TV Series

[Bigga]

Isn't that a film?

Nah, this is a doc on Netflix.

 

[5 Hit Gibbon]

Watched the first 2 episodes of Your Honor last night. Good so far but I found it a bit unsettling.

 

[Bigga]

Watched the first 2 episodes of Your Honor last night. Good so far but I found it a bit unsettling.

Interesting as I've seen one or two on here say similar.

Why was it "unsettling"?

 

[Barcon]

Nah, this is a doc on Netflix.

That's weird. It's a 1hr 37min long film on my Netflix. I was going to watch it later today.

 

[ZenHalfTimeCrock]

Binge watching Luther. I had it down as yet another british cop drama like Inspector Morse, The Sweeney or Taggart or something, but gave it a go after a bird at work recomended it several times. Its brilliant, not suprised to see it in the bluemoon top 100.

What makes it different from more generic cop shows?

Very interested to read your answer, given that your user name suggests that you may be a fan of Twin Peaks.

 

[Double R]

What makes it different from more generic cop shows?

Very interested to read your answer, given that your user name suggests that you may be a fan of Twin Peaks.

Ha ha. Well spotted, good 'policing'. Its also my initials.

Its dark and gritty(sounds cliched I know). But I always struggle with anything that can pass as PG rated, and almost be shown on tv during day time. They feel watered down. Just my personal taste. I have The xfiles, Twin Peaks, Fargo and True Detective in my top 4 tv series, and Luther feels more at home along with these 4 than it would with The Bill.

 

[Bigga]

That's weird. It's a 1hr 37min long film on my Netflix. I was going to watch it later today.

It might be classed as a film documentary, then.

Either way, you'll enjoy it.

I ended up connecting some dots through it.

 

[ZenHalfTimeCrock]

Thanks for getting back to me so quickly Double R.

Am also an admirer of both Twin Peaks and True Detective and was blown away by what a brilliant job Lynch did 25 years down the road. The series ranks very high in my top 20.

Will definitely check out Luther at some point soon. It’s now currently in the queue behind Spiral (am on Season 6), Chernobyl, The Corner and Top of the Lake.

 

[RobMCFC]

Will definitely check out Luther at some point soon. It’s now currently in the queue behind Spiral (am on Season 6), Chernobyl, The Corner and Top of the Lake.

Chernobyl is simply astounding - one of those shows that even though you think you know what happened, it's riveting television for it's entire running time.

Should be on everybodys "to watch list".

 

[5 Hit Gibbon]

Interesting as I've seen one or two on here say similar.

Why was it "unsettling"?

I just felt a bit on edge when I was watching it. I think the way they put it together makes you feel a bit tense.

 

[mancity1]

There are so many good TV series around at the moment, sadly some are coming to an end and there will be a void to fill, but i really like (and love in some cases) the below series

Breaking Bad - Concludes the coming series - starts August 2013
Dexter - Concludes the coming series - Starts June 2013
Homeland - ongoing - next series September 2013
Boardwalk Empire - 4th series announced - no date as yet
The Walking Dead - ongoing - 4th series announced - no date yet
Game of Thrones - currently in series 3 - announced for 4 (also 5 and 6)
Hannibal - first series ongoing - announced for second series more planned
Luther - 3rd series announced - late 2013
Sherlock - 3rd series announced - late 2013
24 - new series announced - 2014

Anymore i should be watching or have missed off??

Beverley Hillbillies , Number 96 , Batman , Cool McCool , Wacky Races , Aunty Jack.

 

[Double R]

Thanks for getting back to me so quickly Double R.

Am also an admirer of both Twin Peaks and True Detective and was blown away by what a brilliant job Lynch did 25 years down the road. The series ranks very high in my top 20.

Will definitely check out Luther at some point soon. It’s now currently in the queue behind Spiral (am on Season 6), Chernobyl, The Corner and Top of the Lake.

Chernobyl is mind blowing, and in my top 20. You will love it.
Will have to check out those other 3 you mentioned.
There arent many episodes of Luther, watched series 4 last night, and its only a 2 parter, so its not too much of a slog. Only about 20 episodes I think, all of them 2 parters after series 1. So you can watch 2 parts inbetween watching other things, then come back a few days later and watch another 2.

 

[Bigga]

I just felt a bit on edge when I was watching it. I think the way they put it together makes you feel a bit tense.

I suppose.

There's layers of stuff happening and all the dynamics to think about.

I think you'll enjoy it.

 

[ZenHalfTimeCrock]

Will have to check out those other 3 you mentioned.

Spiral is (so far) the only police drama that has - apart from The Wire - never given me any occasion to suspend disbelief.

What happened to Sarkozy yesterday almost sounds like a plot line from the series.

It can take a couple of episodes to get into but all 8 seasons of Spiral can be watched for free on the BBC iPlayer.

 

[mccity]

Started watching Wandavision.


It's alright. My biggest praise is that it's easy to watch. Some of the constant references feel a bit fan service like, and some characters seem a bit like fan avatars.

Some of the humour really hits the mark. The characters are really endearing.

Spoiler

Not a fan of Agnes being a villain. I think Hahn is a fantastic comedian; she was a genuine delight on screen. But I can't buy her as a bad guy. Maybe I'll have a change of heart after the finale.

Some of the early episodes were delightfully unsettling. I really enjoyed that aspect.

 

[SidJames]

I really enjoyed Vikings.

Was gutted it is finished.

One of those i never bothered with. Then binged watched during lockdown.

 

[FantasyIreland]

I really enjoyed Vikings.

Was gutted it is finished.

One of those i never bothered with. Then binged watched during lockdown.

The Last Kingdom will be right up your street then.

 

[BlueMoonAcrossThePond]

A very underrated and oft overlooked TV series which I very much enjoyed - Counterpart.

It's a science fiction piece set on earth where... well, I'm not going to spoil it for you.

Watch the first episode or two of Counterpart on Amazon Prime - you'll likely be hooked if you're a sci-fi fan.

 

[NeilYoungIsBack]

Number 96 , Aunty Jack.

Crikey, I haven't heard mention of those two shows in years.

Currently watching Offspring on Netflix here in the UK. Very very funny (only seen season 1 so please don't say it falls off a cliff). I think it is set in Fitzroy.

Best show I've seen in ages.

 

[FantasyIreland]

Watched the pilot of the new Superman series,i reckon its got potential.

Good to see TWD back too.