Line of duty has been brilliant.
Been watching After Life and agree it is funny and sad in equal measures. Has touched a nerve in me for sure.
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Line of duty has been brilliant.
Been watching After Life and agree it is funny and sad in equal measures. Has touched a nerve in me for sure.
I've only just discovered IZombie, started the 1st series on Netflix as the 5th series starts to air.
3 episodes into Ozark , Very decent
I loved it. I love stories where it's debatable whether the main characters are good or bad.Quote:
Originally Posted by HibbyAndy
Ozark is superb S3 later in the year.
Anyone watching this? I'm really liking it now.Quote:
Originally Posted by HUTCHYHIBBY
Live PD on more4 is quite addictive.
Watched the 1st episode of Chernobyl. Brilliant and very frightening!
We went on a day trip to Pripyat when we were in Kiev for a Scotland game, we got to within about 1/4 mile of the reactor, it was an amazing experience. Wandering around a deserted town is very strange!Quote:
Originally Posted by patch1875
So jealous it’s on my list of places to go.Quote:
Originally Posted by HUTCHYHIBBY
Thought it was a promising start.Quote:
Originally Posted by patch1875
Some of the 'science' seemed a bit sketchy but it was tense and frightening. It's such a Horrifying story anyway that it doesn't need much done to it.
It's crazy to think that other reactors on the Chernobyl site were still generating power as recently as 2000.
It's a fascinating topic. The documentary about the supershell erected over the decaying reactor is an amazing example of human achievement, although I wish it hadn't been required.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pretty Boy
I’m recording that. I’ll wait till it’s all finished and binge watch it, I hate waiting a week for the next episode.Quote:
Originally Posted by patch1875
Another quality Game of Thrones episode!
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Originally Posted by patch1875
Certainly was mate. Gutted next week is the last episode ever! ☹️
im loving this season, plenty online seem to have turned though....guess its now become cool to bash the show.....Quote:
Originally Posted by hfc rd
Exactly this. Folk desperate to slate it. Watching it for the sole reason of finding fault it seems.Quote:
Originally Posted by RoslinInstHibby
I’ve really enjoyed most of it.
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Originally Posted by RoslinInstHibby
Genuinely don’t know what planet some of those folk are from?
It’s a quality show. Each episode always leaves you on edge, desperately wanting to watch the next one.
Last nights episode and the one the other week, battle of Winterfell, were as stand alone episodes brilliant. BUT the issue I and many others have is the feeling of it being rushed to a conclusion.Quote:
Originally Posted by easty
There is so many plots and story arcs to cover and/or close but recently, and even big bits of last season, its like they gave up explaining things and just showing characters head they way have/did within a scene or 5 minute chat. Previous seasons things were a lot more in depth, and I know thats probably to do with taking over the books and having to go it alone.
The fast travel I can deal with, but its totally different to how they done things early on that it makes timelines confusing. Take Cersi being pregnant for example, how much time has meant to have passed since Jamie left her at the end of season 7? And all thats happened inbetween would surly result in the baby being born or close to? yet not even a bump. It was indicated to us that it was what, 1000 miles between kings landing and Winterfell, but armies are now marching it in 1 episode and the timeline appears to not move much further forward.
The battle of winterfell like I said was a great stand alone episode, and I will wait till after the last before really getting annoyed, but if that story is not revisited then what was the point of it all? Its not been explained thus far very well as to their intentions. Many other areas and characters simply just forgotten about now and seems to be a lot of tieing up to to do in the last 80 minutes of the programme.
I love GOT and read all the books to date which I also loved, but there is just this feeling that the creators are so desperate to move on do the Star Wars stuff that they simply went right, lets wrap this **** up quickly!
I hope I am wrong and next week does manage to explain a lot but to me I think I am going to be a bit underwhelmed with it all and have 1001 questions that have not been answered. Hopefully if thats the case then GRRM does finish the books (something I doubt will actually happen tbh) and has the time to close all the loops in a satisfactory manor.
Started watching Project Blue Book on Sci Fi, very X-Files-esque set in the early 60's I guess, enjoying it so far.
Chernobyl ep2.
Really loving this now.
Where can I watch Chernobyl?
Sky.Quote:
Originally Posted by Smartie
I watched the latest couple of Louis Theroux documentaries last night. Both were quite disturbing.
The 1st featured men accused of 'sexual misconduct' at US universities. It was quite scary to see a guy who I thought was quite plausible and almost felt sorry for be, for lack of a better word, unmasked as a manipulative and devious individual with a penchant for forcing women to do things against their will and humiliation. The 2nd was about women with various mental illnesses related to child birth. It was probably as uncomfortable as I've ever seen Theroux as his usual faux naive character just didn't really fit. I'm not sure he really hit the mark tbh and it left me a bit uncomfortable.
I also watched the 1st episode of Years and Years on the BBC. decent start but maybe trying to cram a bit too much in.
To each their own - I've found it painfully derivative since it first launched. It's as good as it's source material, and Martin is a horrible writer.Quote:
Originally Posted by hfc rd
As a fan of the fantasy genre, I just don't get the appeal - most overhyped show ever made IMO.
I'm on the same page as you. I watched the 1st 8-10 episodes and thought it was already obvious what characters would be killed off as the writer had backed themselves into a corner. I just couldn't get into it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sylar
What I would say is I've not felt the need to make a big deal of not liking the show like some have. I just don't watch it.
that final scene was just awful, really enjoying itQuote:
Originally Posted by Smartie
I'm from this planet that can't help but criticise this season! Thought the first 3 episodes were great. After the battle for Winterfell, it's all gone a bit pear shaped for me. Obvious SPOILERS INCOMING.....Quote:
Originally Posted by hfc rd
I was fully prepared that the way the story ends might not be the way I'd like/imagine. That's cool - it's not my story. The thing that has really annoyed me though, especially about last week is where the story just hasn't been told properly. What we have seen on screen and how things have developed don't really make sense and characters that were carefully developed over 7/8 years then start acting quite differently with little justification. Or poor choices IMO from the creators disappoint.
For example, let's start with Daenarys. She's been consistent over the years about breaking the wheel, changing things, doesn't want innocents to suffer etc. She has been through horrific trauma time and again. Lost her husband, betrayed, kidnapped etc. Never has she reacted to any of this by killing innocent people. The Tarlys were casualties of war. Varys has committed treason - she has no option but to execute him. That's no different to me than Jon hanging the Night's Watch team that betrayed him. So.......why at the very moment that she has victory. The dream that she's had a vision of for years, does she decide to turn and commit genocide in Kings Landing? The story hasn't been developed sufficiently for this to make sense for me. Then in terms of how to show this on screen - we don't even see her face during all this. We have no idea what she's thinking. It's crazy!
To go back to Varys and his motivation. What exactly has Dany done that justifies him to think.....she's lost it, she can't be a good leader? He's travelled the world to support her and get others to her cause. What did she do that would make him lose faith? And what exactly has Jon done that makes Varys think he's so much better? Wouldn't Varys wait until they've dispatched Cersei before trying to sabotage his Queen?
Again there isn't enough character development for this to make sense to me. And after the first 5 seasons being quite slow and meticulous, it just jars that they jump so quickly to this type of ending.
Then you have Tyrion, who's been the smartest guy going for years. Suddenly can't do anything right. Inexplicably wants to give Cersei chance after chance despite the fact she's shown to have lied time and again. And Cersei. An amazing character over the years. Yet they spend more time on the death of Jack Sparrow wannabe Euron, than Cersei! I don't get it.
I could go on. Sansa's comments the previous week basically being greatful for being abused. Brienne being portrayed as a blubbering bit on the side chasing Jamie. How they decide when a Dragon is vulnerable to scorpion attack depending when it suits the story! It's just really frustrating that things have unravelled after being built up so well.
Anyway rant over. I've totally loved GoT over the 10 years but these last few episodes were just so annoying for me. I get that many people won't be bothered and thought it was great. Each to their own. Still looking forward to the weekend and hopefully the final episode can redeem some of the things that have annoyed me.
Finished the first season of The OA last night. Really enjoyable original series. Heard mixed reviews about the 2nd series but will give it a bash.
I really enjoyed season 1 , Only an episode into season 2 but it's good so farQuote:
Originally Posted by Dalianwanda
Has anyone watched Peaky Blinders on Netflix? Me and the Mrs are going to start watching it tonight after hearing positive reviews about it.
Also I have never understood the clamour around Eurovision other than it showing how much the UK is hated around Europe
It’s fantastic.Quote:
Originally Posted by hfc rd
Peaky Blinders not bad either.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pedantic_Hibee
It doesn't have S&M Icelanders bashing big balls with hammers or Australian Kate Bush wannabees floating in mid air on a lollystick.
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Originally Posted by hfc rd
One of the best shows ever made in my opinion 👍
All valid points, I think you're prematurely suffering from PTGOTD 😁. The end is upon us and folk go all Daenerys.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tyler Durden
They've gone all out for the visual in this series. Hopefully the prequel will resonate with everyone.
So why watch it.....:na na:Quote:
Originally Posted by hibsbollah
I'm well aware it got a little ridiculous in the later seasons, but I've started rewatching Lost lately. What an absolutely stellar show that was.
The first season would rival any of the best TV series' ever made.
The first season had me absolutely gripped, and it was as good as anything I've seen.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sylar
I think I got "lost" at the right time, only a couple of series in.......
I've been watching "How to get away with murder" as was suggested on here. It is getting towards the business end of the first series and I've loved it.
Anyone else watch the 1st episode of The Virtues?
Stephen Graham was excellent, as expected, and it had the usual Shane Meadows feel to it. Very good start imo.
Shaping up to be excellent, Meadows and Graham together for another great programme.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pretty Boy
Watched Hunt for Jihadi John.
An interesting watch but still didn't answer what drove a young man in Britain to commit those unspeakable acts.
Game of thrones.....well, i imagine that there will be a lot of haters far and wide of the final episode....i really liked it though. made sense and pretty much all the characters are IMHO where they should be.
will be remembered by me as one of the the greatest shows on TV
Having watched the first couple of eps of Hatton Garden, they must've been a right bunch of bellends!
I've watched it and watched it again, a few times. Utterly terrific.Quote:
Originally Posted by hfc rd
You won't be disappointed.Quote:
Originally Posted by hfc rd
The pub scene was so realistic, I'm not sure you'll see better acting on film or TV this year. It's going to be a hard watch you can just tell.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pretty Boy
Also a wee appearance from Sinbad.
I've never witnessed anybody chucking dough about like that in a pub, it was good though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibby70
Don’t know if mentioned above but All 4 is streaming all of the ‘This Is England’ series. No doubt in tandem with The Virtues.
Highly recommended particularly for those who haven’t seen any of it yet.
Not for the faint hearted thoughQuote:
Originally Posted by Greentinted
The dining table scene in the last one is one of the greatest, most powerful bits of tv ever. 👏Quote:
Originally Posted by Greentinted
Agreed.Quote:
Originally Posted by HUTCHYHIBBY
Agreed. Just a superb scene.Quote:
Originally Posted by HUTCHYHIBBY
I loved This is England. Not my era at all but there was so much of it that I, and I'm sure many others, could relate to. It's one of the best depictions of growing up, wanting to fit in, drifting apart from your mates, struggling to see where you fit etc etc ever.
:agree: excellent bit of telly.Quote:
Originally Posted by HUTCHYHIBBY
I heard Vicky McLure say in interview recently that that scene was improvised. Incredible if so.Quote:
Originally Posted by HUTCHYHIBBY
Aye, I'm sure I've read that before.Quote:
Originally Posted by Greentinted
Jamestown continues to be excellent.
Spring watch
Love it!
I hated the penultimate episode but having accepted that story re Danaerys, I thought the last episode did a decent job of wrapping things up.Quote:
Originally Posted by RoslinInstHibby
The council scene to decide on the new leader was another WTF moment... “who has the best story?” Certainly not Bran to be honest! But there were some great moments.
Game of Thrones will be like Lost for me. Disappointed in the final season but would recommend to anyone for the overall ride.
I’ve just finished season 2 of Star Trek Discovery. I really enjoyed it, the special effects are impressive and it’s obvious that it’s a big budget show. I do sometimes wonder about a show that’s set so far in the future that they seem to feel the need to try and make a real effort to appear up to date with current values regarding sexuality and equal opportunities. Surely in the future these things would be irrelevant.
At 1st I was like Bran? Really? But the more I thought about the more I agreed he is the best choice!Quote:
Originally Posted by Tyler Durden
Knows the history(and mistakes) of everyone in history, cannae be conned, bribed or led astray....
New version of The Planets by the BBC with Brian Cox. Very good and easy to understand. Not as good as the original series mind you, 20 years ago blew me away.
Enjoyed it too - Cox has a superb ability as a science communicator - a rare task amongst academics in hte sciences (and one I wish I could emulate - not that I've got a face for TV :greengrin).Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibby70
Good mixture of visuals and information - I absolutely loved the soundtrack too.
Quite a nihilistic conclusion - but such is our fate.
Just started Chernobyl. Bloody hell.
Half way through Summer of Rockets, quite enjoying it.
Shame next week is the last one it’s been immense.Quote:
Originally Posted by Haymaker
I'd rather that they left it to weekly episodes but it's all on the i player.Quote:
Originally Posted by HUTCHYHIBBY
Aye, I know.Quote:
Originally Posted by stoneyburn hibs
Looking forward to this, love Brian Cox.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sylar
Mr Robot is a series I highly recommend - intensely dark.
It is very good, got the feeling a lot of it has gone over my head though.Quote:
Originally Posted by HibbyCal
It's so ****ed up. I'm only two episodes in... Can't believe it's all true, what a horrifying time that must have been.Quote:
Originally Posted by patch1875
Very frightening unbelievable the denial from the soviets it was even happening!Quote:
Originally Posted by Haymaker
Anyone that's watched Chernobyl should check out the documentary about the building of the new shell over the reactor that exploded, unbelievable feat of human engineering. Wouldnae have been needed without the disaster but, magnificent all the same.
Terrifying. What if they had got it all wrong? The world I grew up in would be vastly different.Quote:
Originally Posted by patch1875
Fortunately "the winds of change" were blowing in the right direction.Quote:
Originally Posted by Haymaker
Is it on Amazon?Quote:
Originally Posted by HUTCHYHIBBY
The new Deadwood movie is on Sky Atlantic at 9pm this Saturday. Never re-watched the series after it ended in 2006 but looking forward to seeing those characters again. Was such a classic show - so well written and a brilliant cast. Seems like really positive reviews and a proper ending this time.
Doubt many people will watch on Saturday night at 9pm of course
It'll be interesting 13 years after it ended!Quote:
Originally Posted by Tyler Durden
Just finished the first episode of Chernobyl.
****ing hell...
I didn’t see the original, but I enjoyed the new version. My only issue was that it was a bit dumbed down to allow for viewers that were new to the subject. It was a bit lacking in theory and concentrated on what we already knew. I would’ve liked them to have concentrated a bit more on the fact that Venus and Mars were once habital and the possibility that life could have started and may still exist on these planets. Brian Cox is a great scientist and a great presenter and I’m sure he could delve a bit deeper into the facts. I’m sure as the series progresses and the ambiguity lessens the show will become better.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibby70
I’m recording all of them as I can’t stand the weekly wait, but from what I’ve been hearing it sounds awesome.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sylar
Awesome and terrifying.Quote:
Originally Posted by lord bunberry
Oh you tease. :hyper:hyper:hyperQuote:
Originally Posted by Haymaker
Always mate :hyperQuote:
Originally Posted by lord bunberry
Apparently based on real events. Shocking if true.Quote:
Originally Posted by Haymaker
I read something about that in The S*nQuote:
Originally Posted by matty_f
:hyperQuote:
Originally Posted by Haymaker
Not too sure, I think I saw it on Discovery Channel.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibrandenburg
I don't think this is the one I saw but, it'll tell the same story.
Chernobyl documentary
Neil gaiman and Terry pratchett's Good Omens begins today on amazon prime.
Killing Eve series 2 begins next weekend.
Saving Grace series 2 is airing on S4C just now, but it is in Welsh. Have to wait for it to come to BBC 1 for it in English.
Good Omens first episode was a good sign for the rest of the series.
Wow, I didn't know they were making a movie. There were always rumours it was going to happen but I hadn't realised that they had managed to do it. This has made my weekend!Quote:
Originally Posted by Tyler Durden
I think this is the one I was referring too.Quote:
Originally Posted by HUTCHYHIBBY
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08650s6
https://www.rollingstone.com/tv/tv-f...mpression=trueQuote:
Originally Posted by Mr Grieves
Glad to have passed on the good news!
The link above (if it works) is a bit of a long read but gives background on why the show ended, how the movie finally came about and why this is definitely the end. David Milch has dementia sadly.
Dead to Me on netflix was a good watch.
Really enjoyed Project Blue Book, dubious ending to the series though.
Halfway through ‘When They See Us’ really is very good with a great cast.
Bevvy is taking effect, just in case it hasn't been mentioned The Looming Tower is good.
I loved bevvy is taking effect.Quote:
Originally Posted by HUTCHYHIBBY
Black summer was awrite , Zombies were a bit odd but overall decent enough
Black Monday on Sky Atlantic seem pretty good, first couple of episodes were great - very funny :)
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Originally Posted by patch1875
Watch this...it is superb.
Power on Netflix is a very good watch. Recommend it.