Halfway through Poker Face, an episodic mystery/detective series created by Rian Johnson and starring Natasha Lyonne as a woman who can tell whenever somebody is lying. It's great. Columbo with comedy. Packed full of guest stars (Adrian Brody, Chloe Sevigny, John Ratzenberger, Benjamin Bratt, Simon Helberg and loads of other familiar faces) and it has the trademark Johnson twists and tricks with perspective. Just a super easy watch.
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Oh man, enjoy the ride! One of the best cop shows there is. And each season gets its hooks deeper in you.
Watching it for a second time, fantastic show, loads of great characters in it to root for as well. Most only have one person you really like but this show has multiple ones. Beth and Rip are my personal favourites.
Has anyone seen DARK WINDS. Based on the Tony Hillerman novels?
It reminds me of Veronica Mars. I've seen two episodes and I'm not sure I can be arsed with another.
Watched it last year and thought it was excellent, just noticed season 2 was released last Wednesday, will defo be giving that a watch!
I want to watch it and it's only on BT! Damn!
Sometimes Beth was a decking pain though, but yeah, she brings the colour to the show. I personally like Kayce. At some point I thought a decent spin off could be with him as Chief Wildlife Officer.
But yeah, great story with great characters.
First season was good. Didnt expect there to be a 2nd season. Will watch it once all the episodes are out.
Columbo had plenty of comedy. I love both shows though, and I'm really looking forward to more episodes of Poker Face.
I binged Wolf on iPlayer last night (day off today). It’s by Stephen Moffat’s company and his fingerprints all over it, despite being written by Megan Gallagher. It’s fast paced, slightly zany but has genuinely creepy moments.
I predicted big aspects of the plot by episode 2 of 6 but it was still gripping and surprises were still to be found. The lead actor Ukweli Roach was excellent I felt and there were strong performances from others, especially Iwan Rheon and Juliet Stevenson.
It was a better show than Inside Man by the same company. Both were set up intriguingly but Inside Man fell flat while this one sustained the quality and interest IMHO. It didn’t go into self indulgent territory like later series of Sherlock.
Looks like it’ll be back for another series.
I predicted big aspects of the plot by episode 2 of 6 but it was still gripping and surprises were still to be found. The lead actor Ukweli Roach was excellent I felt and there were strong performances from others, especially Iwan Rheon and Juliet Stevenson.
It was a better show than Inside Man by the same company. Both were set up intriguingly but Inside Man fell flat while this one sustained the quality and interest IMHO. It didn’t go into self indulgent territory like later series of Sherlock.
Looks like it’ll be back for another series.
You're right, I've done Falk a disservice there. I've just got the last two PF episodes to finish tonight.
You have a bit, but I forgive you. There was that one episode where he fell down a hill for about three and a half minutes, but maybe you haven't seen that one.
First season was really good. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Had a bit of a Wind River vibe. Curious what they'll do for the second season.
It's been a while since I've checked in on this thread. Suggestions from recent years: Poker Face (absolutely fantastic!); Reservation Dogs (I don't think it's
as great as some do, but very good nonetheless); Winning Time (ridiculous, but very watchable)...and of course Succession, but it almost feels ridiculous recommending that one.
as great as some do, but very good nonetheless); Winning Time (ridiculous, but very watchable)...and of course Succession, but it almost feels ridiculous recommending that one.
I want to believe that this is true.
I'm bingewatching Vikings and it's so good. I've seen it once before but I forgot how good the characters are. On season 3 now, can't wait to get to Paris. That was Peak Vikings.
haha, watched that ep a couple of weeks ago. Columbo is so chilled to watch, really fond of his german dub but I really should watch the original version - usually it‘s still miles aheady
Of the top of my head it's from the episode that involves a cigar case? But yeah, it has a few stinkers in the original run, but it is a great show. I haven't watched many of the second run, as I'd presumed they were all shite, but apparently there are still some good ones from the 90s.
haha, watched that ep a couple of weeks ago. Columbo is so chilled to watch, really fond of his german dub but I really should watch the original version - usually it‘s still miles aheady
A bomb in a cigar case, yea.
We have our box auto-record the episodes which run on two different channels. One is shite and rapes the 4:3 aspect ratio into widescreen which should be a criminal offence imho (unwatchable). Not saying I'm a Columbo expert, watched it religiously as a young teen though so it now got that retro kick, and I agree that the newer ones don't look that great but I believe it's mostly down to a new dub voice which kills the momentum.
I thought it was that one. Great ending.
And I agree about aspect ratios. How can people prefer a stretched image to black bars at the side!?
Probably quite funny if one's stoned but other than that I can see no good reason. Think I could manually change the aspect ratio on my telly to adjust to that, not sure that would help but I think so, but that's already too inconvenient.
Man, now that I'm writing about it I think I'll check out the pilot in OV. About time.
My wife hates footies. She loves The English Game. I guess it's a goodish show, but I can't be arsed.
She watches while I fiddle.
With my FPL side.
She watches while I fiddle.
With my FPL side.
Silo on Apple TV is good
The Bear on Disney is brilliant. Rave reviews are absolutely justified
Big thanks to everyone recommending The Shield. Just finished season 1. Quality.
Just finished season 2. Definitely keeps trending upwards in quality.
I'm really enjoying the 2nd season. The 1st season was OK, I just found it a little repetitive with bear and cousin always shouting then a musical montage to finish off every episode.
I wish I could erase my memory and start all over again. Clean state.
You wont regret watching next 4 season. Its bloody brilliant. And ending without giving away any spoilers, is probably the best ever of any TV show.
He's back...
Just finished How to Get Away with Murder on Netflix, well worth the watch. Some storylines seemed crazy but overall a great show.
Watched this and enjoyed it. It's light though it was easy to predict the main twists if you've watched any TV before. But that doesn't stop it from being enjoyable.
Ive enjoyed madden in most shows I've seen him in
I hated that show. Felt like a historical paint by numbers by people who didn't know anything about football and clearly didn't particularly like football.
Oh man, it just keeps getting better and better. Frantic pacing that show.
A bit late to this, but finished watching Mare of Easttown last night. Binged the show in a couple of days, and I got to say, I thought it was incredible. I will say, when it came to the murder mystery aspect of it all, I thought the show was a little cheap and manipulative at times. It felt like it was constantly playing the "gotcha" card by pointing the finger at someone, only to reveal that they had nothing to do with it...or did they? But they would do this A LOT, and I know that's the genre we're working in here, but I thought that aspect was a little overbearing at times.
But the main appeal of the show was the characters. They managed to create this incredibly real and believable world. Kate Winslet was amazing, as was basically everyone on the show. I just loved spending time in their company, and could have easily spent another few seasons with them. Whilst the surroundings and some of the personal drama was obviously bleak, it was also very funny at times, and was never too saccharine or forced; they balanced the tone so well. It was serious when it needed to be, and It could be incredibly touching, but It was never manipulative. And that levity was always there.
It was so well realised in this aspect, that the murder mystery became the least interesting thing about the show. But yeah, great series.
I'm currently watching The Bear. I'm on episode 6. I got to say, it's really not doing it for m at all. I don't get the hype. I may stick with it, or just bin it. I'm in no rush to watch another episode yet.
But the main appeal of the show was the characters. They managed to create this incredibly real and believable world. Kate Winslet was amazing, as was basically everyone on the show. I just loved spending time in their company, and could have easily spent another few seasons with them. Whilst the surroundings and some of the personal drama was obviously bleak, it was also very funny at times, and was never too saccharine or forced; they balanced the tone so well. It was serious when it needed to be, and It could be incredibly touching, but It was never manipulative. And that levity was always there.
It was so well realised in this aspect, that the murder mystery became the least interesting thing about the show. But yeah, great series.
I'm currently watching The Bear. I'm on episode 6. I got to say, it's really not doing it for m at all. I don't get the hype. I may stick with it, or just bin it. I'm in no rush to watch another episode yet.
For those of you with kids who are going mental with your children wanting to watch Paw Patrol and other dumb stuff that the kids learn nothing from, I can warmly recommend that you nudge them in the direction of Bluey. It's an Australian animated kids show about a family of dogs with many jokes appreciated by adults. Some episodes are funny, some give you inspiration for new games with the kids and some hit you right in the gut, like this one below. My girlfriend and I find ourselves watching some of the episodes after the three-year old's gone to bed 
Available on Disney+ and, ehrm, other sites
Available on Disney+ and, ehrm, other sites
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Just rewatched MoE as well & I thought it got better the second time around (I was a definite fan upon its release). The richness of the characters is one of its many positives.
Definitely a show i could watch again because, as I said, the murder mystery part is the least compelling part of it. Not that it's bad by any means (apart from the things i mentioned) but the characters, the setting, the environment, all incredible.
I would love another season just following Mare.