publicist 4,643 Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 I'd go for 'City on a Hill', 'Chernobyl', 'Succession', 'Mindhunters', 'Dark Crystal' , 'Bosch' and/or 'Club de Cuervos', the only shows in the last 12 months i didn't give up on after 2 episodes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 1 hour ago, publicist said: I'd go for 'City on a Hill', 'Chernobyl', 'Succession', 'Mindhunters', 'Dark Crystal' , 'Bosch' and/or 'Club de Cuervos', the only shows in the last 12 months i didn't give up on after 2 episodes. Yeah I've seen Chernobyl, which is more of a mini-series than an ongoing seasonal TV series. I have Succession taped, so I might dive into that next. Dark Crystal is modern snob TV? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,327 Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 I don't think Mindhunter and Drax will go well together (he will fall asleep). Watch Spartacus, Drax! Blood, violence, sex and intrigue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 1 hour ago, Alexcremers said: I don't think Mindhunter and Drax will go well together (he will fall asleep). Watch Spartacus, Drax! Blood, violence, sex and intrigue! Any monsters? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,327 Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 No, but you get to see a few monstrous gladiators that the good guys need to kill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 Is it snobby? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,327 Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 No, it's certified pulp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK 3,307 Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 I’m surprised by how much I’m enjoying the Dark Crystal series actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 Anyone else like Antiques Roadshow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,327 Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 US or UK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 I just watched some UK episode about Queen junk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 3 hours ago, Alexcremers said: Yesterday I started watching The Spy. Undecided after two episodes, well made, but feels rather been there done that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Borat being all dark and serious and dramatic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpy 4,145 Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 13 Reasons Why (Season 3) Not a fan of the show, but as a force of habit I've had to see this thing through to the end. There are some serious issues with the narrative and the writing, but there are also some excellent scenes which are made through the acting alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruesome Son of a Bitch 6,488 Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 1 hour ago, Thekthithm said: Borat being all dark and serious and dramatic? It's more realistic and relatable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Sounds disturbing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Borat looks born for this role, but i have seen all these scenes before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,327 Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 It's nothing special but it's easy to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 I need more prestige snob TV after I finish Better Call Saul. Should I see Boardwalk Empire? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Yes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,327 Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Just be careful, unlike BB and BCS, there's no one to relate to in Boardwalk Empire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 I couldn't relate to Jesse Pinkman, in fact I found the guy repellant. But I still liked watching his story develop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,327 Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 You strike me more as a Gus Fring guy anyway. Oh, wait, I forgot you can't relate to non-whities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Most "white" people are actually creamy coloured anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,327 Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 The Spy, episode 3: Alone In Damascus. The best one so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpy 4,145 Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 @Alexcremers What it looks like viewing on mobile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,327 Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 Why does it look anamorphically weird? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted September 11, 2019 Share Posted September 11, 2019 Moind ya head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 First episode of Bad Omens, which was switched off after around 20 mins. I'm not having much luck lately. This was real weak though. They aimed for quirky but accidentally landed on wacky. And as we all know, wacky is never ever good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeping Strings 2,346 Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 I understand it will be either be on one of the Beeb's channels and/or the iPlayer at some stage (what with them being co-producers) and I'll give it a go then. I'd happily watch David Tennant read the phone book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 2 hours ago, Quintus said: First episode of Bad Omens, which was switched off after around 20 mins. I'm not having much luck lately. This was real weak though. They aimed for quirky but accidentally landed on wacky. And as we all know, wacky is never ever good. I enjoyed it well enough. But its not your kinda thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 It could have been more my kind of thing if the script was sharper and the comedic parts more funny than they were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 Good Omens is very much in the modern Doctor Who/Sherlock style, which you're not a fan off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 I watched the first series of Sherlock though, and it was good. I just didn't think the script seemed up to scratch in Bad Omens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,322 Posted September 22, 2019 Author Share Posted September 22, 2019 9 hours ago, Quintus said: First episode of Bad Omens, which was switched off after around 20 mins. I'm not having much luck lately. This was real weak though. They aimed for quirky but accidentally landed on wacky. And as we all know, wacky is never ever good. Are you talking about the Michael Sheen/David Tennant show, which was called Good Omens? Or is there a different show, called Bad Omens? If so I've never heard of that one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 Oh yeah sorry, I meant Good Omens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#SnowyVernalSpringsEternal 10,265 Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 2 hours ago, Quintus said: I watched the first series of Sherlock though, and it was good. I just didn't think the script seemed up to scratch in Bad Omens. You aren't wrong that the script has issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,322 Posted September 23, 2019 Author Share Posted September 23, 2019 Catching some of The Emmys after finishing season 1 of Good Girls. Hearing Jodie Comers natural accent was a trip. They way they are quickly going through every award with no fluff in between us great, the Oscars should follow suit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Bastard 7,782 Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Is winning an Emmy these days as coveted as winning an Oscar? Since like TV shows now are better than movies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,322 Posted September 23, 2019 Author Share Posted September 23, 2019 Thomas Lennom's quips throughout the show were pretty funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmilson 7,398 Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 These days, I hardly care about awards shows, including the Oscar and specially the Emmys. I've never liked Emmys to begin with (too many categories for too many boring series that I will never watch), but a few years ago I used to watch at least the telecast. These days I only see who were the winners, and that's it. "Game of Thrones won for best drama? Yeah, sure, why not". The only thing Emmys are useful today is to find some stuff to watch. I wasn't considering watching Ozark, but now, maybe when I have a little time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,322 Posted September 23, 2019 Author Share Posted September 23, 2019 Ozark's pretty good, it's kind of like a Breaking Bad on fast forward, huge plot points that change the stakes for multiple characters happen every episode instead of once per season, it's kind of amazing how they pull it off Edmilson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Anyone else heard of this French horror called Marianne? It's new and after I randomly sampled the first episode last night I popped onto google to see if anyone else was talking about it, and they are in a pretty big way. Think more Hereditary and less The Conjuring and you're barking up the right tree. Seems good to me; creepy scenes, and quite grubby with it 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,327 Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 I thought the first season was pretty good, the second one disappointing. It wants to be so dark that literally every character is up to no good. There was a moment that I even wanted to give up on the show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,322 Posted September 23, 2019 Author Share Posted September 23, 2019 Marianne only has one season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A24 4,327 Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 But Ozark has got two. Never heard of Marianne ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quintus 5,399 Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 I heard Bill Hader got a bit of recognition at a US awards ceremony, presumably for Barry. Good for him, it's my second favourite show I've seen this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay 37,322 Posted September 23, 2019 Author Share Posted September 23, 2019 Yes he won Best Actor in a Comedy series for the second year in a row Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publicist 4,643 Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 A surprisingly engaging Hugh Grant headlines this fact-based three-part British television comedy-drama dramatizing a British political and sex scandal known as Thorpe affair that ended the career of Jeremy Thorpe, the leader of the Liberal Party. The scandal arose from allegations by his unstable has-been lover, Norman, played here by Ben Whishaw, that he and Thorpe had a homosexual relationship in the early 1960s, and that Thorpe in the 70's had begun a badly planned conspiracy to murder him. Reliable old pro Stephen Frears keeps things breezy but also shoots a piercing look at the social mores of GB: Thorpe rather hires a killer to off Norman than risking being exposed and what's more, when all gets out, his sexuality actually merits more public discussion than the plain fact that he hired a killer to murder a guy. Of course, this not being about space aliens and guys in spandex i had to resort to a new Sky subscription to see that and several other things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edmilson 7,398 Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 Emmy ratings hit an all time low, falling under 7 million viewers on the US for the first time ever. It's a 32% fall compared to 2018 and a whopping 39% compared to 2017: https://deadline.com/2019/09/emmys-ratings-fall-game-of-thrones-sunday-night-football-los-angeles-rams-1202742225/ Ouch! And that's even with the final season of GoT competing. Imagine next year, when there's not going to be a series as popular as Thrones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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