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Finally got round to watching This is England. I watched the film when it first came out and enjoyed it, wouldn’t have said I loved it. Watched the series over the last couple of days and absolutely loved it. I’ve always rated Stephen Graham and Vicki McClure but the rest of the cast are all amazing as well. Only complaint is I want closure on Combo and Kelly. I need another episode to come to terms with this. I was absolutely bawling at the end.
Watched the 1st 2 episodes, decent so far.Quote:
Originally Posted by HUTCHYHIBBY
Just binged Unforgotten, excellent as usual although the ending I'm not sure about.
New program recommendation for any true crime fans. Murder Suspect No.1 on channel five. Very similar to 24 hours in police custody. There’s currently 2 episodes available on My5.
Currently trying to get into Lost, is it worth keeping up with ? Also tried the Irish series of Red Rock, again trying to get into it but unsure if I will get through around 117 episodes, on first impressions it seems to be like a semi violent version of Neighbours 🫢
The Scottish guy in the first episode was a psycho, I've watched a programme about him before.Quote:
Originally Posted by EH6 Hibby
This is probably more of a private message to HibbyAndy but for anyone else interested my re-watch of Lost is complete. It does get crazy but I obviously didn't pay enough attention the first time round as I understood it much better on the re-watch and funnily enough enjoyed it much much more.
Although I liked the last ever episode and the ending is explained by Jack's father, the last series is definitely the poorest so I do think they should have ended it at season 5 with the flash of white light.
Not sure if Patch1875 is still watching it so it would be interesting to see what you think.
Thanks to HibbyAndy for putting the idea in my head. I can shut up about Lost now and you can tell us all about Vikings instead haha
Lost is roller coaster ride of time travelling craziness mate but I really enjoyed it so I would say stick with it. Other folk will sell it much better than me though!Quote:
Originally Posted by Bridge hibs
That's a bit of a spoiler for folk watching for the first time. Part of the thing that keeps you hooked to begin with is not knowing what's happened and why.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibs Go Bragh
I've watched it twice. Preferred it second time round. My wife's not seen it so considering watching it again.
Apologies that wasn’t my intention! I’d seen it before so knew what was coming but I didn’t think about first time watchers while I was typing that.Quote:
Originally Posted by overdrive
Spoiler alerts even tho everyone has seen it :greengrinQuote:
Originally Posted by Hibs Go Bragh
Loved it, but wasn't that crazy about season 5 and part of 6 with all the time traveling, it was making me crazy. But the ending is superb. Great actors and Mathew Fox at the top of his game here And then they all meet up and eternally live as the doors open and they go into the light / heaven..... Lots of emotional scenes throughout, but this last scene was a real tear jerker ! Wow ! OVERALL A FANTASTIC SHOW !
And naw they weren't dead the whole time , Everything that happened on that island did happen :greengrin
I think my favourite scene was Desmond on that freighter phoning Penny ' My god is that really you Penny '
Aye Vikings is superb , Feels like i've been watching it forever but only watched 46 episodes and still got 45 to go :thumbsup:
Lagertha tho ! Shield Maiden warrior !:love ya!: Love Floki too ! Even if he did a bad thing , To be fair every character has unique qualities , It's going to be in my top 5 sitting alongside Lost & Band of brothers
No problem at all mate and thanks for that, will stick with it 👍Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibs Go Bragh
I loved how one of the main characters was a Scottish bloke but Hurley was my favourite.Quote:
Originally Posted by HibbyAndy
Yeah Vikings is ahead of Lost for me and top 5 easy. From memory I can’t think of any seasons I didn’t enjoy but Lagertha? Deary me! What a character! She would eat me alive but I’d die a happy man 😂
New season of Yellowjacket’s out today, well first two episodes anyway. Going to hold off until there’s a few more episodes released.
The ending is superb. Vincent just lying next to him as he lays there. Didn't really matter about whether you understood it at that time, it was just great TV.Quote:
Originally Posted by HibbyAndy
Few favourite bits for me -
Sawyer telling Jack the story about his dad
Jack saving Charlies life
I thought the start of season 3 with Juliet putting on the music and baking before book club in the house was absolutely brilliant. When it's revealed who they are/where they are.
Sawyer is great in it! The scene at the very end of season 5 with Sawyer and Juliette at the bomb site is brilliantly acted.Quote:
Originally Posted by easty
Yeah have great memories from every single season ! The 'music' just fitted perfectly for Lost , Would love to be watching it for the very first time again , Easily in my top 2 best ever tv seriesQuote:
Originally Posted by easty
Sawyer eh , What a brilliant character he was :top marksQuote:
Originally Posted by Hibs Go Bragh
Once I get through One Hundred Years of Solitude (which has me hooked. I am enjoying it), I fancy the Sky Atlantic series about the rise of Mussolini (Son of the Century?).
Anyone watched it yet?
Watching season 2 of The Rig, wowee is it dragging.
There's been enough content in the first 4 episodes to fill 1, the rest is just dull dialogue.
I've got a horrible feeling they're dragging it out for season 3.
Watching Accused by Jimmy McGovern, think there are 8 different episodes, really good stuff.
STV
Yeah have watched all of them, really good but no surprise as McGovern rarely gets it wrong.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bridge hibs
Finished series two of the Night Agent last night on Netflix, thoroughly enjoyed it.
Yeah really enjoy McGoverns stuff, will give the Night Angel a look at too 👍Quote:
Originally Posted by Scouse Hibee
I thought the second part of the second season was a major let down. Almost ready to give up on the whole thing but hoping it improves. Surely this season they need to just give some answers on the main question….Quote:
Originally Posted by The Modfather
Having said that, season 1 was amazing so maybe they can get it back on track. Having the 90s soundtrack to fall back on doesn’t hurt also.
:agree: Enjoyed season 1 but season 2 was a hard slog and binned it after 4 episodesQuote:
Originally Posted by Tyler Durden
Watching On Call on prime. It's very very good so far - got a reality cop show feel to it (they cut to body cam footage at points).
David Tennant!
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Legend.
Im not big on the light entertainment thing but Rob and Romesh’s new show. Not sure what it is about them but they just have a stupidly funny chemistry. The last two when they learnt how to do a drag show and another when they are stage magicians had me absolutely poorless.
Theres a few of their shows that have been brilliant, the kayaking one literally had me in tears, another is the weight lifting one, in fact they are all really funny, oh the golf one too 🤣Quote:
Originally Posted by hibsbollah
Thanks, sounds like i should search them out. The magician one had tears streaming down my face laughing.Robs so gormless :faf:Quote:
Originally Posted by Bridge hibs
Its the competition from the two, Rob takes the utter pish out of Romesh constantly and Romesh takes the huff, they are brilliant together🤣Quote:
Originally Posted by hibsbollah
I’m the same. It’s about the only one of those kind of shows I watch. I like Romesh’s humour but less keen on Rob Becket outside of this show.Quote:
Originally Posted by hibsbollah
Have you tried the Wolf & Owl podcast? Romesh & Tom Davies, the same kind of oneupmanship and squabbling.
On the topic of Rob Beckett, I was surprised when he was on 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown with Tom Allen (the really posh sounding comedian) and it was revealed they were at school together albeit a couple of years apart. Think it is just with Rob Beckett sounding fairly working class and Tom Allen, well the opposite, I didn't think their paths would have crossed in that setting.
Just binged Virdee, pretty decent watch, good gritty series set in Bradford.
Aye, it was decent enough. 2 episodes to go of Unforgotten, a good watch as usual.Quote:
Originally Posted by J-C
S3 of The Lincoln Lawyer
It was ok. Preferred the first 2 series if I'm honest. Netflix confirmed S4 is in filming and that looks like it might be decent
Just watched episode 3 very good after a slow startQuote:
Originally Posted by J-C
Watching The Dance on Beeb2. Fleetwood Mac live show from when they got back together late 90s. Class. Esp Buckingham doing Big Love live
ClassQuote:
Originally Posted by Greenbeard
Thanks for recommending
Just listened to that live album last night.Quote:
Originally Posted by Greenbeard
Paradise episode 7 tremendous.
It certainly leaves you questioning who actually carried out the deed.Quote:
Originally Posted by J-C
The Bay starts again on Sunday, that's usually a decent watch too.
Anyone watching Severance? The best thing I’ve seen in years.
I've watched the first 4 seasons of Brassic whilst on holiday, can't get enough of it, fantastic stuff.
Some of the characters are absolutely hilarious.
A shout out to The Good Fight.
Very original, very enjoyable.Quote:
Originally Posted by yonder1875
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A Thousand Blows, excellent viewing
Set in the perilous world of illegal boxing in 1880s Victorian London, A Thousand Blows is set for premere on Disney+ in the UK and Ireland, Hulu in the U.S. and select other countries on Disney+ in 2025.
Photos released today reveal the first glimpse at Malachi Kirby as Hezekiah Moscow, who finds himself thrust into the vibrant and violent melting pot of post-industrial revolution London’s East End from Jamaica. Drawn into the criminal underbelly of the thriving boxing scene, he meets Mary Carr, played by Erin Doherty (The Crown), leader of The Forty Elephants – the notorious all-female London gang – as they battle for survival on the streets
It's superb. I believe that the next series is the last one.Quote:
Originally Posted by babahibs
Next on the list after ParadiseQuote:
Originally Posted by Bridge hibs
It's amazing.Quote:
Originally Posted by yonder1875
We've watched season 1 but we're waiting for all of season 2 to be available before starting on it.
Where?Quote:
Originally Posted by Hibbyradge
Severance is also on the list.
Apple TV
Watched a few episodes today, really good, I’m sure it’s not news by now but Stephen Graham is brilliant in it such a good actor, good all round cast looking forward to watching moreQuote:
Originally Posted by Bridge hibs
Yeah I’ve been watching and thinking it’s a bit cheesy but that episode was a 10/10.Quote:
Originally Posted by patch1875
Apple TVQuote:
Originally Posted by Greenbeard
With the 4 seasons on Netflix, I thought that was it, delighted to see there's more.Quote:
Originally Posted by HUTCHYHIBBY
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Originally Posted by babahibs
Severance hurts my head. I can manage one episode every three or four days and then I need to lie down.
It's mad, but brilliant.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pedantic_Hibee
Started watching Mr Mercedes recently (on last episode of series 1) and really enjoying it - both lead actors are very good.
Yet another late to the party one but first 2 seasons of Narcos done and it’s brilliant! The guy playing Pablo is outstanding!
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Originally Posted by Hibs Go Bragh
Spot on
Absolutely brilliant television cannot praise it highly enough
Almost as good as Vikings
Yellowstone. Recently added to Netflix.
Anyone seen it? Always quite liked Kevin Costner.
I was late to watch that too , Outstanding , And as you say Pablo is a great characterQuote:
Originally Posted by Hibs Go Bragh
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Originally Posted by BILLYHIBS
I'm on my final season of Vikings , Infact only about 10 episodes left , Going to be gutted when it's finished !
I watched it 1 episode and it wasn't for me , But all my mates rave about it ! Might have to give it another go at some pointQuote:
Originally Posted by He's here!
Watched all seasons over on Paramount.Quote:
Originally Posted by He's here!
I actually enjoyed it but towards the end it takes a turn because there was the writers strike which meant a break in filming then the creator, Taylor Sheridan, had a fall out with Costner which meant he was written out with a few episodes to go.
However, after pushing on with it I've since watched a lot of Taylor Sheridans work and enjoyed it. 1883 & 1923, prequels to Yellowstone, Tulsa King with Stallone (excellent) and just finished Landman.
There's a common theme in Sheridan's writing but it makes for decent viewing.
Tulsa King was brilliant, there has to be a new series hopefullyQuote:
Originally Posted by speedy_gonzales
Toxic Town on Netflix is very good.
I had written about the Corby case many moons ago so knew the story and the show is very well put together and pretty true to life.
Bad Sisters
Apple TV IPTV
Comedy drama murder excellent cast and storyline
Apologies if already mentioned
Watching this now. It’s really good. Can’t believe I’ve never heard of this before.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pretty Boy
I see Sky Atlantic are showing Homicide: Life on the streets, one of my all time favourite TV shows.
Is that a drama or documentary?Quote:
Originally Posted by HUTCHYHIBBY
Just finished Toxic Town, loved it. Now. Starting Zero Hour with Robert De Nero.
Drama, 7 seasons worth. A quite tremendous cast.Quote:
Originally Posted by EH6 Hibby
Anything like or as good as The Wire? I know just cause both are set in Baltimore doesn't mean they'll be anything alike.Quote:
Originally Posted by HUTCHYHIBBY
I've never got round to The Wire yet.Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnM1875
Ah, I see. In that case, I'd highly recommend The Wire. So good.Quote:
Originally Posted by HUTCHYHIBBY
I think I'll give Homicide: Life on the Street a try, looking for something to watch.
Just finished Dexter: Original Sin, decent enough watch. Good performance from the English actor (Patrick Gibson) who plays young Dexter.
It’s ringing a bell now that the same former police officer from Baltimore was involved with both series.Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnM1875
David Simon, who also wrote Treme and The Deuce, both of which are among my favourite US series.Quote:
Originally Posted by EH6 Hibby
Not watched toxic town yet, it is the talk of our town at the moment.
Regarding the wire, would recommend giving it a watch, Omar will be always be one of my favourite characters in any show.
Have not long finished Oz again which was another classic HBO shows.
Not a patch on The Wire, but still a decent watch.Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnM1875
The Wire is still the best TV series ever made IMO.
I think you likely know this, but for clarity for other poster, David Simon was a journalist, he wrote a book "Homicide: a year on the killing streets" which then led to the Homicide show, featuring many of the same stories.Quote:
Originally Posted by CropleyWasGod
Ed Burns was the former cop who worked with Simon on that, plus then becoming screenwriter on The Corner and The Wire. He worked in the Homicide unit.
Toxic Town is a story that needed told but Jodie Whitakers attempt at a Scottish accent was hurting my ears.
I was a bit disappointed in the final episode of Paradise. Clearly setting up for a second series, though.
Just finished episode 1 of Daredevil: Reborn.
I cannot wait to see how this unfolds, and if it's getting serious hype (I've been trying to avoid it as I loved the initial series') it deserves every bit of it.
Wow.
Yeah I've been watching it and enjoying it despite it being all a bit daft. Kinda gives me Prison Break vibes, where it's kinda dumb but the twists and turns make it enough fun to stick with.Quote:
Originally Posted by overdrive
Do you have to be in the know on the initial series for this?Quote:
Originally Posted by Sylar
I enjoyed it. Glad the story came to an end and the next season looks like it may be completely different.Quote:
Originally Posted by overdrive
James Marsden as the President was brilliant.
It probably helps. I've only watched 1 episode, but certainly to understand the weight and connections between certain characters, it might otherwise be confusing if you haven't.Quote:
Originally Posted by Dmas
Binge watched the first season of Severance. Utterly baffling yet brilliant at the same time.
Weirdest thing I've watched in ages.
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Originally Posted by BroxburnHibee
I may have to give this a go again, I watched most of the first series and just thought it was crap! Maybe it's a very very slow burner like Ozark as that ended up being one of the finest shows ever.
I can understand that. I think I persevered as I just wanted to see the climax of it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wembley67
Finished Vikings :top marks Knew i'd be gutted the day i finished it !, Ragnar Lothbrok tho eh , What a legend , And Lagertha the shield maiden :love ya!::love ya!:
floki , Athelstan , Bjorn , Honestly so many characters that i loved , Ivor !!!! Him too... Ubbe was Ragnars sensible son that followed his old man in travelling the seas
Its so good Im thinking of watching it all over again, not just because of Lagertha of course 🤭Quote:
Originally Posted by HibbyAndy
Rollo and many moreQuote:
Originally Posted by HibbyAndy
So good eh? I’m also tempted to watch it all over again! I don’t remember a slow or poor season.Quote:
Originally Posted by HibbyAndy
I really liked the ending, I thought it was well done with a nice surprise.
Ivor the boneless was some boy but Ubbe was my favourite son.
Ragnar and Lagertha tho, got to be up there as 2 of the best tv characters ever!
No idea how historically accurate it is (probably not very) but I don’t care as it’s just outstanding viewing.
Eldest daughter (13) decided she wanted to start watching f1 this season. Apparently nothing to do with Carlos Sainz...
Anyway we jumped on the latest season of drive to survive. Haven't seen any of it before nor watched the racing so intrigued to see what my thoughts are in 6/12 months
Small Town, Big Story on Sky.
Very funny eventually :greengrin
Like you, I was in two minds after the first episode but I stuck with it and enjoyed the first season. The body count stretches credulity but the cast are really strong performers.Quote:
Originally Posted by HibbyAndy
Reacher season 3 has been really good so far. This one is based on my favourite Reacher book and it hasn’t disappointed so far.