TV Series

[mexico1970]

Was it Quinn Martin production?

Hahahahaha yes it was mate.

There was always some funky porn guitar playing in the background that lowered it's volume to announce Ernest Borgnine or some other legend from the love boat or High Chaparral :)

 

[Stoned Rose]

Re-watching White Gold.

Still top and Linzey Cocker (Sam) is still the ultimate girl next door.

 

[stonie]

I found it a hard watch. A poor Ozark rip-off.

I only lasted 20 mins then binned it off

 

[waspish]

You watch so many shows with fbi, police in them why are they all thick as fuck? No exits never covered, they shout “police” or “FBI” while they are 20 metres away just to chase them! Oh and this talking people down when they’ve killed people instead of just shooting them!

Bet the real fbi police think it’s a pile of shite..

 

[Pontypool Blue]

Just finished first series of Invasion (Apple TV)
Its garbage, pointless and slow. I watched it to the end of the series in case it finished with big finale which it doesn't.
I'm a sucker when it comes to a series - if it's not going well I persevere thinking surely it's got to improve and then if it doesn't It's a case of I've started may as well finish.
I will not be watching S2
Avoid!

 

[Pontypool Blue]

Series 3 of Foundation starts this weekend can't wait.
Best series I've seen for a long while - just epic and breathtaking in scale and how it comes across on a big TV.

 

[waspish]

Just finished first series of Invasion (Apple TV)
Its garbage, pointless and slow. I watched it to the end of the series in case it finished with big finale which it doesn't.
I'm a sucker when it comes to a series - if it's not going well I persevere thinking surely it's got to improve and then if it doesn't It's a case of I've started may as well finish.
I will not be watching S2
Avoid!

Season 3 is out later this year and thought it was alright

 

[Bigga]

Just finished first series of Invasion (Apple TV)
Its garbage, pointless and slow. I watched it to the end of the series in case it finished with big finale which it doesn't.
I'm a sucker when it comes to a series - if it's not going well I persevere thinking surely it's got to improve and then if it doesn't It's a case of I've started may as well finish.
I will not be watching S2
Avoid!

Second series didn't really move the needle that much to be fair.

 

[mexico1970]

Just finished first series of Invasion (Apple TV)
Its garbage, pointless and slow. I watched it to the end of the series in case it finished with big finale which it doesn't.
I'm a sucker when it comes to a series - if it's not going well I persevere thinking surely it's got to improve and then if it doesn't It's a case of I've started may as well finish.
I will not be watching S2
Avoid!

Just watched a trailer and giving it a swerve might be a good idea.

 

[MellowJoe]

Half way through Sandman series 2, it's alright you know, plenty of lines lifted straight from the comics.. I wonder if they'll go all the way, what with the author getting embroiled in some rape allegations or whatever, wouldn't surprise me if it doesn't do a series 3

 

[SamTheGuru]

First 2 episode's of Squid Games 3 are pretty good. Can't wait to watch the rest.

Going to save it for a binge watch I think. Does the story pick up at any point? Or is it another Series 2?

 

[mackenzie]

Going to save it for a binge watch I think. Does the story pick up at any point? Or is it another Series 2?

It's not bad. Quite enjoyed it.
Definitely not another series 2 and has an "ending" of sorts. Probably because it's being Americanised for another release over there. Whether it's going to be a different take, or a continuation of the last one remains to be seen I think.

 

[SamTheGuru]

It's not bad. Quite enjoyed it.
Definitely not another series 2 and has an "ending" of sorts. Probably because it's being Americanised for another release over there. Whether it's going to be a different take, or a continuation of the last one remains to be seen I think.

Don't get me wrong. I thought Series 2 was quite raw and jumped straight into it. Just felt like they were cramming storylines around it, especially the start and the last 2-3 episodes. (I am trying to speak in code here to refrain from spoilers obviously).

I can see it being sold off as the guy behind it has said there will be no more after this series.

 

[Kompany Car]

I didn't know that and Mrs and I are casually watching it, but is it for the better? (I thought I was going out of my head thinking it was advertised on BBC years ago)

It just looks much more polished and bigger scale, it doesn't drop in quality.

 

[Kompany Car]

We've just started the Americans and are enjoying things so far.

Recently watched that, it was OK, it did get a bit repetitive after the 3rd season though. Feel like I can understand conversational russian after watching it.

 

[mrbelfry]

Quite liked Season 2 of Squid Game but it is a Part One and Season 3 is Part Two. I thought it was pretty good - a couple of things didn't land for example the trans characters transness didn't really get explored except to demonstrate how different she was to the other women in the game which I suspect was the opposite point to the one they were trying to make.

The first ending does resolve the show in a way that's not fully satisfying but is consistent with the shows themes. The story ultimate ends up not so much about the contestants and if there is a redemption arc its not the main guy's but I also felt the creator showed some restraint - there are still bad guys and good guys. The second ending has been spoken about by the creator not as a sequel bait but as a restating of the shows themes so he's not expecting a season 4. I suspect someone is lying to him though which ironically proves the themes of the show

 

[JRockBlues]

Not really.

If you think it's shit, it won't feel any better as it goes on.

Murderbot renewed for a 2nd season so must be doing something right.

 

[doffer]

Half way through Sandman series 2, it's alright you know, plenty of lines lifted straight from the comics.. I wonder if they'll go all the way, what with the author getting embroiled in some rape allegations or whatever, wouldn't surprise me if it doesn't do a series 3

It's already been announced that season 2 is the last (think it's due to allegations against Neil Gaiman).

 

[domalino]

I agree, it's not a patch on Ozark but thought it was bearable enough. Not sure if it will get a second series to be honest

Was gonna watch waterfront but now I’m thinking it might be time to rewatch Ozark.

 

[domalino]

Murderbot renewed for a 2nd season so must be doing something right.

This show would be great if it were in a different format.

Some of the episodes have been under 20 minutes long after the recap and intro.

Every time I start getting into it…it’s over.

The characters are good, the concept works, Skarsgard is obviously a good leading actor, I find it funny, but it’s 5 proper episodes cut and stretched into 10.

Probably not a problem if you’re binge watching but I’ve found it painful watching weekly.

The books it’s adapted from are all tiny (160 pages) but…merge 2 together like Slow Horses or something and put out a full seasons worth of something.