TV Series

Stumbled onto the Count of Monte Cristo. The story line is great, very much in keeping with the book. Acting was fine and the pace good.

If you want a revenge adventure set in the 1800s then give it a go.
 
chesterbells said:
100%, couldn’t agree more. That dilution due to success/financial imperative, is the biggest single issue with tv series I think.
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Re Severance, I think the final episode of the series will answer a lot of questions but not all.

I think it’s so clever and involving that it’s worth keeping going for at least another series so I’m sure they’ll keep us on the hook by satisfying most of our questions but leaving us wanting answers, or more depth on others.

I only got to maybe series 2 of Lost before I gave up many years ago. Severance is on such a different level to Lost the only way it can disappoint is if it goes completely bonkers and silly. And yes, I’m fully aware that the story and concept is totally out there but the cinematography of some episodes and the tension building storylines have really got me all in.
 
BlueMoonAcrossThePond said:
Banshee
A pseudo police drama along the lines of The Shield
A lot of violence.
An unbelievable (but not over-the-top so) plot

I like Banshee and if you liked "The Shield" I think you'll like Banshee too.
7.5/10
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One of the best series I've watched, binged it in 2 days...all action, not drawn out to boredom like many ;)
 
Bigga said:
Personally, the last two posts are what I'm looking for. Not a breakdown of the story, but how things are coming across on screen and then I can decide whether it's a good fit for what might engage me.

I know it's different for everyone, but I find the above useful analysis.
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For me it’s either great or shit…….no explanation given :-)
 
Stephen230 said:
I’ve been watching ‘Fool Me Once’ with the lovely Michelle Keegan.

If you’ve seen any of the previous series that Netflix have adapted from Harlan Coben’s mystery novels, you’ll know exactly what you’re getting.

Never going to be in anyone’s all time top 10s but harmless enough fun for me.

One thing that just dawned on me after about 50 years though, is how shit an actress Joanna Lumley has always been.
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Watched it for her. Couldn’t get past first episode as it was bobbins but I had a nice wank to it.
 
In previous series I’ve really enjoyed The Bay. Found this series very very bland and just felt like a rinse and repeat of the previous ones. Given up after 2 episodes.
 
willipp said:
In previous series I’ve really enjoyed The Bay. Found this series very very bland and just felt like a rinse and repeat of the previous ones. Given up after 2 episodes.
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It was that formulaic I thought I'd seen it before
 
Saddleworth2 said:
I don't think I can remember a time when there was so little new and quality to watch. I have binned off Nextflix and Now for the foreseeable future. Honestly, YouTube has more engaging stuff on than mainstream TV.
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I agree, got premium now, including YouTube music.
 
The Ruth Ellis story.
Thought it was good and very interesting if you've never delved into her life/death
 
chesterbells said:
Anyone else keeping up with S2 of Severance? Only 2 episodes left and a ridiculous number of loose ends. I mean it’s good to leave the audience in limbo a little, but this series is pushing it, just a tad.

I’m minded of the ‘it’s better to travel hopefully than arrive’ phrase, because I’ve a nagging feeling that when all is finally said and done, be it in a fortnight or whenever the last series wraps if there is more to come, I have that ‘meh, is that it?’ feeling.
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Just rewatched season 1 and raced through season 2. I think the nature of the show is that it's going to leave some things unexplained and for good reason - ie what kind of explanation can they have for what the data is they are refining that will make sense and be satisfying? Although now I've written that I've remembered they've been setting up the Cold Harbor thing so maybe there will be some resolution (i'm thinking they are refining people's memories and removing trauma - thus explaining Ms Casey's demeanour).

For me I'm just enjoying spending time with the characters and seeing how they will develop the religious angle more - i'm picking up hints of Christianity, Mormonism and Scientology.

The atmosphere and vibe of this show has been spot on - when they take you out of the white hallways it still feels like care and attention is being paid and I've loved all the little subplots like Ricken and Mark's relationship as innie and outie. Major props for the theme music as well which is perfect.

This, slow horses and season one of ted lasso are worth a month or two of apple tv subscription to binge
 
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