was hoping some sort of creature was behind the killings, would kill everyone in the second episode, and it would be over in two episodes...no such luck!
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Post by: SimonNZ on February 29, 2024, 03:22:06 PM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Roy Bland on March 01, 2024, 05:41:48 PM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Fëanor on March 02, 2024, 05:02:41 AM
I enjoyed Boy Swallows Universe (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10399902/) a lot more than most stuff I've viewed recently.

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/45/BoySwallowsUniverseSeriesPoster.jpg)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: LKB on March 03, 2024, 08:04:30 AM
Quote from: Fëanor on March 02, 2024, 05:02:41 AMI enjoyed Boy Swallows Universe (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10399902/) a lot more than most stuff I've viewed recently.

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/45/BoySwallowsUniverseSeriesPoster.jpg)

Boy Swallows Universe...

Will it be a Big Bang, once it reaches the other end?  :laugh:
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Post by: Irons on March 04, 2024, 08:25:46 AM
Quote from: Iota on February 21, 2024, 02:05:20 AMA sensational series. The second is even better imo. Flawless tv, I'm bereft now its over. Mercifully a third series in the offing for 2024.  8)

What a climax! Wow! The swagger of Viking and as for 'da' Bren, evil seeped from every pore of his body.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Iota on March 04, 2024, 08:47:17 AM
Quote from: Irons on March 04, 2024, 08:25:46 AMWhat a climax! Wow! The swagger of Viking and as for 'da' Bren, evil seeped from every pore of his body.

Oh yes, sensational! I still feel the absence of that series in my life. And Bren as you say, an evil horror of almost intolerable proportions!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on March 04, 2024, 11:13:04 AM
Kings from Queens: the Run DMC story
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Dry Brett Kavanaugh on March 05, 2024, 10:40:28 AM
Shogun.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/mar/01/disney-series-shogun-breaks-mould-with-careful-respect-for-japanese-culture?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other



(https://sm.ign.com/ign_nordic/cover/s/shogun/shogun_zdbr.jpg)

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on March 05, 2024, 10:46:21 AM
I thought Shogun (the novel) was hot garbage for the odd, racist way Clavell depicted feudal Japan.  I never finished reading it. 

I want to try the new series because it sounds like they might have made something decent.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Dry Brett Kavanaugh on March 05, 2024, 11:01:20 AM
Quote from: DavidW on March 05, 2024, 10:46:21 AMI thought Shogun (the novel) was hot garbage for the odd, racist way Clavell depicted feudal Japan.  I never finished reading it. 

I want to try the new series because it sounds like they might have made something decent.


Still white savior in disguise and implicitly ethnocentric. But it's a drama made in the West, and the producers etc. have no bad intentions and they must sell the series to the lowest denominator. Nice cinematography and gorgeous costumes. The story is half fictional and half nonfictional.


After Mifune Toshiro starred in the original series of Shogun, disgusted Akira Kurosawa quit using him for his movies and he cut tie with Mifune.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: SimonNZ on March 05, 2024, 03:04:50 PM
Quote from: Dry Brett Kavanaugh on March 05, 2024, 11:01:20 AMAfter Mifune Toshiro starred in the original series of Shogun, disgusted Akira Kurosawa quit using him for his movies and he cut tie with Mifune.

The story I heard was that Mifune broke ties with Kurosawa after the shoot for Read Beard went nearly two years over deadline for no reason other than Kurosawa's megalomania and Mifune had to turn down a number of roles he was looking forward to in that time.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: DavidW on March 05, 2024, 05:19:20 PM
I watched Murderland, which was a real compelling three parter:

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Fëanor on March 07, 2024, 03:39:50 AM
Quote from: Dry Brett Kavanaugh on March 05, 2024, 10:40:28 AMShogun.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/mar/01/disney-series-shogun-breaks-mould-with-careful-respect-for-japanese-culture?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

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From the Guardian article ..."But where a 1980 miniseries starring Richard Chamberlain and Toshiro Mifune was told largely through Blackthorne's eyes, this new series elevates the Japanese daimyo's role via a critically applauded performance from the acclaimed actor and martial artist Hiroyuki Sanada.

The inclusion of Sanada, who plays Lord Yoshii Toranaga (based on the real-life Tokugawa Ieyasu), has piqued interest among viewers in Japan. ...

If Clavell's novel was "blue eyes watching Japan", the series put on "Japanese lenses", Sanada said shortly before the first episodes aired.
"

Sounds good to me.  The actual history of the period in Japan is fascinating and there is a lot to tell, whereas the 1980 Shogun version was sketchy on the actual history.

I'll be watching this one.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Florestan on March 09, 2024, 10:46:19 AM
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This series is inspired by the same Colin Dexter who inspired the Endeavour series --- there are even recurrent references to a regular pub-going, big opera fan DCI Morse*. The main difference between Lewis and Endeavour is the sense of humor: exquisite in the former, altogether absent in the latter.

* in Endeavour, Morse was only a on-and-off pub going, big opera fan DS.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Mandryka on March 09, 2024, 10:56:26 AM
Someone's just put me on to Midnight Diner and I am very impressed. Presumably @Dry Brett Kavanaugh knows it well!

Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on March 09, 2024, 11:57:16 AM
KILL TONY
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on March 09, 2024, 12:16:49 PM
Stumbled across Hotel Portofino and have been enjoying it.  It's a period piece set during the inter-war years between WWI and WWII with Season One starting in approximately 1926.  It's set in Italy (any guesses as to where?) with an ex-pat British woman setting up a very nice hotel there and learning how to deal and survive with the local powers-that-be, various relationships both new and from the past, etc.  Lots of intrigue!

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Florestan on March 09, 2024, 12:22:23 PM
Quote from: Pohjolas Daughter on March 09, 2024, 12:16:49 PMIt's set in Italy (any guesses as to where?)

Hmmm.... certainly not Portofino!  ;D
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Pohjolas Daughter on March 09, 2024, 12:29:13 PM
Quote from: Florestan on March 09, 2024, 12:22:23 PMHmmm.... certainly not Portofino!  ;D
:laugh:

PD
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Bachtoven on March 09, 2024, 01:29:34 PM
The Golden Hour (Netflix), Pay Back (Britbox), Barry (Max)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: VonStupp on March 09, 2024, 01:41:38 PM
Sarah Jane Adventures
5 Seasons (2007-2011)
Elisabeth Sladen

Side adventures to the Doctor Who universe for young adults. A blast to see K9!
VS

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Dry Brett Kavanaugh on March 09, 2024, 01:55:54 PM
Quote from: Mandryka on March 09, 2024, 10:56:26 AMSomeone's just put me on to Midnight Diner and I am very impressed. Presumably @Dry Brett Kavanaugh knows it well!



My friend, who is an African-American tenor sax player, enthusiastically told me about the drama. I will check it out!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Mandryka on March 10, 2024, 01:45:58 AM
Quote from: Dry Brett Kavanaugh on March 09, 2024, 01:55:54 PMMy friend, who is an African-American tenor sax player, enthusiastically told me about the drama. I will check it out!

It's got the same sort of lyricism and humour as Northern Exposure. More tragedy.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: San Antone on March 10, 2024, 04:12:57 AM
Re-watching The Sopranos.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on March 10, 2024, 05:18:16 AM
BEEF
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on March 10, 2024, 09:32:16 AM
    I'm enjoying The Gilded Age.

    The show is set in 1883. In fact Oscar Wilde visited the US in 1882. The awful play in the show was The Nihilists, which actually premiered in NY in 1883.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Todd on March 10, 2024, 12:47:26 PM
Quote from: George on March 09, 2024, 11:57:16 AMKILL TONY

Seen the Heath Cordes bit? 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on March 10, 2024, 01:45:39 PM
Quote from: Todd on March 10, 2024, 12:47:26 PMSeen the Heath Cordes bit? 

Yeah, he's great!
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: George on March 11, 2024, 06:34:19 AM
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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Mandryka on March 11, 2024, 07:46:29 AM
Quote from: George on March 09, 2024, 11:57:16 AMKILL TONY

 I can certainly see why it's called Kill Tony. 
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Fëanor on March 16, 2024, 06:56:30 AM
I've been enjoying the Netflix series, The Gentlemen (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13210838/?ref_=nm_flmg_t_1_wr). This is a typical and, I'd say successful, Guy Ritchie crime-comedy -- convoluted plot with a few unexpected twists. It's getting 8.3* at IMDB; I give it 7.5*.

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Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Iota on March 16, 2024, 07:39:02 AM
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Prisoner

Not sure Scandi gets much noir-er or more intense than this. A Danish crime drama about prisoners and their warders, the latter seeming almost as much prisoners as the former. Brutal, unforgiving, with acting that portrays the bleakness, despair and struggle of all, shorn of any rose tinting, Sofie Gråbøl (who is so different from her 'The Killing' character!) and David Dencik in particular, excel unwaveringly in gritty lead roles, but it's one of those series where every character convinces to the last detail. All topped off by a supernova climax. Superb in every way.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on March 16, 2024, 09:06:33 AM
Quote from: Iota on March 16, 2024, 07:39:02 AM(https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/images/ic/944xn/p0gnhl9j.jpg)

Prisoner

Not sure Scandi gets much noir-er or more intense than this. A Danish crime drama about prisoners and their warders, the latter seeming almost as much prisoners as the former. Brutal, unforgiving, with acting that portrays the bleakness, despair and struggle of all, shorn of any rose tinting, Sofie Gråbøl (who is so different from her 'The Killing' character!) and David Dencik in particular, excel unwaveringly in gritty lead roles, but it's one of those series where every character convinces to the last detail. All topped off by a supernova climax. Superb in every way.

    Ican'tfinditanywhereohokhereitis. (https://www.good-music-guide.com/community/Smileys/classic/cheesy.gif)

    Unfortunately I'll have to pass on this one. It seems Someone is freaked out by prison stuff.
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Iota on March 16, 2024, 10:11:37 AM
Quote from: drogulus on March 16, 2024, 09:06:33 AMIcan'tfinditanywhereohokhereitis. (https://www.good-music-guide.com/community/Smileys/classic/cheesy.gif)

    Unfortunately I'll have to pass on this one. It seems Someone is freaked out by prison stuff.

That seems to imply you found it, but just in case I've misread, it's on the BBC iPlayer if you can access that.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m001w21p/prisoner
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: drogulus on March 16, 2024, 10:38:25 AM
Quote from: Iota on March 16, 2024, 10:11:37 AMThat seems to imply you found it, but just in case I've misread, it's on the BBC iPlayer if you can access that.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m001w21p/prisoner

    I relocated from New York to London and iPlayer still won't work. That's typical. Manchester doesn't work either so I give up. (https://www.good-music-guide.com/community/Smileys/classic/cheesy.gif)
Title: Re: What TV series are you currently watching?
Post by: Iota on March 16, 2024, 11:55:44 AM
Sorry to hear it. Hope it turns up within grabbing distance sometime soon, it's well worth anybody's time I'd say.