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The Office (UK) and The IT Crowd are two that I can watch countless times and still laugh at. Would probably chuck Father Ted and The Inbetweeners in there as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by frazeHFC
I watch Family Guy and American Dad most nights, too.
That episode is brilliant.Quote:
Originally Posted by Smartie
'He could have been Pope, Ted. The ******g Jesuits have got it all tied up. A Polish Pope, it should have been Jack'.
I’ve watched The Office hundreds of times. Absolute genius.
It is.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pretty Boy
The game of charades in the crypt is vintage Ted and Dougal.
Very different when you understand the characters though. I really didn’t get it the first time I watched it.
The Song for Europe episode is the perfect comedy imo.
Who killed Malcolm X on Netflix is an interesting watch, many unanswered questions.
Yes enjoyed it..good documentary...Quote:
Originally Posted by wpj
The latest season of Hip Hop Evolution is well worth a watch. I still rate it as the best music documentary of any genre ...brilliant!
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Originally Posted by bigwheel
I may check it out, not a massive hip hop fan, I enjoy the old school stuff but not generally a rap fan.
Yeah, don’t worry too much about the genre..series one is a great social history of those times..and the music info is like an education....amazing....Quote:
Originally Posted by wpj
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👍 will check it out, it is the same as punk rock back in the day and how the music took hold of a generation. (And acid house)Quote:
Originally Posted by bigwheel
Has anyone been following The Young/New Pope?
It's as bizarre as it comes, probably more performance art than drama, and I'm really not sure I know what the story is about, but somehow it's utterly compelling.
I keep meaning to watch it but haven't found time yet.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibbyradge
Tentatively related I watched the Two Popes on Netflix. Entertaining enough and Anthony Hopkins and Jonathan Pryce are superb but about as historically accurate as Brave heart.
Hip hop evolution is a great watch.
Has The Outsider reached the collective hibs.net psyche yet?
It's a wee bitty scary, but again, unmissable.
Started first three episodes last night, really enjoying it so far, hard to tell what is going on but kind of expect that with Stephen King, looking forward to seeing how it plays out, also agree with it being scary, not the usual jump scenes but the whole suspense of itQuote:
Originally Posted by Hibbyradge
I've started to watch The Vietnam War documentary on Netflix. I've seen loads of Vietnam films but never realised fully why it happened.
Cracking series. Some of the footage is horrific mind you. Must have been terrifying for all sides.
I think you'll enjoy it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pretty Boy
I've been trying to think of a way to describe it, but I'm struggling to verbalise it.
One moment it's a commentary on the Catholic church, or is it?. The next it's a surreal fantasy. It's amusing, it's enigmatic, it's poignant, and it's hugely stylish and cinematic.
I've just finished episode 8/9 of season 2 and it offered me the option to watch episode 9 immediately. It's time for my bed, but I'm looking forward to seeing the finale so much that I'm still in the living room, considering pressing the green button. :greengrin
I'm actually jealous that you've got it all to come!
Edit: Bed wins. I've got Outsider and the New Pope to look forward to tomorrow.
It's brilliant all over.Quote:
Originally Posted by Smartie
"I hear you're a racist now father?" Is one of the most brilliant line deliveries in tv history.
Watched that, goes in to some serious depth.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibby70
After enjoying The Stranger I’ve just finished Safe also very good if a little similar both keep you guessing.
I've seen the first four episodes and, whilst I'm absolutely loving it, I'm really concerned it's not going to have the sort of closure at the end that I need!Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibbyradge
Just finished the Aaron Hernandez mini documentary. Thought it was a very interesting watch and just insane how he played a NFL season on the back of the first murder he committed.
Halfway through S1 of Sex Education. Thought it started quite slow but has got better
Watched first episode of the pharmacist last night. Promising so far.
Just finished watching the final episode of The New Pope.
It was brilliant and I loved it, but I really have no idea why.
Sex Education is getting better with every episode
Watched that last week. As you say madness that he commits a double murder then plays a season of NFL like nothing has happened. Interesting watch, and a bit crazy how someone with so much money can throw it all away so stupidly. Can tell his father's death played a major role.Quote:
Originally Posted by hfc rd
I see season 2 of Narcos Mexico is now out. Enjoyed both Narcos & Narcos Mexico.
Better Call Saul new season out on the 24th as well.
Watched the first episode of season 2 of Narcos today. Really good start :agree:Quote:
Originally Posted by The Modfather
New series of Hospital on BBC. Every single series is just fascinating. For all it's faults the NHS is amazing.
The Passenger on All4, quite good so far, although hitmen with less accuracy than members of The A-Team is a bit hard to accept.
I see the new hearts documentary must be starting on Ch4 this month, Duncanville. :greengrin
https://www.geektown.co.uk/tvairdates/duncanville/
Ever drank baileys from a shoe? 😂😂Quote:
Originally Posted by patch1875
Not sure if previously mentioned but Aquarius on Netflix is pretty good. A spin on the Charles Manson story with a good soundtrack.
Programme called “Amazon: what they know about us” is on BBC 1. Absolutely fascinating, but Jeff Beazos trying to disguise his data mining to take advantage of markets as borderline altruism is a bit of a stretch.
I’ll need to give it a go. I was in Vietnam 5 years ago and found the war stuff fascinating. We visited the tunnels and that was eye opening as to some of the stuff that went on.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibby70
We then went to the war museum in Ho Chi Minh but lasted all of 15 minutes as my ex-wife collapsed and banged her head at the sight of the photos showing the torture that went on.
I did both of those two. Interestingly our tour guide for the tunnels was a Vietnamese who had lived through the war from the 'American side' was not a fan of the museum, and I think he referred to it as a "bull****" museum.Quote:
Originally Posted by overdrive
There was nothing bull**** about the horrific images though. I'm guessing he didn't like the fact it was all told from one side (anti-american etc) when he had seen it from the other point of view.
Is indeed fascinating stuff and the films/documentaries always appeal to me.
I watched the first episode of Hunters on Prime earlier, not sure where it is going tbh. Seems like a mix of genres for now, will stick with it and see if it is a grower or not. Any other opinions so far?
Just completed Sex Education. Thought it was decent although very predictable. A lot of characters you genuinely like and it does a great job of making you smile. Interesting to see what new characters will be added for season 3 next year.
Going to start Stranger Things next. Heard a lot of good things about it.
Just finished episode 2.Quote:
Originally Posted by wpj
It’s a half decent watch. As you say a bit of a quirky mix with a touch of Tarantino thrown in but overall quite good I think.
Anyone watching The New Pope? It's excellent.
Started the last season of Homeland as well, been a big fan of three series up until this one. Unfortunately, without giving too much away, episode one of the final season is just one big "well that wouldn't happen".
I've watched the first two episodes and thought they've been pretty good, although it's always a slow build with Homeland. Didn't see anything in episode 1 that stretched credibility more than previous series. It was actually the end of the 2nd episode which was approaching unbelievable to me.Quote:
Originally Posted by matty_f
Better Call Saul back today with the second episode available tomorrow morning.
Usual season opener, not a classic but setting things in motion for what’s to come.
Ozark is back on 27th march with a 10-episode 3rd season
still to watch the walking dead return last night
I’ve been watching The Stranger on Netflix the past couple of days. It’s really good and the multiple stories unravel very nicely.
Halfway through season 2, nowhere near as good IMHO.Quote:
Originally Posted by HUTCHYHIBBY
I’ve not watched S2 yet didn’t think S1 lives up to the hype.Quote:
Originally Posted by HUTCHYHIBBY
Ozark is definitely one of the best recent series.Quote:
Originally Posted by cabbageandribs1875
The walking dead is awful but will keep going.
I mentioned The New Pope earlier on this thread. I loved it.Quote:
Originally Posted by matty_f
It's so surreal, I think I said it was more art than drama, and I still don't know wtf it was about, but it was utterly compelling.
I've started the final season of Homeland. You know there are 8 seasons, Matty?
Ozark is possibly the best I've seen.Quote:
Originally Posted by patch1875
I'm delighted that Saul is back as well.
Two top notch programmes that should keep me occupied for a while.
The writers seem to have disappeared up their own jacksies, trying to be way too smart, that's only my opinion though. Having viewed the trailer for s3 it looks like more of the same.Quote:
Originally Posted by patch1875
FantasticQuote:
Originally Posted by cabbageandribs1875
Thought it was really goodQuote:
Originally Posted by cabbageandribs1875
I've just finished The Passenger (French series) on All4, another Coben effort, one season down, more to come I think. Far fetched, but, interesting story.Quote:
Originally Posted by Danderhall Hibs
Are you sure it's Coben and not Jean-Christophe Grangé?Quote:
Originally Posted by HUTCHYHIBBY
Me tae :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by Haymaker
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Originally Posted by Haymaker
While not quite thinking it was as bad 1st time out, I did think Yes minister/prime minister was excellent 2nd time around.... Also uncomfortably close to what seems to be the truth!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Haymaker
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Originally Posted by patch1875
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Originally Posted by patch1875
Sorry it was Just One Look instead of The Passenger, watched them both at the same time.Quote:
Originally Posted by Peevemor
There's an abundance of foreign hidden gems on All 4.
You could well be right. I like Coben's stuff but there was a French thing called the passenger which was definitely Grangé. In saying that it's not that imaginative a title and may have been changed in translation which often happens.Quote:
Originally Posted by HUTCHYHIBBY
"Just one look" is pretty good. The guy's sister is played by Julie Gayet, François Hollande's bidie-in.
Virginie Ledoyen will do for me. 👍Quote:
Originally Posted by Peevemor
I've mentioned it before but, if you fancy being freaked out go for Crow's Blood. Japanese programme, crazy stuff!
Aye, was talking earlier today about a series I watched last year. A Belgian police procedural drama called ‘Code 37: Sex Crimes’Quote:
Originally Posted by HUTCHYHIBBY
Highly recommended.
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1434482/
Yeah. My phone decided "three" was a better word to use than "the". Three prick. :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by Hibbyradge
Aye, I've watched it, it's good. Veerle Baetens also stars in Tabula Rasa which I mentioned earlier on this thread.Quote:
Originally Posted by Greentinted
A lot of fine telly on All 4 as you say. But not Naked Attraction.Quote:
Originally Posted by HUTCHYHIBBY
Definitely not Naked Attraction!
The Gulf on Alibi has a bit of potential, long episodes though.
Anyone that enjoyed safe and the stranger by Harlan Coben would enjoy 'The five ' I watched it a few years ago but can't remember what channel it was on
IIRC it was SKY1.Quote:
Originally Posted by HibbyAndy
I see the players in the current Afghan peace deal in real life are following the Homeland script. :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by matty_f
Just watched last Monday's ep of TWD on FOX, can it get any slower? Pointless episode.
i just got around to watching last weeks TWD, i just kept fast forwarding, i can't understand producers/directors/writers whoever that think it's pleasant viewing filming in the pitch black 😠 i'l most likely stick with the rest of this season but if they've not killed off that carachter 'Alpha' by the end of this season i'l possibly give the next a miss, just her accent alone turns me off,just the way she talks basically 😁 don't get me started with the idea of negan and her getting it on in the woods 🤢Quote:
Originally Posted by patch1875
Has anyone been watching Picard? I’m going to wait until it’s finished so I can binge watch it.
Yeah, I've watched the first five so far. After a good first episode, I've been a bit disappointed since.Quote:
Originally Posted by lord bunberry
I was never a massive fan of the character Picard, but I think the main problem is that none of the new characters have come across as being particularly interesting so far.
Fans of Breaking Bad will be pleased to see 2 DEA agents appear in the latest Better Call Saul episode :greengrin
Cheers, I’m still looking forward to it, I liked Picard in TNG :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by Future17
Been watching The Split, very strong female characters not normally my thing but have enjoyed it.
Really enjoyed it so far, Patrick Stewart is brilliant as expected, Seven of Nine makes an appearance and that particular story is really interesting, wish they'd spent more time on it but maybe a story for another spin off? Looking forward to the rest of the episodes but kinda wished I'd waited to watch it over the course of a couple of days.Quote:
Originally Posted by lord bunberry
Just started season 5 of Better Call Saul. Solid start, looking forward to more.
Season 6 been confirmed as well and it will be the last.
Yes I'm assuming 6 takes us up to BB.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pretty Boy
I've been thinking about watching BB again for a while. I might leave it another year or so and go straight into it after the end of Better Call Saul.Quote:
Originally Posted by BroxburnHibee
The flash forward scene at the start of the 1st episode of the new season was fantastic. It will be interesting to see how that plays out as there was maybe a hint of a sequel type show, special or otherwise, to round everything off. There's been rumours about a Kim Wexler spin off for a while and where she disappears to.
It's good. Not normally my sort of thing either.Quote:
Originally Posted by wpj
Yeah the weekly episode thing is a bit of a pain.Quote:
Originally Posted by The_Exile
And as I’ve only seen 5 episodes over a month apart I’m not sure I can get into it the same way I would watching them all over the course of a week or two.
So I think it’s OK and watchable enough but not exactly gripped me as yet and not sure I’d be going out of my way to recommend anyone to watch it...but that’s maybe caveated by the comments above.
Top tip: Anyone using a VPN service, take a look at Netflix India. The selection available is phenomenal.
Re-watching BB will probably be best between series 5 and 6, now that 6 has been confirmed to be the last one.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pretty Boy
I like that they’re not going to milk it too much.
I found it really hard going the second time around. It was so laboured and slow when you have an idea of what’s round the corner.Quote:
Originally Posted by Smartie
I regularly flip back to certain scenes in BB just to put things into context. I think we’ll be pretty close to BB time by end of this season of BCS. We know that in Sauls first episode he mentions Nacho and Lalo. Domingo/Crazy 8 was mentioned in BB as being a DEA informant... these pieces are coming together now.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pretty Boy
I think the Gene Tankovic stuff will form a bigger chunk of the final season. So far we’ve had 5-10 mins at the start of every season but there’s clearly more story there which is being trailed. Potentially Kim could come back into it in that future period?
How would u do this using a firestick cheersQuote:
Originally Posted by Hibrandenburg
I'm no expert on Firestick as I don't own one. I run my VPN over my router meaning that all the wifi devices I use at home appear to be in the country of my choosing. All I have to do is switch between VPN servers on my router and I can be virtually in any country on earth. If the Firestick connects to the internet via wifi then I'd imagine that would work too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hiberniankb
Just finished watching the first series of ‘City On A Hill’, a Boston crime drama. Not sure if it has been posted before, I am watching on catch-up and this thread is far too long to check back :greengrin I say first series because it was all left set up for a second series and I would be astonished if there wasn’t.
Really enjoyed it. The criminal characters have some depth, and on the law side we have the sight of Kevin Bacon obviously enjoying himself playing someone conflicted and dirty - goes against the vast majority of his previous acting roles. He looks like he is loving the role and the moustache :greengrin. I am a big fan of actors playing against their type and I think Bacon does it well.
Great listening to the filthy Boston-accented swearing plus many fabulous eighties tunes as the soundtrack. Best would be the related ‘More Than A Feeling’ by Boston, in one of the early episodes.
Finished Narcos:Mexico last night really enjoyed it, final 2 episodes where brilliant.
Not sure what to start next, westworld season 3 starts next week really looking forward to that
War of the Worlds.
new version on Fox really good first couple of episodes.
Finished the Outsiders and was more than decent
War of the worlds 1 episode in and again no bad
I watched the finale of the Outsider last night. It was tense and gripping, and I really enjoyed the series.
However, I'm annoyed by the ending, but I won't spoil it for you by saying any more.
The Windsors is mostly rubbish but, Beatrice and Eugenie deserve their own show. 😊
Even if it's just for their "posh" accents!
Aye very promising, much better than the BBC version.Quote:
Originally Posted by patch1875
The Enemy Within on 5USA has been quite good, cancelled after one season though.
I’m a bit late to the party but just watched White Gold on Netflix from the BBC. Had me laughing out loud quite a few times and defo a good watch [emoji736]
Is it just me that’s finding Sport Relief really pish this year? I don’t watch it religiously but it’s so cringeworthy.
Awful.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jones28
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My wife wanted to watch a bit about the choir singing "You've got a friend" but I left the room to do something. It was still on when I returned but it was so bad, it didn't get another 5 mins.
With no football, what an opportunity to catch up with all the stuff I've never got round to watching!
On episode 4 of Succession series 1 which was probably discussed back on page 2 of this thread :greengrin
Kingdom series 2, it's a Korean Zombie show but set in feudal times is now on netflix so that will give me something to do with no fitba
The latest season of Curb has been superb, up there with the early years.