TV Series

[bondsman]

The Last Kingdom is very good. Based on Bernard Cromwell’s books. Prefer it to game of thrones.

 

[TheRemainsOfTheDave]

The Last Kingdom is very good. Based on Bernard Cromwell’s books. Prefer it to game of thrones.

I liked the first 2 series but not keen on the latest one, think it went in a different direction.

 

[Man_City_Loyal]

Just finished the stranger.

half way through the latest series for the following tv series

Better Call Saul s5
Narcos Mexico Season 2
Black Lightning season 3 (halted watching for now as it’s actually coming to Netflix next month)
The Flash s6
Hawaii 5-0 season 10, currently on latest episode on new season from the states.

believe Brooklyn 9/9 is back out now with a new series. Going to let that finish in the states before bulk watch he new series

 

[Coatigan]

Cracking start to the new series. Still my favourite show.

I can't do the waiting a week to watch the next one, so il hold off till all are out, then binge them in a few days.

 

[bondsman]

I liked the first 2 series but not keen on the latest one, think it went in a different direction.

Not got to 3 yet but I think it was made purely by Netflix without bbc involvement

 

[TheRemainsOfTheDave]

Not got to 3 yet but I think it was made purely by Netflix without bbc involvement

That rings a bell. I haven't heard anyone else comment about S3 so it may be just me.

 

[Dr Jacoby]

I’m watching the fourth season of Inside no.9.

The first two episodes were very well done.

I’ve come to expect a big twist at the end of each episode but ‘Bernie Clifton’s Dressing Room’ was particularly shocking.

I’m surprised the creators aren’t widely regarded as two of Britain’s most talented actors in comedy/drama/horror. They should appear more in cinema.

 

[Whymewhynot]

Just finished the stranger.

half way through the latest series for the following tv series

Better Call Saul s5
Narcos Mexico Season 2
Black Lightning season 3 (halted watching for now as it’s actually coming to Netflix next month)
The Flash s6
Hawaii 5-0 season 10, currently on latest episode on new season from the states.

believe Brooklyn 9/9 is back out now with a new series. Going to let that finish in the states before bulk watch he new series

Thanks for that.

 

[MillionMilesAway]

I’m watching the fourth season of Inside no.9.

The first two episodes were very well done.

I’ve come to expect a big twist at the end of each episode but ‘Bernie Clifton’s Dressing Room’ was particularly shocking.

I’m surprised the creators aren’t widely regarded as two of Britain’s most talented actors in comedy/drama/horror. They should appear more in cinema.

The dressing room one was one of the better ones, I thought.

Some are a bit strained. The first one of the new series telegraphed the ending a few minutes beforehand. Not seen the rest of this series yet.

 

[NeilYoungIsBack]

That rings a bell. I haven't heard anyone else comment about S3 so it may be just me.

Yes, it definitely has become a Netflix funded production.

One impact is a slight lengthening of the season - S3 has 10 episodes whereas S1/2 each had 8.

The TV script departs to an extent from the books but that was also the case with S1-2.

 

[TheRemainsOfTheDave]

Yes, it definitely has become a Netflix funded production.

One impact is a slight lengthening of the season - S3 has 10 episodes whereas S1/2 each had 8.

The TV script departs to an extent from the books but that was also the case with S1-2.

My problem with the show from S3 was ...

Spoiler

The women (and some of the men as well) looked like they were dressed for a comic-book convention, all dolled up and manicured hair, and they were too powerful. I know there were strong female leaders in that time, but they had to be warriors not feminists. It decided to try and fill the Game of Thrones sized hole so I just couldn't get through the first episode of S3. S1 was really good (it had a raw, desperate feel to it) but S2 dropped a level in my view. It started to write people too much as good and bad when in reality those times it was bad and bad. When you see statements such as S4 will be "bigger, bloodier and better", you know it's time to give up.

 

[somapop]

There was a new comedy (Sketch show?) mentioned on here a few pages back...can't find it or remember the name - few raved about it (Netflix I believe)?

 

[NeilYoungIsBack]

My problem with the show from S3 was ...

I'm quite interested in that period of history and there are obviously loads of inaccuracies and inconsistencies in the TV show but I still enjoy it.

There aren't many TV shows that all 4 of us (me, wife, 2 teenage kids) are happy to sit down and watch together and LK is one of them. I agree s1 was the best but I think the drop off isn't as pronounced as for some other Netflix hits (e.g. Stranger Things).

The problem for the Uhtred books/TV show is that he is confined to Anglo-Saxon England so each story ends up being quite similar. e.g. The Flashman books are much more interesting and fun because the main character can go and "affect" history in lots of different places - India, China, Wild West, Crimea, etc.

 

[Man_City_Loyal]

Thanks for that.

which bit?

 

[Cellarite]

Curb Your Enthusiasm. Larry David makes me piss.

 

[Barcon]

Just finished Righteous gemstones. Walton Goggins: "Who wants to suck an old mans dick"?

 

[bluemonkey71]

Hunters.... some classic take downs

 

[Exeter Blue I am here]

I just watched the first episode from season five of Better Call Saul. Top show.

I’m in love with Rhea Seehorn

 

[bennyboy]

Curb Your Enthusiasm. Larry David makes me piss.

Pussy tea.lol

 

[Zin 'messiah' Zimmer]

Curb Your Enthusiasm. Larry David makes me piss.

i genuinely think this series has been the best since ‘meet the blacks’

his chemistry with Leon is a classic double act at its best, along with Suzie (who is superb)...

i was in Hyde on Monday and there is actually a Mocha Joes coffee house (: