Topic: Dave's TV Snobbery Topic with added Low Brow Self Indulgences

[AndyMuller]

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Love Pedro, still not sold on the actor who is playing Ellie.

[Barefoot Doctor]

When will the rest of season 2 of Slow Horses be released? Is it a 2 eps per week thingie?

Think Apple usually releases two episodes at the start, then it's one episode a week from then on.

First two eps were good I thought. Really enjoyed the first series so much that I went and read the next few books, so I'm coming into this one knowing where the plot is going but the characters are engaging enough that it doesn't really matter.

[Trada]

Willow episode 3 had a big what the fuck moment when...

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  enter sandman starts up what was that all about

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[Trada]

Think Apple usually releases two episodes at the start, then it's one episode a week from then on.

First two eps were good I thought. Really enjoyed the first series so much that I went and read the next few books, so I'm coming into this one knowing where the plot is going but the characters are engaging enough that it doesn't really matter.

Yes I waiting for it to be all released then binge watching it.

[The G in Gerrard]

I loved Blackbird! Really enjoyed it. The Larry charachter is brilliant.

Was very good...

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Shit that they never found the bodies though

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[kavah]

This season of White Lotus has been really, really good again. 

It's another great cast, who do you think is the floating body?

[Ciara (with a capital "C")]

It's another great cast, who do you think is the floating body?

Not a spoiler on who it is, but who it isn’t:

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Jennifer Coolidge has signed on for S3, so can’t be her you would think. [\spoiler]

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[Trada]

I must say I'm really enjoying the new show on BBC1 The Traitors best reality show for ages  some edge of the seat stuff I think the BBC will have, a big hit on its hands.

Wasn't sure about it at first but its getting better and better.

[kavah]

Not a spoiler on who it is, but who it isn’t:

right, nice one, an excellent actor, I'd love to see the out-takes if there are any - I'd imagine they could be very funny

[LovelyCushionedHeader]

It's another great cast, who do you think is the floating body?

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Honestly got absolutely no idea! Think one of the great things about the show is that it could be absolutely anyone (apart from obviously Daphne) and it would/wouldn't be a surprise in equal measure.

In line with who dies in the first season (i.e., not a rich person), I'm going to go with Portia. Although I think the current theory is that Daphne is going to be somehow responsible/implicated and that her trip to the beach is an alibi, which would point to it being someone else who perishes.

There's also a line at the start that there are multiple bodies, so I reckon Bert may be dead as well although through more natural means.

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[Buck Pete]

I must say I'm really enjoying the new show on BBC1 The Traitors best reality show for ages  some edge of the seat stuff I think the BBC will have, a big hit on its hands.

Wasn't sure about it at first but its getting better and better.

Haha. I didn’t want to be the Traitors Ice breaker.

Strangely compelling viewing. Can’t wait for Tuesday

Wilfred is my fav but the net is closing in!!

[jillcwhomever]

I must say I'm really enjoying the new show on BBC1 The Traitors best reality show for ages  some edge of the seat stuff I think the BBC will have, a big hit on its hands.

Wasn't sure about it at first but its getting better and better.

Just a week (on Sunday), now before HDM becomes available as well, Trada. 😀

[Trada]

Just a week (on Sunday), now before HDM becomes available as well, Trada. 😀

Yes looking forward to it

[WhereAngelsPlay]

Just a week (on Sunday), now before HDM becomes available as well, Trada. 😀

We couldn't wait so have already watched the first two.

[Barefoot Doctor]

Haha. I didn’t want to be the Traitors Ice breaker.

Strangely compelling viewing. Can’t wait for Tuesday

Wilfred is my fav but the net is closing in!!

I'm three episodes in and found myself ridiculously angry at how John was treating Aaron...

[Nobby Reserve]

Haha. I didn’t want to be the Traitors Ice breaker.

Strangely compelling viewing. Can’t wait for Tuesday

Wilfred is my fav but the net is closing in!!

Wilfried is an absolute whopper, but he makes that show.

[Buck Pete]

I'm three episodes in and found myself ridiculously angry at how John was treating Aaron...

Fuck yeah he's a real nasty piece of work that bloke

[jillcwhomever]

We couldn't wait so have already watched the first two.

You!     

[WhereAngelsPlay]

You!     

Less of that or I'll start messaging you spoilers 

[jillcwhomever]

Less of that or I'll start messaging you spoilers 

You wouldn't! 

[WhereAngelsPlay]

You wouldn't! 

Na,not today at least.

HBO must have paid the lions share of production costs,are the Beeb putting all the episodes straight up on iPlayer ?

[jillcwhomever]

Na,not today at least.

HBO must have paid the lions share of production costs,are the Beeb putting all the episodes straight up on iPlayer ?

Yes from the 18th of December all the episodes will be on iplayer. It’s also on weekly on BBC1.

[The G in Gerrard]

I'm three episodes in and found myself ridiculously angry at how John was treating Aaron...

Was rude as anything wasn't it. Maddy is funny.

Started watching this today. Read a few talking about it & family watches it. It's been bloody great so far. Claudia is fantastic also.

[The G in Gerrard]

Five episodes in on Traitors and I'm enjoying it bar the fake tan. Alyssa to win.

[kavah]

White Lotus finale ! Excited 

Not a spoiler on who it is, but who it isn’t:

Spoiler

Jennifer Coolidge has signed on for S3, so can’t be her you would think. [\spoiler]

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[kellan]

Still digesting that White Lotus finale. Really not sure how I feel about the choice of who to off this time around. I did enjoy the second season much more than first though, I've decided that much at least.

[Trada]

Been watching the Aussie The Traitors watching the last 2 tonight. Really enjoying it love that the traitors had to bring in a new one and they choose the person who seemed to be shy and easily lead and they could throw her under the bus at the right time. But little did they know she was playing a great game and was really totally ruthless and got the other Traitors voted off in a couple of votes and of course they think she can't be a traitor because she voted them out. I have a feeling she will win looking forward to finding out later on.

[Ciara (with a capital "C")]

White Lotus finale ! Excited 

 

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Wow. Soz! I was so sure I read that on twitter… hopefully made it more shocking for you!

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[kavah]

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Wow. Soz! I was so sure I read that on twitter… hopefully made it more shocking for you!

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Yes totally! We had a few bets on it in ours (who would make the tea / supper), bloody gutted I was 

[AndyInVA]

Echo 3 on Apple.

Very American slow moving but developed series about a kidnap in South America. Reminds me a lot of Proof of Life movie. Enjoying it so far but it’s no barn burner.

[AndyInVA]

Ted Lasso.

Watched series 1 on my own when it first came out. Dumped Apple TV for other subscription services but always wanted to watch Lasso with my family. Sadly the12 year old boy is not interested as he wants to play online games with his friends, but my wife and daughter really enjoy it. Its great family TV for teenagers if you don't mind a bit of swearing.

[Stubbins]

I'm enjoying 'A Spy Among Friends' on ITVx.

Another adaptation of a Ben Macintyre book, this time about MI6 agent - turned Russian spy - Kim Philby. Set in the early 60s, there's flash backs and numerous time lines & sub plots. All very intriguing, even if I'm not sure that I'm always keeping up with it.

I recommend.

[filopastry]

I must say I'm really enjoying the new show on BBC1 The Traitors best reality show for ages  some edge of the seat stuff I think the BBC will have, a big hit on its hands.

Wasn't sure about it at first but its getting better and better.

I'm usually not a big fan of the reality stuff but its a format that works really well, have really enjoyed it

[Red Ol]

I'm enjoying 'A Spy Among Friends' on ITVx.

Another adaptation of a Ben Macintyre book, this time about MI6 agent - turned Russian spy - Kim Philby. Set in the early 60s, there's flash backs and numerous time lines & sub plots. All very intriguing, even if I'm not sure that I'm always keeping up with it.

I recommend.

Me too. Written by Ben Mcintyre as you say who wrote SAS rogue warriors which was the basis for the bbc series  SAS rogue heroes. It’s based on truth although a lot of it is imagined,  but that’s fine and is made pretty clear up front son it means there’s some artistic license to make it more dramatic. Acting is good in this too with a strong cast.

[Qston]

I'm enjoying 'A Spy Among Friends' on ITVx.

Another adaptation of a Ben Macintyre book, this time about MI6 agent - turned Russian spy - Kim Philby. Set in the early 60s, there's flash backs and numerous time lines & sub plots. All very intriguing, even if I'm not sure that I'm always keeping up with it.

I recommend.

I really want to watch this but there isn`t an ITVx option on sky (I have sky Q). Any suggestions of where I can watch it other than my phone - I like to have it on my TV so I can actually see !

[Nitramdorf]

For those who enjoyed SAS Rogue Heroes, heres a thread about Paddy Mayne if anyones interested

https://twitter.com/PhoneyMajor/status/1602940865298718721?t=QTTqRJxbcN4jzw17lJAwBw&s=19

Its quotes from his men, they definitely looked up to him.

[Tobelius]

Have been watching Wayne recently,great little show.

Not much of a story but thought it was fantastic acting by the young main actors,good support.

Situational action comedy unlike 99% of the stuff that's coming out,found it refreshing and it's only 10 half hour episodes so a quick watch.

[Stubbins]

I really want to watch this but there isn`t an ITVx option on sky (I have sky Q). Any suggestions of where I can watch it other than my phone - I like to have it on my TV so I can actually see !

I have sky Q as well and couldn't find it either. I had thought it would be as easy to access as the BBC iPlayer. Instead I downloaded the ITVx app to my amazon firestick and I'm watching it on tv via that.

[kaesarsosei]

Took our time, but finally finished The English. I thought it was an amazing piece of work. Also loved the random various British accents in it, especially Stephen Rea's unadulterated Norn Irish.

[Ziltoid]

Finished watching Les Papillons Noirs - 1 Season / 6 episodes about 55mins each on Netflix

Really enjoyed it even though you sort of knew what was coming.  Plenty of sex and violence in 70's/80's France as well as modern day