Idris2002
Christmas Eve, you know?
The reversion to silliness did at least break the tendency to tedium that was emerging.
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belboid
Exasperated, not angry.
well, that silliness turned out to be very sensible compared to the grand finale. I have been laughing for fi8ve minutes at the absurdity of it.
Idris2002
Christmas Eve, you know?
So, who here watches Inspector George Gently, the sixties-set, Durham based police procedural, in which the eponymous detective solves murders with the help of his 12 year old son, Detective Sergeant John Bacchus?
Very like Endeavour, with the difference being that Endeavour Morse hated the sixties ("that's not music, that's noise"), and these guys don't.
Very like Endeavour, with the difference being that Endeavour Morse hated the sixties ("that's not music, that's noise"), and these guys don't.
krtek a houby
Merry Xmas!
Audacious, overblown, sentimental, logic defying and occasionally moving. Thank feck that's all over
Spymaster
Plastic Paddy
Territory is great fun if you like that sort of thing.
It's an Australian version of Yellowstone, right down to the cliff-hanger endings and plot lines, and pretty shameless about it. Hopefully it'll run as long.
We decided to give the first episode ago to check it out and ended up bingeing the first 4 until 3am.
It's an Australian version of Yellowstone, right down to the cliff-hanger endings and plot lines, and pretty shameless about it. Hopefully it'll run as long.
We decided to give the first episode ago to check it out and ended up bingeing the first 4 until 3am.
krtek a houby
Merry Xmas!
Started the animated steampunk series Arcane.
Impressive - the animation reminds a bit of the Spiderverse films, and the story is engaging in a subterranean existence versus the elites kind of way. Also Magisterium vibes in there, so Pullman fans might like it. Voice talent includes Hailee Steinfeld and the unmistakable Shohreh Aghdashloo.
Impressive - the animation reminds a bit of the Spiderverse films, and the story is engaging in a subterranean existence versus the elites kind of way. Also Magisterium vibes in there, so Pullman fans might like it. Voice talent includes Hailee Steinfeld and the unmistakable Shohreh Aghdashloo.
Boudicca
Seaside Queen
Thanks for this. It's a shameless rip off of Yellowstone, but I loved that, so all good.
Spymaster
Plastic Paddy
Yes. Could have been written by the same person but they’ve done it very well.
smmudge
i know the smudge is true
When my wife was watching Yellowstone, I said to her, well he will be used to living in the wilderness with all that time he spent with the native American tribe, he even married one, she said, what when did they show that.
I'll let her know about Territory!
I'll let her know about Territory!
I've not watched Yellowstone, which should I watch first?
Sweet FA
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krtek a houby
Merry Xmas!
Yellowstone has a conservative audience, which kind of puts me off but am curious as to what it's like.
ATOMIC SUPLEX
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My daughter gave that a try on friday, I had to leave to go somewhere but watched the first 10 minutes and wasn't impressed.
The daughter however did like it. Said it got better and had a decent enough story.
Have you seen the new Netflix version of Ranma? Even moreso than the new version of Takashi Rumiko's Urusei Yatsura, it's very faithful to the style and feel of the original manga. I am impressed. Though it's hard to tell if I am 'enjoying' enjoying it, or I am enjoying the nostalgia (I read the manga maybe 30 years ago).
Bring on the Maison Ikkoku remake.
Spymaster
Plastic Paddy
Maybe Yellowstone because there are 5 seasons but it doesn't really matter.
Spymaster
Plastic Paddy
I think they're great but modern westerns aren't everyone's cup of tea. Watch a couple of episodes. You'll know pretty quickly if it's for you.
Boudicca
Seaside Queen
I've only seen the first two episodes of Territory, can't see it being better than Yellowstone but it's very watchable.
Did you like Sons of Anarchy? It has similar themes, only on horses. Lots of macho shit, people getting shot, family loyalty and hubris.
I loved it.
Also 1833, although that is very grim. It has a 17 year old female protagonist, so less macho shit.
I'll give it a try. I watched Sons of Anarchy but I didn't love it.
Chz
Stark Raving Sane
It's okay. But for anime, Dandadan is much, much better.
krtek a houby
Merry Xmas!
Not seen it, no.
Am about 4 episodes into Arcane, now. It's exceptional and gorgeous looking, and obviously you're not going to get much out of just watching ten minutes.
Spymaster
Plastic Paddy
1923, with Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren is the other prequel but that's on Amazon, not Netflix.
ATOMIC SUPLEX
Member Since: 1985 Post Count: 3
My initial reaction was that I hated the animation style, so that is offputting for me for a start.
I don't like D&D style fantasy and the first ten minutes felt like it was leaning in that direction. I wasn't getting into it but then I was also getting ready to go out.
My daughter will want to watch more and I am happy for her to. I will probably be in the room when this happens so let's see how it progresses.
Shippou-Sensei
4:1:2.5
I'm enjoying it but it is a big flavour that not everyone will love.
Theme song is stuck in my head though.
Not watched the Ranma remake yet.
I used to really like Ranma. But I'm not sure what the remake will add.
Dispite my namesake I never watched the Inuyasha sequel staring the kids of the previous characters.
ATOMIC SUPLEX
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Worst thing about it in my opinion.
My daughter however loves creepy nuts. Disappointing.
Very nicely animated. Best I have seen in years, really really stylish. I don't care that much about the story, but the episode where we get a stand alone back story of the demon mum who wants her daughter back should probably win awards.
It adds a LOT. I couldn't watch the the 90s anime version. Looked like shit and was generally irritating. This is almost like watching the manga in spirit and in design.
However, I did get incredibly bored with the manga after a time. The story didn't really have legs. I used to get irritated that everyone fell in some kind of chinese drowned spirit pool, but I now understand that the ridiculousness of that is the charm.
Also Mob Psycho has great animation. I love the simple style. Again, I couldn't really give two hoots about the actual story (and fights in general bore me). Again, my wife and daughter really love this one. . . but I have stopped paying attention now that it has become all bombastic episode long fighting.
mentalchik
"I say we take off and nuke the site from orbit."
Know it's been around for a while but binge watched The Diplomat...really enjoyed it, had flavours of the old House Of Cards and i know it's probably bunkum but kept me very engaged and well acted.
lazythursday
Averagely-Known Member
I tried the first episode but it just felt really wooden and derivative. Perhaps not helped by the fact I'd just finished Industry and it seemed so stale in comparison. I guess it must get a lot better? I did enjoy House of Cards, despite its many flaws.
T & P
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Brand new feel-good mystery comedy miniseries A Man on the Inside, starring Ted Danson, has just dropped. Not a laugh-out-comedy: more like The Good Place in tone, which is not surprising as the latter’s creator Michael Schur is involved in this.
Light and fast paced so far and pretty watchable
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Light and fast paced so far and pretty watchable
A Man on the Inside review – Ted Danson is comedy perfection in this unbelievably sweet show | Television | The Guardian
This reunion between the star and The Good Place creator Michael Schur is adorable. Its tale of a widower’s undercover investigation in a retirement home will obliterate you
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ATOMIC SUPLEX
Member Since: 1985 Post Count: 3
I might be able to sell that to my family on a 'starring that guy from the good place' and 'written by the guy who wrote the good place' ticket.Brand new feel-good mystery comedy miniseries A Man on the Inside, starring Ted Danson, has just dropped. Not a laugh-out-comedy: more like The Good Place in tone, which is not surprising as the latter’s creator Michael Schur is involved in this.
Light and fast paced so far and pretty watchable
A Man on the Inside review – Ted Danson is comedy perfection in this unbelievably sweet show | Television | The Guardian
This reunion between the star and The Good Place creator Michael Schur is adorable. Its tale of a widower’s undercover investigation in a retirement home will obliterate you
T & P
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Unfortunately it’s nowhere near as good. A very gentle easy watch series, but feels like a poor man’s Only Murders in the Building (no murders in this one, though).
AnnO'Neemus
Is so vanilla
I just saw that The Hunt is now on Netflix. Vaguely recall seeing it at the cinema and enjoying it. I think it was one of those occasions when I stopped by the cinema while I was in town anyway and decided to see the next movie that was starting, rather than something I deliberately went to watch. iirc, it was fairly funny, in a dark humour way, and Betty Gilpin was very good in the lead role.
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