Netflix recommendations

[elbows]

The Pentaverate. A six-part comedy miniseries about a benevolent secret society, written and starring (in many different roles) Mike Myers, as well as a number of cameos from some big name actors.

It’s heavy on stereotypical clichés and double enterdres humour, will constantly remind you of peak Austin Powers Mike Myers, and has been savaged by multiple outlets as crash and puerile garbage.

In other words, it is highly entertaining and very watchable and I am thoroughly enjoying it Recommended to all like-minded Urbanites in here. The rest of you will hate it as the stiff joyless bores you are.

I havent seen it but as a synth lover I've been enjoying the soundtrack album by Orbital.

 

[Mrs Miggins]

I'm sorry but The Pentaverate is shit.

I chuckled a bit for episodes 1 and 2 but when I had not even smiled by the time I was halfway through episode 3, I turned to the OH and said "this is shit isn't it?" . He agreed. And he loves Austin Powers.

 

[ATOMIC SUPLEX]

I'm sorry but The Pentaverate is shit.

I chuckled a bit for episodes 1 and 2 but when I had not even smiled by the time I was halfway through episode 3, I turned to the OH and said "this is shit isn't it?" . He agreed. And he loves Austin Powers.

Now I feel bad for managing 1&2 as I didn't laugh of even smile once.
I thought some of the Canadian stuff was cute. . . but not enough to watch a third ep. Couple of REALLY naff Netflix jokes. I'm sick of people referencing Netflix themselves (knowing it is on Netflix) and skipping the titles.

 

[T & P]

Love, Death and Robots is back!

ETA: first impression: very strong start. The first episode sees the return of three old friends from S1; lighthearted, funny, yet with a punchy sociopolitical & environmental message. The second story does not feature robots, modern technology or is even set in the future, but is a fantastically good tale. Feels like it was written by Mark Gatiss. Look forward to the rest of the anthology.

 

[ATOMIC SUPLEX]

Watching 'The Hall'.
Pete Davison hosting. What a weird man. I have never actually seen him do anything funny. I don't mean his jokes aren't funny, I mean he doesn't seem to do jokes. He didn't appear to write anything for SNL and even in sketches he didn't do the gags. His most popular character was just him standing still and saying 'ok'.

Doesn't seem to act particularly well either.
I have seen him in loads and loads of things, and I don't get it. I don't hate him, I just don't understand where he came from.

 

[littlebabyjesus]

This just gets better.
I love that he isnt so swish and he really reminds me a lot of Jim Rockford. He even looks like him stands like him..eyebrows like him..

Love it.

I ended up getting into this late one night and I've now finished it. It is enjoyable nonsense with an engaging lead, but it employs every plot and character cliche in the book. It's almost admirable in sticking to the formula.

And at some point, the US needs to stop making series with white leads, white romantic interest and white kids, while the coppers, judges, and this case driver, are black. It's really not a good look.

 

[Aladdin]

I ended up getting into this late one night and I've now finished it. It is enjoyable nonsense with an engaging lead, but it employs every plot and character cliche in the book. It's almost admirable in sticking to the formula.

And at some point, the US needs to stop making series with white leads, white romantic interest and white kids, while the coppers, judges, and this case driver, are black. It's really not a good look.

I thought he was Mexican? He slips into an accent every now and again.

Sure ... it's typical American marshmallow.

It's easy..

It's not brilliant but it's easy.

 

[littlebabyjesus]

He's a white Mexican.

 

[Aladdin]

He's a white Mexican.

Yes...but it is unusual isn't it? To have a Mexican lead in a US detective series?

I do take your point though.

Still enjoyed it..as something that doesn't require much depth of thought.

 

[Epona]

Finally finished S2 of Russian Doll (so difficult to find time to sit and watch TV together).

Not as good as S1, but still pretty great and well worth watching IMO.

 

[ATOMIC SUPLEX]

I know I am a bit late to the party but I am enjoying Better Call Saul.
Not the new episodes, I have only just started (though I might be at least a season or two in already).
I watched a couple of EPs when it first came out, but stopped for some reason. I know I didn't dislike it, maybe I just wasn't in the mood.
I think I only got a couple of seasons into Breaking Bad. Again, I didn't stop because I didn't like it. Watched the first series on Channel 5 then torrented it until all that stopped. I have probably forgotten most of it now, so it will be interesting to come back to after I have finished Better Call Saul (which is much better by the way. . . not that Breaking Bad is bad) and see the crossover characters from the other way around.

 

[Supine]

I’m really enjoying better call saul. It gets better with each season i think.

I’ve come to the realisation that I’ll need to rewatch breaking bad straight after

 

[nagapie]

I know I am a bit late to the party but I am enjoying Better Call Saul.
Not the new episodes, I have only just started (though I might be at least a season or two in already).
I watched a couple of EPs when it first came out, but stopped for some reason. I know I didn't dislike it, maybe I just wasn't in the mood.
I think I only got a couple of seasons into Breaking Bad. Again, I didn't stop because I didn't like it. Watched the first series on Channel 5 then torrented it until all that stopped. I have probably forgotten most of it now, so it will be interesting to come back to after I have finished Better Call Saul (which is much better by the way. . . not that Breaking Bad is bad) and see the crossover characters from the other way around.

I am in the minority as I think the early seasons are the best, second half starts to be too much like Breaking Bad and so not as good. First series are more character driven, latter more plot.

 

[rubbershoes]

I gave up on Better Call Saul some time in series 3 or 4. There'd be episodes completely about characters that hadn't appeared before with no apparent connection to the continuity. I know it would have been tied in a few episodes later but I couldn't be bothered.

 

[Part 2]

Looking forward to watching Ali and Ava

 

[paul mckenna]

Love, Death and Robots is back!

ETA: first impression: very strong start. The first episode sees the return of three old friends from S1; lighthearted, funny, yet with a punchy sociopolitical & environmental message. The second story does not feature robots, modern technology or is even set in the future, but is a fantastically good tale. Feels like it was written by Mark Gatiss. Look forward to the rest of the anthology.

The final one with the deaf knight is jaw dropping

 

[ATOMIC SUPLEX]

I am in the minority as I think the early seasons are the best, second half starts to be too much like Breaking Bad and so not as good. First series are more character driven, latter more plot.

Well I am most definitely enjoying the beginning and I have not gotten bored yet. Without spoilers is there any place that signifies a turning point? I'm up to the bit with the chicken restaurant .

 

[nagapie]

Well I am most definitely enjoying the beginning and I have not gotten bored yet. Without spoilers is there any place that signifies a turning point? I'm up to the bit with the chicken restaurant .

I can't really remember but definitely series 5 and this one are not as good to me. Can't remember what series 4 was like.
But most people prefer the latter series.

 

[ATOMIC SUPLEX]

I can't really remember but definitely series 5 and this one are not as good to me. Can't remember what series 4 was like.
But most people prefer the latter series.

I see. Well all I can say is that I am currently enjoying the early ones. The early episodes are so tightly crafted for style, content and drama. Bravo.

 

[nagapie]

I see. Well all I can say is that I am currently enjoying the early ones. The early episodes are so tightly crafted for style, content and drama. Bravo.

Agreed!

 

[ATOMIC SUPLEX]

Agreed!

I will be disappointed if it goes more 'action' orientated.

 

[Part 2]

Looking forward to watching Ali and Ava

And wasn't disappointed. Will be high up in best of the year for me I think.

 

[krtek a houby]

I ended up getting into this late one night and I've now finished it. It is enjoyable nonsense with an engaging lead, but it employs every plot and character cliche in the book. It's almost admirable in sticking to the formula.

And at some point, the US needs to stop making series with white leads, white romantic interest and white kids, while the coppers, judges, and this case driver, are black. It's really not a good look.

Atlanta, Pose and Dear White People - great series that def buck that trend. Shame that they don't get more exposure. Would recommend all three (very different) shows.

 

[donkyboy]

Finished Ozark. Such a great show. Good to see John Boy Walton. Kept thinking, I've seen this guy before, then it hit me. John Boy!

 

[krtek a houby]

Finished Ozark. Such a great show. Good to see John Boy Walton. Kept thinking, I've seen this guy before, then it hit me. John Boy!

Richard Thomas. Saw him on the stage some twenty years ago. He never really seems to age.

 

[Mrs Miggins]

As suspected, Clark - about a famous Swedish bankrobber who was involved in the Stockholm Syndrome seige - is a lot of fun. It looks great, it's funny and it's a ripping yarn.

 

[Mrs Miggins]

Oh I decided to give the dubbed version a go to see how that was and it was just awful as the actors were speaking Engish with ludicrous comedy Swedish accents. It was bizarre. I lasted about 10 minutes.

 

[donkyboy]

I'm feeling Ozark withdrawal syndrome. Need another like it

 

[Sweet FA]

I'm feeling Ozark withdrawal syndrome. Need another like it

The Americans (on Disney+ now I think).

Spoiler: I was very excited about it a few years ago:

Finished The Americans last night. Best series I've seen for a few years - great acting, writing, story arc, characters, historical placement; loved it all. Me and Mrs FA binged all 6 seasons over the last few months & it's kept us both hooked for the whole series.

It follows a normal suburban couple and their two normal children. Except the parents are 'illegals' - deep undercover Russian spies. The backstories are brilliantly (often harrowingly) told and every episode's got some kind of excellent undercover spy stuff - tradecraft, assassinations and the like. The historical context is a fantastic background; the action starts in the mid-80s but flashbacks to post-war Russia give a good sense of time. The horrors of mass starvation, the resentment at having saved Europe from the Nazis at a huge cost and the revulsion at the American way of life whilst living within it are all drawn really well. The effect of the work; the murders, the deception begin to tell & have an effect on all the relationships within the family. The other really effective element is the fact that, despite their jobs, the series is about the pressures on married life - how to stay happy, how children affect relationships, how work can take over.

Highly recommended.

eta oh yeh and I forgot - Ruth's in it!

 

[Mrs Miggins]

I'm just going to say that Anxious People is one of the better drama series I've seen in a while.

Dont be thrown by the off beat first episode.
This gets deeper. So by the last few episodes you are completely surprised at every turn.

Some would say its a bit feel good at the end. I prefer to think of it as showing humanity in its better light.

Just watched this today and enjoyed it.

It was a bit cheesey at the end though.