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11-01-2023, 09:10 AM
Moulin Yarns

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Originally Posted by .Sean.

The Rig is quite possibly the worst thing I’ve ever seen which is disappointing as the trailer looked quality. Thought it was going to be about a haunted rig or a serial killer on the loose. Nope 😂

I think the clue was in the book mark bonnar was reading 😁
11-01-2023, 09:54 AM
Jones28

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Originally Posted by RyeSloan

I’ve binned it after the second episode. All a bit forced and a bit daft.

The cliched big bad oil company actions and the very annoying Canadian always undermining the chiefs decisions.

The ridiculous delay in deciding “No one should go outside” to then have the very next scene of two of the main protagonists wandering about outside.

Telling the Medic to “Keep an eye on him” (the injured dude) to then see the medic immediately wander off so said injured dude can do the same thing shortly after with no one noticing.

The support vessel charging in at top speed in zero visibility then just swerving the rig and deciding to just not bother saving the day after all.

The complete lack of people or any work being done. Seems there is about 12 folk on this rig with nothing to do but sit about the rec room or eat in the canteen.

I could go on and on but won’t ruin it for others if they want to waste their time watching it [emoji2957]

I finished it last night, probably give it a 4/10.

The ending pee'd me off something rotten; I didn't like the forced romance between Steve Arnott and the Canadian - who was not at all attractive and had the cleanest boiler suit I've ever seen; the bolshy Welsh character was annoying; the Scottish guy who got infected was bland compared to Baz who looked like he really felt it; the rig itself - would they ever stack unsecured oil barrels in middle of the North sea like that so that they could crash to the ground when it was windy/heavy sea?

As RyeSloan says, numerous plot holes.

Re the numbers, there were 60 odd folk on the rig - where are they all? Why didn't they just confine Coake to a locked room so he couldn't do anything?

It was a bit like Vigil, going for a confined space, isolation etc.

Summary: Contrived.

My Grandad was a Platform Safety Manager (second in command guy) and I'd love him to watch it just so he could rubbish every practical thing about it.
11-01-2023, 10:44 AM
patch1875

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Originally Posted by bigwheel

Not read this entire thread. So apologies if it’s been well covered ..but Slow Horses ..just finished series 2 …excellent British TV, even better than the very good series one .. recommended . It’s on Apple TV

Watched the first few episodes of S1 so far really enjoying it.

Also started Treason on Netflix seems a decent concept but how it’s playing out seems ridiculous in bits.
11-01-2023, 04:02 PM
Dunbar Hibee

2 episodes into The Syndicate on Netflix and really enjoying it so far.
11-01-2023, 04:12 PM
Bridge hibs

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Originally Posted by Dunbar Hibee

2 episodes into The Syndicate on Netflix and really enjoying it so far.

Really enjoyed the Syndicate
11-01-2023, 04:14 PM
Fuzzywuzzy

The rig if horrific. Got the last one to go and felt I had to carry on with it.

Aspects of mayflies seemed pointless and offered nothing. On that subject Simons Choice on the iPlayer is good watch and heartbreaking at the same time

Me and my wife have a bit of an understanding that if we hit the point of no return then we would try and do this
11-01-2023, 04:14 PM
Bridge hibs

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Originally Posted by RyeSloan

I’ve binned it after the second episode. All a bit forced and a bit daft.

The cliched big bad oil company actions and the very annoying Canadian always undermining the chiefs decisions.

The ridiculous delay in deciding “No one should go outside” to then have the very next scene of two of the main protagonists wandering about outside.

Telling the Medic to “Keep an eye on him” (the injured dude) to then see the medic immediately wander off so said injured dude can do the same thing shortly after with no one noticing.

The support vessel charging in at top speed in zero visibility then just swerving the rig and deciding to just not bother saving the day after all.

The complete lack of people or any work being done. Seems there is about 12 folk on this rig with nothing to do but sit about the rec room or eat in the canteen.

I could go on and on but won’t ruin it for others if they want to waste their time watching it [emoji2957]

Pretty much sums up my viewing, just a bit false, the Canadian lass just seemed so false and Compston, well..
11-01-2023, 04:20 PM
H18S NX

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Originally Posted by Jones28

I finished it last night, probably give it a 4/10.

The ending pee'd me off something rotten; I didn't like the forced romance between Steve Arnott and the Canadian - who was not at all attractive and had the cleanest boiler suit I've ever seen; the bolshy Welsh character was annoying; the Scottish guy who got infected was bland compared to Baz who looked like he really felt it; the rig itself - would they ever stack unsecured oil barrels in middle of the North sea like that so that they could crash to the ground when it was windy/heavy sea?

As RyeSloan says, numerous plot holes.

Re the numbers, there were 60 odd folk on the rig - where are they all? Why didn't they just confine Coake to a locked room so he couldn't do anything?

It was a bit like Vigil, going for a confined space, isolation etc.

Summary: Contrived.

My Grandad was a Platform Safety Manager (second in command guy) and I'd love him to watch it just so he could rubbish every practical thing about it.

what was the ending about? still dont understand.
11-01-2023, 07:40 PM
CropleyWasGod

A Spy Among Friends.

Guy Pearce brilliant as Kim Philby .
11-01-2023, 11:19 PM
hibsbollah

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Originally Posted by CropleyWasGod

A Spy Among Friends.

Guy Pearce brilliant as Kim Philby .

I was a bit disappointed . And Anna Maxwell Martins County Durham accent is so bad it’s inconceivable (I do not think that word means what you think it means) that nobody had a word at some point. Just incomprehensible Binny lass :greengrin
12-01-2023, 12:55 AM
.Sean.

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Originally Posted by Dunbar Hibee

2 episodes into The Syndicate on Netflix and really enjoying it so far.

Unsure what series is on Netflix mate or if they’ll all be on there but there’s been 3 I think on BBC and all been really good
12-01-2023, 07:38 AM
Hibbyradge

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Originally Posted by hibsbollah

I was a bit disappointed . And Anna Maxwell Martins County Durham accent is so bad it’s inconceivable (I do not think that word means what you think it means) that nobody had a word at some point. Just incomprehensible Binny lass :greengrin

I enjoyed it well enough.

Martin's accent seemed to flit in and out but I thought that was deliberate, at least I gave her the benefit of the doubt.
12-01-2023, 09:13 AM
CropleyWasGod

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Originally Posted by Hibbyradge

I enjoyed it well enough.

Martin's accent seemed to flit in and out but I thought that was deliberate, at least I gave her the benefit of the doubt.

I did too. I'm a sucker for these 60s spy stories, where no-one can be relied on. Maybe that's the deal with her, too.
12-01-2023, 10:45 AM
EH6 Hibby

Not a new one but I just watched Wolf Hall, it’s been one I’ve been meaning to watch for ages but just got round to it. Really enjoyed it, wish there had been more than 6 episodes.
12-01-2023, 11:49 AM
BroxburnHibee

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Originally Posted by H18S NX

what was the ending about? still dont understand.

The ending seemed to me to be -come back for season 2.

I'm gonna pass...
12-01-2023, 03:41 PM
Bridge hibs

Wow, new Vikings of Valhalla now on Netflix, 8 episodes so thats getting binged to death 😀

Line of Duty will just have to wait a wee bit longer 🫣
12-01-2023, 05:00 PM
Tyler Durden

Will definitely give The Rig a miss based on comments on here

I’d probably say similar re Kaleidoscope on Netflix. It was just ok really. Several annoying characters and the timeline thing was a bit gimmicky.
12-01-2023, 06:02 PM
blackpoolhibs

First episode of Tulsa King was daft but funny all the same. :greengrin
12-01-2023, 10:39 PM
Dunbar Hibee

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Originally Posted by .Sean.

Unsure what series is on Netflix mate or if they’ll all be on there but there’s been 3 I think on BBC and all been really good

Just had a look and it’s the 1st series on Netflix. Will check out series 2 and 3, cheers mate!
12-01-2023, 10:48 PM
Hibbyradge

I loved The Last of Us game. Absolutely loved it.

I hope the series does it justice. 🤞
12-01-2023, 10:53 PM
Jakhog1

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Originally Posted by Hibbyradge

I loved The Last of Us game. Absolutely loved it.

I hope the series does it justice. 🤞

Looking forward to this, looks good so far from clips I have seen.
13-01-2023, 08:08 AM
Tyler Durden

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Originally Posted by Hibbyradge

I loved The Last of Us game. Absolutely loved it.

I hope the series does it justice. 🤞

Getting rave reviews - sounds promising
13-01-2023, 08:37 AM
Jones28

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Originally Posted by H18S NX

what was the ending about? still dont understand.

A second series :greengrin

But why? Surely the plot has been explained and they hinted enough at the outcome throughout, where are they going to take it?

If another series comes out I'll watch it, but if I'm not engaged by ep 2 it'll get binned.
13-01-2023, 12:41 PM
HUTCHYHIBBY

Just finished 1917 on the iPlayer, well worth a watch.
13-01-2023, 12:55 PM
hibsbollah

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Originally Posted by HUTCHYHIBBY

Just finished 1917 on the iPlayer, well worth a watch.

Watched it again the other day, what a film. The camerawork going through the trenches alone is mind blowing.
13-01-2023, 01:29 PM
HUTCHYHIBBY

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Originally Posted by hibsbollah

Watched it again the other day, what a film. The camerawork going through the trenches alone is mind blowing.

Aye, it's powerful stuff.
13-01-2023, 03:07 PM
Jim44

[QUOTE=Peanut Shaz;7224989]

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Originally Posted by Jones28

It doesn’t give me that hunger for more though, nothing really has since Line Of Duty tbh.[/QUOTE

Happy Valley has filled that void for me. Brilliant writing and acting.

I didn’t watch Happy Valley first time round but seeing the adverts for the 3rd series, I thought I’d give it a go and started back at series 1. Wow! It’s fantastic. Great storyline, acting superb, especially Sarah Lancaster and James Norton but many others. I’ve binged for two days and am ready to start on the present third series. It’s every bit as good as Line Of Duty, in my opinion.
13-01-2023, 06:22 PM
Hibby70

Light in the Hall. Welsh series, obvious ending and terrible acting all round (especially the reporter). Avoid.
13-01-2023, 07:03 PM
Peanut Shaz

[QUOTE=Jim44;7229126]

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Originally Posted by Peanut Shaz

I didn’t watch Happy Valley first time round but seeing the adverts for the 3rd series, I thought I’d give it a go and started back at series 1. Wow! It’s fantastic. Great storyline, acting superb, especially Sarah Lancaster and James Norton but many others. I’ve binged for two days and am ready to start on the present third series. It’s every bit as good as Line Of Duty, in my opinion.

👍
13-01-2023, 07:16 PM
HUTCHYHIBBY

Happy Valley is very decent, not in the same league as Line of Duty though.

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