TV Series

[Out on blue 6]

I know there's a few on here who watch so heads up on the 8th and final series of superior French Police show Spiral starting on 2nd January on BBC 4. Brilliant programme

 

[Barcon]

I know there's a few on here who watch so heads up on the 8th and final series of superior French Police show Spiral starting on 2nd January on BBC 4. Brilliant programme

Excellent. Cheers.

 

[Chippy_boy]

I am sure it will have been mentioned many times in the thread already, but just in case anyone missed it, it has to be said that Chernobyl is IMO perhaps the best TV mini-series' ever produced. It truly is a masterpiece. Not only the story, which is incredible, but the script, the acting, but above all the cinematography. It's the *feel* of the whole thing with the drab sepia colours, the sets, the clothes, the cars etc. It is mesmerising and is a work of cinematographic art, it really is. If it was a film, it would have swept up at the Oscars.

 

[Chippy_boy]

On a different vein, Hinterland has been an enjoyable binge watch.

 

[Mr. Wednesday]

I am sure it will have been mentioned many times in the thread already, but just in case anyone missed it, it has to be said that Chernobyl is IMO perhaps the best TV mini-series' ever produced. It truly is a masterpiece. Not only the story, which is incredible, but the script, the acting, but above all the cinematography. It's the *feel* of the whole thing with the drab sepia colours, the sets, the clothes, the cars etc. It is mesmerising and is a work of cinematographic art, it really is. If it was a film, it would have swept up at the Oscars.

Agreed, it's not something you can truly 'enjoy' as such, given the harrowing real-life event, but as a TV spectacle it is fantastic and compelling viewing.

 

[Bigga]

I know there are loads of hospital programmes on TV, but I feel 'The Surgeon's Cut' is exceptional. On Netflix without much fanfare, but certainly worth a look.

There are some amazing pioneers out there.

 

[Coatigan]

I can't believe it's taken me this long to discover Schitt's Creek.

tried 2 episodes, just couldn't see anything in it at all. lots of people seem to rate it, it just didn't do it for me

 

[NeilYoungIsBack]

tried 2 episodes, just couldn't see anything in it at all. lots of people seem to rate it, it just didn't do it for me

It took 4, possibly, 5 episodes before we really got into it. Now we're in deep.

 

[Exeter Blue I am here]

1 episode left of season 2 of The Mandalorian. Been quality. Easily the best spin off I’ve seen from the Star Wars stable......

 

[TonyM]

Big Mouth on Netflix is very good.

 

[Bill Walker]

I can't believe it's taken me this long to discover Schitt's Creek.

A good laugh once you get into the characters.

 

[Dirty Harry]

Been watching " Absentia", quite enjoyable actually, bit like "Blind-Spot" if you like that kind of thing.

 

[ultimateharold]

First 3 eps of The Expanse s5 are up on Amazon.

 

[mexico1970]

I am sure it will have been mentioned many times in the thread already, but just in case anyone missed it, it has to be said that Chernobyl is IMO perhaps the best TV mini-series' ever produced. It truly is a masterpiece. Not only the story, which is incredible, but the script, the acting, but above all the cinematography. It's the *feel* of the whole thing with the drab sepia colours, the sets, the clothes, the cars etc. It is mesmerising and is a work of cinematographic art, it really is. If it was a film, it would have swept up at the Oscars.

Downloading it now, sounds my type of thing bud.

 

[ultimateharold]

Downloading it now, sounds my type of thing bud.

Set a night aside and blast through it!

 

[Bill Walker]

Downloading it now, sounds my type of thing bud.

It just reminds you how depressingly cuntish the Russian government is ....almost as bad as the Chinese.

 

[RobMCFC]

I am sure it will have been mentioned many times in the thread already, but just in case anyone missed it, it has to be said that Chernobyl is IMO perhaps the best TV mini-series' ever produced. It truly is a masterpiece. Not only the story, which is incredible, but the script, the acting, but above all the cinematography. It's the *feel* of the whole thing with the drab sepia colours, the sets, the clothes, the cars etc. It is mesmerising and is a work of cinematographic art, it really is. If it was a film, it would have swept up at the Oscars.

Spot on with all of that.

I can also recommend the book "Chernobyl: History of a Tragedy" by Serhii Plokhy, which I read earlier this year. Goes into great detail regarding the events that led up to the tragedy, what actually happened and the long-term effects. An engrossing read.

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[Chippy_boy]

Spot on with all of that.

I can also recommend the book "Chernobyl: History of a Tragedy" by Serhii Plokhy, which I read earlier this year. Goes into great detail regarding the events that led up to the tragedy, what actually happened and the long-term effects. An engrossing read.

Amazon product ASIN B07C4W7HHZ

Thanks for this. I will buy this and have a read over the Christmas break.

 

[RobMCFC]

Thanks for this. I will buy this and have a read over the Christmas break.

No worries, I'm sure you will enjoy it. The only disappointment was that something that happened in the series obviously didn't happen - this in no way detracts from the series as we have to accept that sometimes events have to be changed for narrative flow. I found the book really good in terms of filling in the background of some of the main characters - particularly Viktor Bryukhanov, the director of the plant, and the way the Soviet system contributed to the disaster.

 

[Cellarite]

What’s Narcos Mexico like anyone?

I’m coming towards the end of series 3 of the original Narcos. I miss the personality that Escobar gave the first two series, but the third is still very good.