DaveCinzano
WATCH OUT, GEORGE, HE'S GOT A SCREWDRIVER!
About 41–48 minutes an episode
TV series recommendations general (excluding Netflix/ Amazon)
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Jennaonthebeach
What would Picard do?
Broadly, it's about human cloning, beyond that i would recommend starting to watch it knowing as little as possible.
I had watched the original Orphan Black but had forgotten most of it - and it didn't really make a difference to my enjoyment or understanding. There's a few characters in common and I just looked them up on Wikipedia to remind myself who they were.
I thought the original Orphan Black was a bit of a slog to get through and I did give up at one point, but came back to it. I thought it became a bit too much like the Tatiana Maslany show for my liking, and I'm not sure she carried it all off as well as the critics claimed. The new show is much better, in my opinion.
ATOMIC SUPLEX
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Good to know, thank you.
AnnO'Neemus
Is so vanilla
Orphan Black
The series begins with Sarah Manning, a con artist of British origin residing in Toronto, witnessing the suicide of a woman, Beth Childs, who appears to be her doppelgänger. Sarah assumes Beth's identity and occupation (as a police detective) after Beth's death.
During the first season, in episode 3, Sarah discovers that she is a clone, that she has many "sister" clones spread throughout North America and Europe that are all part of an illegal human cloning experiment, and that someone is plotting to kill them and her.
Orphan Black Echoes
Taking place in 2052, thirty-seven years since the end of the original series, Echoes follows the life of the now adult Kira and her wife, as they try to help an amnesiac woman.
Krysten Ritter plays the lead, Lucy. Keeley Hawes plays an adult Kira (who was a child in Orphan Black). Similar-ish premise, albeit with a twist.
(Cliff Notes from Wikipedia.)
Chz
Stark Raving Sane
No idea how to get it in the UK, though I think Series 1 and 2 were on Prime. Hacks series 3.
I honestly thought S2 ended in a way that it was done and the story was finished. But no, they pulled it out of a hat and despite misgivings I love it. I'd happily watch the two main characters riff off each other for a half hour straight alone. The other actors just add to it. Jean Smart deserves those Emmys. She's a fucking monster, and it's wonderful.
I honestly thought S2 ended in a way that it was done and the story was finished. But no, they pulled it out of a hat and despite misgivings I love it. I'd happily watch the two main characters riff off each other for a half hour straight alone. The other actors just add to it. Jean Smart deserves those Emmys. She's a fucking monster, and it's wonderful.
keybored
Well done. You remember cat good.
Welcome to Utmark/Velkommen til Utmark
We've been hitting the scandi/nordic noir for months so this lighter accidental find was welcome relief. I will summarise it as Fargo crossed with League of Gentlemen, set in very-rural Norway. I cannot recommend it highly enough. Torrented so I'm not sure where else you can watch it but it's an HBO thing.
We've been hitting the scandi/nordic noir for months so this lighter accidental find was welcome relief. I will summarise it as Fargo crossed with League of Gentlemen, set in very-rural Norway. I cannot recommend it highly enough. Torrented so I'm not sure where else you can watch it but it's an HBO thing.
mentalchik
"I say we take off and nuke the site from orbit."
KAOS on netflix- crazy take on Greek Mythology...camp, kitch, violent proper crackers, love it !
Just to circle back to this, is there no way round this? Teenager wants Sky Sports for football, I would like TV series. But if it's going to cost me a bomb, we'll just get sports.
Not that I know of no.
ash
Inittogether
Have you looked at sky glass the subscription includes Netflix and sky entertainment you could add sports. If you’ve got Netflix already they transfer the subs and take it off the bill.
You have to get a new TV (included in the monthly fee) so probably only worth it if you need one. You can get BB through sky or keep your own if it’s cable/fibre. I kept my own.
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I don't need a new TV and Sky Sports is an additional £20 per month.Have you looked at sky glass the subscription includes Netflix and sky entertainment you could add sports. If you’ve got Netflix already they transfer the subs and take it off the bill.
You have to get a new TV (included in the monthly fee) so probably only worth it if you need one. You can get BB through sky or keep your own if it’s cable/fibre. I kept my own.
TV Size & Dimensions - Sky Glass Tech Specs | Sky.com
Full technical specifications of Sky Glass, the 4k UHD TV. Choose your TV size, ranging from 43, 55 and 65 inch with amazing features at money-saving value.
Is there no way to do this without getting fully ripped off?
AnnO'Neemus
Is so vanilla
Douglas is Cancelled - on ITVX
"TV news legend Douglas Bellowes faces a career crisis when he's overheard making a sexist joke at a wedding."
Starring Hugh Bonneville as Douglas Bellowes, who comes across as a bit hapless and out of his depth, who seemingly represents a generation of men who's a bit bewildered by the societal changes whereby the kind of risque humour that was once acceptable is no longer, and there's a sense of panicked fear and incredulity about the possible repercussions as the crisis builds.
Karen Gillan is brilliant as his co-presenter Madeline, who's quite mercurial, a simultaneously forceful and determined yet vulnerable character. Alex Kingston is also good as Douglas' wife as as Ben Miles as Toby.
It starts off as more kind of sitcom, but becomes darker as it goes along.
"TV news legend Douglas Bellowes faces a career crisis when he's overheard making a sexist joke at a wedding."
Starring Hugh Bonneville as Douglas Bellowes, who comes across as a bit hapless and out of his depth, who seemingly represents a generation of men who's a bit bewildered by the societal changes whereby the kind of risque humour that was once acceptable is no longer, and there's a sense of panicked fear and incredulity about the possible repercussions as the crisis builds.
Karen Gillan is brilliant as his co-presenter Madeline, who's quite mercurial, a simultaneously forceful and determined yet vulnerable character. Alex Kingston is also good as Douglas' wife as as Ben Miles as Toby.
It starts off as more kind of sitcom, but becomes darker as it goes along.
Orang Utan
Psychick Worrier Ov Geyoor
That’s on Netflix:
Netflix recommendations
UK Netflix, primarily. If you want to recommend US Netflix stuff, please state clearly that's where it's available. So, there's a lot of dross on Netflix, and a few out and out classics. Buffy, BB, life on Mars, 24. But there's also plenty of obscure stuff. The booth at the end, is...
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krtek a houby
Kick me again Jesus
And it's gone
Orphan Black: Echoes Canceled After Just One Season on AMC - IGN
Orphan Black: Echoes will not be back for Season 2, as AMC has announced the show's cancelation after just one season.
This was everything that drama should be — tightly written, well acted, about something meaningful and multi-layered. And the tone is perfect — light-hearted back and forth at the beginning that mirrors the works of the characters, before a descent into darkness that is echoed in the tone of the script. Best thing I’ve seen come out of British TV in years.
T & P
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The Penguin (Episode 1 only). One of the strongest and most compelling opening episodes of any TV show I have ever seen.
Far more Sopranos than a superhero genre series, and with an astonishing performance from Colin Farrell, who would have been my very last choice if I’d been asked to guess which famous actor was under the mindblowingly good makeup. Fucking superb start and a big recommendation from me. On Sky Atlantic/ NowTV.
Far more Sopranos than a superhero genre series, and with an astonishing performance from Colin Farrell, who would have been my very last choice if I’d been asked to guess which famous actor was under the mindblowingly good makeup. Fucking superb start and a big recommendation from me. On Sky Atlantic/ NowTV.
Spymaster
Plastic Paddy
Hostage on Channel 4.
Part of the excellent Walter Presents collection.
Excellent Swedish political conspiracy thriller, set against the background of an aircraft hijacking.
Part of the excellent Walter Presents collection.
Excellent Swedish political conspiracy thriller, set against the background of an aircraft hijacking.
Mrs Miggins
Eternal
Colin Farrell is a much better actor than many people realise.
Check out his performances in the films of Yorgos Lanthimos - The Lobster and The Killing of a Sacred Deer - if you haven't already.
T & P
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Episode 2 of The Penguin continues to excel in my book.
I can enjoy a slow burning show as much as the next person, but perhaps due to superhero genre fatigue I find it increasingly hard to remain engaged to new shows by either of the two studios, certainly of the gritty drama type.
This however has been brilliantly gripping so far. Spot on, fast action-packed pace ans absorbing and well written and character driven as the likes of The Sopranos, which this is a not insignificant reminder of. I hope it keeps it up, because loving it so far.
I can enjoy a slow burning show as much as the next person, but perhaps due to superhero genre fatigue I find it increasingly hard to remain engaged to new shows by either of the two studios, certainly of the gritty drama type.
This however has been brilliantly gripping so far. Spot on, fast action-packed pace ans absorbing and well written and character driven as the likes of The Sopranos, which this is a not insignificant reminder of. I hope it keeps it up, because loving it so far.
Nanker Phelge
Leave the gun. Take the cannoli.
The Penguin continues to be good on NOW TV.
I just watched all of Sweetpea, also on NOW TV. British dark comedy about a female serial killer. It reminded me a lot of Obituary with Siobhan Cullen. This time Fallout's Ella Purnell wields the knife and sets about offing anyone who offends her. She's the standout of the show and makes it watchable. Every other character is basically portrayed as an idiot. I did like the series, despite its many flaws. If it was set in a different time period I'd be able to swallow the lack of police procedure and forensic science on display, but it's not. If it helps, Lucy Mangan gave this 2/5 star rating; she loves some right shite, yet criticised this for not being the same as the book.
I just watched all of Sweetpea, also on NOW TV. British dark comedy about a female serial killer. It reminded me a lot of Obituary with Siobhan Cullen. This time Fallout's Ella Purnell wields the knife and sets about offing anyone who offends her. She's the standout of the show and makes it watchable. Every other character is basically portrayed as an idiot. I did like the series, despite its many flaws. If it was set in a different time period I'd be able to swallow the lack of police procedure and forensic science on display, but it's not. If it helps, Lucy Mangan gave this 2/5 star rating; she loves some right shite, yet criticised this for not being the same as the book.
krtek a houby
Kick me again Jesus
Just binged season 7 of Veep. Maybe not the best season, but still great fun and quite dark in places.
mentalchik
"I say we take off and nuke the site from orbit."
oops, apologies just realised i misread the thread titleThat’s on Netflix:
Enjoying it so far!Netflix recommendations
UK Netflix, primarily. If you want to recommend US Netflix stuff, please state clearly that's where it's available. So, there's a lot of dross on Netflix, and a few out and out classics. Buffy, BB, life on Mars, 24. But there's also plenty of obscure stuff. The booth at the end, is...
krtek a houby
Kick me again Jesus
On the final season of Succession. It's a testament to the quality of writing that such unlikeable characters still manage to thrill and draw the viewer into their nightmare world.
Silas Loom
Man with glasses
First episode of Shogun last night. Well written, well acted, lavish production, great costumes - and representation of men who spend all day in dressing gowns is important to me. I was gripped. Mrs Loom wasn’t. That’s awkward because I only have capacity for one hour of TV drama a day and it’s one of the few things we can enjoy together, so solo binging is out.
I think I might wait until there is a second series and try to convince her again. That worked before, with Ozark.
Anyway, Shogun looks worth having to experiment with firesticks and arcane sideloaded apps, or even subscribing to Disney plus.
I think I might wait until there is a second series and try to convince her again. That worked before, with Ozark.
Anyway, Shogun looks worth having to experiment with firesticks and arcane sideloaded apps, or even subscribing to Disney plus.
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