Topic: YOU on Netflix

[classycarra]

Well, no. Funny how people take a different opinion personally enough to have a little dig though.

I watched the first 2 eps back to back to give it a go and my missus continued watching it and it was on in the background whilst I was watching footy over the last few nights so hard not to notice.

The dialogue and over-acting is cheesy as fuck in my opinion. I can see why some people would get into it though.

Haha wasn't a dig, but fair dos. Was gonna make a joke about someone signing into your social media pretending to be you while you're locked in a dungeon

[please, I have my reasons for it but...]

Like most, I watched all of it over a weekend and quite enjoyed it. Agree with some of the logical aspects, but there was enough there to keep watching and keep me interested.

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Definitely did not like Beck, and couldn't quite understand why he was so drawn to her. Obviously control plays a bit part but as a personality, I didn't think they were well suited.

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He liked chasing her not necessarily Beck herself. He liked fixing a mess. He even mentions that himself. That's why he left Karen, she didn't have any baggage and no drama which he didn't like.

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Yep that's the one!

I think it was my favorite episode in the series

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Mainly because she never truly loved him until he was unobtainable and with someone else, then she realized he actually made her a better person. Now, he is a psycho but remember that only the audience get to listen to what goes on in his mind or what he did to Benji and Peach, she was just treating someone who at least apparently loved her very poorly and only when there was a threat to lose him that she made herself available. It is why I say even though Joe & Beck are bad characters, with obviously the former being the worse one out of the two.

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[Jake]

Missus watched it so I saw it whilst I was doing other things.

Thought it was absolute shite. Can't stand those shows where a bunch of airbrushed for-some-reason-rich 20 somethings all bang each other and go on about how important their lives and their lattes are, and their all dumb as fuck walking into ridiculously stupid situations. Maybe my view was tainted 'cos that bellend out of Gossip Girl was in it and every time I caught sight of that it was shit too.

Not for me ta'

[classycarra]

Missus watched it so I saw it whilst I was doing other things.

Thought it was absolute shite. Can't stand those shows where a bunch of airbrushed for-some-reason-rich 20 somethings all bang each other and go on about how important their lives and their lattes are, and their all dumb as fuck walking into ridiculously stupid situations.

Not for me ta'

Yeah, looks like you didn't get it taking the piss out of all that

edit: ooh haha you just posted that. bit keen with the reply!

[killer-heels]

Haha! And I thought he was one of the more likable in GG!

Nah that honour went to Chuck and Blair from episode 1. I instantly hated Dan and Serena.

[killer-heels]

Like most, I watched all of it over a weekend and quite enjoyed it. Agree with some of the logical aspects, but there was enough there to keep watching and keep me interested.

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Definitely did not like Beck, and couldn't quite understand why he was so drawn to her. Obviously control plays a bit part but as a personality, I didn't think they were well suited.

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To be honest I found it odd how both Joe and Peach could be so into Beck. She was a massive loser.

[Barneylfc∗]

To be honest I found it odd how both Joe and Peach could be so into Beck. She was a massive loser.

Joe is also a massive loser who spent his life in the basement of a bookstore. Peach is a c*nt who just wanted to fuck her.

[LallanaInPyjamas]

It's probably the best shit show I've ever watched to be honest with you.

The bit with Moony outside the cage with a young Joe inside it was hilarious: he literally mentions a 'Code', how he sees the devil inside Joe, how he wants to set him on a path to save him. Seriously, Showtime must be in contact with their lawyers as I type this. 

[BigAl24]

6 episodes in. Normally binge watch series' on Netflix so thought I'd pace myself through this one. I'd have finished it by tomorrow.

[my usenme changed?]

Started last night, watched the first two episodes. Decent enough, throwaway tv. Enjoying it grand, like. I know I shouldn't be rooting for murderer protagonist, but the fact that the supporting cast are all a bunch of morons makes me cant help myself rooting for Joe! 

[Brian Blessed]

It's probably the best shit show I've ever watched to be honest with you.

The bit with Moony outside the cage with a young Joe inside it was hilarious: he literally mentions a 'Code', how he sees the devil inside Joe, how he wants to set him on a path to save him. Seriously, Showtime must be in contact with their lawyers as I type this. 

I think that's fair. It's definitely one to binge rather than watch once a week.

It was renewed for a second series even before the first was on, so that will be coming down the pipeline. It was also originally on Lifetime Network, but the second series will be straight to Netflix. 

Both series are based on books, so at least they have something to work with. One of the producers does half the shit on the CW, including all the DC shows, as well as the new Sabrina show on Netflix, so if you've seen any of those, you know what sort of quality to expect with You.

[Phil M]

Haha wasn't a dig, but fair dos. Was gonna make a joke about someone signing into your social media pretending to be you while you're locked in a dungeon

Nice one

[LovelyCushionedHeader]

Thought it was absolute shite. Can't stand those shows where a bunch of airbrushed for-some-reason-rich 20 somethings all bang each other and go on about how important their lives and their lattes are, and their all dumb as fuck walking into ridiculously stupid situations. Maybe my view was tainted 'cos that bellend out of Gossip Girl was in it and every time I caught sight of that it was shit too.

For this very reason, you should like this show because it is taking the piss out of that very thing.

[killer-heels]

Missus watched it so I saw it whilst I was doing other things.

Thought it was absolute shite. Can't stand those shows where a bunch of airbrushed for-some-reason-rich 20 somethings all bang each other and go on about how important their lives and their lattes are, and their all dumb as fuck walking into ridiculously stupid situations. Maybe my view was tainted 'cos that bellend out of Gossip Girl was in it and every time I caught sight of that it was shit too.

Not for me ta'

Gossip Girl was not shit.

[Walshy7]

Started this last night and watches the whole thing so now taking the day off work and going to sleep 

Good series, enjoyed it. Thought Beck was a bit of a c*nt though along with her c*nt mates.

Fit as a butchers dog though, poor mans Jennifer Lawrence

[bradders1011]

For this very reason, you should like this show because it is taking the piss out of that very thing.

Praying for the twist to be that this show is a spin-off of the Walking Dead universe and S2 is these people failing to survive the zombie apocalypse.

[Six Beardy]

I've just finished this - it had enough to keep me watching to the end but in all honesty I mostly found it really irritating. So more fool me for sticking with it I suppose.

I really liked the darker episodes that moved the plot along - Tom Daley's interactions with Benji and Peach were great. His scenes with the kid were good too. The stuff with Beck ? Ugh. I know it was an attempt to subvert the genre but it felt like I'd been conned into watching a really bad cheesy romcom... and all that 'hey like yas queen we are being like totally really now here' texting/social media nonsense popping up on the screen seemed really cliched - yep it's how people communicate these days but it's been done so many times before that it's getting beyond dull now.. Oh and for all the promise of some aspects of the series the last episode was truly abysmal; all about setting things up for the second series .

Overall - meh, typical unchallenging bland Netflix fare. A reasonably good idea that ends up trying too hard to appeal to the lucrative teenage audience and is more concerned with stringing the viewers along for as long as possible with an eye on being re-commisioned for future series, rather than just doing the basics of trying to tell a good story.

[Brian Blessed]

I've just finished this - it had enough to keep me watching to the end but in all honesty I mostly found it really irritating. So more fool me for sticking with it I suppose.

I really liked the darker episodes that moved the plot along - Tom Daley's interactions with Benji and Peach were great. His scenes with the kid were good too. The stuff with Beck ? Ugh. I know it was an attempt to subvert the genre but it felt like I'd been conned into watching a really bad cheesy romcom... and all that 'hey like yas queen we are being like totally really now here' texting/social media nonsense popping up on the screen seemed really cliched - yep it's how people communicate these days but it's been done so many times before that it's getting beyond dull now.. Oh and for all the promise of some aspects of the series the last episode was truly abysmal; all about setting things up for the second series .

Overall - meh, typical unchallenging bland Netflix fare. A reasonably good idea that ends up trying too hard to appeal to the lucrative teenage audience and is more concerned with stringing the viewers along for as long as possible with an eye on being re-commisioned for future series, rather than just doing the basics of trying to tell a good story.

It wasn’t actually a Netflix series. But if you want one that is and better than HER, try Sex Education.

[my usenme changed?]

Finished this last night. Was sooooooo disappointed with that final episode.

[IanZG]

Finished this last night. Was sooooooo disappointed with that final episode.

Thought the show went downhill fast around the half way point in the season, but the final episode was good and almost closed things off well. Right until the final scene, which was beyond bullshit. Still, well worth a watch, a different twist on the mid to late 20s romantic story.

[Lush is the best medicine...]

Part way through series 2, it’s damn good

[keano7]

Just finished S2. Unnerving, twisty, suspense. Brilliant. Probably better than S1. Get watching.

[LallanaInPyjamas]

I've got a couple of episodes of S2 left. It started pretty terribly and we nearly gave up on it, but glad we didn't as the last few episodes have been brilliant.

The "you're basically Dexter" gag was brilliant; basically outright admitting they've copied the show 

The other characters are far more interesting than S1 for sure and I think Badgley has really grown into the role.

[ScottishKopite]

Finished series two last week it was not bad not as good as series one got fed up with Forty and Love.

[OneTouchFooty]

Didn't see S1 but I watched S2 in 2 days with the missus (who filled us on a few details previously) and really enjoyed it, though that Forty character got really fkin irritating by the end.

[UntouchableLuis]

It's ridiculous and trashy but so bloody entertaining. Think one more season will be enough. Thought the actress who played the 15 year old was very talented!

[CraigDS]

Finished the 2nd series last night. Really enjoyed it - probably not as good as the first but it still had some good twists that I didn’t see coming.

[McrRed]

I've got a couple of episodes of S2 left. It started pretty terribly and we nearly gave up on it, but glad we didn't as the last few episodes have been brilliant.

The "you're basically Dexter" gag was brilliant; basically outright admitting they've copied the show 

The other characters are far more interesting than S1 for sure and I think Badgley has really grown into the role.

I was glad they did this...it is basically Dexter-lite and because of this you can work out some of the twists beforehand. Still great entertainment and quite enjoyable.

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The bit that surprised me most was Forty ratting him out... Given that he was a murderer I thought he'd understand. Penultimate episode was fantastic - finale less so.

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[Damian V]

It's a bit crap, guilty pleasure-type of watch this. Enjoyed it nonetheless, but S2 was a bit over the top.

[LovelyCushionedHeader]

I was glad they did this...it is basically Dexter-lite and because of this you can work out some of the twists beforehand. Still great entertainment and quite enjoyable.

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The bit that surprised me most was Forty ratting him out... Given that he was a murderer I thought he'd understand. Penultimate episode was fantastic - finale less so.

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I think that was just a case of him showing his love/concern for his sister rather than caring about him being a murderer in general, but there was also a line he said about knowing what she was really like so maybe he knew more about her ways then was let on?

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[LallanaInPyjamas]

I was glad they did this...it is basically Dexter-lite and because of this you can work out some of the twists beforehand. Still great entertainment and quite enjoyable.

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The bit that surprised me most was Forty ratting him out... Given that he was a murderer I thought he'd understand. Penultimate episode was fantastic - finale less so.

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So true.

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I called Love killing Delilah (she's basically Deb from Season 6 onwards, and Delilah was La Guerta). Fincher is Batista, dumb cop in love with La Guerta who can't quite work it all out. 

As for Forty, he wasn't actually a murderer - it was Love who killed his babysitter, and he hinted he knew this. I suspect Love has killed much more people than she let on to Joe (maybe even her husband?!) and we'll find out more about that in S3!

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I'd rate this show much more if I'd never seen Dexter, but it's still v enjoyable - the Fear and Loathing episode was brilliantly done. Personally think the second season was much better than the first once it got going.

[Ciara (with a capital "C")]

I think I enjoyed this series more than the first in terms of the storyline.

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But some of it is just not believable enough. Killing multiple people and getting away with every single one. Her family owning the Police was convenient too.

And I didn't like the end bit, where he saw the neighbour. Guess that's the next series - would feel kind of samey.

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[The G in Gerrard]

Started watching this recently. Enjoyable.

[UntouchableLuis]

I think I enjoyed this series more than the first in terms of the storyline.

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But some of it is just not believable enough. Killing multiple people and getting away with every single one. Her family owning the Police was convenient too.

And I didn't like the end bit, where he saw the neighbour. Guess that's the next series - would feel kind of samey.

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I reckon the neighbout

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will have something to do with either Candice or GB from season 1. Candice might have left a note with someone to ensure Joe gets found out knowing she might end up dead if she pursued him.

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[killer-heels]

It was atrocious. The first season wasnt a masterpiece but it was enjoyable. This was awful.

[please, I have my reasons for it but...]

Netflix confirmed that it has been renewed for a third season!

[The G in Gerrard]

It was atrocious. The first season wasnt a masterpiece but it was enjoyable. This was awful.

Thought last couple of episodes were in particular good. Overall was decent though not as good as first.

[The G in Gerrard]

Netflix confirmed that it has been renewed for a third season!

No surprise. There's a lot of people talking about this show.

[Brian Blessed]

I think Netflix has some complex algorithm that says most shows should be on for three seasons to remain profitable.

It’s funny, I was thinking I’d like a crossover woth him getting hunted by Dexter, then they mentioned the man himself

In the next season I think he may have a mystery stalker who ends up being the Neighbours sister.

[Mark Walters]

Thought this was as good if not better than the first one, except...

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...the way they glossed over what was done about Delilah's body.  Did the Quinn family "take care" of it?

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