TV Show recommendations

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Bingo

Quote from: screenexile on June 15, 2015, 03:47:44 PM
GoT is excellent no matter what way you look at it.

Many people think with the Dragons/Whitewalkers etc. that it's a Sci-Fi Fantasy type show but that's a very small part to it.

I would liken it to a medieval power struggle with numerous layers of plotlines going on for essentially a number of different factions wishing to rule the world. It throws up politics, betrayal, drama, mystery intrigue all over the place.

Add in some excellent battle scenes, some fairly brutal violence, epic scenery, brilliant acting and the fact they're the plot is not afraid to throw away people you saw as essential and it's probably the best thing on TV ever I would say!

+1

I would have been one of the non-viewers who seen it as not for me until about 3 months back and from then to now, I've caught up on all seasons and am eagerly awaiting tonights episode.

Having it to watch over the few months was a godsend. I'm watching less and less TV and most have switched TV stations 1000 times yesterday evening before I give up and started to read a book before heading to the cot.

Its a brilliant show.

laoislad

Quote from: blewuporstuffed on June 15, 2015, 03:50:56 PM
Anyone watch the first Episode of 'Humans' on channel 4 last night?
That female robot is a bit of a hottie.
Wonder does she come with optional extras...!
When you think you're fucked you're only about 40% fucked.

screenexile

Quote from: laoislad on June 15, 2015, 06:44:41 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on June 15, 2015, 03:50:56 PM
Anyone watch the first Episode of 'Humans' on channel 4 last night?
That female robot is a bit of a hottie.
Wonder does she come with optional extras...!

Quality alright. Spied her a few years ago on Secret Diary of a Call Girl. Anybody watch that?? It was quality as well!!

Humans has potential it will be interesting over the next few weeks. Really cant wait for the next True Detective the trailers look superb!

Tony Baloney

Quote from: screenexile on June 15, 2015, 07:17:23 PM
Quote from: laoislad on June 15, 2015, 06:44:41 PM
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on June 15, 2015, 03:50:56 PM
Anyone watch the first Episode of 'Humans' on channel 4 last night?
That female robot is a bit of a hottie.
Wonder does she come with optional extras...!

Quality alright. Spied her a few years ago on Secret Diary of a Call Girl. Anybody watch that?? It was quality as well!!

Humans has potential it will be interesting over the next few weeks. Really cant wait for the next True Detective the trailers look superb!
The wee oriental "robot" is going out with Jack Whitehall. Poor taste in men.

johnneycool

Quote from: Bingo on June 15, 2015, 04:05:59 PM
Quote from: screenexile on June 15, 2015, 03:47:44 PM
GoT is excellent no matter what way you look at it.

Many people think with the Dragons/Whitewalkers etc. that it's a Sci-Fi Fantasy type show but that's a very small part to it.

I would liken it to a medieval power struggle with numerous layers of plotlines going on for essentially a number of different factions wishing to rule the world. It throws up politics, betrayal, drama, mystery intrigue all over the place.

Add in some excellent battle scenes, some fairly brutal violence, epic scenery, brilliant acting and the fact they're the plot is not afraid to throw away people you saw as essential and it's probably the best thing on TV ever I would say!

+1

I would have been one of the non-viewers who seen it as not for me until about 3 months back and from then to now, I've caught up on all seasons and am eagerly awaiting tonights episode.

Having it to watch over the few months was a godsend. I'm watching less and less TV and most have switched TV stations 1000 times yesterday evening before I give up and started to read a book before heading to the cot.

Its a brilliant show.

lord,
    my 'source' for GOT has dried up, something about a court order FFS, anyone able to assist for one last episode???
PM please.

Tony Baloney

Quote from: johnneycool on June 15, 2015, 09:46:46 PM
Quote from: Bingo on June 15, 2015, 04:05:59 PM
Quote from: screenexile on June 15, 2015, 03:47:44 PM
GoT is excellent no matter what way you look at it.

Many people think with the Dragons/Whitewalkers etc. that it's a Sci-Fi Fantasy type show but that's a very small part to it.

I would liken it to a medieval power struggle with numerous layers of plotlines going on for essentially a number of different factions wishing to rule the world. It throws up politics, betrayal, drama, mystery intrigue all over the place.

Add in some excellent battle scenes, some fairly brutal violence, epic scenery, brilliant acting and the fact they're the plot is not afraid to throw away people you saw as essential and it's probably the best thing on TV ever I would say!

+1

I would have been one of the non-viewers who seen it as not for me until about 3 months back and from then to now, I've caught up on all seasons and am eagerly awaiting tonights episode.

Having it to watch over the few months was a godsend. I'm watching less and less TV and most have switched TV stations 1000 times yesterday evening before I give up and started to read a book before heading to the cot.

Its a brilliant show.

lord,
    my 'source' for GOT has dried up, something about a court order FFS, anyone able to assist for one last episode???
PM please.
If you wait a while nrico will be along with a full rundown.

Bingo

Holy mother of mercy!

What just happened!!!!!

BenDover

I don't think that's the end of him - but feck me plenty of killings to finish that season of with

Bingo

Quote from: BenDover on June 16, 2015, 08:17:05 AM
I don't think that's the end of him - but feck me plenty of killings to finish that season of with

Killings but they left some uncertainty over some of them.

I suppose we'll know more when the cast gather back in Belfast soon enough for the shooting of season 6.

ballinaman

Thankfully the next series will over take the books so won't have the holier than thou...."oh i've read the books and know whats going to happen" crew.
Jeeze, yar wan with the bell..."shame"..."shame"....hope the mountain goes after her for a start.

Bingo

Quote from: ballinaman on June 16, 2015, 09:51:00 AM
Thankfully the next series will over take the books so won't have the holier than thou...."oh i've read the books and know whats going to happen" crew.
Jeeze, yar wan with the bell..."shame"..."shame"....hope the mountain goes after her for a start.

I thought that was a savage scene. And while the camera never focused directly on the bell ringer, it caught he smile and pleasure in what was happening on several occasions. She'd definitely be on the hit list.

Yeah, the book w*nkers can spoil it and are certainly very critical of everything that happens. One of them told me weeks ago about the end scene in last nights episode, so that was a bit of a anti-climax last night for me.

Just hope the next books don't come out too soon!

ballinaman

Quote from: Bingo on June 16, 2015, 10:07:13 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on June 16, 2015, 09:51:00 AM
Thankfully the next series will over take the books so won't have the holier than thou...."oh i've read the books and know whats going to happen" crew.
Jeeze, yar wan with the bell..."shame"..."shame"....hope the mountain goes after her for a start.

I thought that was a savage scene. And while the camera never focused directly on the bell ringer, it caught he smile and pleasure in what was happening on several occasions. She'd definitely be on the hit list.

Yeah, the book w*nkers can spoil it and are certainly very critical of everything that happens. One of them told me weeks ago about the end scene in last nights episode, so that was a bit of a anti-climax last night for me.

Just hope the next books don't come out too soon!
Oh ya...bell ringer will defo get it, you can chalk it down.
Game of thrones is mad in the way characters can be awful hoors but you can still feel a bit sorry for them when their comeuppance comes around....guy getting his eyes cut out....cersei doing her walk ect... ( a bit sorry for them...not totally obviously)

Nope, George RR Martin is nowhere near finishing the next book and has basically said to the producers, do what you like...just make a good TV show.

nrico2006

Quote from: ballinaman on June 16, 2015, 09:51:00 AM
Thankfully the next series will over take the books so won't have the holier than thou...."oh i've read the books and know whats going to happen" crew.
Jeeze, yar wan with the bell..."shame"..."shame"....hope the mountain goes after her for a start.

I actually was hoping to see him reappear and for once I would love to see Cersei unleash her full evil on that whole sect.

I would hope that the arrival of Melisandre spells some sort of potential revival for your man irrelevant of what he or the writers have alluded to.

On another note, never have I saw a show where I would be stumped when trying to rate the hottest doll - Khalisi, Melisandre, the amazing sand sister, Margery, Cersei (especially on last nights form, body double or not), Khalisi's assistant from Hollyoaks - the list goes on.
'To the extreme I rock a mic like a vandal, light up a stage and wax a chump like a candle.'

screenexile

Quote from: nrico2006 on June 16, 2015, 10:31:13 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on June 16, 2015, 09:51:00 AM
Thankfully the next series will over take the books so won't have the holier than thou...."oh i've read the books and know whats going to happen" crew.
Jeeze, yar wan with the bell..."shame"..."shame"....hope the mountain goes after her for a start.

I actually was hoping to see him reappear and for once I would love to see Cersei unleash her full evil on that whole sect.

I would hope that the arrival of Melisandre spells some sort of potential revival for your man irrelevant of what he or the writers have alluded to.

On another note, never have I saw a show where I would be stumped when trying to rate the hottest doll - Khalisi, Melisandre, the amazing sand sister, Margery, Cersei (especially on last nights form, body double or not), Khalisi's assistant from Hollyoaks - the list goes on.

There's quality throughout. . . is there any of that group we haven't seen fully nude? I can't mind seeing Margery with them off her yet!!

nrico2006

Quote from: screenexile on June 16, 2015, 10:43:18 AM
Quote from: nrico2006 on June 16, 2015, 10:31:13 AM
Quote from: ballinaman on June 16, 2015, 09:51:00 AM
Thankfully the next series will over take the books so won't have the holier than thou...."oh i've read the books and know whats going to happen" crew.
Jeeze, yar wan with the bell..."shame"..."shame"....hope the mountain goes after her for a start.

I actually was hoping to see him reappear and for once I would love to see Cersei unleash her full evil on that whole sect.

I would hope that the arrival of Melisandre spells some sort of potential revival for your man irrelevant of what he or the writers have alluded to.

On another note, never have I saw a show where I would be stumped when trying to rate the hottest doll - Khalisi, Melisandre, the amazing sand sister, Margery, Cersei (especially on last nights form, body double or not), Khalisi's assistant from Hollyoaks - the list goes on.

There's quality throughout. . . is there any of that group we haven't seen fully nude? I can't mind seeing Margery with them off her yet!!

Margery was in one scene, unbelievable shape too.  Was the scene in Renly's tent at the start of season 3 where she was trying her best to seduce him. 
'To the extreme I rock a mic like a vandal, light up a stage and wax a chump like a candle.'