TV Show recommendations

nrico2006 · March 24, 2024, 11:41:48 PM

Finished 3 Body Problem too, brilliant show and something a bit different too.

Saffrongael · April 01, 2024, 09:10:26 PM

Quote from: J70 on March 18, 2024, 02:25:39 PMFinished two series over the weekend.

Masters of the Air – thought it was very well done, especially the air mission stuff. Those guys were put through the ringer. Robert Rosenthal ended up doing 52 B-17 missions, shot down three times, survived, and was part of the Nuremburg prosecution team!

The Dynasty – the series about the NE Patriots, or more specifically, Belichick and Brady. Not quite as in depth as something like The Last Dance, but I'd definitely recommend it. Bellichick comes across as an iron-fisted, emotionless genius for much of it (e.g. the 2019 Superbowl where he completely shut down the Rams powerhouse offense), which makes the Eagles Superbowl loss even more strange when he cruelly benched Malcolm Butler for not apparent tactical reason. Brady is a bit more open in his revelations, and quite likeable. You watch it and wonder what would have happened to Aaron Hernandez if he'd been drafted by a west coast team or if, later on, Bellichick had allowed him to be traded out west when he told him he needed to get away from New England and his old associates.

Obviously Bellichick had to be included but he added absolutely zero, just the usual "did whats best for the team". A wasted opportunity though I believe he has a book in the pipeline so maybe saving it for that

lurganblue · April 02, 2024, 03:28:12 PM

A Gentleman in Moscow. Only the 1st episode out so far but I thought it was excellent and hope that continues. I read the book years ago and thoroughly enjoyed that.

J70 · April 06, 2024, 04:57:13 PM

The Truth v Alex Jones on HBO Max

A fairly hard watch given the still shocking tragedy it's about, and overall a depressing reflection of today's society, but really well done.

The man is lower than pond scum.

Main Street · April 06, 2024, 09:55:27 PM

Quote from: lurganblue on April 02, 2024, 03:28:12 PMA Gentleman in Moscow. Only the 1st episode out so far but I thought it was excellent and hope that continues. I read the book years ago and thoroughly enjoyed that.

The TV dramatisation is a credit to the book, a great watch.

Ed Ricketts · April 06, 2024, 10:59:52 PM

Finished 3 Body Problem the other night. Completely daft, dreadfully written, and with a whole lot of really hammy ITV drama level acting.

But I'm quite interested in seeing what happens next. A TV show equivalent of a Dan Brown book.

Tony Baloney · April 06, 2024, 11:03:09 PM

One episode and a bit into Ripley and the casting of Freddie Miles has put me right off. The black and white noir cinematography worked really well in the NYC scenes but really want to see some blue skies and sea in Italy!

JoG2 · April 06, 2024, 11:16:55 PM

Quote from: Ed Ricketts on April 06, 2024, 10:59:52 PMFinished 3 Body Problem the other night. Completely daft, dreadfully written, and with a whole lot of really hammy ITV drama level acting.

But I'm quite interested in seeing what happens next. A TV show equivalent of a Dan Brown book.

Ah sir, don't lower yourself!

Rewatched Love/Hate, super, again! Surprised how little I remembered, so it's spurred me to revisit a few other classics

Milltown Row2 · April 08, 2024, 10:49:22 PM

Finished 'the ones who live'

Enjoyed it.

Stuck for some night viewing now!

bennydorano · April 09, 2024, 08:15:33 AM

Halo, considering the gaming origins, is pretty good Sci Fi. Well above average offering imo.

Taylor · April 09, 2024, 08:21:58 AM

Finished The Gentlemen over the weekend.

Good solid show - I assume there is a second series in the pipeline already

DownFanatic · April 09, 2024, 09:40:51 AM

Thought The Gentlemen was excellent. Funny and entertaining with some great acting thrown in for good measure. The ending would suggest that a second series is potentially in the pipeline.

trueblue1234 · April 09, 2024, 11:04:26 AM

Finished it last week too. Good show. Looks to have plenty there to run for few more series as seems to have been well received.

Just started love/hate. Didn't watch it at the time and been meaning to get to it. Two episodes in and it's grand. But I'm assuming it will take off shortly given the reviews it had.

Milltown Row2 · April 09, 2024, 11:47:28 AM

Quote from: trueblue1234 on April 09, 2024, 11:04:26 AMFinished it last week too. Good show. Looks to have plenty there to run for few more series as seems to have been well received.

Just started love/hate. Didn't watch it at the time and been meaning to get to it. Two episodes in and it's grand. But I'm assuming it will take off shortly given the reviews it had.

Get past the first two or three and then the 'attachment' starts. Each actor comes into their own, my problem is she won't watch something unless it get her right away!! The hook has to be early for her. This is a grower, a bit like Queen of the South

screenexile · April 09, 2024, 12:57:31 PM

Finsihed the Regime and found it shite enough. It was a parody without being particularly funny and it just never really clicked.

Winslet was very good as she always is but not much more to like about it after that. It seemed like an intellectual exercise rather than anything worth watching.

The last season of Curb was brilliant I really enjoyed the last series and the finale. It will be missed.

Shogun is my only show at the minute with an episode per week which is helping me get to bed earlier. I'm not sure if I've mentioned it yet but it's class!!!