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Lee1-6Liv · « **Reply #14000 on:** January 27, 2023, 03:12:39 pm »

Welcome to Chippendales is pretty good on Disney+ seems to be made on a tight budget but enjoyable none the less.

Ycuzz · « **Reply #14001 on:** January 27, 2023, 05:27:03 pm »

Quote from: frag on January 26, 2023, 12:11:33 am

Started Ozark earlier this week, got the last episode of season 1 to go. Really enjoying it so far.

It's a belter of a show. Think it has its own thread in here somewhere..

hepp!

Trada · « **Reply #14002 on:** January 27, 2023, 08:40:26 pm »

I enjoyed the first episode of the comedy series Extraordinary set in a world where everyone get a superpower when they reach 18

Still laugh thinking of the furneal parlor with the girl who has the super power to talk to the dead and get them to say what their last will and testament is.

And the dead person totally hates one of the relatives

And her party trick is to channel dead famous people like Hitler so they can take the piss out of him.

Almost a bit fleabag

Hedley Lamarr · « **Reply #14003 on:** January 28, 2023, 05:35:35 am »

The first couple of episodes of 'Shrinking' are a bit naff. Apple TV have had a few misfires of late, after churning out nothing but quality for a couple of years. Mosquito Coast, Shantaram and now this (although they also made Blackbird which is sublime).

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #14004 on:** January 28, 2023, 08:03:13 am »

Is Black Summer on Netflix ever returning or Kingdom?

Buck Pete · « **Reply #14005 on:** January 28, 2023, 10:02:53 am »

C4 drama “Light in the Hall” is a good one. Streaming on All4

Stars the lad who played Ramsey Bolton in GOT.

Set in rural Wales and a pretty much all quality Welsh cast. Including Joanna Scanlan and Alexandra Roach.

Watched some really good Welsh production crime dramas over the years. The moody landscapes often remind me of the Scandi Noir dramas that were so riviting.

red mongoose · « **Reply #14006 on:** January 28, 2023, 02:25:55 pm »

Quote from: The G in Gerrard on January 28, 2023, 08:03:13 am

Is Black Summer on Netflix ever returning or Kingdom?

It's criminally stupid that they haven't greenlit series three of that yet. Really frustrating.

Trada · « **Reply #14007 on:** January 29, 2023, 07:25:30 am »

Bing watched the rest of Extraordinary last night really enjoyed the show with some new ideals about superpowers and how people will use them.

It made by Hulu and on Disney+ but the show feel so british

So glad it's already been given a 2nd series.

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

TepidT2O · « **Reply #14008 on:** January 29, 2023, 07:47:37 pm »

Watched Lockwood and Co…

I found it really interesting…. Solid ghostly fun, I hope it gets a second series as there’s so much story to come out of it…

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #14009 on:** January 29, 2023, 09:13:10 pm »

Quote from: red mongoose on January 28, 2023, 02:25:55 pm

It's criminally stupid that they haven't greenlit series three of that yet. Really frustrating.

It's not likely now? Just saw season 2 was in 2020!?

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #14010 on:** January 29, 2023, 09:13:47 pm »

Fauda season 4 was good. Bit OTT last ten minutes mind

afc tukrish · « **Reply #14011 on:** January 30, 2023, 12:04:55 am »

Quote from: The G in Gerrard on January 29, 2023, 09:13:47 pm

Fauda season 4 was good. Bit OTT last ten minutes mind

Got last episode still to watch.

Agree, it's been good, still sticking to my general criticism that it's sense of place which was important to the other seasons was missing to an extent this year.

The way that Gabi's arc was handled was quite good, no Mary Sue nonsense there...

afc tukrish · « **Reply #14012 on:** January 30, 2023, 12:25:43 pm »

Quote from: The G in Gerrard on January 29, 2023, 09:13:47 pm

Fauda season 4 was good. Bit OTT last ten minutes mind

Spoiler

Sagi, the only guy who has sorted things with his woman, chilling in hos and sadly absent.
*BAM*

Steve, "my missus has left me, I'll save Sagi."
*BAM*

Eli, "my missus wants me to retire, I've told them I'm out, but I'll go."
*BAM*

Doron "All the women want me because I'm the Emperor of Scruff, I'll save everyone."
Couple lucky shots, then falls over from stab wound plus fifty billion cigs.

Shani, somewhat bored but wickedly hot, which presumably means her man whomever he may be stays out of her way, staggers out and collapses into the scrum.

OTT indeed...

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red mongoose · « **Reply #14013 on:** January 30, 2023, 02:28:16 pm »

Quote from: The G in Gerrard on January 29, 2023, 09:13:10 pm

It's not likely now? Just saw season 2 was in 2020!?

I looked around the interwebs and can't find any definitive answer, but there are people talking like it could still happen. We just don't know.

Nitramdorf · « **Reply #14014 on:** January 30, 2023, 09:24:26 pm »

All episodes of The New Statesman are on ITVX. Seems quite mild now compared to the current lot of Tory arseholes.

Ycuzz · « **Reply #14015 on:** January 31, 2023, 09:21:44 am »

Binged the three seasons of that Jack Ryan thingie..

First season was decent, had a few twists and turns - kept it interesting. Season 2 was like a drawn out 80s action movie - and not a good one. Season 3? Eh... ok-ish.

.adam · « **Reply #14016 on:** January 31, 2023, 02:35:30 pm »

Given up on Tulsa King after three episodes.

Stallone is horrifically wooden in it. Any attempt at a gag falls completely flat and there are some completely random scenes which add absolutely nothing to the plot.

Taylor Sheridan seems to be a bit hot in America at the moment and I suspect anything he makes gets good reviews from Americans regardless of its quality.

kaesarsosei · « **Reply #14017 on:** January 31, 2023, 04:07:34 pm »

Quote from: stara on January 26, 2023, 06:43:43 pm

Poker Face. Natasha Lyonne is brilliant and whodunnit stories are noirish enough for my taste.

Where are you watching this?

tubby · « **Reply #14018 on:** January 31, 2023, 05:06:16 pm »

The first two episodes of Physical 100 on Netflix were surprisingly watchable.

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #14019 on:** January 31, 2023, 06:54:59 pm »

Quote from: red mongoose on January 30, 2023, 02:28:16 pm

I looked around the interwebs and can't find any definitive answer, but there are people talking like it could still happen. We just don't know.

Be surprised now. It feels like ages.

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #14020 on:** January 31, 2023, 06:56:12 pm »

Quote from: afc turkish on January 30, 2023, 12:25:43 pm

Spoiler
Sagi, the only guy who has sorted things with his woman, chilling in hos and sadly absent.
*BAM*

Steve, "my missus has left me, I'll save Sagi."
*BAM*

Eli, "my missus wants me to retire, I've told them I'm out, but I'll go."
*BAM*

Doron "All the women want me because I'm the Emperor of Scruff, I'll save everyone."
Couple lucky shots, then falls over from stab wound plus fifty billion cigs.

Shani, somewhat bored but wickedly hot, which presumably means her man whomever he may be stays out of her way, staggers out and collapses into the scrum.

OTT indeed...
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All of that was obvious all the way through

Maya was my favourite this season

leinad · « **Reply #14021 on:** January 31, 2023, 07:40:54 pm »

Quote from: Trada on January 29, 2023, 07:25:30 am

Bing watched the rest of Extraordinary last night really enjoyed the show with some new ideals about superpowers and how people will use them.

It made by Hulu and on Disney+ but the show feel so british

So glad it's already been given a 2nd series.

I've just started this myself, liking it so far, it's giving me misfits vibes.

didi shamone · « **Reply #14022 on:** January 31, 2023, 07:42:39 pm »

Quote from: kaesarsosei on January 31, 2023, 04:07:34 pm

Where are you watching this?

His sitting room. But that's not important right now.

didi shamone · « **Reply #14023 on:** January 31, 2023, 07:45:25 pm »

Just finished "the man in the high castle". Thought it was absolutely epic. Brilliant acting, superb characters and the whole thing looks great too. Surprised I'd never heard of it until recently.

Lee1-6Liv · « **Reply #14024 on:** January 31, 2023, 09:14:05 pm »

Quote from: The G in Gerrard on January 31, 2023, 06:54:59 pm

Be surprised now. It feels like ages.

They did a feature length spin off in 2021 and that seems to be it. Pity because it was brilliant.

Wabaloolah · « **Reply #14025 on:** February 1, 2023, 08:00:41 pm »

Quote from: Hedley Lamarr on February 9, 2022, 05:51:12 pm

Borgen is back on Danish screens this Sunday and hits Netflix later this year. Can’t wait.

only just found this programme for some reason, half-way through the 2nd series, really enjoying it so far

red mongoose · « **Reply #14026 on:** February 2, 2023, 01:22:33 am »

Series 4 of "Fauda" fucking rules. Please don't make us wait another three years for the next one.

S · « **Reply #14027 on:** February 2, 2023, 10:24:41 pm »

Season one of The Mosquito Coast was pretty good. I’m sure I posted on here about it. Season two is absolutely dreadful. Genuinely one of the most boring shows I’ve seen. Depressingly dull.

Quote from: Wabaloolah on February 1, 2023, 08:00:41 pm

only just found this programme for some reason, half-way through the 2nd series, really enjoying it so far

The original seasons are brilliant. The Netflix reboot just wasn’t the same, even with the original actress.

Trada · « **Reply #14028 on:** February 4, 2023, 01:28:37 pm »

Quote from: S on February 2, 2023, 10:24:41 pm

Season one of The Mosquito Coast was pretty good. I’m sure I posted on here about it. Season two is absolutely dreadful. Genuinely one of the most boring shows I’ve seen. Depressingly dull.
The original seasons are brilliant. The Netflix reboot just wasn’t the same, even with the original actress.

the show has been cancelled

Trada · « **Reply #14029 on:** February 4, 2023, 07:39:34 pm »

Started to watch Pokerface it's strange sometimes she reminds me of columbo.

I'm sure at some point she is going to say "just one more thing"

Lee1-6Liv · « **Reply #14030 on:** February 4, 2023, 07:59:21 pm »

Quote from: S on February 2, 2023, 10:24:41 pm

Season one of The Mosquito Coast was pretty good. I’m sure I posted on here about it. Season two is absolutely dreadful. Genuinely one of the most boring shows I’ve seen. Depressingly dull.

Lasted two episodes of season 2 and gave up.

Currently watching Devs, enjoying it, the soundtrack is off the wall.

sheepfest · « **Reply #14031 on:** February 5, 2023, 12:06:52 am »

Watching Underground Railway on Prime and don't know how I missed this. Brutal but compelling.

Nitramdorf · « **Reply #14032 on:** February 5, 2023, 08:17:59 am »

Quote from: sheepfest on February 5, 2023, 12:06:52 am

Watching Underground Railway on Prime and don't know how I missed this. Brutal but compelling.

That's been on my list for ages but have to be in the right frame of mind to get through things like that as I get upset.

Have you seen The Good Lord Bird? It's very good, although hard to watch sometimes. Told through the eyes of an escaped slave who meets John Brown.

didi shamone · « **Reply #14033 on:** February 5, 2023, 09:03:02 am »

Quote from: Lee0-3Liv on February 4, 2023, 07:59:21 pm

Lasted two episodes of season 2 and gave up.

Currently watching Devs, enjoying it, the soundtrack is off the wall.

Devs is absolutely epic tv from start to finish. Enjoy

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #14034 on:** February 5, 2023, 09:11:58 am »

Binged watch Slow Horses season 1 this week. Brilliant. Is season 2 as good?

didi shamone · « **Reply #14035 on:** February 5, 2023, 09:17:57 am »

Quote from: The G in Gerrard on February 5, 2023, 09:11:58 am

Binged watch Slow Horses season 1 this week. Brilliant. Is season 2 as good?

Not much between them. It's more of the same which is all good.

BER · « **Reply #14036 on:** February 5, 2023, 11:11:27 am »

Had to turn The Ark off after five minutes the acting was that bad.

RedSince86 · « **Reply #14037 on:** February 5, 2023, 11:36:08 am »

Quote from: BER on February 5, 2023, 11:11:27 am

Had to turn The Ark off after five minutes the acting was that bad.

We were same but around 15 mins.

Truly awful from Syfy.

Egyptian36 · « **Reply #14038 on:** February 5, 2023, 12:59:06 pm »

Just finished watching Outer Range and my reaction after every episode is wtf is happening? and even if you watched the whole season 3 or 4 times your reaction will be the same, I have sooo many questions. Even after watching fan made theories about this show still I don't understand what the hole is or anything.

sheepfest · « **Reply #14039 on:** February 5, 2023, 03:58:09 pm »

Quote from: Nitramdorf on February 5, 2023, 08:17:59 am

That's been on my list for ages but have to be in the right frame of mind to get through things like that as I get upset.

Have you seen The Good Lord Bird? It's very good, although hard to watch sometimes. Told through the eyes of an escaped slave who meets John Brown.

Cheers and added to my list. I agree they can be tough to watch but they do grab my attention.