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The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #14480 on:** May 26, 2023, 06:07:16 pm »

Quote from: redk84 on May 26, 2023, 03:31:28 pm

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.

Quote from: Hedley Lamarr on May 26, 2023, 04:27:24 pm

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 · « **Reply #14481 on:** May 26, 2023, 07:36:11 pm »

Quote from: The G in Gerrard on May 26, 2023, 01:41:29 pm

Poker Face. Any good?

Modern day columbo, but i watched it

Lee1-6Liv · « **Reply #14482 on:** May 26, 2023, 09:17:47 pm »

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

Barefoot Doctor · « **Reply #14483 on:** May 26, 2023, 11:46:55 pm »

Quote from: Hedley Lamarr on May 26, 2023, 04:27:24 pm

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 · « **Reply #14484 on:** May 27, 2023, 08:09:22 am »

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 · « **Reply #14485 on:** May 27, 2023, 11:29:30 am »

Good stuff re Poker Face

John C · « **Reply #14486 on:** May 27, 2023, 08:31:02 pm »

Quote from: AndyMuller on May 23, 2023, 09:05:25 am

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.

Spoiler

but fucking hell the ending is pure shite

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Razors Razor · « **Reply #14487 on:** May 27, 2023, 11:39:15 pm »

Quote from: Tobelius on April 12, 2023, 01:09:40 pm

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 · « **Reply #14488 on:** May 27, 2023, 11:43:46 pm »

Quote from: Ycuzz on April 20, 2023, 07:55:25 am

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 · « **Reply #14489 on:** May 28, 2023, 10:57:46 am »

Quote from: John C on May 27, 2023, 08:31:02 pm

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

Spoiler
but fucking hell the ending is pure shite
[close]

Absolutely

Spoiler

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

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Hazell · « **Reply #14490 on:** May 28, 2023, 09:45:31 pm »

Quote from: Hedley Lamarr on May 26, 2023, 04:27:24 pm

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.

Quote from: The G in Gerrard on May 26, 2023, 01:41:29 pm

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 · « **Reply #14491 on:** May 29, 2023, 07:05:19 pm »

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 · « **Reply #14492 on:** May 30, 2023, 09:09:42 am »

Quote from: John C on May 27, 2023, 08:31:02 pm

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

Spoiler
but fucking hell the ending is pure shite
[close]

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).

Jean Girard · « **Reply #14493 on:** May 31, 2023, 07:06:50 pm »

Not sure I've been more excited for anything than I am for the Gallow's Pole tonight.

Hedley Lamarr · « **Reply #14494 on:** May 31, 2023, 07:15:51 pm »

Quote from: Jean Girard on May 31, 2023, 07:06:50 pm

Not sure I've been more excited for anything than I am for the Gallow's Pole tonight.

Darn tootin. It looks ace.

WhereAngelsPlay · « **Reply #14495 on:** May 31, 2023, 08:17:04 pm »

It's a shame that Turgoose is in it to suck the life out of every scene he's in.

duvva 💅 · « **Reply #14496 on:** May 31, 2023, 08:56:52 pm »

Shane Meadows rarely misses so also looking forward to this, but sounds quite different from his usual fare

AndyInVA · « **Reply #14497 on:** June 1, 2023, 11:50:25 am »

All three seasons of Ted Lasso are absolutely charming.

Really enjoyed it. Similar type feel to The Detectorists for a simple story well told by mostly nice lovable characters.

Apparently there will be no more and it leaves on a high.

Kenny's Jacket · « **Reply #14498 on:** June 1, 2023, 12:17:40 pm »

Thanks to Armchair expert for starting the thread, Ive just finished watching Guilt. A great show all available on iplayer or uktv

Thought Id post in here as it deserves more attention.

A comedy drama set in Scotland starring Mark Bonner

Nitramdorf · « **Reply #14499 on:** June 2, 2023, 10:59:08 am »

The 4th and final series of Jack Ryan is out on June 30th. Didnt realise that was ending, been pretty impressed with it in general.

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #14500 on:** June 2, 2023, 11:02:33 am »

Quote from: Agent99 on May 4, 2023, 12:24:02 pm

Anyone missing Mindhunter should give Through the Darkness a go on Netflix. In a similar vein and deals with the formation of a Behavioural Analysis Team in South Korea.

Watched this. Was good..had some naff moments but overall was enjoyable.

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #14501 on:** June 2, 2023, 11:02:57 am »

Quote from: Nitramdorf on June 2, 2023, 10:59:08 am

The 4th and final series of Jack Ryan is out on June 30th. Didnt realise that was ending, been pretty impressed with it in general.

Great. This is excellent. Looking forward to it.

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #14502 on:** June 2, 2023, 11:03:48 am »

Quote from: Hazell on May 28, 2023, 09:45:31 pm

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

Might give it a go this weekend and watch with the Mrs.

Casta · « **Reply #14503 on:** June 2, 2023, 12:12:26 pm »

Binged through ' The English' , thought it was fantastic, Emily Blunt so good in this

Kenny's Jacket · « **Reply #14504 on:** June 4, 2023, 08:07:42 am »

For my next Instalment of British Dramas that everyone as probably already seen or wont be watching.

Malpractice on ITV is pretty good, Medical drama with and interesting plotline and stars the wonderful Niamh Algar.
Only 5 episodes so its well paced too.

afc tukrish · « **Reply #14505 on:** June 4, 2023, 10:56:13 pm »

Just watched first episode of Shoresy, spin-off of Letterkenny...

If you liked the one, the spin-off will be right up your alley...

Buck Pete · « **Reply #14506 on:** June 5, 2023, 12:57:53 pm »

Quote from: Jean Girard on May 31, 2023, 07:06:50 pm

Not sure I've been more excited for anything than I am for the Gallow's Pole tonight.

Any good?

The G in Gerrard · « **Reply #14507 on:** June 5, 2023, 01:37:32 pm »

Quote from: Buck Pete on June 5, 2023, 12:57:53 pm

Any good?

Thought it wasn't anything special myself..not much happened in first episode imo.

Baby Huey · « **Reply #14508 on:** June 5, 2023, 05:08:30 pm »

Quote from: afc tukrish on June 4, 2023, 10:56:13 pm

Just watched first episode of Shoresy, spin-off of Letterkenny...

If you liked the one, the spin-off will be right up your alley...

Did not know about this. Will be checking it out. Ta.

afc tukrish · « **Reply #14509 on:** June 5, 2023, 08:48:44 pm »

Quote from: Baby Huey on June 5, 2023, 05:08:30 pm

Did not know about this. Will be checking it out. Ta.

Really enjoyed it, they did the in-joke mockery of hockey/men better than well, the recurring gags are still funny in the last episode, the women are deployed in plentiful objectifying slo-mos, but are the bosses of the men.

Quite a few good laugh aloud moments...

AndyInVA · « **Reply #14510 on:** **Yesterday** at 11:03:26 am »

watched a couple of episodes of FUBAR with old man Arnie in it, playing himself basically but older

basic fun watchable action drama family entertainment

Claire. · « **Reply #14511 on:** **Yesterday** at 01:22:20 pm »

Binged Half Bad on Netflix over the last day(!) - it's about witches but not the usual kinda story, quite gory at times and had some really good visual effects. Hope it comes back for S2!

Nitramdorf · « **Reply #14512 on:** **Yesterday** at 04:55:44 pm »

Anyone seen the trailer for the new/old Blackadder unseen pilot on Gold next week? Had no idea there was one till recently, apparently it was lost. In the 5 second clip I've seen he is much more like Edmund from Blackadder 2, than the one he ended up playing in the first Blackadder.

markedasred · « **Reply #14513 on:** **Yesterday** at 10:28:41 pm »

Quote from: AndyInVA on June 1, 2023, 11:50:25 am

All three seasons of Ted Lasso are absolutely charming.

Really enjoyed it. Similar type feel to The Detectorists for a simple story well told by mostly nice lovable characters.

Apparently there will be no more and it leaves on a high.

Feelgood amusing telly is a bit of a rarity, but this hits the spot, regardless of peoples interest in Football or not, which is unusual to write in a football forum.