I’m watching humans on Netflix I think it’s a channel 4 production, it’s excellent so far.
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I’m watching humans on Netflix I think it’s a channel 4 production, it’s excellent so far.
Watched the first three episodes of Hunters, quite liking it so far.
Watched Us tonight with Tom Hollander. Thought it was very funny and well acted. Made me want to go back to Paris mind you.
Anyone watched Lovecraft Country? Going to give it a try. Although not sure I can work out if it’s a drama or sci-fi.
The boys on prime is good, might not be everyones cuppa but certainly my humour
I’m watching Jack Ryan on prime, it’s been really good so far. It’s a good storyline and it’s well made.
I watched both seasons last month, well worth a watch.Quote:
Originally Posted by lord bunberry
Is the the second season a different story or does it follow on from the first?Quote:
Originally Posted by HUTCHYHIBBY
I’m 3 episodes in and really enjoying it. It’s pretty mental though! A mish mash of pulpy genre stories, whether horror or fantasy - inspired by HP Lovecraft.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Modfather
There is a through line to the story but each episode is pretty much a new story too. Each inspired by a different horror/fantasy theme I think.
Defo worth a look but won’t be everyone’s cup of tea
Anyone watching Ted Lasso (on Apple TV)?
Different story.Quote:
Originally Posted by lord bunberry
Cheers.Quote:
Originally Posted by Future17
I’ve been rewatching Line of Duty on the iPlayer. British cop shows aren’t usually my thing but Jed Mercurio is just so good at what he does. All five series are similarly good, the quality doesn’t drop.
I binged all series about a month ago. Outstanding TV.Quote:
Originally Posted by hibsbollah
A different story, can't quite remember if there are any references to season 1 (I don't think so).Quote:
Originally Posted by lord bunberry
Everyone raves about it so I tried to watch it but Compston with an English accent gave me such a rage I had to give up :faf:Quote:
Originally Posted by hibsbollah
I'm watching Gomorra from the start again instead
:greengrin That was the first thing I ever saw him in so I assumed he was a cockernee at first.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mon Dieu4
Apparently they’re halfway through filming series 6 but Covid obvs put a stop to thatQuote:
Originally Posted by Hibee87
Great show as well, aged a bit now, but lots of laughs.Quote:
Originally Posted by lord bunberry
Binged season 1 in a few days now on season 2 , Standard is fantastic :top marksQuote:
Originally Posted by hibsbollah
:greengrin It was.Quote:
Originally Posted by matty_f
The social dilemma on Netflix is a good watch.
Just finished it this second.Quote:
Originally Posted by SteveHFC
Terrifying.
Fascinating.
And the first thing I do on finishing watching it is to log in here...
Bad Blood on Netflix isn't too bad...
Just watched the first season of Top of the Lake. Slow moving drama with great dialogue. Probably best described as a New Zealand Ozarks on valium. None of the male characters come out of this well, I've not checked, but I suspect the writer has had bad experiences with men.
Really enjoyed a documentary called Kiss the Ground on Netflix which gives hope that we can actually start to reverse climate change fairly quickly and easily by changing agricultural techniques.
One of the main things I took from it other than it being a positive feeling documentary was that it featured a family ranch run by the Markegards, they also featured in a 2014 documentary called Cowspiracy. The way they were portrayed in that documentary to fit the director's narrative to how they come across in this one is such a contrast
I just finished Black Spot on Netflix, it seemed to be leading up to a big finish that didn’t happen, maybe they were expecting another season that didn’t happen.
Watched that tonight. Excellent stuff [emoji736]Quote:
Originally Posted by franck sauzee
Should just have called it "Blood".Quote:
Originally Posted by c31
Long Way Up on Apple TV is excellent.
The Last Enemy on stv player (nightmare to use on V6 box), two episodes in quite decent so far, quite an impressive cast too.
Are all the episode’s available?Quote:
Originally Posted by SteveHFC
The Comey Rule is worth a watch for a broad summary of the FBI's version of events of the last few years.
First 4 episodes are mate. New episode every Friday. :aok:Quote:
Originally Posted by patch1875
No Masks on SKY Arts, 1hr long film based on experiences of key workers, not the cheeriest of watches but, very well acted.
Watched An American Murder on Netflix.
Absolutely heartbreaking. Cant understand what drives people to commit such unspeakable acts!
Active Shooter: America Under Fire on SKY Docs, moving stuff.
I see Amazon Prime are releasing a sequel to the Borat movie later in the month.
I’m watching Honour on STV player. It’s heartbreaking.
Im just getting to the last episode of series 5, it’s the best one IMO. Stephen Graham puts in a truly great performance.Quote:
Originally Posted by HibbyAndy
It was excellent.Quote:
Originally Posted by EH6 Hibby
Stephen Graham is an outstanding actor. :agree:Quote:
Originally Posted by hibsbollah
Think I’ve had 3 attempts at finishing the first episode but only made it about 40 minutes in, just after the car chase where they appear to hint at the weirdness to come. Maybe the fact the episode was really slow, but just can’t get into it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tyler Durden
Halfway through season 1 of The Man In The High Castle, enjoying it so far.
Really enjoying Criminal UK and Criminal Germany. Netflix own production with the same set used in several different countries. Germany has just edged it so far.
I’m really enjoying cobra Kai just now and I’m unsure why, acting is Ham at best, the karate is terrible but for some reason I’m hooked! I’ve been struggling with long episodes recently so maybe the short episodes and easy to tune out watching it is the reason.
Also been in and out of Eastbound & Down which is very funny and very silly rolled into one typical with will Farrell involvement I think
A film that I can thouroughly recommend on Netflix
Enola Holmes, I think it has potential for a series as well.
:agree: This is England, what a performance. His Desert Island Discs from last year is a good listen, still on the iPlayer. Some great stories.Quote:
Originally Posted by matty_f
Really good ‘family film’ that’s an easy and enjoyable watch.Quote:
Originally Posted by Moulin Yarns
Based on the first of a series of books I believe so fully expect them to turn these into a rolling franchise style film series.
The lead actress (or is it just actor these days?) is 9 from stranger things and is still only 16.
Always amazes me how good someone can be at such a young age and how odd it must be to have essentially ‘made it’ before you even leave school!!
I knew who she was but was thrown by the accent until I looked her up and realised she is English.Quote:
Originally Posted by RyeSloan
She's Eleven in Stranger Things. Sorry for being pedantic. 😬Quote:
Originally Posted by RyeSloan
I've just finished season 1 of cobra Kai. Loved it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dmas
Good mix of action, cheesy humour, nostalgia, and a great soundtrack.
Thanks for that. Thought I'd missed a series!Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibby70
She was really good in a music video for Sigma from a few years back.Quote:
Originally Posted by Moulin Yarns
Aha knew I would get that wrong [emoji23]Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibby70
There was a number 009, but it was a boy who could burn things. 😂
It's a tough watch but fascinating bit of TVQuote:
Originally Posted by BroxburnHibee
Just finished this. Even though I had heard about the story and listened to a couple podcasts about it. Made me feel absolutely sick. Found it to be a tough watch.Quote:
Originally Posted by BroxburnHibee
Just watching the UK one, have to say I’m finding Raj from the Big Bang Theory as a bad guy very unsettling.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibrandenburg
I recently watched the UK ones. The French version looks promising too (good actors), but I'm having a break before watching it in case it gets too samish.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibrandenburg
Just started 'the third day ' Bit strange but will see how it goes
Watched that last night, not easy for an actor to shake off stereotyping but he did a decent job. They've managed to pull in some big names for the bad guys.Quote:
Originally Posted by EH6 Hibby
I've watched all the available German episodes and was surprised that each country isn't using the same storylines adapted to their audience.Quote:
Originally Posted by Peevemor
The last German episode was eerily similar to the Mira Hindley case.
I started watching 2 weeks to live last night. It’s decent comedy that had me laughing out loud a few times.
How to survive a murder on SKY Crime, not the easiest of watches but, quite moving nonetheless.
THE mole infiltrating North Koria on BBC iplayer is extraordinary, cant recommend it enough
That is one of the best investigation/documentaries I think I've ever seen, both those guys have balls of titanium for doing that:top marksQuote:
Originally Posted by wpj
Everyone should give this a watch
Has anyone watched much of Carnival Row? I watched the first episode last night and not sure about it. I'll watch a few more as too early to judge it but wondered what others' thoughts were.
The latest episode of The Walking Dead was pretty rubbish again. Seemed to be The Walking Dead meets Star Wars at the end...
Just watched it, it's not getting any better. 😴Quote:
Originally Posted by easty
Sky Atlantic have the Leftovers on from the start at the minute (think you can get the first 6 episodes on catch up still) and are showing them daily.
One of the best shows I've seen.
Agreed, I loved it.Quote:
Originally Posted by matty_f
It’s really not, and it’s been like this for ages. I’m committed to watching now though!Quote:
Originally Posted by HUTCHYHIBBY
Couldnae understand the horde going past Carol and Lydia as they had a wee hug?Quote:
Originally Posted by easty
Rick might turn up in a Darth Vader costume in the first episode of the next series! ☺Quote:
Originally Posted by easty
Has anyone watched shooter on Netflix?
Watched the first two episodes of Designated Survivor, looks like a decent series
Now that Sky Arts is available on Freeview (no it isn't in some areas!!) and Freesat I'm enjoying the series on Architecture.
I watched it for a bit but eventually gave up on it. Got frustrated that it seemed to be going the way of lost and you never got any closer to finding out what was going on. Did they ever reveal any answers? Worth giving it a second try or am I likely to get similarly frustrated second time round?Quote:
Originally Posted by matty_f
watched this last night brilliant watch, unbelievable set of stones on those guysQuote:
Originally Posted by wpj
Watched it this afternoon. Thoroughly enjoyed it. The Mole & Mr James are the ultimate radges. Planning a trip to DPRK for my 50th in a couple of years and watched loads of films in it. This one is up there with the best and from a very different POV.Quote:
Originally Posted by wpj
Watch it again but don’t think about finding out what happened, that’s not really what it’s about so if you’re looking for clues or a storyline to suggest it, it’s going to pass you by.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Modfather
I loved it from the start but i know some folk who felt that by the end of season one it was worth sticking with but season two and season three were excellent.
I just think it’s got a bit of everything, the casting is brilliant, there’s drama, emotion, some laughs, it’s serious and dark and uplifting - and the soundtrack to it is amazing, it perfectly suits the show.
There are only a handful of TV series that i would genuinely watch again knowing they’d be just as good, and this is one.
:agree::top marksQuote:
Originally Posted by matty_f
Absolutely loved the Leftovers Matty
I’m still here repping the West Wing.
Would love for Netflix or Amazon to buy the rights to it. Best series I’ve ever watched bar none.
I re-watched Frasier recently. A bit dated in parts nowadays, but still excellent and one of my favourite shows.
I was thinking about the West Wing yesterday. With all the goings on with the current incumbent of the White House, the way they portray the characters’ respect for public service and institutions it must seem like ancient political history now? I might see if mrs bollah wants to rewatch it, we’ve got the 7 season box set in the back of a cupboard.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pedantic_Hibee
Toby definitely the best character. Interestingly, in real life Tobys role of comms director doesn’t exist, Trump doesn’t have one.
Theres a reunion episode airing tonight in America.Quote:
Originally Posted by hibsbollah
Tied to getting people to vote.
Richard Schiff (Toby) has just tweeted that he's asked HBO about broadcasting it in the UK as he'd had a lot of requests :greengrin
Can I ask where you watched it? It’s one of my friends favourite programs and she’s been looking for it but couldn’t find it anywhere. She’s looking at buying the DVDs now cause she can’t find it.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Modfather
Taskmaster came back for series 10 last night - and it’s first on Channel 4 - and it was as consistently brilliant as ever.
I think he does. It's the role Sean Spicer and Anthony Scaramucci (briefly) filled. It's also one of the various roles Trump has given to Hope Hicks to justify her presence in the White House.Quote:
Originally Posted by hibsbollah
I can't remember the name of the woman who's doing it now though.
He has had SIX comms directors over the last four years! All sacked and sent to the Siberian salt mines, now he’s saying the role is unnecessary. There is a comms assistant called Alyssa something, Kayleigh is the press secretary, the CJ character.Quote:
Originally Posted by Future17
I absolutely love Taskmaster.Quote:
Originally Posted by Northernhibee
You're right. It was Stephanie Grisham I was thinking of, but apparently she got the bullet in April. It's hard to keep up! :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by hibsbollah
Agreed on Toby. He was fantastic.Quote:
Originally Posted by hibsbollah
It’s an interesting question; does a President have the power to leave executive roles vacant, which in effect increases his personal autocracy? In the UK Dom Cummings can and does sideline civil servants, but they are appointed by the Crown so the Government of the day can’t actually get rid of the post itself.Quote:
Originally Posted by Future17
For another thread :greengrin
I’ve got it on DVD, but often end up watching random episodes on Chanel 4 when stumble across them. Think I also saw them on Prime to buy, but sure she could probably get them on DVD from somewhere like CEX relatively cheaply.Quote:
Originally Posted by EH6 Hibby
I rewatched the West Wing over spring/summer and was surprised at how much I disliked Leo's character. I can't remember feeling that way the first time I watched it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pedantic_Hibee
The few things I've managed to watch recently have been:
The Fall: Really enjoyed it, but it was a bit anti-climactic.
Gangs of London: Also really enjoyed it, but some scenes were beyond ridiculous - definitely a "suspend your disbelief" type show. I saw another poster on this thread refer to it as "dystopian", which I hadn't really picked up on, but which might explain some of those scenes.
The World's Toughest Race: I wouldn't usually watch this type of thing, but thought it was brilliant. It was so good, I managed to avoid smashing my TV screen for the limited time Bear Grylls was on it.
Hunters: Was OK. Very strange in places, like it didn't really know how seriously to take itself. I read it upset organisations representing Holocaust survivors and I can understand why.
Des: What a let down. I was expecting big things after reading reviews online (including on here), so I accept I'm in the minority, but I was really disappointed with this. I like David Tennant, but I'd describe him as "entertaining" in this, which I don't think is how I should feel about the depiction of a real-life serial killer. The rest of the acting performances were poor but, to be fair, the actors didn't have much to work with. I though the plot was totally one-dimensional and I kept waiting for some twist to make it all worth it...but it never came.
Carnival Row: I wasn't sure about this after the first episode, but really glad I stuck with it four episodes in. It's fantasy nonsense, but it knows it's fantasy nonsense and embraces that. I'm not usually a big fan of fantasy, but there's something really appealing about another world when our real one is so depressing.
On the dislike meter, it’s the Josh character that annoys me most. You’ve basically got Chandler from Friends as a political advisor.Quote:
Originally Posted by Future17
The themes stand up okay even today. The sibling rivalry. The complex relationship with his father. Niles' unrequited love for Daphne. Tremendous show - my favourite for years - and only recently surpassed as my favourite by Curb Your Enthusiasm.Quote:
Originally Posted by The Modfather
I have meant to watch it through from the start for a while... might just dig out my DVDs over the weekend...