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

[UntouchableLuis]

What did everyone make of 'Sick of It' by Karl Pilkington? Thought it was really good overall but lacked a certain charm to it, was almost too negative even thiugh that's Karl.

[WhereAngelsPlay]

What's that about?

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/v/_pQMflDA8bI" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="bbc_link bbc_flash_disabled new_win">https://www.youtube.com/v/_pQMflDA8bI</a>

[Skidder.]

Maniac has a great first act, but then gets lost in its own world and spends so much time throwing heavy cult references at you that you forget half of the story and plot. Rips up most of the foundations it has set, and pickles more red herrings than a blonde Icelander with a bad voice.

The resolution is pretty weak and had neverenderitis.

Go into it without expecting genre traditions is all I'd say. Expect a nostalgia-fest and guess the reference, and you might enjoy it.

[Craig S]

Anyone know where to get hold of Deutschland 86?
It is on German Amazon prime, but it only has the first series in the UK.

[dikwad]

Anyone know where to get hold of Deutschland 86?
It is on German Amazon prime, but it only has the first series in the UK.

There's a 1080p subbed version on torrents. 24gb though

[JoeCole]

The Purge TV show is so bad. Honestly annoys me how you can have such a good concept and continuously put out a rubbish final product.

[WhereAngelsPlay]

Anyone know where to get hold of Deutschland 86?
It is on German Amazon prime, but it only has the first series in the UK.

It is on the Cinemaapk app.

[Craig S]

There's a 1080p subbed version on torrents. 24gb though

It is on the Cinemaapk app.

Thanks

[Darren G]

Just put on Mr Mercedes to the first few minutes.

 I'm up to episode 6.  Pretty uncomfortable viewing at times.  I can't decide whether I like it or not.

[Henry Gale]

New Netflix show for tonight... Chilling Adventures of Sabrina

Reimagines the origin and adventures of Sabrina: the Teenage Witch as a dark coming-of-age story that traffics in horror, the occult and, of course, witchcraft. Tonally in the vein of Rosemary's Baby and The Exorcist, this adaptation finds Sabrina Spellman wrestling to reconcile her dual nature - half-witch, half-mortal - while standing against the evil forces that threaten her, her family and the daylight world humans inhabit.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7569592/?ref_=nv_sr_1

[Nobby Reserve]

New Netflix show for tonight... Chilling Adventures of Sabrina

Reimagines the origin and adventures of Sabrina: the Teenage Witch as a dark coming-of-age story that traffics in horror, the occult and, of course, witchcraft. Tonally in the vein of Rosemary's Baby and The Exorcist, this adaptation finds Sabrina Spellman wrestling to reconcile her dual nature - half-witch, half-mortal - while standing against the evil forces that threaten her, her family and the daylight world humans inhabit.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7569592/?ref_=nv_sr_1

My eldest daughter's been looking forward to this and messaged me earlier to say it was really, really good and that I'd love it, too. But she's 14 and with a questionable grasp of what is good TV.

We started watching "A Discovery of Witches" but it's a bit 'meh'. Oxford looks amazingly beautiful, and when you start paying attention to the set, you know the script isn't too hot. What is hot is star Teresa Palmer.

[Nessy76]

Whoever had the idea of making a straight drama out of Sabrina The Teenage Witch deserves either an award or a long lie down out of the sun.

[Henry Gale]

My eldest daughter's been looking forward to this and messaged me earlier to say it was really, really good and that I'd love it, too. But she's 14 and with a questionable grasp of what is good TV.

We started watching "A Discovery of Witches" but it's a bit 'meh'. Oxford looks amazingly beautiful, and when you start paying attention to the set, you know the script isn't too hot. What is hot is star Teresa Palmer.

It's a bit darker than I thought it would be. Enjoyed the first two though.

[Peabee]

The Haunting of Hill House fell to bits in the final episode, I thought. Anyone else?

[WhereAngelsPlay]

The Haunting of Hill House fell to bits in the final episode, I thought. Anyone else?

The bit where they got out of the house for the last time had a "look at what you could've won" feel to it.

[BER]

I hope this is the last season of It's Always Sunny, it's sad how poor it's become.

[Dench57]

I hope this is the last season of It's Always Sunny, it's sad how poor it's become.

Yeah. I recently did a re-watch and the earlier seasons, especially 3-6 are hilarious. Got a few laughs this season (Charlie and Mac fighting kids, Frank's long legs) but nothing compared to the old ones.

[Henry Gale]

The most underrated show on TV is back tonight.

Startup season 3. Loved the first two so hoping it carries on where it left off.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5028002/?ref_=nv_sr_2

All 10 episodes are are on Crackle if you're in the US or there's a kodi addon for it if you're in there UK.

[WhereAngelsPlay]

The most underrated show on TV is back tonight.

Startup season 3. Loved the first two so hoping it carries on where it left off.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5028002/?ref_=nv_sr_2

All 10 episodes are are on Crackle if you're in the US or there's a kodi addon for it if you're in there UK.

Dark nights & Ron Perlman,I'm in and haven't watched any of them.

[WhereAngelsPlay]

I hope this is the last season of It's Always Sunny, it's sad how poor it's become.

I really enjoyed the last episode,that is once I realised that I wasn't being directed to last weeks

[Henry Gale]

Dark nights & Ron Perlman,I'm in and haven't watched any of them.

I was really surprised by it. I keep an eye out for gems like this but even I didn't discover it till last year so watched the first 2 seasons in less than a week. It's not perfect and has plot holes but very surprised no UK broadcaster has picked it up compared to some of the crap that's on.

[S]

The most underrated show on TV is back tonight.

Startup season 3. Loved the first two so hoping it carries on where it left off.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5028002/?ref_=nv_sr_2

All 10 episodes are are on Crackle if you're in the US or there's a kodi addon for it if you're in there UK.

I was kind of intrigued by that but got put off by a few people saying it's a load of rubbish.

You got me interested though, what do you like about it?

[RedSince86]

The most underrated show on TV is back tonight.

Startup season 3. Loved the first two so hoping it carries on where it left off.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5028002/?ref_=nv_sr_2

All 10 episodes are are on Crackle if you're in the US or there's a kodi addon for it if you're in there UK.

Thanks for the heads up.

Love that show.

[Henry Gale]

I was kind of intrigued by that but got put off by a few people saying it's a load of rubbish.

You got me interested though, what do you like about it?

What first got my attention was Edi Gathegi, I've liked a few things he's done. The fact that a bit of it is based in Little Haiti also appealed as I have family from there so was curious to see how it was portrayed.

As for the show itself I liked all the characters and wanted to find out more about them. Ron Perlman is his normal brilliant self and the Martin Freeman character was brilliant. As I said on an earlier post yeah it has plot holes sometimes and they make some stupid decisions at times but they are in some desperate situations throughout the show. The character development is great, Edi Gathegi does a good job playing the Haitian gangster even if his accent can drift a bit 

Oh and Otmara Marrero is stunning! I would watch it for her alone   

[S]

What first got my attention was Edi Gathegi, I've liked a few things he's done. The fact that a bit of it is based in Little Haiti also appealed as I have family from there so was curious to see how it was portrayed.

As for the show itself I liked all the characters and wanted to find out more about them. Ron Perlman is his normal brilliant self and the Martin Freeman character was brilliant. As I said on an earlier post yeah it has plot holes sometimes and they make some stupid decisions at times but they are in some desperate situations throughout the show. The character development is great, Edi Gathegi does a good job playing the Haitian gangster even if his accent can drift a bit 

Oh and Otmara Marrero is stunning! I would watch it for her alone   

Will check it out, thanks.

[[new username under construction]]

So umm Henry Cavill looking a bit umm in umm Witcher.....yeah :/

[WhereAngelsPlay]

So umm Henry Cavill looking a bit umm in umm Witcher.....yeah :/

Not bad,he will look better when they scruff him up a bit,add scars,stubble and his contacts.

I think that he will make Butcher of Blaviken.

[RedSince86]

What first got my attention was Edi Gathegi, I've liked a few things he's done. The fact that a bit of it is based in Little Haiti also appealed as I have family from there so was curious to see how it was portrayed.

As for the show itself I liked all the characters and wanted to find out more about them. Ron Perlman is his normal brilliant self and the Martin Freeman character was brilliant. As I said on an earlier post yeah it has plot holes sometimes and they make some stupid decisions at times but they are in some desperate situations throughout the show. The character development is great, Edi Gathegi does a good job playing the Haitian gangster even if his accent can drift a bit 

Oh and Otmara Marrero is stunning! I would watch it for her alone  

I second that.

Notable absence in the season opener from her.

[Henry Gale]

I second that.

Notable absence in the season opener from her.

Oh I'm sure she will make an appearance 

[Dench57]

So umm Henry Cavill looking a bit umm in umm Witcher.....yeah :/

Fucking hell they seriously cast Henry Cavill as Geralt? Couldn't think of a less Witchery....witcher. The guy is so vanilla and forgettable. Mads Mikkelsen would've been perfect!

[Nitramdorf]

Quite enjoying Blood Drive at the moment. Quite funny in a way, haven't seen a horror/slasher program for donkeys years. The box set is on Sky at the moment.

Also, the lead girl is hotter than the sun.

[S]

The Chalet on Netflix is pretty good.

[Skidder.]

...House of Cards.. 

[[new username under construction]]

I see tomorrows world is back on later this month

[RedSince86]

...House of Cards.. 

Starting that tonight.

Seemes to be no fanfare on Rawk and the HoC thread is no where to be seen.

I guess the Rawkites miss Kevin.

[Skidder.]

Starting that tonight.

Seemes to be no fanfare on Rawk and the HoC thread is no where to be seen.

I guess the Rawkites miss Kevin.

It's a mess. They've tried, and failed.

Far too much screen time on one person (you get actually pissed off with her monologues), a half-baked supporting cast, torrid script that can't go five minutes without referring to... well I forgot, are they referring to KS or are they referring to FU? I think some have forgotten who is who in this programme.

An absolute awful choice for an anti-villain in Greg Kennear - that guy from the Spanish Prisoner who even made Steve Martin look interesting when he was playing straight.

Honestly, if you're a HOC fan - end it with 5 and go no more; the idea of Clare becoming P was always one they were going band about, but they are about 10-15 years too late with the whole female angle (Commander in/and Chief? Gina Davies?)... It smacks of liberal feminism (by men), and it is desperately trying to paint a fictional world where men and woman are equal, but then, not?

They should have seriously thought about just replacing Spacey with someone shit and addressing his leaving, actually in the show (as oppose to making him the white elephant)...

God awful climax to one of the best shows around (well, for all of two/three series' at least).

The problem with this? It got too political, trying to be too political. It's a fucking show for god's sake....   

[kavah]

Homecoming on Amazon seems good so far (after 2/10) good acting and a sort of strangeness about it that I can't put my finger on

Julia Roberts insisted that Sam Esmail directed them all

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/26/arts/homecoming-julia-roberts-tv-podcast.html

[EDIT] Finished it now,  and happy to see it's got a 2nd series. A really great show. The story, writing and acting.

This explains the strangeness better than I can (and the score is great too - like a 70s TV show, in a good way)

Homecoming is not a show to watch with any other distractions. Put your phone away. Leave your chores for later. It demands complete attention. Not because the plot is hard to follow, but because so much of its storytelling is in the visuals. It doles out its story at a slow pace, yet the peculiar mood it creates is riveting. From https://www.empireonline.com/tv/homecoming/

[Lee1-6Liv]

Half way through Trust.

Very good and some great snatches of period music from the time.

Just finished this last night and thought it was excellent. The guy who played Primo was fantastic, was menacing every scene he was in.

[Darren G]

Just finished season 3 of The Man in The High Castle.  Easily the best season so far in my opinion. 

[WhereAngelsPlay]

Just finished season 3 of The Man in The High Castle.  Easily the best season so far in my opinion.

By far the best.