Amazon Prime streaming video recommendations thread

[yardbird]

Fear the Walking Dead season 2 went up recently - I really enjoyed this, and having it pretty much set entirely in Mexico was a nice change of pace and scenery from the normal Walking Dead series.

Walking Dead series 1 to 6 is up. Well worth a re-watch, I picked up on some plot details that I missed, now I understand the back stories much better.

 

[Spymaster]

We're about 4 eps into the new psychological thriller Absentia, and really enjoying it.

I avoided it for a while because the title and promotional picture makes you think it's supernatural or a horror, which I hate. It's not though.

FBI woman gets kidnapped and held in mysterious circumstances for six years then released. In the meantime her husband remarries and her kid is brought up by the other woman. Then it becomes a thriller with a corruption angle with bodies turning up everywhere. The start of the first episode is pretty harrowing but get through that and it gets very interesting.

Well worth the time so far.

 

[Pickman's model]

We're about 4 eps into the new psychological thriller Absentia, and really enjoying it.

I avoided it for a while because the title and promotional picture makes you think it's supernatural or a horror, which I hate. It's not though.

FBI woman gets kidnapped and held in mysterious circumstances for six years then released. In the meantime her husband remarries and her kid is brought up by the other woman. Then it becomes a thriller with a corruption angle with bodies turning up everywhere. The start of the first episode is pretty harrowing but get through that and it gets very interesting.

Well worth the time so far.

is that the one where she is in a crate of water? think i watched the first couple of episodes but don't think i really took to it. watched the first episode of looming tower last night - really good! - and the first new hap and leonard

 

[Spymaster]

is that the one where she is in a crate of water? think i watched the first couple of episodes but don't think i really took to it.

That's the one. The first episode is the worst so far and we nearly binned it there too but are glad we didn't. Watch another couple and see what you think.

 

[Spymaster]

... watched the first episode of looming tower last night - really good!

I'm surprised it wasn't released with a bit more fanfare. It's excellent. Like a true version of Homeland.

 

[TheHoodedClaw]

Another strong recommend for The Looming Tower. Thanks for the heads-up on it Spymaster

 

[marshall]

That's the one. The first episode is the worst so far and we nearly binned it there too but are glad we didn't. Watch another couple and see what you think.

Rinsed the whole thing over the w/e, twisty and pretty intense

 

[kabbes]

keanu reeves did a better job. Travesty compared to hellblazer comics but tolerable even though I gave up 4 eps in. Lucifer though, I refuse to watch. Having the Devil run a swish bar isn't enough, you have to add that vital american tv ingredient- the cop show angle! The devil working for anyone. This is lucifer, he told the Almighty Throne to stick his job ffs.

I just watched the first series of Lucifer and enjoyed it. Fun pulp.

 

[Nanker Phelge]

The Florida Project has just been added.

 

[Nanker Phelge]

And Toni Erdmann has been added...

 

[butchersapron]

The Bureau, French spy drama is very good - slow burning but gripping

Would def back this up. I just finished the 3rd series which isn't on amazon. S4 is now filming. Anyone interested in syria should really watch this as well.

edit - imdb link

 

[toblerone3]

The Florida Project has just been added.

Also on Curzon Home Cinema and also BFI Player

 

[Dan U]

New series of Bosch on Prime. Enjoying it so far.

Also watched and enjoyed the second series of Hap and Leonard and got the 3rd on the go.

Didn't even realise they had made more series which shows you how much my algorithms have been taken over by Peppa pig, Ben and Holly and paw patrol.

 

[chandlerp]

I loved the third series of Hap & Leonard. The ending isn't exactly uplifting though.

 

[T & P]

Watching Braindead at the moment. Kind of invasion of the body snatchers setvin modern day WashtDC. Pretty watchable.

 

[Nivag]

Another strong recommend for The Looming Tower. Thanks for the heads-up on it Spymaster

I'm enjoying that too, though disconcerting thinking how much of its true or made up/ dramatised for TV.

 

[TheHoodedClaw]

I'm enjoying that too, though disconcerting thinking how much of its true or made up/ dramatised for TV.

Jeff Daniels' character - John O'Neill - was a real person at least, and his story seems close to what actually happened.

The last episode, as you might expect, is a bit of a downer. Put me in a proper mood it has.

 

[Chilli.s]

Surprised myself with The Looming Tower as its not a jump out choice for my tastes. No spoilers as not seen the last episode.

 

[cybershot]

Anyone else been noticing quality seems to be getting worse? This is the only thing I could find recently via google

Pirates Taunt Amazon Over New "Turd Sandwich" Prime Video Quality - TorrentFreak

 

[Chz]

Not really. I've enjoyed The Tick, Mrs. Maisel and Hap & Leonard over the past few months. Though it's worthwhile to note they do have a smaller budget than Netflix and they made the mistake of funnelling a third of that to Top Gear The Grand Tour.

 

[Nivag]

Anyone else been noticing quality seems to be getting worse? This is the only thing I could find recently via google

Pirates Taunt Amazon Over New "Turd Sandwich" Prime Video Quality - TorrentFreak

There is definitely something up with their streams lately. My Sony TV has the Amazon app and I'm getting the insufficient bandwidth message more often. Normally I can just restart the app and it works but last night nothing worked, even restarting the router did nothing.
Fortunately I've got a PS4 and watched the final episode of Bosch after a binge

 

[Chz]

Not really. I've enjoyed The Tick, Mrs. Maisel and Hap & Leonard over the past few months. Though it's worthwhile to note they do have a smaller budget than Netflix and they made the mistake of funnelling a third of that to Top Gear The Grand Tour.

D'oh. I thought they meant the quality of the programming itself.

I'm middle-aged, picture quality has to get pretty bad before I notice.

 

[T & P]

Braindead is pretty good. Surreal dark comedy a bit like The Good Place (in style rather than not plot wise) )and equally as engaging IMO.

 

[DotCommunist]

looks like they've picked up Utopia for a remake? could be good, the original was a lot of fun

 

[kabbes]

looks like they've picked up Utopia for a remake? could be good, the original was a lot of fun

Why the hell would you remake what was already done perfectly? It was a labour of love by an auteur director. Make something new, ffs.

 

[Nine Bob Note]

Whole of Bosch series four on Monday. Well worth it

 

[planetgeli]

Just finished Season 2, loved it, great charcter development and you end up caring about them ALL; relieved Season 3 is in the pipeline.

Heads up marshall Nanker Phelge Season 3 starts to air on May 29th.

 

[marshall]

Heads up marshall Nanker Phelge Season 3 starts to air on May 29th.

Just watched the first new ep, so happy this is back, love all the characters, perfect summer crime show.

 

[Spymaster]

Heads up, season 2 of Goliath on the 14th June.

 

[ringo]

This thread has just reminded me that when a bit pissed/pissed off on Saturday I watched the classic reggae movie Rockers on Prime. And signed up automatically from the Amazon box I was using so am now a Prime member. Spose I could keep it, that was smart of them.
Anyway, Rockers is great
Rockers (1978) - IMDb