Brilliant scene, one of the best in television history. Everything with that police Captain is outstanding, his little passion Christ scene is brilliant as well. I love that show. Want rewatch it now!
Television Anyone recommend me any TV Shows?
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Not at all. It’s pretty grim. It’s a great show.
Just started watching the Chinese version of The Three-Body Problem which is becoming available with fansubs on Viki. Only about 20 mins in but it's looking good and I've heard its much better than version Netflix is producing. Any fans of the novels should check this out:
https://www.viki.com/tv/39255c-three-body
https://www.viki.com/tv/39255c-three-body
Nice.
How could anyone possibly know this.
I don't think people can know for sure, but there are people involved in production that have some idea. I think some of it comes from when Americans have adapted Asian movies in the past and their adapted version have been left wanting compared to the original. The Ring compared to Ringu is one example and the US version of Oldboy was crap compared to the original Korean version. The author himself has said this:
"Liu has repeatedly turned down offers from James Cameron, explaining that The Three-Body Problem violates the fundamental principle of "black and white themes" present in Hollywood science fiction films."
which I think is a fair criticism of how mainstream Hollywood often tends to adapt movies and dumb them down to the lowest common denominator.
The fact that the author said that, and then sold the rights to Netflix anyway, implies that either the television series will not have "black and white themes", or that he was full of shit.
I finished it recently and really enjoyed it. Nice understated show with some moving moments. The bromance between Mackenzie Crook and Toby Jones works perfectly.
I was surprised to see Terry from this show in a random character of a His Dark Materials episode though
That's so disappointing to hear.
I really do hope it is eventually picked up, but I'm surprised to have only heard of this for the first time. Has it come up in this thread 2 years ago? Probably, but point is if there is not a lot of fan pressure it's going to be tough to get a season 2.
Regardless, that seems to be the norm these days, shite shows get 10 to 15 seasons, while the good ones get canned way too soon.
True Detective all seasons have different cast and plot so basically separate shoes, and like it's been said many times here the first one is incredibly good.
Marie Antoinette (BBC i-player)
Perhaps not as good as Versailles (also shown on BBC 2) but still interesting. I thought the actress that played Marie Antoinette was very impressive, though her husband was terribly dull. Last episode is rubbish.
Perhaps not as good as Versailles (also shown on BBC 2) but still interesting. I thought the actress that played Marie Antoinette was very impressive, though her husband was terribly dull. Last episode is rubbish.
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Finally got around to watching pachinko. Very well-made.
Fauda season 4 was great, much better than 3
Fauda season 4 was great, much better than 3
Just finished this now and would definitely recommend it.
Keeps you interested in the story development and characters. Bit far fetched with some aspects, but still enjoyable.
Can't believe this was the first time it's come up in this thread since being released in 2019.
Last point about not being renewed is that the ending was at least satisfying enough despite it clearly being setup for a season 2.
Almost finished season 1 of Joe Pickett, absolutely brilliant show.
It's a neo-western series with Ozark vibes which gets darker with each episode, highly recommended.
Didn't think I was gonna like it when I read the synopsis on wiki but it sucked me in, very watchable.
It's a neo-western series with Ozark vibes which gets darker with each episode, highly recommended.
Didn't think I was gonna like it when I read the synopsis on wiki but it sucked me in, very watchable.
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Thanks for posting this! I had not heard of this show but I read your neo-western description and I already watched the first episode. Definitely hooked.
@Dirty Schwein when are you going to start the favorite TV shows of all time contest?
What’s the point if we all know that friends would win anyway?
Myself and my other half watched the first eight episodes of Bad Sisters earlier, would definitely recommend it so far. Very dark humour at times which we both love, and the story and acting are great.
A word of caution though for anyone who's ever been through any kind of psychological abuse in a relationship or anything, because it can be very tough to watch with the way one of the main characters is in it. My sister went through it so I did find it hard at times.
But in saying that it is a great show, far fetched for sure at times, but it is a dark comedy/drama so it works. I'll update this post when we've watched the last two episodes.
Edit: So we watched the last two episodes and yeh it's brilliant, would definitely recommend watching it. Last episode was very good, mixed drama and comedy very well.
A word of caution though for anyone who's ever been through any kind of psychological abuse in a relationship or anything, because it can be very tough to watch with the way one of the main characters is in it. My sister went through it so I did find it hard at times.
But in saying that it is a great show, far fetched for sure at times, but it is a dark comedy/drama so it works. I'll update this post when we've watched the last two episodes.
Edit: So we watched the last two episodes and yeh it's brilliant, would definitely recommend watching it. Last episode was very good, mixed drama and comedy very well.
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I usually run them once per year... So probs like September time.
Love Island mate
The war on football is interesting.
PS Perez is not very likable.
PS Perez is not very likable.
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Early Doors, sitcom on iPlayer is good fun
Just finished watching Giri/Haji on Netflix. Good stuff.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8001106/?ref_=nm_flmg_t_7_act
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8001106/?ref_=nm_flmg_t_7_act
Sweet, I've been meaning to check this out. This might be my next binge show
Just binged watched this. Love it
Ages ago I saw someone suggest that Natasha Lyonne would make a good Columbo if they ever remade that series. Having seen a bit of Poker Face, I get it.
Aren't there still 4 episodes of series 2 still to be released?
Every episode to date I meant
The Bernie Madoff documentary on netflix is brilliant.
This looks interesting…
https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-mov...lu-most-disturbing-docuseries-1234676346/amp/
https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-mov...lu-most-disturbing-docuseries-1234676346/amp/
Just finished this today.
Took me almost a month. The episodes didn't really get me wanting to watch the next immediately.
I didn't really like Amber's character so wasn't so invested in seeing if she would be rescued or not. The last 3 or so episodes were much more gripping.
Also found the journalist irrating.
I did love the action and the brother and husband though, they were solid. Loved the alcoholic binge part with the brother befriending the fisherman .Ending was a bit weird for me, not sure exactly what to make of it really.
Also found the journalist irrating.
I did love the action and the brother and husband though, they were solid. Loved the alcoholic binge part with the brother befriending the fisherman
.Ending was a bit weird for me, not sure exactly what to make of it really.Going to start this today, on your recommendation.
Sounds interesting, hoping it's great.
Edit: couldn't get through the first episode. Will try again another time
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Domina (Sky box sets)
I struggled for a bit when they changed actress for Livia Drusilla, as they have very different accents. However, both are impressive, especially Kasia Smutniak.
Some great scenes between Livia and Antigone.
The swearing, affairs and divorces are casually stunning.
Apparently, a 2nd season is due out later this year.
I struggled for a bit when they changed actress for Livia Drusilla, as they have very different accents. However, both are impressive, especially Kasia Smutniak.
Some great scenes between Livia and Antigone.
The swearing, affairs and divorces are casually stunning.
Apparently, a 2nd season is due out later this year.
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I started The Expanse few years ago but never got past the first 3 episodes of the first season. I thought it was too slow and not logical..boy i was wrong. I binge watched all of the 6 seasons now and this is probably the best sci-fi show i ever watched. Amazing!
Pepsi, where’s my jet.
On Netflix. It’s a 4 part documentary. Found it fascinating.
On Netflix. It’s a 4 part documentary. Found it fascinating.
Yep, that's how I also got sucked in eventually. I struggled for months to get passed the first few episodes and then left it for a few years, picked it up again when the 4 season came out and it's definitely one of my best scifi shows as well.
Its the growth as well of the characters I loved.
The last season wasn't as good a the rest but I enjoyed it.
The Devils Hour, on the batshit crazy scale its 10/10
4 eps in , excellent stuff.
4 eps in , excellent stuff.
watched severance on appletv. Highly rated, but I thought it was disappointing.
New series of YOU on Netflix, great show.