Disney + streaming video recommendations thread

[metalguru]

I couldn’t make it through one episode either - but it’s quite intimidating when all the media reviews are so over the top positive.

 

[Spymaster]

I couldn’t make it through one episode either - but it’s quite intimidating when all the media reviews are so over the top positive.

I was 90% gone when it opened with the shagging scene in the Concorde bog. Then it was just a matter of time before I got worn down by the hammy/zany acting, which I can’t abide. Just not my cup of tea.

 

[May Kasahara]

Two episodes into Rivals and it's already the best thing ever Just the job to liven up a dreary autumn night.

It does help if you're a fan of the book, obvs. Which I am.

 

[Epona]

I like how pretty much every single character is utterly objectionable in some way.

 

[Saffy]

I like how pretty much every single character is utterly objectionable in some way.

I never thought they'd make me dislike David Tennant but he's awful in this.

Aiden Turner keeps reminding me of Mike Wozniak and I'm not upset by this.

 

[Numbers]

Spymaster like you I’m usually 100% not into this kind of show. But for some reason I absolutely love this.

We have 1 episode to go, catching up on Big Brother and MAFSUK first tho’.

 

[Numbers]

As an aside, I’m looking forward to the new Danny Dyer movie ‘Marching Powder’.

As an aside aside, we used to eat in the same curry house

 

[T & P]

I never thought they'd make me dislike David Tennant but he's awful in this.

Aiden Turner keeps reminding me of Mike Wozniak and I'm not upset by this.

Well, his character is anyway. He’s anything but as an actor, and his public persona at least makes him come across as a thoroughly likeable bloke.

 

[krtek a houby]

I like how pretty much every single character is utterly objectionable in some way.

Sounds interesting, is it like Succession?

 

[Epona]

Sounds interesting, is it like Succession?

I've not seen Succession!

Rivals is based on a Jilly Cooper novel, she was also involved in the production of the TV show - it's set in the '80s and is a bit of an overexaggerated hammed up and faintly ridiculous pastiche of the era full of toffs and rampant capitalism in the TV broadcasting industry and everyone is thoroughly dislikeable and there's a lot of boffing.

 

[krtek a houby]

I've not seen Succession!

Rivals is based on a Jilly Cooper novel, she was also involved in the production of the TV show - it's set in the '80s and is a bit of an overexaggerated hammed up and faintly ridiculous pastiche of the era full of toffs and rampant capitalism in the TV broadcasting industry and everyone is thoroughly dislikeable and there's a lot of boffing.

Oh. JC of the bonkbusters infamy. Hmm.

Succession is fabulous. The characters are truly awful, but the writing is so sharp, so brilliant that it becomes essential viewing. I was expecting Dynasty and got I, Claudius instead.

 

[T & P]

Sounds interesting, is it like Succession?

Only in the ‘every character is a Ritter’ respect. This is far more comedy-leaning (though there is some drama and some dark themes). It is also wittier and faster paced. Not comparable really, but very enjoyable.

 

[trashpony]

I realised last night that the actor playing Rupert Campbell Black reminds me of Buzz Lightyear which has rendered him enitirely sexless

 

[tommers]

I realised last night that the actor playing Rupert Campbell Black reminds me of Buzz Lightyear which has rended him enitirely sexless

Robbie Rotten was our go to.

We're two episodes in as well. Love it. Stupid, bit Carry On but all done with a knowing wink.

 

[youbeauty]

I realised last night that the actor playing Rupert Campbell Black reminds me of Buzz Lightyear which has rendered him enitirely sexless

That is so true! He has an enormous chin, like the bottom half of is face has been enlarged in photoshop

 

[Epona]

It took me 2 episodes to work out that I recognised one of them from Poldark, the moustache completely threw me.
(I am moderately face blind).

 

[youbeauty]

I am so glad Rivals is good. It was my introduction to JC. My future wife and I found a copy in a holiday place we were staying in years ago and we read aloud it to each other, complete with all the accents so it's always held a special place in my heart.

 

[ATOMIC SUPLEX]

Good news.
New only murders in the building is good.
I also enjoyed fluff film Next Goal Wins.

 

[danny la rouge]

Rivals. Oh my god, are people joking about liking this? It’s worse than I could ever have imagined!

 

[ruffneck23]

Rivals. Oh my god, are people joking about liking this? It’s worse than I could ever have imagined!

I tried watching the first ep earlier, its' proper sleazy shite from the 80's (which I assumed its penned)

 

[Orang Utan]

Rivals is appalling shite.
I am enjoying it very much.

 

[danny la rouge]

Lots of well-known faces. I assume they are all being blackmailed to be on it. Except Danny Dyer, maybe.

 

[T & P]

I’ve been the first to completely disagree with critic reviews, but you seldom see almost universal critical acclaim for any film or series that is genuinely shit. Okay to hate it, but when you have everyone from the gutter press to respected critics from highbrow publications salivating over it, it’s just not going to shit. 95% Rotten Tomatoes rating is rare indeed

 

[danny la rouge]

I’ve been the first to completely disagree with critic reviews, but you seldom see almost universal critical acclaim for any film or series that is genuinely shit. Okay to hate it, but when you have everyone from the gutter press to respected critics from highbrow publications salivating over it, it’s just not going to shit. 95% Rotten Tomatoes rating is rare indeed

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Well, I’m sorry, but I don’t just not like it. It’s actually really, really awful. I mean screamingly awful.

 

[Silas Loom]

I don’t fancy it, but DLR hated The Americans too, so maybe I should reconsider.

 

[T & P]

Well, I’m sorry, but I don’t just not like it. It’s actually really, really awful. I mean screamingly awful.

 

[ATOMIC SUPLEX]

I’ve been the first to completely disagree with critic reviews, but you seldom see almost universal critical acclaim for any film or series that is genuinely shit. Okay to hate it, but when you have everyone from the gutter press to respected critics from highbrow publications salivating over it, it’s just not going to shit. 95% Rotten Tomatoes rating is rare indeed

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Everyone liked lord of the rings but that was a massive turd.

The ad for rivals looked like a fun sketch. I'm willing to believe it might be good, but it's so far from anything I'd consider watching, it's difficult to click on. I will try and have a look. Quite an unusual selection of friends have said they are enjoying it.

I'm worried it's giving off 'guy richie' crossed with 'star stories' vibes.

 

[Spymaster]

Well, I’m sorry, but I don’t just not like it. It’s actually really, really awful. I mean screamingly awful.

How much did you watch?

 

[danny la rouge]

I don’t fancy it, but DLR hated The Americans too, so maybe I should reconsider.

Give it a go. It’s the worst programme I’ve ever seen. Ever.

 

[danny la rouge]

How much did you watch?

47 years.