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

[John C]

Yellowjackets season two is very disappointing, seven episodes in and they could fit what happened into two episodes. Too many dream/hallucination scenes that just are too obvious and add nothing.

Yep, I jibbed it. I felt guilty doing so after such a first brilliant season but I just decided it wasn't worth the time imo.

[Baby Huey]

All six seasons of Gasmamman here. it's a Swedish remake of the Dutch series; Penoza. English subs included. Won't play on sites other than YT.

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4716466/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_8_nm_0_q_Gasmamman



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xvNXUK9jvpQ&t=511s&ab_channel=K.S.

[Baby Huey]

The Full Monty crew is back. This is streaming June 14, exclusively on Disney+.



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[Baby Huey]

Finished a re-watch of this last night. Worth a look.




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[afc tukrish]

Was scratching my head over this reference for a few minutes before it clicked.

You Swine!

Kind of lukewarm about the series as a whole...

The whole, show a scene, then backpedal time-wise to lead up to it, strangely drained a fair bit of tension, as did the

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culminating slaughters of the Leyras and Curtigas; if that was so simple, why not do it earlier, forgo the whole trip to Casablanca and get the Leyras out the way?

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The good elements from Gomorrah stylee were there, and Manuel was eerie as fuck and all...

[Buck Pete]

2 episodes into ITVx Thriller "Without Sin"

Stars Vicky McLure, who confronts the man convicted of killing her teenage daughter.

Pretty damn good as it happens.  Set in Nottingham it's quite gritty and the acting is top-notch.

[Buck Pete]

Kind of lukewarm about the series as a whole...

Yeah, I get you.  Think I am slightly warmer than you but not totally red hot.

I quite liked the little time skips, to be honest.

That ending looked to have made way for a second series but who knows (the shits).

[afc tukrish]

Yeah, I get you.  Think I am slightly warmer than you but not totally red hot.

I quite liked the little time skips, to be honest.

That ending looked to have made way for a second series but who knows (the shits).

Agree with that bit about the ending paving the way for a second series, although 'Ndrangheta branch will need some propping up on account of a plethora of roles being either ridiculously old or terminated...

Think the Emma's-got-it will/would be explored as well...

Quite enjoyed the Manuel and the Boys equals the Zetas angle, always regretted Narcos never exploring the Zetas in any depth at all...

[Buck Pete]

Quite enjoyed the Manuel and the Boys equals the Zetas angle, always regretted Narcos never exploring the Zetas in any depth at all...

Yeah, I thought that too about Manuel and his army.  Zeta's.

[Craig S]

2 episodes into ITVx Thriller "Without Sin"

Stars Vicky McLure, who confronts the man convicted of killing her teenage daughter.

Pretty damn good as it happens.  Set in Nottingham it's quite gritty and the acting is top-notch.

Charles in it was her father in This is England - who tried to rape her, who she then killed with a hammer.

[Jean Girard]

They confirmed a little while ago it wouldn't get a 2nd series. Was based on a book, so without source material they wouldn't go back in. Enjoyed the bits in Africa myself, if nothing else it continued the tour of how mental the world is away from the privileged northern Europeans the drugs were destined for. Made sense the Lynwoods had the more macguffin-ish storyline too if this was what the book was up to, was a bit silly in parts though.  One of the best shot series I've seen so was hard not to forgive a lot of it.

[RedSince86]

2 episodes into ITVx Thriller "Without Sin"

Stars Vicky McLure, who confronts the man convicted of killing her teenage daughter.

Pretty damn good as it happens.  Set in Nottingham it's quite gritty and the acting is top-notch.

Just finished Cracker on ITVx, what a fucking show and character.

Looks like a decent show on there called A Spy Among Friends, pretty decent cast to support Guy Pierce and Damian Lewis.

[red mongoose]

Looks like a decent show on there called A Spy Among Friends, pretty decent cast to support Guy Pierce and Damian Lewis.

I watched that a few months ago - it's very steady and well-made without knocking your socks off, if you know what I mean. Great performances by those two, though, really top-notch.

[Buck Pete]

They confirmed a little while ago it wouldn't get a 2nd series. Was based on a book, so without source material, they wouldn't go back in. Enjoyed the bits in Africa myself, if nothing else it continued the tour of how mental the world is away from the privileged northern Europeans the drugs were destined for. Made sense the Lynwoods had the more macguffin-ish storyline too if this was what the book was up to, was a bit silly in parts though.  One of the best shot series I've seen so was hard not to forgive a lot of it.

Ah no 2nd series.  Surprises me that

But yeah, all this makes sense mate.  I'm gonna grab the book on Kindle and read in on hols next week.

Charles in it was her father in This is England - who tried to rape her, who she then killed with a hammer.

Yep, Johnny Harris. A talented actor and screenwriter.

Really surprised by just how good the first 2 eps were.  Gonna watch the last 2 later.

[Hazell]

New Rian Johnson show, Poker Face, coming to Sky on May 26th. Stars Natasha Lyonne, has had rave reviews and is a Columbo-esque case of the week crime show.

This looks really good and is getting rave reviews. I love all of Rian Johnson's work too, right from Brick and Brothers Bloom to Knives Out 2 (I liked his Star Wars film too, I know a lot didn't but I'm not beholden to that franchise so maybe I had a different perspective).

[AndyMuller]

Started 'Beef' last night, first episode was funny but I've no idea how they will carry this premise on for a whole season.

[markedasred]

This looks really good and is getting rave reviews. I love all of Rian Johnson's work too, right from Brick and Brothers Bloom to Knives Out 2 (I liked his Star Wars film too, I know a lot didn't but I'm not beholden to that franchise so maybe I had a different perspective).

I've watched the first few of this and am impressed.

[AndyMuller]

Started 'Beef' last night, first episode was funny but I've no idea how they will carry this premise on for a whole season.

Enjoying this, the two leads (especially the woman) are mental.

[Buck Pete]

Started "The Steeltown Murders" last night

A period crime drama that jumps between 1973 to the early 2000s.  Based on a series of murders in South Wales in the early 70's and subsequent DNA evidence that reopened the case.

Stars Philip Glenister as the lead detective in the reopened case.    I do like stuff with the Glenister brothers in.

It's mad watching these murder shows from the 70's and suchlike.  No CCTV, dash cams, doorbell cams, social media, mobile phones or DNA analysis.  It must have been very difficult catching serious offenders compared with today.

[Crosby Nick]

Started "The Steeltown Murders" last night

A period crime drama that jumps between 1973 to the early 2000s.  Based on a series of murders in South Wales in the early 70's and subsequent DNA evidence that reopened the case.

Stars Philip Glenister as the lead detective in the reopened case.    I do like stuff with the Glenister brothers in.

It's mad watching these murder shows from the 70's and suchlike.  No CCTV, dash cams, doorbell cams, social media, mobile phones or DNA analysis.  It must have been very difficult catching serious offenders compared with today.

I always say/think that when watching stuff like this with my wife. She was watching a documentary the other day about the student from Hull who was murdered on her way home from a night out. It’s all pieces together and you can see the scumbag on CCTV both before and afterwards to the point that it was very conclusive. Back in the days before that, and before the advances in forensics how would you even know where to start?

[Kenny's Jacket]

Started "The Steeltown Murders" last night

A period crime drama that jumps between 1973 to the early 2000s.  Based on a series of murders in South Wales in the early 70's and subsequent DNA evidence that reopened the case.

Stars Philip Glenister as the lead detective in the reopened case.    I do like stuff with the Glenister brothers in.

It's mad watching these murder shows from the 70's and suchlike.  No CCTV, dash cams, doorbell cams, social media, mobile phones or DNA analysis.  It must have been very difficult catching serious offenders compared with today.

I thought of you when I saw the adverts for this youve mentioned liking Dramas based on real crimes. 
Ive got a few shows on at the moment but might get this on the list. If its good?

[Buck Pete]

I thought of you when I saw the adverts for this youve mentioned liking Dramas based on real crimes. 
Ive got a few shows on at the moment but might get this on the list. If its good?

Yeah, it's good so far mate.  Only watched the first ep though.  The heartbreak of one of the fathers of one of the murdered girls is very sad to watch.

Aside from the story, I love checking out the old cars, fashions, and stuff.

Smokey bars with on-duty CID blokes wearing sheepskin jackets, chugging whiskey. 

[Kenny's Jacket]

Yeah, it's good so far mate.  Only watched the first ep though.  The heartbreak of one of the fathers of one of the murdered girls is very sad to watch.

Aside from the story, I love checking out the old cars, fashions, and stuff.

Smokey bars with on-duty CID blokes wearing sheepskin jackets, chugging whiskey. 

Yeah I liked Life on Mars for that.

[red mongoose]

Yeah I liked Life on Mars for that.

Same, mate. "Endeavor" is another one.

[The G in Gerrard]

Poker Face. Any good?

[redk84]

Anyone else watching Silo on apple tv? really enjoyed the first two eps and interested to see where it's going.

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Only annoying thing was the name of one of the characters, if you know, you know

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I know!
Have watched the first 3 episodes and enjoying it
Music is Westworldy..
Concept is good

Has potential this one

Poker Face. Any good?

I enjoyed season 1 - the lead is a good actress
There is a main story and then a lot of filler episodes along the way, equally enjoyable, quite formulaic (spelling?)

[Hedley Lamarr]

Poker Face. Any good?

I watched three episodes, I'm not a fan but I imagine some people really liking it, I find it annoying.

[The G in Gerrard]

I enjoyed season 1 - the lead is a good actress
There is a main story and then a lot of filler episodes along the way, equally enjoyable, quite formulaic (spelling?)

She's great in Russian Doll.

I watched three episodes, I'm not a fan but I imagine some people really liking it, I find it annoying.

Ah okay. Will see once I've completed other stuff first.

[McSquared]

Poker Face. Any good?

Modern day columbo, but i watched it

[Lee1-6Liv]

We enjoyed Poker Face, something light-hearted and a bit different, the episode in the nursing home was probably my favourite.

[Barefoot Doctor]

I watched three episodes, I'm not a fan but I imagine some people really liking it, I find it annoying.

Also just did the first three and thought it was brilliant  different strokes.

[RedSince86]

We ended up watching 4 episodes last night of Poker Face, absolutely love it, this role was made for Natasha Lyonne, she's so good in it.

[The G in Gerrard]

Good stuff re Poker Face

[John C]

Started 'Beef' last night, first episode was funny but I've no idea how they will carry this premise on for a whole season.

Watch it all, there's some good fun in it.

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but fucking hell the ending is pure shite

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[Razors Razor]

Watching 'Colin from Accounts',very enjoyable Australian comedy.

Came in here to mention that, but catching up in the thread beforehand. Cracking little series with some proper belly laughs as well.

[Razors Razor]

Barry s4

Crap, didn't know they'd portion out the episodes

Anyhoot. First two was good, just as the show is. It's very very good.

Thought the 3rd series was awful compared to the first 2. Might jib it off then.

[Lee1-6Liv]

Watch it all, there's some good fun in it.

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but fucking hell the ending is pure shite

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Absolutely

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the last two episodes were so bad and out of character with the rest of the show

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[Hazell]

I watched three episodes, I'm not a fan but I imagine some people really liking it, I find it annoying.

I can see that. Though I like it.

Poker Face. Any good?

I'm about four episodes in and it's been really enjoyable so far, definitely worth watching at least the first two/three episodes to see if it's your kind of thing.

Nice surprise to see John Darnielle of the Mountain Goats in one of the episodes as well

[TepidT2O]

Ok, maybe a bit late to the game….

But I’ve just watched Squid Game

Just an utterly incredible programme. A work of genius

[AndyMuller]

Watch it all, there's some good fun in it.

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but fucking hell the ending is pure shite

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Yeah I’m about 7 episodes in and enjoying it a lot, the two leads are fantastic (especially the woman, she’s brilliant and fit).