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calodo2003 said:
Season 2 of The Agency is getting quite good.

The actor playing Owen is great.
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Ah nice, didn't know it had picked up again! The guy playing Owen is John Magaro, who was absolutely perfect in the film Past Lives and great in everything I've seen him in. Really solid, understated actor.

Season 2 of Paradise was overall good - the stuff going on in the bunker wasn't as interesting anymore, and some of it is farcical (the whole Jane stuff, both the actress and character writing, is really weak), but the little arcs developed on the outside were very good (and Shailene Woodley in particular was excellent). Sterling K. Brown was as great as ever, the little inclusions of James Marsden were still good, and yeah it was a pleasant season to watch. I saw it had been renewed for a third season, which will be the last, as the show's creator had pitched a 3 season arc. Will be good to get a definitive ending to it, and that it doesn't overstay its welcome.
 
Rooney in Paris said:
Ah nice, didn't know it had picked up again! The guy playing Owen is John Magaro, who was absolutely perfect in the film Past Lives and great in everything I've seen him in. Really solid, understated actor.

Season 2 of Paradise was overall good - the stuff going on in the bunker wasn't as interesting anymore, and some of it is farcical (the whole Jane stuff, both the actress and character writing, is really weak), but the little arcs developed on the outside were very good (and Shailene Woodley in particular was excellent). Sterling K. Brown was as great as ever, the little inclusions of James Marsden were still good, and yeah it was a pleasant season to watch. I saw it had been renewed for a third season, which will be the last, as the show's creator had pitched a 3 season arc. Will be good to get a definitive ending to it, and that it doesn't overstay its welcome.
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Full season 2 of The Agency dropped this past weekend. So bingeable.
 
Little Drummer Girl. One of the very best series I have seen. Brilliant.
 
Sugar with Colin Farrell as a private detective is worth it just for the craziest twist in any plot ever.
 
njred said:
Sugar with Colin Farrell as a private detective is worth it just for the craziest twist in any plot ever.
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If you're talking about the first season, it's an incredibly lazy piece of writing, simply embarrassing. Just a poor finish to a decent show, no point in watching season two.
 
I will find you (Netflix)
The show was so bad it became entertaining. About 90% of the storylines don't make any sense
 
calodo2003 said:
If you're talking about the first season, it's an incredibly lazy piece of writing, simply embarrassing. Just a poor finish to a decent show, no point in watching season two.
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Yet I'm enjoying it. For no reason I can explain the finish didn't bother me and the twist was also ok with me despite the wtf factor. Of course I've only seen 2 episodes of S2 so that can change and who know when the next wtf moment will appear from nowhere.
 
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calodo2003 said:
If you're talking about the first season, it's an incredibly lazy piece of writing, simply embarrassing. Just a poor finish to a decent show, no point in watching season two.
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I guess. But I like it. Probably be better without the change in direction but it’s entertaining which matters most.
 
calodo2003 said:
S3 isn't green lit yet, but it has to come soon.

If the series quality arc continues, The Agency will end up at a Homeland-esque quality level for me.
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If the plot stays as true to the original French season as it has so far, it will eclipse Homeland IMO. They've done a really good job of updating and adapting enough to make it watchable for people who saw Le Bureau but pacing the storyline and twists in a refreshed way.
 
Dubai said:
If the plot stays as true to the original French season as it has so far, it will eclipse Homeland IMO. They've done a really good job of updating and adapting enough to make it watchable for people who saw Le Bureau but pacing the storyline and twists in a refreshed way.
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Never knew it was modeled after a French show. It's called 'Le Bureau?'
 
calodo2003 said:
Never knew it was modeled after a French show. It's called 'Le Bureau?'
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The full title is Le Bureau des Légendes, and yes it ran for 5 series between 2015-2020. I'd put it in all time great tier... if you don't mind subtitles then I'd recommend bingeing the original first.
It's distinctly French though. Slower paced, a lot more sex, pillow talk and psychoanalysis of the characters. It doesn't feel like watching the same show because Le Bureau centres on the French DGSE and French geo-politics rather than CIA.
 
Dubai said:
The full title is Le Bureau des Légendes, and yes it ran for 5 series between 2015-2020. I'd put it in all time great tier... if you don't mind subtitles then I'd recommend bingeing the original first.
It's distinctly French though. Slower paced, a lot more sex, pillow talk and psychoanalysis of the characters. It doesn't feel like watching the same show because Le Bureau centres on the French DGSE and French geo-politics rather than CIA.
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Gotta use subtitles these days so this sounds right up my alley.
 
Gomorrah: The Origins is out, guys. I've watched the first two episodes and it's solid. Looking forward to watching the other 4 as soon as I get a chance.
 
TheGame said:
Finally finished Banshee, absolutely phenomenal. I mean unbelievable at times but still a fantastic watch.
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Is a very good show, need a series to watch so might give it a rewatch. Finished Southland last week, watched it years ago so forgot most of it including the ending and I'm still pissed off now. Nothing worse than watching a series and it ends with 0 closure.
 
Just finished The Agency S2.

Top notch tv. Really really good. I can't wait for season 3.
 
Anyone watch your friends and neighbors?

Its kinda crap but I can't help liking it. Might just be the Jon Hamm effect!
 
Just finished Night Manager Season 2, it's silly, it doesn't make sense at times, but it's fun, and the final 10/15 minutes was fantastic. Hugh Laurie chewing up scenery is great stuff.
 
Salt Bailly said:
I've not actually seen it so i've got no skin in the game, I accidentally majorly spoiled myself when googling it....

Was the alien reveal completely out of leftfield or had there been hints?
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It was pretty obvious in my opinion.

Sorry. I couldn't help myself :lol:

There were clues but for most of us they weren't enough to flag the twist and only really made sense afterwards.
 
First 2 episodes of The Westies are out and it's good so far. Never knew it's based off of real people, was surprised when I saw Gotti in it.
 
Bert_ said:
I've been put off by the last couple of seasons of For All Mankind, so not bothered with it. Is it a return to form or more soap opera?
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I've not seen For All Mankind and found out about it when checking for "More like this" on IMDB... Going to watch it now.
You recommend?
 
Oldham said:
I've not seen For All Mankind and found out about it when checking for "More like this" on IMDB... Going to watch it now.
You recommend?
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The first few seasons are great. It gets a bit stale later on, but it's worth a watch for sure.
 
Just binged Severance
Brilliant show
So long until season 3
I can't seem to find no thread about it ?

Can anyone recommend anything similar?
 
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