TV Series

[hilts]

I guess it's each to their own but Lost was good up until the final series and the ending was absolutely atrocious. The Leftovers I've tried twice now and there won't be a third chance, it just seemed a ridiculous plot and don't get me started on the mute smokers.

In comparison, Fringe is a classic and is superb, beginning to end.

Tbh I really judge anyone who doesn't like The Leftovers.

From you I'm getting the word X Factor:-)

 

[Roger Mellie]

Enjoyed the 1st season with being a fan of the games

 

[Franny 1234]

Finished Boat Story on the BBC last night. Rubbish. I think its classed as "Dark comedy" where it has a really unfunny narrator

Couldn't carry on after 10 mins into the second episode. Shame as I like several of the actors in it. Total drizzle

 

[ell]

Couldn't carry on after 10 mins into the second episode. Shame as I like several of the actors in it. Total drizzle

I saw the advert and thought oh this looks decent. Honestly, a load of shit.

 

[ballbag]

I very much liked LOST and The Leftovers.

Looking for a new series to start and a few over time on here have mentioned - Fringe.
Most recently yourself and you are giving it huge praise.

Watched the first 2 episodes and I presume it hugely improves? Ha.
It’s pretty corny so far. I’m happy to go along with the silliness but I’m hoping it gets a bit better? I’ll stick with it though.

It’s sort of like the X-Files.

Not watched Fringe for a while, but I remember the earlier episodes being more focused on a 'monster of the week' formulaic kinda thing whilst introducing the main characters. Then it got awesome and stayed that way.

 

[GX Blue]

Not watched Fringe for a while, but I remember the earlier episodes being more focused on a 'monster of the week' formulaic kinda thing whilst introducing the main characters. Then it got awesome and stayed that way.

That’s exactly what I was hoping.
Nice one.
I’ll stick with it.

 

[ballbag]

That’s exactly what I was hoping.
Nice one.
I’ll stick with it.

I think the main story arc takes off proper in season 2 but they plant the seeds through the first season.

 

[heslops barnet]

my current favourites…

Lawman Bass Reeves
Fargo Series 5
Slow Horses Season 3

 

[Snape]

my current favourites…

Lawman Bass Reeves
Fargo Series 5
Slow Horses Season 3

I'm also really enjoying watching Fargo series 5. The characters are well portrayed, and the writing is back to being as sharp as ever, after the disappointing series 4. It is a gripping and enjoyable watch.

 

[heslops barnet]

I'm also really enjoying watching Fargo series 5. The characters are well portrayed, and the writing is back to being as sharp as ever, after the disappointing series 4. It is a gripping and enjoyable watch.

Defo……4 was a great disappointment

January….new True Detective premiers

 

[Bigga]

I very much liked LOST and The Leftovers.

Looking for a new series to start and a few over time on here have mentioned - Fringe.
Most recently yourself and you are giving it huge praise.

Watched the first 2 episodes and I presume it hugely improves? Ha.
It’s pretty corny so far. I’m happy to go along with the silliness but I’m hoping it gets a bit better? I’ll stick with it though.

It’s sort of like the X-Files.

'Fringe' is one of my favourite shows ever. 'Walter' is a HOOT for one!

But, that aside, the first series does run into formulaic issues as it tries to keep viewers on-side and within a trusted framework.

It's genius comes when it leaves that space after the first series and becomes more adventurous in its thought process.

I like shows that are not afraid to be different.

 

[Bigga]

Not watched Fringe for a while, but I remember the earlier episodes being more focused on a 'monster of the week' formulaic kinda thing whilst introducing the main characters. Then it got awesome and stayed that way.

Just read yours as I was reading and posting along.

Your review was simple and very accurate.

 

[RobMCFC]

Try watching Archive 81.

Watched it earlier this year. A very interesting premise and well executed.

 

[BlueMoonAcrossThePond]

I enjoyed this a lot, it's a pity it got cancelled

Netflix keeps cancelling the shows I like :-(.

 

[BlueMoonAcrossThePond]

A lot of great new shows exclusively on Hulu. Guess it's time for me to subscribe.

 

[SamBlue]

Watched it earlier this year. A very interesting premise and well executed.

And really good ending for a Season 2, but Netflix suits blinked.

 

[beehive_bob]

I like my European crime series and just started the new French series Blood Coast on Netflix. Promising.

 

[SamBlue]

I like my European crime series and just started the new French series Blood Coast on Netflix. Promising.

I'll need to give it a try, my issues with French TV shows is I compare them all to Engrenages and naturally they all fade in comparison to it.
I've just finished a decent Swedish 6-part crime-drama, A Nearly Normal Family.

 

[doots]

For All Mankind on apple Tv.
Not quite bingeable but easy watching.

 

[urban genie]

'Fringe' is one of my favourite shows ever. 'Walter' is a HOOT for one!

But, that aside, the first series does run into formulaic issues as it tries to keep viewers on-side and within a trusted framework.

It's genius comes when it leaves that space after the first series and becomes more adventurous in its thought process.

I like shows that are not afraid to be different.

I loved fringe and watched it because I had enjoyed Person of Interest with Jim Caviezel and Michael Emerson and someone recomended that as similar but better.

I loved both tbf but fringe was slightly more fun.