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I’m a bit baffled. Last week I watched the first episode of the new series The Day Of The Jackal but don’t know which channel I saw it on. Last night I searched for the second episode but it was only available on Now. I don’t subscribe to Now and can’t work out how I managed to watch the first episode. :greengrin:confused:
I think it's on Netflix , i watched the first episode and absolutely loved it but then realized it's not run it's course and is still on weekly ! I dont 'do' weekly :greengrin i'm a binge man so will let it run it's course and then re watch itQuote:
Originally Posted by Jim44
It's on Sky Atlantic.Quote:
Originally Posted by HibbyAndy
Sky Showcase tooQuote:
Originally Posted by Tyler Durden
What’s your favourite series? Think mine is the third season and the schools. I think that’s what sets The Wire apart, each season is through the lens of a different, but still interconnected, part of Baltimore.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mon Dieu4
I loved Dexter but never got round to watching the most recent series. Is it just as good?Quote:
Originally Posted by YehButNoBut
The new series which looks at Dexter previous to the original series of 8 seasons is not released until 13th December.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibs Go Bragh
The follow up series Dexter New Blood released in 2021 was great, not as good as original series, but worth watching.
I'm with you that it's probably The Wire number 1, and Sopranos a close second. Sopranos is untouchable for the humour in particular. But in terms of a story where "all the pieces matter" it has to be The Wire.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Modfather
I actually think it should be taught in schools, a lesson in how society and institutions work. Was lucky enough to see a season 5 episode, years back at the Glasgow Film Theatre, with a Q&A from David Simon. Once I had access to the final season, I remember staying up til 3 in the morning bingeing it. Especially the one with Omar and the balcony.... had to see the next one!
My ranking would be
1. Season 4
2. Season 3
3. Season 2 (first watch was frustrating to begin with)
4. Season 1
5. Season 5 (maybe a bit too on the nose at times)
Similar but I’d have season 1 above season 2.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tyler Durden
Cheers mate I'll give it a watch. The series with John Lithgow was my favourite of the originals.Quote:
Originally Posted by YehButNoBut
Apparently Omar on the balcony was a real incident and the real Omar jumped from higher.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tyler Durden
I like all the subtle cameos. The police chief with the gray moustache that is friendly with Bunny Colvin is actually the real life Jay Landsman. Same with the reverend, apparently he’s one of an amalgamation of real Baltimore drug kingpins Avon is based on. It’s also an authentic touch that the likes of Prop Joe and Snoop weren’t actors but Baltimore locals I believe.
Yeah there are loads aren't there....Quote:
Originally Posted by The Modfather
I think Prop Joe was a drama coach apparently. And Snoop was done for murder in her younger years. One of the other Homicide guys was the former police commissioner aswell, bald white guy. Clay Davis' lawyer is a real lawyer. Gus (Clark Johnson) from Season 5 directed the first episode.
If you want a real easter egg rabbit hole, check this one out! https://www.vulture.com/2023/02/rich...elsewhere.html
Just finished watching that again, Lithgow was brilliant in it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibs Go Bragh
Also liked Jonny Lee Miller in his episodes.
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Originally Posted by Tyler Durden
I don’t have Sky or Now so must have watched it at my son’s house. Could have sworn I watched it at home.:greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by HUTCHYHIBBY
Dinnae ken if you persisted with episode 4 but i watched the whole lot , In the 10 years this thread has been going that is without doubt the worst tv programme i have ever watched , Absolutely dreadful stuff , Still not got a clue wtf that was all about .Quote:
Originally Posted by HUTCHYHIBBY
Bizarre to say the least !
Aye, I watched it all and remain suitably confused.Quote:
Originally Posted by HibbyAndy
I read on the web somewhere that it covers the themes of the poem with the same name.
https://www.litcharts.com/poetry/wal...20they%20look.
Still makes nae sense :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by HUTCHYHIBBY
Hink i'll start the Wire next , Ken me always late to the party :cb
I've never watched it either.Quote:
Originally Posted by HibbyAndy
Day of the Jackal
Cross and
Season 2 of The Devils Hour next up for me.
I'd put The Wire above Sopranos too.
I'd say they are pretty equal in different ways, both have their merits, Band of Brothers is and always will be my favourite bit of TV ever, but with a back catalogue of The Sopranos, The Wire, Game of Thrones, Band of Brothers etc it just says to me HBO produce the best TV out of anyone by farQuote:
Originally Posted by BroxburnHibee
No space for Gomorrah? :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by Mon Dieu4
Thats different, Ciro and Genny are up there with my favourite characters of all time, it's still the most gritty and amazing TV shows I've ever seen, when I've finished the wire I'm going back to that now you have reminded me of itQuote:
Originally Posted by hibsbollah
Quite enjoyed The Gone on the iPlayer, Irish/NZ police drama.
Personally i couldnt get my head around GOT at all. I read the first book and after all the hype tried to dip into the TV two or three times but i just thought it was a poor man’s Peter Jackson LOTR with added soft porn.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mon Dieu4
Breaking Bad and Ozark loved how they just keep getting in deeper and deeper with plenty of bad guys to keep you amused
Also a big fan of Ray Donovan with some fine individual performances throughout from Eddie Marsan Paula Malcolmson and Jon Voight
I was the same. I watched the first couple of episodes, until Sean Bean died, and decided it wasn’t for me. Have watched, without context, a good few of the battle scenes when they were recommended on YouTube which were good.Quote:
Originally Posted by hibsbollah
I’ve no idea how new or old it is, but we’ve been watching After The Party on channel 4 on demand. It’s from New Zealand, and has Peter Mullan in it.
Watched 4 of the 6 episodes so far and it’s a good watch.
I mentioned it last week, I've finished it but, I think that there are a couple of episodes left on channel 4.Quote:
Originally Posted by easty
Watched this as well was good, quite enjoyed it some proper food acting involved as wellQuote:
Originally Posted by easty
Like Robin Williams' impression of a hotdog?Quote:
Originally Posted by Dmas